If I had any idea how potentially dangerous this particular mission could be, would I go back?
Our group arrived at the Air Force base around 1:30 am and hiked a mile through a maze of quicksand, cacti, and a variety of other prickly foliage - without GPS. Juan was brave enough to climb atop the abandoned B-52 bomber and shine his light on the night sky.
If accounts from other people who visited this place are accurate, we could have encountered military police, aliens, and a big foot-type creature. We all made it safely back to our cars after being awake for 30 hours. This image is special because it represents bravery – a required element for an extraordinary image.
What happens when you leave the place that shaped you? I grew up in California and spent most of my life there. I also explored nearby states often, especially after I got my driver's license. When I moved my daughter and I to Michigan, four years ago, I returned on periodic visits with an entirely new perspective of the places that molded me into the person I am today. After beating Stage 3c colon cancer, I felt the urge to take even more calculated risks. When I die, I want to be remembered as someone who pushed the limits of what is possible – especially with my drone work.
These images were captured between 2018 to August, 2021. They all represent a significant step toward conquering my fears, not to mention adversity. Somehow I withstood the odds and am here today to share my story with you. Way Out West is a rebirth. I may be a Midwesterner, now, but the special places, and the memories they hold, live in this collection.
Get Up, Stand Up
- PriceUSD PriceQuantityExpirationFrom
- PriceUSD PriceQuantityFloor DifferenceExpirationFrom
Get Up, Stand Up
- PriceUSD PriceQuantityExpirationFrom
- PriceUSD PriceQuantityFloor DifferenceExpirationFrom
If I had any idea how potentially dangerous this particular mission could be, would I go back?
Our group arrived at the Air Force base around 1:30 am and hiked a mile through a maze of quicksand, cacti, and a variety of other prickly foliage - without GPS. Juan was brave enough to climb atop the abandoned B-52 bomber and shine his light on the night sky.
If accounts from other people who visited this place are accurate, we could have encountered military police, aliens, and a big foot-type creature. We all made it safely back to our cars after being awake for 30 hours. This image is special because it represents bravery – a required element for an extraordinary image.
What happens when you leave the place that shaped you? I grew up in California and spent most of my life there. I also explored nearby states often, especially after I got my driver's license. When I moved my daughter and I to Michigan, four years ago, I returned on periodic visits with an entirely new perspective of the places that molded me into the person I am today. After beating Stage 3c colon cancer, I felt the urge to take even more calculated risks. When I die, I want to be remembered as someone who pushed the limits of what is possible – especially with my drone work.
These images were captured between 2018 to August, 2021. They all represent a significant step toward conquering my fears, not to mention adversity. Somehow I withstood the odds and am here today to share my story with you. Way Out West is a rebirth. I may be a Midwesterner, now, but the special places, and the memories they hold, live in this collection.