Highlights from my most Recent Flight...

From a Flight on Sunday, February 26, 2012...

2012-02-28T18:57:00.032-05:00

Hi everyone and welcome to my biggest winter season post with a whopping (51) pictures for your viewing pleasure. All photos were shot within the state of New Jersey, with the exception of a small number in Staten Island, New York.

We begin with some affluent homes in western Morris County, continue over some impressive properties around the Bedminster/Bernardsville area, move towards urban areas as we fly east along I-287, overfly the enormous Driscoll bridge (think Garden State Parkway), witness many derelict and half sunken barge hulls in the murky Kill Van Kull adjacent to Staten Island, fly south over a smoky pine forest fire, enjoy an all encompassing view of Six Flags Great Adventure and the surrounding area, change course to northwest and complete the days flight with some views of a solar field and impressive properties in western Hunterdon County.

I hope you enjoy this smorgasbord of visual delights !!!

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With 360 degree views, this sprawling home sits high on a hill near Califon:

Another impressive dwelling east of Califon:

A "criss-cross" pattern of walking paths in Hoffman Farm park near Califon:

Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster:

These next (3) photos showcase two delightful and meticulously manicured properties
in the vacinity of Oldwick/Bedminster:

Two more impressive properties near Gladstone:

Willowwood Arboretum in Chester:

This mansion sits atop a hill overlooking Lake road (and a lake, of course) in Far Hills:

Some folks sure do have some fascinating homes; this one near Bernardsville:

Interchange of I-287 & Route 525 in Basking Ridge (looking north):

These next (2) photos show the Veterans Hospital in Lyons:

Townhome complex south of the Coakley Russo Memorial Golf Course in Basking Ridge:

A factory with solar panels galore atop its roof, adjacent to I-78 in Basking Ridge:

Enormous apartment complex near Edison, just off of I-287:

A multitude of driving lanes on the New Jersey Turnpike near Edison:

The New Jersey Turnpike / Garden State Parkway Interchange & Toll Plaza in Woodbridge:

The Driscoll bridge (Garden State Parkway / Route 9) over
the Raritan river in Keasbey:

Casino St. Charles Paddlewheel Boat docked on the shore of the Raritan river
near the Driscoll bridge in Perth Amboy:

City of Perth Amboy, looking northwest:

The Manhattan skyline with the new Freedom Tower (still under construction) shown
towering over its neighboring buildings, looking northeast across and from Staten Island:

A church/cathedral on the north shore of the Raritan bay in Staten Island:

The Outerbridge Crossing (Route 440) over the Arthur Kill adjacent to Perth Amboy,
looking southwest at the Driscoll bridge:

Another set of businesses realizing the benefit of solar energy in Perth Amboy:

Upper class living along the sandy shores of the picturesque Arthur Kill in Staten Island,
each home featuring waterfront views and all - NOT !!!

When the tide comes in again, I'm assuming you would never realize there are derelict barges rotting away adjacent to a beautiful townhouse complex in Staten Island:

The Outerbridge Crossing (looking northeast):

Controlled burning in a pine forest near Old Bridge:

A sprawling mobile home complex adjacent to the Jamesburg County Park in Spotswood:

A massive senior housing community in Jamesburg:

Impressive dwelling in Jackson with its very own solar farm:

An all encompassing view of Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, looking northeast:

St. Mary's Russian Orthodox church / St. Vladimir's cemetery in Jackson:

St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox church in Jackson:

Rova Farm Resort / Russian Cultural Center in Jackson:

Can you see a pattern here with businesses adding solar farms atop their buildings?
This one is in Robbinsville, along the New Jersey Turnpike:

One long line...Home, Tennis Court and Pool, near Hopewell:

Rows of green pine trees amidst leafless, colorless deciduous trees near Hopewell:

I really like this property, complete with its' own pond and privacy abound:

A massive, new Solar Farm just south of Flemington:

Traffic circle (Route 12 / Main street) in Flemington:

Liberty Village Premium Outlets in Flemington:

I have no idea what this densely packed array is supposed to be, but it's located
adjacent to many greenhouses near Pittstown:

And last but not least, my favorite home and property of the flight. A nice sized home complete with a solarium and a massive wooden deck overlooking two small ponds (not shown) with a built-in swimming pool. Adjacent to the home is a horseshoe pit and recreation area. And look at that garage. This person's pride and joy is located near Pittstown:

There's really so much to see in the Garden State and yet we are the ridicule of many due to fact that we are associated with the ugly, smoggy, smelly area that surrounds Newark International airport, which incidentally is the first area of New Jersey that visitors see.

It's really a shame, too, because as you can see from this post, as well as my previous ones, New Jersey is really a beautiful place to live, with so many areas to enjoy and all within a few hours drive. From the mountains, to rolling farms, to big cities, a popular shore with white, sandy beaches, to a major amusement park, to the massive pine barrens of the south, New Jersey has it all. I hope you have enjoyed this "view from above" of the Garden State...

See you after the next flight !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, January 29, 2012...

2012-01-29T19:21:00.015-05:00

Today was "severe" clear with visibility as far as the eye could see. From our vantage point over Trenton, NJ, New York City and Philadelphia could be clearly seen in that no haze or pollution was visible. The number of photos is less than the past few months, but then again our flight was shorter and the winds aloft were bouncing us around a bit more. Regardless, I hope you enjoy...

Corporate offices, or so I assume, near the Trenton-Mercer airport, off of I-95 in Trenton, NJ:

Trenton-Mercer airport in Trenton, NJ:

A large, bright blue hangar at Trenton-Mercer airport:

Pretty blue pond and storage tanks in Trenton, NJ:

Park and statue in Trenton, NJ:

Northeast corridor rail line station (upper-left) and arena (white roof) in downtown Trenton, NJ:

New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, NJ:

Horse track and lake near Bordentown, NJ:

All of our garbage has to end up somewhere, and this location is between the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295 near Columbus, NJ:

A solar field near Mount Holly, NJ:

A school complex has its own solar field near Willingboro, NJ:

Pretty orange storage facility near Willingboro, NJ:

Delaware river with Philadelphia in the distance, looking south:

Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA:

Springfield Lake in Southampton, PA:

To me, these next two photos look like a Wood Pellet Mill, though I will let you be the judge. Location is near Coopersburg, PA:

Well, that's all I have for you from this flight, and as Porky Pig would say, "That's All Folks" :)

See you after the next flight....

From a Flight on Sunday, January 8, 2012...

2012-01-08T19:51:00.022-05:00

Welcome to the FIRST Flight Highlight entry of Year 2012, and so far it is proving to be an exceptionally warm winter with very nice flying weather. This is our fourth flight in about a months' time, which is exceptional for this time of year. I hope you enjoy !!!

