1000 year old Chetro Ketl, one of more than 10 large Pueblos situated along Chaco Wash.

Taken on May 19, 2008

Peeking over the crumbling cliff next to Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon Nation

Taken on May 19, 2008

The typical D-shape architecture shared by many other central complexes is revealed in this aerial view of Pueblo Bonito. More than 20 kivas can be seen, including the great kiva near the center, which is more than 45 feet in diameter.

Taken on May 19, 2008

PG&E substation in the distance.

Taken on May 5, 2008

Extensive salt pond channel network at Ravenswood Point on the edge of San Francisco Bay.

Taken on May 5, 2008

...on the edge of San Francisco Bay.

Taken on May 5, 2008

The beasts’ appendages branching out at Ravenswood Point on the edge of San Francisco Bay.

Taken on May 5, 2008

Rush hour traffic zooms by on Dumbarton Bridge as I enjoy the peaceful solitude of the salt ponds.

Taken on May 5, 2008

The roof of Mission San Juan Bautista from a camera mounted on a 25-foot pole.

Taken on March 29, 2008

Bow of Cape Mohican, one of four sea barge ships in the Ready Reserve Force.

Taken on April 25, 2008

Raber filming a documentary on KAP at Pier 3 on Alameda NAS.

Taken on April 25, 2008

These ships are part of a fleet moored at Alameda NAS next to the USS Hornet museum ship. They are prepared to set sail on just a few days' notice for military support or humanitarian relief in the event of war or a major disaster.

Taken on April 25, 2008

Originally named USS Kearsarge, the ship was renamed in honor of the 7th USS Hornet, which was lost in battle in October 1942. Used extensively during WWII to launch air raids and ground attacks, it was later used in the Apollo Program for recovering both manned and unmanned space flights during the 1960s. In 1969, with President Nixon on board, the Hornet picked up astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins from the sea after they returned from their historic trip to the moon. The Hornet was decommissioned in 1970 and opened as a museum at the former Alameda Naval Air Station in 1998.

Taken on April 25, 2008

Taken from the Mezzanine Level of Palo Alto City Hall with a camera attached to a 25-foot carbon pole. The front of city hall is plastered with photographs of every single parcel of land in Palo Alto, a project by Samuel Yates to document the city and determine the average "Color of Palo Alto."

Taken on April 16, 2008

About 30-seconds after I shot this photo, Don and Elaine's Rok (rainbow-colored kite) took a nose dive and tangled up the whole mess of kites. Fortunately, no cameras were harmed in the process.

Taken on April 12, 2008

View towards the southwest from Bayfront Park salt ponds.

Taken on April 12, 2008

I've never shot aerial photos of the salt marshes lining San Francisco Bay this time of year; I prefer to wait 'til later in the season when the waters turn magnificent hues of red and orange as the salt concentration increases. One nice (and unexpected) bonus of shooting the channels in April is the growth around the edges.

Taken on April 12, 2008

Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood, from the top of Horseshoe Bend.

Taken on March 23, 2008

As the sun went down, the winds picked up dramatically, and I began having difficulty handling the kite at this point. I was completely exhausted by the time I retrieved my kite.

Taken on November 23, 2007

Full moon rising over the Milligan salt evaporators. The lone, full-time resident hunted me down when he saw me drive past. At first, he was angry and somewhat hostile, demanding that I leave immediately. I pleaded my case to no avail, but finally convinced him to have a quick look at some pics on my MacBook to show him what I do. Intrigued, he calmed down and gave me the run of the town, allowing me to fly my kite and wander around wherever I please after dark.

Taken on November 23, 2007