Thursday, August 18, 2011

One of Life's Highlights


Today, I'm posting an old photo from before digital photography.  Years ago, I had a unique opportunity to fly on a military refueling mission high above northern Arizona.  During the trip I was invited to actually join the refueling technician in the belly of the plane, flat on my stomach next to her (yes, it was a woman controlling that arm) so I could take the above photo.  I have prized this photo ever since.  It was a wonderful opportunity to see our military men and women at work and to see something that only a very few people ever get to see.
I was doing some work to reorganize my photos on to the new Macbook when I came across this old photo and thought it would be a fun photo to share with you all.  I've had some very unique experiences in my life and with a little luck, I have many more to come.
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20 comments:

  1. KathyAugust 18, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Wow! That is an experience that not many people have the opportunity to do! And it's a great picture too!

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 18, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    What an incredible experience Sharon, you are so lucky you don't have a height problem, although maybe..if I got a chance like this. Nope I'll have to see it through your eyes!!

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  3. RoseannAugust 18, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    I am so JEALOUS!

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  4. KateAugust 18, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    So glad that you posted this...what a terrific experience. I mentioned before that there was a spirit of adventure behind your sweet persona, and this confirms it. Carry on, girl!!

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  5. MoAugust 18, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    What a fantastic opportunity AND a great shot

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  6. BirdmanAugust 18, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Amazing opportunity. Take them when they come.

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  7. RandyAugust 18, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow that would be something to experience. Lucky you.

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  8. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 18, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    This is amazing. I never knew you had such an adventure. Thank you for sharing this.

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  9. JackAugust 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Amazing photo and amazing experience, Sharon. Just looking at it makes me queasy. I would rather see the pic than do it, myself.

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  10. LowellAugust 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thank you! I'm quite speechless. Very few people have ever had that experience. And you captured it so well on film! I can see why you treasure this!

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  11. ThérèseAugust 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    A picture to treasure indeed for so many reasons!

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  12. KarlAugust 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Amazing!! I am so jealous because I can't take such wonderful pictures!

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  13. RedPatAugust 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wow - I think I would have fainted! Fabulous.

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  14. CatalystAugust 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Yup, I'm with the rest of 'em. Great opportunity, great shot. But better you than me!

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  15. Regina KAugust 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Amazing experience and photo. I would have been shaking so badly I couldn't have gotten the shot.

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  16. Bob CroweAugust 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    This is just stunning. What a fabulous opportunity. I hope that both of you had something that held you firmly inside the tanker. Just looking at this gives me vertigo.

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  17. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyAugust 19, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Fantastic shot! I love that the boom operator was a woman!

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  18. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comAugust 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    super cool!

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  19. MagpieAugust 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    What a awesome opportunity and experience! I'm a military brat and have nothing but admiration for our military personnel. The earth below the jet is amazing.

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  20. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    WOW! I'm in awe, what a shot! Brilliant, Sharon.

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