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Few things make me feel quite as alive as being on an airplane that is taking off. You're hurtling down the runway, engines screaming incredibly loud. The cabin (or if you're lucky, the cockpit) first starts to tremble, then shake as the airspeed builds. For those who love flying, it's exciting stuff, creating a build up of emotions that reaches a crescendo one you hit that magic number. It's at that airspeed when the nose comes up, the wings bite into the air, and... without all the rattling of all that barreling-barreling-down-the-runway, things suddenly get a lot more quiet!

That's when you're airborne. And whatever side of the how-you-feel-about-flying crowd you're on, that resulting emotion peaks. For me, it's a few seconds of marveling at technology doing it's thing, being thankful for all those in aviation (past and present) for making it possible, and enjoying the act of taking flight.

That's the moment I caught when I photographed this Boeing 757. What makes...

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...