Launch from Vandenberg AFB as seen from Rancho Park

Launch time 8:36PM-PDT

Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls, a 268 foot drop to the pool below. In times of heavy river flow, the spray can engulf the area beneath the fall. It creates a wet wind that easily drenches the high viewing area.


A steep hike down to the lower level reveals this rainbow view of the falls and a lone fisherman casting from a tiny rock-island below the falls. Posted around ths lower level are warning signs of possible sudden flow surges.


Violent yet intensely peaceful.


Snoqualmie Falls at night.

Crater Lake (updated 4/2/2007)

Newest aerial shot taken 4/2/2007 on an unusually close pass over the lake. This is the best crater lake shot yet. Click on the image to see a high resolution version.

More crater lake aerial imagery on Wild View Yonder.


Aerial shot taken on March 6, 2007


Aerial shot of Crater Lake taken on Jan 29, 2007.


Aerial of Crater Lake from 33,000. The lake must be very calm to have such a sharp reflection.


Crater Lake from 31,000.


Taken in 2005, this shot is from a vantage point a little further west.


Crater Lake from the rim. The water really is that amazing color!


Plenty of snow still on the ground in June.

Venice Beach in June

June Gloom hangs over the Venice Beach. Despite the fog, the temperature is actually quite hot.


In the Canal, a bird glides lazily over the surface in search of food.


Cooler in the water.

When's lunch?

Baby birds eagerly await the return of their mother with a meal.