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I'll be the first to admit that I've never gotten the appeal of Sanrio characters. Yes, I knew of Hello Kitty, but until recently, knowing the best known character in the Sanrio lineup is about as far as I could get. I do know that if that fact was revealed with me standing in the middle of Tokyo-proper, there'd be a strong chance that I might be run out of the city! ;)

Sanrio is HUGE in Japan, and tremendously popular elsewhere. One of the shining examples of "Kawaii" (the quality of "cute" in Japanese culture), it is a multi-billion dollar company that caters to the crowds that want "adorable". "Hello Kitty", developed in 1974, remains it's anchor character - on her 40th anniversary, she was estimated to be worth 7 billion along, all without advertising.

No matter my preference (or ignorance if you like), Sanrio on a jet is going to get my camera's attention. Recently, Eva Air's "Hand In Hand" surprised the locals at SFO when it touched down on Rwy28L. The jet, one...

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...