Bray's Hill Preserve hiking trail in Annandale, NJ:

Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Pittstown, NJ:

Merck corporate headquarters in Whitehouse Station, NJ:

Bridgewater Commons Mall in Somerville, NJ:

Towns of Westfield & Cranford, NJ, looking northeast:

Unusual looking town house complex near Clark, NJ:

Manhattan & New Jersey skyline in the distance with Linden airport and oil fields in Linden, NJ:

Merck pharmaceuticals in Linden, NJ:

These next (2) photos show Woodbridge Center Mall in Woodbridge, NJ, looking southeast:

Beth Israel Memorial Park cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ, looking northeast towards Staten Island and the Arthur Kill in the second photo:

These next (2) photos show many Shoprite(tm) trucks & trailers at a large distribution center in Sayreville, NJ:

Raritan river looking east towards the Garden State Parkway and Route 35 crossings in Sayreville, NJ:

Brunswick Square Mall with Solar Panels atop some larger stores in East Brunswick, NJ

New Jersey Turnpike looking South near Monroe Township, NJ:

Looking south at Interchange 8A of the New Jersey Turnpike in Monroe Township, NJ:

Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ:

Olde York Country Club in Chesterfield, NJ:

Enormous automobile depot at the intersection of Routes 206 & 68 in Bordentown, NJ:

Route 206 bypass of the town of Columbus, NJ:

Massive "Cookie-Cutter" housing development near Mount Holly, NJ:

Reflections in the water near Mount Holly, NJ:

Crossing the Delaware River (looking southwest) into Pennsylvania:

Northeast Philadelphia airport in Philadelphia, PA:

These next (2) photos show the vast area of residential housing in the northern Philadelphia, PA suburbs:

Manufacturers Golf & Country Club (right side of Twining road)
Lu Lu Temple Country Club (left side of Twining road)
Both are in Fort Washington, PA:

Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum in Horsham, PA:

These next (2) photos show the now defunct Willow Grove Naval Air Station
in Horsham, PA:

Colorful boom-lift trucks in Horsham, PA:

The Route 202 / Doylestown Bypass intersection just south of Doylestown, PA:

Eerily calm waters of the Delaware River provide a mirror for reflecting nearby trees,
the sky & clouds, near Erwinna, PA / Frenchtown, NJ:

See you after the next Flight...

From a Flight on Sunday, December 18, 2011...

2011-12-18T18:47:00.016-05:00

I have another whopping Aerial Photo post for you with 30+ photos of the pristine Garden State, and even a few from our neighboring state of Pennsylvania. I hope you enjoy the selection...

Solar field in Hunterdon County, NJ, near the town of Kingwood:

Private airstrip in Hunterdon County, NJ:

The Delaware river winding through the countryside. Look closely and you will see Trenton, NJ in the distance with the river just to the right of it:

A picturesque private residence near Langhorne, PA:

I thought the "wishbone" was found in the turkey, not in the field:

An array of bright yellow school buses:

The towns of Lambertville, NJ (upper) and New Hope, PA (lower:

Large shopping centers just west of the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA:

Warehouses at the intersection of I-95 and Route 413 in Bristol, PA:

Intricate road patterns at Bristol cemetery in Bristol, PA:

Reed street bridge over the Delaware river near Bristol, PA:

Trailers awaiting their loads at a distribution center near Mount Holly, NJ. Notice how close the NJ Turnpike (right) and I-295 (left) come to each other:

Rancocas State Park just west of Mount Holly, NJ:

These next (4) photos show the McGuire AFB / Fort Dix complex in Fort Dix, NJ:

Golf course within the Fort Dix Military Reservation:

The New Egypt Flea-Market Village in New Egypt, NJ:

Lying here are track pieces of the once Batman & Robin: The Chiller roller coaster at nearby Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ:

An overview of Six Flags Great Adventure (looking northeast):

Cold, twisted steel track of Superman: Ultimate Flight and Green Lantern coasters:

These next (2) photos show an impressive solar field near Hightstown, NJ:

Someone please check, is it really December, what with all of the lush, green lawns. These home are near Hightstown, NJ:

A well fenced horse track and fields near Hightstown, NJ:

The new University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, NJ, at the intersection of Route 1 and Scudders Mill road:

Looking southwest at the straight-as-an-arrow Route 1, with Trenton in the far distance:

These next (3) photos show Princeton University and the town of Princeton, NJ:

Princeton University sports complex:

Princeton University Graduate College:

Princeton University Chapel, located on the campus grounds:

This conglomeration of homes looks like an oasis amongst the harsh, wintry-looking fields:

And finally, a horseshoe-shaped field/tree nursery near Pittstown, NJ:

I hope you all have enjoyed this latest gathering of aerials from the Garden State and Pennsylvania. Weather permitting, I hope to bring you many more in the near future.

I want to take this opportunity to wish every one a
Very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year

From a Flight on Sunday, December 11, 2011...

2011-12-14T09:44:00.045-05:00

It was a gem of a day with visibilities as far as the eye could see, and I've captured some eye-pleasing photos for your viewing pleasure. Please note though that the format has changed regarding the description of the photo; it is now BELOW the photo

Cooling Towers in the Distance (Limerick Power Generating Station), PA
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Santa Claus says Merry Christmas from this home in eastern PA
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Remnants of a Corn Maze in eastern PA
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Lowes delivery trucks await their cargo in eastern PA
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Junk yard in eastern PA
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Storage yard for concrete forms near Reading, PA .

Quarry adjacent to the concrete forms storage yard
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Looks like an institution of some sorts (perhaps a university) near Reading, PA
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Reading, PA
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Row houses in the distance in Reading, PA
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A close-up view of row houses in Reading, PA
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Pagoda atop a mountain range overlooking Reading PA to the west
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Nice road pattern at this cemetery in eastern PA
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One of the many new developments dotting the farm fields northeast of Reading, PA
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Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA
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A water-filled quarry along side of a sky blue sports field running track in eastern, PA
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I really enjoy these Pennsylvania landscapes
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Distribution centers galore in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania
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More pretty Pennsylvania landscapes
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Storage facility near Allentown, PA .

Dorney Park's newest coaster, Stinger, under construction in Allentown, PA
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The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, Center Valley, PA
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Rest area along the Pennsylvania Turnpike northeast extension in Allentown, PA
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Many facilities are going solar these days, and this one is no exception near Allentown, PA
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Easton, PA (looking east)
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Easton, PA with its many Delaware river crossings
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Storage facility in Phillipsburg, NJ
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A massive cemetery along Route 22 in Phillipsburg, NJ
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"Cookie Cutter" homes along Route 22 in Phillipsburg, NJ
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"Pilot" truck rest stop along I-78 near Phillipsburg, NJ
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And last but certainly not least, a Balloon was spotted over the hills of Warren County giving passengers a splendid view of this pristine area of New Jersey

See you after the next flight...

From a Flight on Saturday, December 3, 2011...

