Phoenix, Sonoran desert at sunset

Phoenix, Sonoran desert at sunset, a photo by PhotosToArtByMike on Flickr.

One of the best southwest photos I have seen. I have marveled at such scenes many times.
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Phoenix, Sonoran desert at... by PhotosToArtByMike

Junkyard in a Palm Forest 2

Junkyard in a Palm Forest 2, a photo by Gero.S on Flickr.

Junkyard in a Palm Forest 2 by Gero.S

REMEMBERING THE 1960S

REMEMBERING THE 1960S, a gallery on Flickr.

PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT YOUR ART OR PHOTOS IN THIS GROUP. Whether you are seeking fortune, fame or simply the satisfaction of exhibiting your work for the viewing pleasure of those who browse, you are invited to add all of the work you have in FLICKR GALLERIES in this group. Take a little time and get some extra advertisements for yourself. Thanks, Robert

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FAMOUS ICON IN LAS VEGAS: HOWDY PODNER CAMEL CIGARETTES

FAMOUS ICON IN LAS VEGAS: HOWDY PODNER CAMEL CIGARETTES, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

LAS VEGAS IN THE 60S...was a different kind of animal than it is today. While today, one can hear it growl from the moment one arrives, there was a time when it literally purred as one stepped from the cab and into the casino of one's choice. In the 60s, it was almost like everyone knew each other by first name.

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Remembering Venice

Remembering Venice, a photo by lavocado@sbcglobal.net on Flickr.

What a find. I believe that was the old St Marks Hotel on the right? In the 60s it was full of artists and musicians. I can still hear the music and smell the oil of the paints--and the red wine I was sipping out of brown paper bag as I walked from one end of Venice to the other.

I read part of your blog. How neat.

Your info on Venice helped me appreciate the old beach town even more. I can tell by your text, your wonderful ability to write well, that you too loved the Venice of yesterday.

I am glad to have met someone who understands the joy of yesterday's memories of Venice West.

Robert L. Huffstutter

PERFECT AIRCRAFT IN MY MEMORY

PERFECT AIRCRAFT IN MY MEMORY, a gallery on Flickr.

The constellations were a joy; they flew at an altitude that permitted viewing of the scenery.

Flew on these while in USN and one of the best domestic flights I ever had was from MCAS Cherry Point to NAS North Island. Pilot gave us a double take over Grand Canyon.

Memories of a lifetime on these great planes designed by Kelly Johnson at Lockheed. Our squadron, VQ-1, flew these along with the A3D WHALES.

(c) JUNKYARD CLASSICS

(c) JUNKYARD CLASSICS, a gallery on Flickr.

It might sound a bit strange, but I feel like autos have a spirit all of their own. I feel these autos would much rather be resting here in the open rather than have met the fate of the crusher and recycling. What a shame it is to see any of our autos crushed and smashed. These yards of old cars have a beauty all of their own.