Sunday, November 20, 2011
Feral Rock Dove
Characteristics of many Rock Doves do not vary very much. For example, most have purple and green colored feathers on their neck. My favorite feature of this photograph is the beady orange eye.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Salem Seagull
Saturday, November 5, 2011
New Website Up and Running!
This is a project that I have wanted to start for a long time and now finally, it seems as though it has become a reality. The prints that will be offered for sale at this new URL are ones I consider to be my best work, the highest quality of my collection. Right now, I only have six (6) photos up for sale, but more will definitely be on the way. Check the site for frequent updates and new additions.
Please! Don't write this blog off! Keep following. Keep coming back. I will still be making posts on here similar to those that I have written before. Both sites will be updated very often (yes, I really do mean it this time). Links from my new URL to this blog will be up shortly. I am very excited about all of this and hope you enjoy.
--Max
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Aircraft on Approach
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To finish off this post, I give you this American Airlines Boeing 757. This photo was taken as the sun was going down. I really like how the sun shines off of its silver fuselage and how the winglets make the wing look more elegant (not all 757s are equipped with winglets). In a way, I really don't want to write about this, mainly because there is really nothing I can say about this airplane that is going to do it justice. I feel that whatever I say will just not be enough and I will leave something out. However, I feel as though I should try. The 757 is and has been a workhorse in so many airline fleets. Delta Airlines alone operates more than 140 of them. United Airlines and Continental Airlines together operate 158 of them. It is invaluable because of its versatility. It has been constantly pushed to its limits and has always seemed to deliver. Whether it be a short, medium, or long, domestic route, or a transatlantic flight, airlines can always count on it to handle the job. There are a few things that make this airplane special, other than the reasons I listed above. For one, it was designed in tandem with the Boeing 767, a longer range and widebody aircraft (757 being a narrowbody single aisle aircraft). The systems on these two aircraft are, for the most part, identical. This gave (and still gives) airlines the advantage of being able to have pilots certified to fly both aircraft. For example, if you were licensed to fly the 757, you became automatically licensed to fly the 767, and vice versa. Another thing about this aircraft is that it is one of the longest, if not THE longest, single aisle passenger aircraft in service. It allowed for more passengers to travel on popular short to medium domestic routes than the 727 and because of its economics, increased revenue for its operators. The 757 is also known to produce higher amounts of wake turbulence than other aircrafts. Because of this, air traffic controllers have to make sure other aircrafts hold a little longer before taking off or landing behind one. You can actually hear its wake pass over you about 10 seconds after the aircraft passes over head. I am not a frequent flyer, but most of my flights have been on this airplane.
As you can tell, my favorite subjects so far are birds and airplanes (apparently things that fly) and I enjoy sharing what I know about them with everyone. If you have any questions, suggestions, or want to share something I might have missed, feel free to comment or email me.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Locust Silhouette
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While sitting out this past weekend, I did notice a pretty cool looking sky. I took the original shot without really tring to include any of the trees. However, I quickly realized that the locust silhouetted very nicely against the evening sky. I then took this one to include more of the tree but also with enough sky for some color.
I haven't done silhouettes in a while. If anyone has any opinions, please feel free to comment!
Friday, May 27, 2011
The Yardbirds continued...
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I was surprised to get this close (about 15 feet away, zoomed to 250mm). Common visitors to my lawn, this North American Robin was feeding on the new seed and worms. Quite disappointed about the position of the walkway lamp. The location of the bird and the position of the lamp make it difficult to crop effectively (in my opinion that is) as I am not a very good photo editor.
First post in over a week, I know. My consistency will improve for sure. Please stay tuned!
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Yardbirds
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The forecast for this week doesn't look to promising, but I will try to look for some opportunities between the showers to sneak out and see what I can find.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Commercial Airliners
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All American Airlines's airplanes are immediately recognizable. Their silver livery with red, white, and blue stripes is really and will always be one of a kind. In this instance, this AA Boeing 757 is taxiing for departure during the late afternoon. It really is a nice sight when you can see that sun shining off its silvery surface.
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Time to go international! This monster is an Airbus A330 from Air One. Air One was the main competitor of Alitalia before their merger in 2009-2010. It still retains its logo and livery and is considered to be the leisure subsidiary of Alitalia. These A330s were designed by Airbus to compete against the very popular Boeing 767 (a staple of long distance domestic, and transatlantic flights). This particular aircraft is just turning off of the taxiway onto the active runway for take off. A few features of this picture that stood out to me immediately were the curvature of the wings and the heat coming out of the engines.
There can be no better way to finish off a post with the "Queen of the Skies" herself. The Boeing 747 is and will always be the most iconic and revolutionary airplane ever created. This particular 747 belongs to Air France, taxiing to the active runway to take off for Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris. It is immediately identified by the quad engines and the double deck hump towards the front near the cockpit. The 747 has undergone changes over its 40+ years of service but has always managed to keep its distinctive shape and curves. Previous models of this aircraft include the 747-100, 200, 747SP, and 300. The current model pictured above is the 747-400. One reason for the 747's distinctive "hump" is for flexibility. Boeing also planned to design this airplane as a cargo aircraft. They figured that if they move the cockpit up higher, they can have room for a massive nose hatch to load and unload cargo through. By keeping this design on the passenger version, they kept the door open for it to be converted into a freighter. The 747 has long dominated the VLA (very large aircraft) market but has recently been eclipsed by the new Airbus A380 as the largest commercial airliner on the market. Boeing has since launched a new variant of the 747 called the 747-8 Intercontinental. It is scheduled to enter service with three airlines at the end of 2011 to ensure that the "Queen of the Skies" will continue to fly.
Logan International Airport in Boston, MA is one of the 20 busiest airports in the United States and handles over 25 million passengers per year. It is so close to the city and surrounding communities which is very convenient for airline enthusiasts. It ranks as the 12th busiest airport in the United States based on international traffic, so you can always catch some good shots of the larger aircrafts arriving and departing.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Boston Street Theater
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Herring Gulls at the Beach
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This Herring Gull was digging for clams right before this shot was taken. Many times when walking the shore during low tide, it is possible to be sprayed by the clams who have burrowed jsut underneath the surface of the sand. This guy had just finished eating one and was starting to call to others. Even though the wings were spread, he did not fly away. It almost seemed as if it was letting it be known that food was found. Just like the photo above, this one is also available at Alamy for multiple uses under a Rights Managed license. Click here to view this at Alamy.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Great Black-backed Gull
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