2011-12-04T08:28:00.028-05:00

It's been a while since my last "Highlights" post, so following are (40) entertaining aerials I hope you find enjoyable. All are from either New Jersey or New York:

"Dam" project on Lake Solitude in High Bridge, NJ:

That's some impressive driveway off of Route 513 in Califon, NJ:

Quite an impressive "dwelling" in Middle Valley, NJ:

The bustling metropolis of Long Valley, NJ:

Removal of the Netcong, NJ traffic circle; to be completed in about two long years:

Everyone's going Solar these days, and Prudent Publishing in Landing, NJ is no exception:

Excavation of a quarry in Landing, NJ:

These next (3) photos are of the Lake Mohawk Country Club / White Deer Plaza in Sparta, NJ, on the northern shore of Lake Mohawk:

A peninsula jutting out into Lake Mohawk, on the northern shore:

Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, NJ:

A qaurry just north of the museum featured above:

This used to be Hugh Hefner's Great Gorge Playboy Club, closed in the 1980's and sold to new owners, though it looks to be closed permanently:

New construction at the base of the Vernon/McAfee, NJ ski slopes:

Now we fly into southern New York, and first up are the many hundred acres of Onion Fields that carpet the area near Florida, NY:

This area is known for its rich, black, fertile dirt (known as the Black Dirt Region), perfect for growing onions (or so I assume):

Acres upon acres of black dirt and a "gazillion" onions beneath:

I liked the architecture of this prison/correctional facility complex near Middletown, NY:

Some kind of a race track (cars, horses, goats, cows, etc.) near Middletown, NJ:

Ah, the Christmas shopping season is upon us as you will see in these next few photos of a bustling Middletown, NY shopping area:

Galleria at Crystal Run shopping mall in Middletown, NY:

Go ahead, try and find a parking spot:

Randall airport just south of Middletown, NY:

Intersection of I-84 and Route 6/17M in Middletown, NY:

Ah, back over the Garden State, and looking east at I-80 snaking through the hills north of Hackettstown, NJ:

A tightly packed array of homes/townhomes north of Hackettstown, NJ:

Another Solar Field, owned and operated by the M&M/Mars company in Hackettstown, NJ:

These next two photos are of Hackettstown, NJ

Earthen depressions south of Hackettstown, NJ; kind of looks like mini cranberry bogs:

New construction deep in the woods near Glen Gardner, NJ; your guess is as good as mine what is being built (something with a curved roof):

Fanciful patterns cut into the brush behind homes near Califon, NJ:

The High Bridge Hills golf course in High Bridge, NJ:

Residential homes on the eastern shore of the Spruce Run Reservoir in Clinton, NJ:

And last but not least is the sprawling complex of the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, NJ:

Whoa, what a flight. A bit bumpy at times and a headwind we just couldn't shake. Still though, a small price to pay for such incredible visibility as far as the eye could see, complete with unobstructed views of the Catskill mountain range (sorry, no pictures of this) all the way from northern New Jersey.

I hope you've enjoyed these photos as much as I have enjoyed shooting them....I am truly blessed to be able to share these flights with my Father, who was once a pilot himself. We work as a team to bring you these photos (and now HD videos on my website - click HERE for these). We are always looking forward to the next flight and where it will take us. Stay tuned for many more flights we have planned for the future.

See you on the next Flight....

From a Flight on Thursday, October 6, 2011...

2011-10-06T19:50:00.013-04:00

If you are enthralled by the sight of lush landscapes via automobile, then I know you are going to love these highlights featuring a number of rich, lush and awe inspiring landscapes in and around eastern Pennsylvania. In addition to these landscapes, I have a few other "goodies" as well. Please Enjoy !!!

Decorative field patterns in eastern PA:

I am still trying to figure out what all of those cuts in the brush are for at the perimeter of the main field:

Willow Hollow Golf Course in Leesport, PA:

Circular complex in Leesport, PA:

Berks County Prison in Leesport, PA:

Lake and terraced landscapes near Leesport, PA:

The following nine photos are simply unbelievable in terms of the graceful, flowing lines that the crops follow (kind of reminds my wife of one of our carpets at home):

Housing development west of Quakertown, PA:

The next two photos show the town of Quakertown, PA:

Private residence east of Quakertown, PA with its own solar field and wind turbine:

Boats-a-plenty at Lake Nockamixon, PA:

Unusual pattern within a stand of trees in Ottsville, PA:

"Sliced" fields near Erwinna, PA:

And finally, the mighty Delaware River (looking north) and a rather large flood plain near Erwinna, PA:

I still cannot get over the beauty of those "Flowing" fields. A lot of folks make fun of Pennsylvania, but it truly is a beautiful state as these photos demonstrate.

See you on the next flight...

From a Flight on Sunday, October 2, 2011...

2011-10-02T20:13:00.015-04:00

Today's weather was ever changing.....From a friendly sky as shown in the first picture to an ominous and threatening sky a bit later in the flight. In some instances, rain could be seen in the distance as you will see in one of the pictures. All in all, the flight lasted about 1-1/2 hours and to fly very close the the rain clouds (sorry, no pictures of this; only video which I will post at a later date) was a real treat indeed. I hope you enjoy !!!

Threatening clouds mixed with abundant sunshine. Yup, that pretty much sums up the flight today (Note my Aerial Video camera rig mounted to the wing strut):

These next three (3) pictures are of Johnson & Johnson (the Band-Aid people) located in New Brunswick, NJ:

These next two (2) pictures show Six Flags Great Adventure. There was a nice size crowd today for the first weekend of "Fright Fest":

Some white tent structures within the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park parking lot; the reason for them? Unknown:

An overall view of Six Flags Great Adventure, looking south:

These next two (2) pictures show the Perl Acres (private) airfield; note the close proximity to Six Flags Great Adventure in the second photo:

The next two (2) pictures show rain showers in the distance, looking southwest towards Philadelphia, PA:

This is what I meant by a threatening sky. Look closely and you can see the New York City skyline in the distance, bathing in the warm Fall sun:

Route 22 and the NJ Transit rail line near Whitehouse Station, NJ, looking west:

Lush, green fields near Bedminster, NJ:

Fiddlers Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ:

These next three (3) pictures show Merck & Co. in Whitehouse Station, NJ. The first picture show their heli-port away from the complex but well within the property boudary:

An overall view of Merck, complete with underground (or under building) parking lots. Notice the solar field at the lower portion of the photo:

I must say, this is a mighty impressive complex and parking arrangement, completely out of view. I guess you can afford this when you're one of the largest drug makers in the world:

Round Valley reservoir in Lebanon, NJ (looking south):

These next two (2) pictures show Spruce Run reservoir in Clinton, NJ (looking south):

Thanks for hopping aboard and I hope you've enjoyed today's flight.....See you next time !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, September 18, 2011...

2011-09-30T19:58:00.027-04:00

Hi everyone and welcome to another smorgasbord of Aerial Photography, all from mid September 2011. Sixty Three (63) photos in all, the most I believe I have ever featured in a Highlights post. The reason being is that the flight included a climb to nearly 8,000 feet over New York City for a look around town, so to speak, and the surrounding area. As we climbed through 5,000 feet we cleared a scattered cloud deck, and once past the air became eerily still, perfect for shooting aerial photos. Towards the end of the day, the skies became more overcast with very little breaks of sun, especially towards the Jersey Shore, as you will soon see.

So, let's go flying !!!

