Blogs in 2024

Arabian Nights Under a Full Moon

9 December 2024

I imagine a tired merchant from a few thousand years ago, resting in an oasis...

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Like a Phoenix from the Ashes

5 December 2024

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, a UPS Boeing 747-8 emerges from the...

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Texel from Above

22 October 2024

One of those rare and precious moments allows me to see and behold my entire...

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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

16 October 2024

At the moment I took this shot, our icy cosmic visitor was making its closest...

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The Secret Desert

8 October 2024

Crossing the enormous Kyzulkum Desert of Uzbekistan, which lies to the west...

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Aviation Nostalgia in Alaska

28 September 2024

Leaving the warmth and comfort of my rental truck was entirely worth it.

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Ancient oasis of Arabia

15 August 2024

Skimming the upper reaches of the atmosphere above the ancient oases of...

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Level 41 in life

24 June 2024

I reached level 41 last week; another milestone in the game of life. This...

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Solar storm over Europe

20 May 2024

Stuck in China for the last few days, I've been unable to share the amazing...

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