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It's in the skies, so it makes it into my website without regret. :)

Named for the telescope array that first detected it, PANSTARRS made it's way into our galactic neighborhood last month. Estimated to have reached a magnitude of +1, it was still rather difficult to see for those of us in the northern hemisphere (well, at least I'll admit it) due to it's low-to-the-horizon position and timing with the sunset. Still, a little patience goes a long way, so I nonetheless gave it a try.

This picture is the best of the lot. PANSTARRS is cleary visible approx one-third of the way up and to the left in the frame, directly opposite of the crescent moon that just happened to coincide.

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...