Strange markings in a field near Princeton, NJ:

Garden State Parkway, Route 9 & Route 35 crossing the Raritan River in New Jersey:

Staten Island and the Arthur Kill, looking west:

Oil Storage Tanks along the Arthur Kill in Staten Island, looking west:

Looking east at the south shore of Long Island, New York:

Staten Island, looking west:

Shipping docks just east of Newark International Airport along Newark Bay:

Lower Manhattan, looking northeast:

Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay:

Ellis Island in Upper New York Bay:

Jersey City, New Jersey, looking northwest:

Ground Zero in lower Manhattan and construction of the new Freedom Tower:

Ground Zero in lower Manhattan and construction of the new Freedom Tower:

Ground Zero in lower Manhattan and construction of the new Freedom Tower:

Lower Manhattan and the new Freedom Tower @ Ground Zero at right:

Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges over the East river in New York City:

Manhattan, looking north:

Midtown Manhattan, looking west:

59th Street Bridge over Roosevelt Island and the East River:

Midtown Manhattan, looking west:

New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge, over the Hudson River:

La Guardia Airport, looking east towards Long Island, New York:

Triborough (left) and Willis Avenue (right) Bridges over the Harlem River:

Yankee Stadium in the Bronx:

Bronx area of New York City, looking west:

Bronx area of New York City, looking west:

New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx:

Broadway (near) & the Henry Hudson Parkway (far) Bridges over the Harlem River:

Subway / Rail Yard in the Mount Vernon area of New York City:

Yonkers Raceway:

Neat cloud hovering over White Plains, looking northwest:

City of White Plains, looking northwest:

Westchest County airport, White Plains, NY:

South shore of Connecticut, looking south at the Long Island Sound:

South shore of Connecticut, looking south at the Long Island Sound:

Danbury Airport, Danbury, CT (looking north):

Interesting looking building complex on Long Island, NY:

Impressive highway interchange on Long Island, NY:

Looking south towards Jones Beach on Long Island; Note my custom Aerial Video unit mounted on the wing strut:

Enormous cemetery on Long Island, NY:

Parking lot at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY:

Parking lots at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY:

Beach area along the south shore of Long Island:

Long Beach on Long Island, New York, looking northwest:

Aircraft landing at JFK International Airport with the Manhattan skyline in the distance:

Far Rockaway, New York, looking northeast:

Aircraft on Final Approach for JFK International Airport, looking west:

Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York, looking north with the Manhattan skyline in the distance:

Coney Island amusement area, New York:

Island in the Lower New York Bay, south of the Verrazano Bridge:

Housing development near Jamesburg, NJ:

Corporation near Princeton, NJ:

Corporation near Princeton, NJ:

Upon careful inspection, it looks like a private, raised area for a child's swing set...What does it look like to YOU ???

Farm fields in Hunterdon County, NJ:

Rail yard in Ringoes, NJ:

Lush, green farm field in Hunterdon County, NJ:

"Dotted" farm field in Hunterdon County, NJ:

Private airstrip in Hunterdon County, NJ:

New solar farm construction in Hunterdon County, NJ:

Solar farm in Hunterdon County, NJ:

Lush farm fields of Hunterdon County, NJ with the Delaware river in the distance:

And last but not least, a gem of a home amongst lush green fields in Hunterdon County, NJ:

I sure hope you enjoyed this epic flight over the Greater New York City area, as well as over picturesque Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

As always, thanks for flying along...

From a Flight on Wednesday, August 17, 2011...

2011-08-19T20:56:00.007-04:00

The purpose of this flight was to spend the afternoon motor-biking around Cape May, New Jersey with our motorized folding Dahon (tm) bikes that we stow in the back of the aircraft, of course with the rear seats removed. All but the last photo was shot in the morning on the flight to Cape May, and all photos were shot within the state of NJ. I hope you enjoy them...

A private residence nestled in the trees:

Auto auction near Bordentown:

Mobile home park near Bordentown:

Route 206 & Route 70 traffic circle (or oval, in reality):

Roads and rails to nowhere...Actually, they head straight east to Atlantic City:

Marsh meets Delaware Bay near Cape May in these next (2) photos:

Cape May / Lewes Ferry terminal just north of Cape May in these next (2) photos:

Concrete military bunker at the southernmost tip of New Jersey (Cape May):

These next (5) photos show Cape May, from the older Victorian style home decor to the more modern hotels and resorts that line the shore:

These next (5) photos are of Wildwood amusement areas, including the beach where you must walk for what seems like an eternity just to get to the ocean. Really, out of ALL of the beaches in New Jersey, Wildwood has the widest, with the most distance to cover from boardwalk to ocean:

Condos / Townhouses just outside of Wildwood:

A flooded and depressed area adjacent to a bridge leading to Wildwood:

Prison west of the New Jersey Turnpike near Bordentown:

A nice flight indeed, with many more planned for the near future.

Stay tuned for my NEW Aerial Video Page to be released very soon with videos of Take-Offs, Landings, Fly-Overs and Fly-Bys, all shot from an Oregon Scientific ATC9K video camera using a custom designed wing strut mount that I built myself.

As always, I hope you've enjoyed the flight...

From a Flight on Sunday, July 10, 2011...

2011-07-12T19:55:00.016-04:00

Once again we take to the skies, this time on a flight originating from Trenton-Robbinsville airport (N87), over the Raritan Bay, along the south shore of Long Island and out to the tip where Montauk airport (MTP) is located. The flight took approx. 75 minutes and we were treated to many astounding sights, which you are about to witness. I hope you enjoy...

The Verrazano Bridge with Manhattan in the background:

Coney Island amusement park:

Beach-front residencies on the south shore of Long Island:

An expansive public beach pavilion with a soon-to-be-filled parking lot:

Impressive residencies / hotel on the Long Island shore:

Jones Beach State Park:

Jones Beach State Park monument:

Massive sandbar near Gardiners Bay within Long Island:

Picturesque bottom of the bay:

Some well-used fishing boats:

The famous "Hamptons" of Long Island...Notice each home with its own in-ground swimming pool and tennis court, not to mention a home the size of a palace:

And these two homes are indeed palaces:

Maidstone Golf Club in East Hampton, NY:

Would you look at that hedge-lined driveway in East Hampton, NY....What an entrance:

Typical housing development east of the Hamptons:

The Plaza Circle in Montauk, NY:

The cliffs along the south shore of Long Island, near Montauk:

Montauk Point State Park:

Montauk Lighthouse:

And finally Montauk airport (MTP), our destination for this mornings flight:

The following three pictures show various views of this unique summer destination airport, with its close proximity to a state park, two beaches (Long Island Sound & Atlantic Ocean), along with the popular fishing/tourist village of Montauk itself, which is also home to a Coast Guard Station:

Fishing / Tourist village of Montauk:

On the flight home we overflew Fishers Island, which happens to have a neat little airport named Elizabeth Field (0B8):

Cross Sound Ferry terminal in Orient, NY (located on the northern tip of Long Island):

Brookhaven National Laboratory in Brookhaven, NY:

Long Island Macarthur airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, NY:

Republic airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, NY:

Loop road with Jones Beach State Park in the background:

Lido Golf Club in Lido, NY:

Point Lookout & Town Park, Nassau Beach County Park & Lido Beach Town Park:

And last but not least as we fly back over New Jersey, a layer of clouds had formed near Sandy Hook and the Raritan Bay area at about 6,000 feet. We were already flying at 7,500 feet, so this provided a nice photo opportunity:

Well, another spectacular flight with Dad and I, this time with our motorized Dahon folding bikes in the back of the plane, providing us with a few hours of leisurely transportation around Montauk Point. Stay tuned for more "Highlights" in the near future....

From a Flight on Monday (Independence Day), July 4, 2011...

2011-07-06T20:13:00.024-04:00

Hi everyone and welcome to my 2011 Independence Day Feast of Summer Photos. A whopping 40 photos await, with many featuring our beloved Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy.

