SBA John Wiley's photostream  

The great battleship under tow by the tug Warrior, 16 miles South of Santa Cruz Island. Iowa has a long...

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Uploaded on May 29, 2012  |  Map

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Strong winds made extra work for the tug, as the Iowa veered toward shore in the wind.

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Uploaded on May 29, 2012

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This is a fun place to explore, provided you're not in a hurry. As I recall, it was featured in a Seinfeld episode about being hopelessly lost.

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Uploaded on May 23, 2012

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There are many holes like this in the rocks above Santa Barbara. Quite a few are right in the middle of...

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Uploaded on May 15, 2012

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The fog edge pulls back to reveal new construction in Isla Vista.

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Uploaded on May 15, 2012

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The sound of this B-17 approaching had me running out with camera just as it passed over the house....

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Uploaded on May 14, 2012  |  Map

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This WWII Flying Fortress B-17 bomber flew over our house, and I ran out to snap it between the palm...

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Uploaded on May 14, 2012

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We only had a few minutes to watch this before heading for the airport, but WOW what fun to watch! This...

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012  |  Map

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I don't know the names of any skaters in this series of pix, but this guy was really going for it. If...

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012  |  Map

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There was a small group of outstanding skaters gathered around, and the silent protocol for who's next was solid.

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012

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This is the highest jump I was able to catch (new camera and no time!), and I like how little attention it...

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012

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The concentration and grace of all the skaters was remarkable.

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012

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The pause at the top accents the fast pace.

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012

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Just as the prior skater climbed out and the next one was going strong, others tipped their boards in anticipation.

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012

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Here's a different exposure with hints of the moon reflecting on the water at the harbor mouth. There was...

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Uploaded on May 7, 2012

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The moon of Cinco De Mayo rose over Santa Barbara with a perigee "super moon" status.

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Uploaded on May 5, 2012

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The afternoon sun peaking through clouds gave this scene an especially magical quality.

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Uploaded on May 4, 2012

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Waters that soothe, in a serene scene.

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Uploaded on May 4, 2012  |  Map

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