[NOTE: All Photos, minus (2) of Sesame Place and (1) of a Housing Complex on the Delaware River, were shot within the state of New Jersey]

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Merck corporation in Whitehouse Station:

School with Solar Energy Panels covering the roof, near Somerville:

Marshy area near the Raritan River in Edison:

The Driscoll Bridge (Garden State Parkway on the left / Route 9 on the right):

Keansburg Amusement Park in Keansburg, on the south shore of the Raritan Bay:

Earle Naval Weapons Station reaching far into the Raritan Bay (near Sandy Hook):

One of the many Jersey Shore resort pools, this one with an emblem at the bottom:

These next (2) photos show the various larger Condo/Hotel structures present along the Jersey Shore (these were near Long Branch):

Street Festival along Ocean Drive; note the hundreds of small tents set-up next to one another:

Some more impressive Condo/Hotel/Private Residencies along the Jersey Shore (all near Long Branch):

Asbury Park beach, where the famous Casino (you can still see the concrete pad remaining) and Palace Amusements were once present:

Ocean Grove with its Victorian style homes:

Manasquan Inlet & Point Pleasant (right):

Point Pleasant (Jenkinson's Beach) was the most crowd-packed I have ever seen it:

Ocean Beach homes in Lavallette:

And look who we caught up with....The Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blimp nearing Seaside Heights:

The sprawling metropolis of Seaside Heights, complete with Casino Pier/Water Park (lower-left) and Funtown Pier (upper-right):

Casino Pier/Water Park in Seaside Heights:

The distinctly yellow Midway Steak House, midway of course, between Casino and Funtown Piers:

Funtown Pier in Seaside Heights:

Seaside Park (right) ends abruptly at the entrance to Island Beach State Park (left):

The only two beach areas with comfort pavilions and life guards within Island Beach State Park:

And here we have Tice's Shoal, with a record number of boaters present (at least in the past fifteen years we have been flying over this area) on the Barnegat Bay side of Island Beach State Park:

Again, more detail of Tices Shoal:

And zooming-in further at Tices Shoal, we see one of the many Raft-Ups taking place:

Sticking out like a sore thumb in Bayville on Lakeside Blvd is this structure on the shores of a perfectly oval lake...

If anyone can identify this please email me at flyinphilsphotos@yahoo.com:

A typical Holiday City senior housing complex in Toms River:

Flying away from the Jersey Shore and the Pine Barrens, this field looks like a patch of hardwood flooring in my dining room:

Again, another impressive landscape in southern New Jersey:

Junk Yard and School Bus Yard adjacent to Camden County airport in Berlin (New Jersey, of course):

This here is some sort of lake community where most if not all of the surrounding homes have private sandy beaches. Location is near Cross Keys, due southeast of Camden:

Like I said, private sandy beaches:

I call this shopping area near Cross Keys "Asphalt City"...I'm sure you can see why:

These next (2) colorful photos show Sesame Place children's park in Langhorne, PA:

Of course Sesame Place was packed on July 4th:

An Condo/Townhome complex on the PA side of the Delaware River, south of New Hope:

A future Solar Thermal Energy farm near Frenchtown:

And last but not least, a private estate in Hunterdon County (what a property):

Yes, it was another incredible journey throughout the Garden State, with a slight detour into Pennsylvania. I hope you have enjoyed these photos as much as I enjoyed shooting them. Stay tuned for more Flight Highlights !!!

From a Flight on Monday (Memorial Day), May 30, 2011...

2011-06-01T21:07:00.023-04:00

Hi and Welcome to my Memorial Day 2011 flight, though it's a week late. And note that ALL of these photos were shot within our beautiful Garden State, namely New Jersey !!!

The day was filled with a plethora of visual delights ranging from solar panel-covered parking lots to an uber-crowd-packed Point Pleasant beach on the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy....

Solar Panel-Covered parking lot off of Route 1 near Princeton:

Each row of the parking lot had an array of Solar Panels situated above; Free electricity for the company and shade / snow protection for your car...Nice:

Sports complex north of Plainsboro:

Office park near Cranbury:

Looks like a State Police building with an adjacent Heliport, near the Jamesburg exit of the New Jersey Turnpike:

Some larger homes I thought would look nice in a photo:

This is a summer recreation area north of Six Flags Great Adventure that I have yet to identify (If you know, please email me):

Massive housing development (most likely for seniors) east of the Garden State Parkway south of Toms River:

These next two photos feature Barnegat Bay-Front homes that looked very attractive, though there are thousands more just like them:

An area near Point Pleasant on the Barnegat bay; Notice every square inch of land is utilized for something:

Hey, all of our "bodily stuff" has to go some place:

Ah, the Barnegat Bay (looking South at the Route 37 Bay Bridge):

Western shore of the Barnegat Bay southeast of Toms River:

Ah, the Jersey Shore, looking north from the entrance to Island Beach State Park:

Funtown Amusement Pier @ Seaside Heights:

Let's stop for a sausage & pepper sandwich and a cheese steak at The Mid-way Steakhouse, mid-way (of course) between Funtown & Casino piers in Seaside Heights:

Casino Amusement Pier in Seaside Heights:

Seaside Heights with its two amusement piers:

Route 37 dumping traffic into the Seaside Heights area:

This is some array of rental beach homes:

And even more impressive from a distance:

Parking lots are packed for Point Pleasant amusements:

Now this is what I meant about an Uber-Crowd-Packed Point Pleasant Beach; in particular, Jenkinsons (I believe):

Looking south at the Manasquan Inlet and Point Pleasant; note the Oregon Scientific ATC9K Action Cam attached to the wing strut. This is a mount I designed to shoot video of our take-offs and landings, and other areas of interest, all remotely from the cockpit. It works well, and I will post these videos to my website in the near future:

Manasquan Inlet and Point Pleasant:

Again, an Uber-Crowd-Packed Point Pleasant beach:

A different view of the Manasquan Inlet and the river dumping into it:

Sports fields and museum in Sea Girt, just north of the Manasquan Inlet:

Ok, we're away from the Jersey Shore now, and I spotted this colorful little gem of a pool complex and nursery/garden adjacent to it:

The New Jersey Turnpike (looking South) with enormous distribution centers on either side:

Again, a corporate park / distribution centers sandwiched between the New Jersey Turnpike and State Route 130 near Jamesbury & Cranbury:

A new private villa-type home southeast of Manville:

And last but not least, yet another solar field, only this time no cars are parked beneath:

Whew, what a flight, but that was amazing to see so much is so little time. Dad and I never take for granted that we are able to fly freely over the Garden State and I can photograph such a vast array of picturesque landscapes, then share them with the world.

See you after the next flight....

From a Flight on Friday, April 22, 2011...

2011-04-22T19:52:00.010-04:00

I have a Whopper of a Picture Post for all of you today. The day was overcast with an approaching front from the west, but the air was relatively smooth and the rain held off until dark. Thirty Three (33) pictures await your eyes to peruse the Spring time beauty that this time of the season holds. I hope you enjoy this selection from today's flight over central & northern New Jersey:

Housing developments in Bridgewater:

Met Life corporation in Bridgewater:

Bridgewater Commons mall:

A colorful Buffalo Wings eating establishment on Route 22 in Bridgewater:

Who's faster...us or the NJ Transit train racing northbound ???

The former Johnson & Johnson company (yup, the Band-Aid people) in New Brunswick:

A massive industrial park at the NJ Turnpike Jamesburg exit:

A packed NJ Turnpike (southbound) as the truck and car lanes merge...The construction and widening of the roadway doesn't help, either:

A mini entertainment complex near Six Flags Great Adventure, though not related:

And here is Six Flags Great Adventure:

To the left is the construction site of their newest coaster, the Green Lantern, and to the right is a giant snake, uh, I mean line of people waiting for what I assume is Season Pass processing:

An overall shot of the Green Lantern "Stand-Up" coaster's construction progress, due to open at the end of May:

One of the Bizarro coasters trains being "Toasted" by its giant Flame Throwers:

A forgotten area of Great Adventure, hopefully soon to be invigorated with new life in the way of rides and/or coasters added in the coming years:

An observatory near High Bridge, part of Vorhees State Park:

An unknown tower, possibly a fire tower, near Califon:

This next five pictures feature the massive grounds of the Bejamin Moore paints research & development site in Flanders...They are very into solar energy:

Solar cells over the parking lot:

Many panels of various colors, all being tested and evaluated from exposure to the sun and to the elements:

Another view of the entire Benjamin Moore complex:

A close-up view of the newest of their Solar Farms:

Most likely a new Horse Farm House near Middle Valley:

And would you look at that driveway...Wow, what an entrance:

I hope you've enjoyed these photos as much as I have enjoyed shooting them. And I hope my next Highlight Update arrives sooner than this update did. The winter was long, cold, snowy and windy, but brighter, warmer and more soothing days are ahead of us now. Look out for many more Flight Highlights in the near future....

From a Flight on Thursday, December 30, 2010...

2010-12-31T14:29:00.013-05:00

This first photo shows how a light covering of snow in northern-central NJ makes for an interesting landscape, as you will also see in the remainder of the photos:

Housing developments southeast of Princeton, NJ:

Trenton-Robbinsville airport, NJ:

Six Flags Great Adventure (looking east) in Jackson, NJ:

Housing development in Jackson, NJ:

The streets in this community near the Jersey Shore remain largely un-plowed, even three days after the Blizzard of 2010:

A marina inundated with snow and locked in ice:

One of the many fine restaurants near the Jersey Shore looking so desolate with a lack of watercraft that populate the area in the warmer months:

The Jersey Shore (over Point Pleasant & looking south):

An ice-covered Barnegat Bay, albeit only a thin, broken layer of ice over much of it:

These next two photos were shot over the Barnegat Bay near Mantaloking, NJ (looking east):

A vast housing development just south of Toms River, NJ, with many streets plowed very poorly:

Housing development near Willingboro, NJ:

And just to test the 20x zoom on my camera, Willingboro's water tower, shot from an altitude of just over 2,000 feet:

New Rodgers road/Reed street Bridge over the Delaware river in
Bristol, PA / Burlington, NJ:

Maple Beach area of Bristol, PA, along the Delaware river:

A clock tower poised high atop a factory near Bristol, PA:

A Levittown, PA housing development, with its perfectly aligned streets and equally spaced homes:

Don't ask me....I just though it looked interesting (near Levittown, PA):

Now back over Lambertvile, NJ, looking across the Delaware river at New Hope, PA:

Notice the reflection of the clouds on the still water of the Delaware:

This church in Stockton, NJ has a Metallic Steeple....Interesting:

The Delaware river winding its way through Bucks county, PA / Hunterdon county, NJ:

A vast, lightly snow-covered, Bucks county, PA landscape:

Van Sant airport in Erwinna, PA with its grass runway:

Trees, Trees and more Trees:

A country road winding through Bucks county, PA:

A landscape that caught my eye as offering much to examine and wonder just what each snow-covered area of this field represents:

Well, I hope you've enjoyed this LAST Flight of 2010....and a long one at that, offering lovely, snow-covered views that I really wanted to share with everyone.

I wish each and everyone of you a Happy & Healthy 2011 !!!

See you next year...

From a Flight on Sunday, November 14, 2010...

2010-11-14T20:00:00.011-05:00

Each photo in this BLOG entry was shot within the state of New Jersey (Central NJ to be exact). I hope you enjoy the photos I have selected as they represent the beautiful state we live in and often times is overlooked as such:

Round Valley Reservoir in northern Hunterdon County:

Townhouse development in northern Somerset County:

These next (3) photos are of Lakehurst Naval Air Station....

Parachute drop circle:

Aircraft Launch Test Tracks:

Aircraft Launch Test Tracks & main Runway:

Holiday City senior housing development in Toms River:

Some quickly diminishing "Fall Foliage" near Bricktown:

A new water tower to soon replace the existing one located near Lakewood Airport (hence the red and white colors for visibility, though now a bit faded):

Former Parachute Drop Zone @ Lakewood airport:

Lakewood airport:

Magnificent color on these red leafed trees in this small nursery:

Again, incredible red & orange colors in these next (2) photos:

Housing developments near Hightstown in these next (2) photos:

Looks either like a new Corporation or a massive Hotel at the intersection of Route 1 and Scudders Mill road near Princeton:

This next photo shows what happens when a civil engineer flunks out of college and then tries to layout a building complex (ouch)...This should have "Ripleys" museum painted all over it, since many of their buildings are fashioned in this manner.

I can imagine the owner's first visit to the completed complex saying "What Happened" ???

Princeton University Chapel:

A stand of pines amidst deciduous trees that are looking comparatively bare:

Looks like this stand of trees is on "Fire" amidst its neighbors:

And finally, a hot air balloon drifted by after our final landing of the day:

I hope you enjoyed the flight....

See you soon !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, October 10, 2010...

2010-10-12T20:54:00.014-04:00

The following photos were ALL shot within the state of Pennsylvania.....Enjoy !!!

Center Valley Golf Club, Center Valley, PA:

Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station on the Susquehanna river, south of Harrisburg:

Harrisburg International airport, just south of the actual city of Harrisburg:

Harrisburg International airport with the Three Mile Island facility in the distance:

Harrisburg International airport:

Capital City airport, across the Susquehanna river from Harrisburg:

Some disheveled looking farm fields near Carlisle:

Carlisle airport:

Carlisle airport with a housing development parallel & in close proximity to the runway:

One of America's favorite home centers....The Home Depot, in Carlisle
(Note that I have no affiliation with this retailer whatsoever):

West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill:

Harrisburg's many Susquehanna river crossings; some still viable and others abandoned or derelict:

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's State Capital, looking north:

Again, looking north at the many bridge crossings of the Susquehanna river:

Train station in Harrisburg, with the State Capital visible at the top of the photo:

Harrisburg Transportation Center in more detail:

Pennsylvania State Capital complex in Harrisburg, looking northwest:

One last look to the west at Harrisburg:

Interchange of I-81, Route 22 & Route 322 in Harrisburg:

Sewage treatment plant, and is that a Blue Cupola I see? Strange...Probably only a holding tank of some sorts:

The Great Bear coaster @ Hershey Amusement Park:

An overview of Hershey Park, looking north:

The Hershey Chocolate factory:

Nice lawn and shrub arrangement @ Hershey:

Millard airport in Annville, now CLOSED:

HHmmm, another sewage treatment facility, with an architectural array of holding tanks:

A mini weather front we passed flying both west, and now east as shown below:

Kutztown airport (now CLOSED), with it's looming quarry on the approach end of one of the runways:

Queen City airport in Allentown:

Rail yard in Allentown:

The new Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem:

One final look at the Sands:

There you have it, a smorgasbord of life in east-central Pennsylvania on this Fall day, and a unique day at that (10/10/10)...

Hope you enjoyed the flight - See you soon !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, September 26, 2010...

2010-09-26T18:42:00.014-04:00

The following photos were shot in the state of New Jersey:

Looks like "the last hold-out" farmer just east of Princeton:

Construction site near Hightstown, adjacent to a packed car lot:

Six Flags Great Adventure, with the vacant site (upper right) of their newest coaster "Green Lantern", slated for a Spring 2011 opening:

Again, Green Lantern's NEW home at Great Adventure:

Track (green) and supports are beginning to arrive:

New Jersey Turnpike with NEW construction:

Mercer Oaks Golf Course in Princeton Junction (looking south):

Route 1 (looking southwest towards Trenton) and the Quaker Bridge mall:

Mobil Technical Center in Pennington:

Looks like an abandoned corporation of some sorts, though it was in this condition long before the 2009 recession:

Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes, looking like a giant SPIDER:

The Spruce Run Reservoir (looking northwest) in Clinton, with its dwindling supply of water:

Spruce Run Reservoir looking northwest:

This Observatory is part of Voorhees State Park in Glen Gardner:

Psychiatric center in Glen Gardner:

Another section of the Psychiatric center in Glen Gardner:

A quarry in Glen Gardner:

Two more views of Spruce Run Reservoir, with the Round Valley Reservoir in the distance:

This is supposed to be the western most part of the Spruce Run Reservoir, though it looks more like a grassy field...We are in much need of RAIN, and southern New Jersey even more so:

I hope you've enjoyed this flight over the central region of the Garden State...

See you on the next Flight !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, September 19, 2010...

2010-09-20T19:12:00.012-04:00

Today's flight was to Simsbury airport in Connecticut for their annual Fly-In. As usual, the event was a huge success, with aircraft and antique automobiles gathering from all over New England. A great time was had by all, with many new and different models of airplanes and helicopters on display. Now, without further ado, on to the photos...

Schindler Elevator's testing tower in Randolph, NJ:

Tug boat escorting a barge southbound along the Hudson river near Haverstraw, NY:

Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station in Buchanan, NY:

A "Mirror Lake" in Connecticut:

Short but adequate private airstrip in Connecticut:

Peninsula housing development in Morris, CT:

The former Mountain Meadow airport in Burlington, CT:

Arriving at Simsbury airport for the 25th anniversary fly-in and car show:

A more detailed look at the numerous aircraft and automobiles on display, as well as the many folks enjoying a stroll around the airport:

Meriden/Markham airport in Meriden, CT:

Tappan Zee Bridge spanning the Hudson river and connecting Nyack with Tarrytown, NY:

Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY:

A private "villa-type" residence near Bedminster, NJ:

Thanks for flying along and as always, I hope you've enjoyed the view from above....

See you soon !!!

From a Flight on Sunday, September 5, 2010...

2010-09-06T07:33:00.013-04:00

This day's flight was to Bay Bridge airport on Maryland's Kent Island. We stowed our folding, motorized bikes and enjoyed a couple of hours riding along the island and taking in the scenery. But before and after biking, we were treated to a plethora of summertime landscapes as you will soon discover....Please enjoy !!!

Prison/Correctional Facility near Bordentown, NJ:

Private airstrip near Burlington, NJ:

Corn maze (center) and an array of farm fields in Burlington County, NJ:

Delaware River near Salem, NJ:

Massey Aerodrome in Massey, Maryland:

Shooting range in Maryland:

Bay Bridge airport in Stevensville, MD (Kent Island):

Kent Island, Maryland, looking southeast:

Kentmorr Airpark in Stevensville, MD (Kent Island):

Route 50 & Route 301 over the Chesapeake Bay (Bay Bridge), MD:

Hey look, we flew right over Boston and Cape Cod, MA, or at least it looks like it....Dad spotted this neat sight and I couldn't resist a picture:

An immaculate private airstrip in Maryland...There were a multitude of these private strips throughout eastern Maryland and all were pristine looking:

Yup, another private airstrip in where else, but Maryland:

Wait, could it be, yes, it's another picturesque private airstrip in the lovely state of Maryland:

No explanation needed for this next picture in Maryland:

Finally, a break from the airstrips....This field looks lightning bolts are shooting out of the woods and into the field itself:

Here we go again, though this time the private airstrip is PAVED, a rare sight indeed:

One of the many oil/container ships traveling the Delaware river to and from Philadelphia, PA:

Salem nuclear power plant in Salem, NJ:

The marsh land can sure provide for some interesting formations:

I just thought this intersection looked interesting near Berlin, NJ:

An "Airport-Shaped" pool at the Flying W airport in Lumberton, NJ:

A massive cookie-cutter housing complex near Burlington, NJ:

That same housing development as above, except in more "cookie-cutter" detail:

Revelation Generation Music Festival in Hunterdon County, NJ:

Crowds gather to watch the many singers/bands play at Revelation Generation:

It sure was a spectacular flight, and I hope you enjoyed these photos as much as I enjoyed shooting them...

See you soon on our next journey !!!

From a Flight on Saturday, August 21, 2010...

2010-08-23T19:28:00.022-04:00

Strap yourself in for an exciting journey as we traverse four states to our ultimate destination of Block Island, RI. The weather started out on the sunny side, but by the end of the day, overcast skies prevailed. All in all, the day was perfect with little wind treating us to a super smooth flight. Let's go flying !!!

A private residence near Hopewell, NJ, complete with its own Heli-port in the back yard. What, you don't have a Heli-port in YOUR back yard ? (kidding)

Looks like the recession took its toll on this corporation's home near Hopewell, NJ, though honestly, this has been abandoned well before 2009:

Another corporate office complex near Hopewell, NJ, though as you can see, in much better condition and still viable:

Meadowbrook Parkway interchange @ Jones Beach state park in Wantagh, NY (Long Island):

Bayport Aerodrome in Holbrook, NY (Long Island):

Brookhaven airport in Shirley, NY (Long Island):

Hampton Hills country club in Riverhead, NY (Long Island):

Francis Gabreski airport in Westhampton Beach, NY (Long Island):

Northern shore of Long Island, NY, and a body of what looks like algae-infested water branching off from the Long Island Sound:

Homes tucked away neatly in the woods near East Hampton, NY (Long Island):

Gardiners Island, NY (northeast of Long Island):

Montauk airport in Montauk, NY (Long Island):

Block Island (our ultimate destination), which belongs to the state of Rhode Island:

Block Island State airport, complete with its new terminal building:

Great Salt Pond within Block Island, dotted with a multitude of water craft:

Old Harbor and Water street, where the Ferries arrive and depart, on Block Island:

Another view of Block Island State airport, looking northeast towards Old Harbor:

A Block Island ferry with a load of passengers (and presumably autos) en-route to Block Island:

Another look at Block Island, this time looking south:

This is the landscape of Block Island, with many exclusive, private residencies dotting the island's semi-hilly terrain:

Mystic, CT (home of Mystic Seaport):

Mystic Seaport and the tall sailing ships of yesteryear that populate this area:

Groton-New London airport in Groton, CT:

A picturesque marshy area along the southern coast of Connecticut, near Old Saybrook:

Another marshy area with a snaking waterway near Old Saybrook, CT:

Brewer Pilots Point Marina in Westbrook, CT

Clinton Country Club in Clinton, CT:

The former Griswold airport (recently CLOSED) in Madison, CT:

A massive collection of yellow school buses near New Haven, CT:

Tweed-New Haven airport in East Haven, CT:

Highway Interchange (I-91, I-95, Route 1 & Route 34) in New Haven, CT:

City of New Haven, CT:

Connecticut Post shopping mall in Milford, CT:

A town carnival @ Wilcox Park in Milford, CT:

Architecturally pleasing buildings surrounding a small lake near Milford, CT:

Igor Sikorsky Memorial airport in Stratford, CT:

City of Bridgeport, CT:

City of Norwalk, CT:

A building which caught my eye in Norwalk, CT:

General Foods Corporate Headquarters (800 Westchester avenue) in Rye Brook, NY:

City of White Plains, NY:

Palisades State Park in Alpine, NJ, on the west bank of the Hudson river:

Garden State Plaza shopping mall in Paramus, NJ:

Livingston shopping mall in Livingston, NJ:

Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ:

Connell Corporate Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

Private palaces, err, I mean residencies, near Watchung, NJ:

A parched sports complex field near Piscataway, NJ:

Resurrection Cemetery with parched grounds in Piscataway, NJ:

Rutger's University newly refurbished Football Stadium in New Brunswick, NJ:

An odd place for a Heli-port, smack dab in the middle of an industrial complex and surrounded by mechanical equipment....I don't know, it just caught my eye:

And finally, a highway/railway interchange (Route1, Route 91 and the northeast corridor rail line) in North Brunswick, NJ:

WOW, what a journey. I hope everyone enjoyed this massive posting of Flyin Phil's "eye candy" from above. Stay tuned for more "Hightlights" in the near future....

From a Flight on Sunday, July 25, 2010...

2010-07-25T18:55:00.008-04:00

This was a short flight today, and it's main purpose other than to have fun was to try and perfect many aerial photo shooting techniques with my new camera. It is because of this, there are only a handful of photos as compared with my last flight a week before. Regardless, I think you will find these interesting and enjoyable.

Let's start out with a ground shot of an impressive year 2007, 4-bladed Jet Ranger helicopter which landed at Alexandria Field in Pittstown, NJ:

A town carnival in Bucks County, PA:

Marina on Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, PA, southeast of Quakertown:

The Delaware river and an impressive amount of Tubes, Kayaks, Canoes and other small but equally enjoyable floating vessels near Point Pleasant, PA:

This area near Point Pleasant, PA seems to be a floating eatery, complete with picnic tables that sit in the 1 foot deep water of the Delaware river. You can see the folks in line and when I zoom in closer using the original high-resolution photo, I can see it reads "Hot Dog Man". I will try and shoot more detailed photos of this area the next time I am over this area as I've never seen anything like this before:

Sand Castle winery in Erwinna, PA, near the Delaware river. It was a full-house this afternoon with folks escaping the heat in the cool, wine cellar tours they provide:

A picturesque farm field in western Hunterdon county, NJ:

A private airstrip in western Hunterdon county:

A private, luxurious dwelling in Hunterdon county:

I hope you've enjoyed this late July flight and be sure to stay tuned for more Highlights in the near future...

From a Flight on Sunday, July 18, 2010...

2010-07-19T19:58:00.014-04:00

This is a BIG post with a whopping 38 photos, though it was difficult to pick only the "Highlights" from Sunday's flight. The weather was a bit hazy up there, but the pay-off was a smorgasbord of visual delights from none other than the "Jersey Shore", along with other sights from around the Garden State....Please enjoy !!!

Wedge-shaped office buildings off Route 1 in Princeton:

A colorful material yard on Route 130 near Hightstown:

This was the last operating day of the Great American Scream Machine (GASM) coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. It is being removed to make way for a larger attraction for the 2011 operating season:

The massive, wooden coaster El Toro at Great Adventure in Jackson:

Still on the Great Adventure property, this is the newest attraction, Tornado (the giant, multi-colored Funnel) located in their Hurricane Harbor water park adjacent to the theme park:

Hangar 1 (large one on left) and other smaller hangars at the Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst. This is the location where the Hindenburg caught fire and crashed in 1937:

The next FIVE photos feature Tices Shoal, located off of Island Beach State park and near the shore of the Barnegat Bay. This view is looking southwest:

Looking west:

Looking north towards Seaside Park/Heights:

A "Massive" number of watercraft were present in Tices Shoal:

Zooming in a bit further we see many happy boaters enjoying much in the way of water sports:

One of the pavilions with beach lifeguards in Island Beach State park:

Over Island Beach State park, the Jersey Shore (looking south):

Over the entrance to Island Beach State park, the Jersey Shore (looking north):

Funtown pier and amusements @ Seaside Heights:

Boardwalk and the Midway Steak House (yellow roof building) @ Seaside Heights:

Casino amusement pier and boardwalk @ Seaside Heights:

A myriad of beach cottages for rent (and most likely ALL rented for the summer) in Lavallette:

Another view of these cottages, in greater detail:

Boating channel connecting the northern Barnegat Bay with the Manasquan River / Inlet:

A packed beach would be an understatement describing the scene at Point Pleasant:

Point Pleasant beach and Manasquan inlet looking south:

Fishing and pleasure boats @ Point Pleasant, adjacent to many fine seafood restaurants such as the Shrimp Box (top-center):

The newly transformed Asbury Park boardwalk and amusement area, greatly improved for your summertime vacationing pleasure (or so it seems):

Just an interesting building arrangement in the general shape of an arrow, pointing south along the shoreline:

A spectacular condo/townhouse complex with brilliantly, orange colored roofs:

This next condo/townhouse complex even has its own boardwalk, shops, underground parking area and entertainment complex....NICE:

Historic "Twin Lights" in the Atlantic Highlands, looking southwest:

Yup, the same "Twin Lights" (looking northeast):

The Route 36 bridge construction project is nearing completion, but not before backing up traffic for over a mile:

Work continues on the Route 36 bridge as you can see:

From the tip of Sandy Hook, looking south:

A small townhouse community located on the tip of Sandy Hook:

Again, from the tip of Sandy Hook, looking southeast....And note that the housing development above can be seen in the lower-center of this photo:

Sandy Hook and the Raritan Bay looking southeast:

Keansburg amusement park on the north shore of the Raritan Bay:

A section of the Garden State Parkway, complete with local and express lanes, looking south:

And our last highlight is of Rutger's NEW football stadium in New Brunswick....Mighty Pretty:

Well, I hope you've enjoyed this pictorial display of our fun-filled, picturesque and exciting Garden State, better known as New Jersey.

See you on the next flight !!!