Monday, April 2, 2012

SAFFORD PPC FLY IN DAY 2

Denny spotted these wild javelinas from the air!!


Love seeing the amazing wildlife out here!


HIgh view from Denny's PPC





Copper mine from the air in Safford

































more copper mine



Mary gets to fly with Denny, woohoooo!!



I had a blast, no fear (at last) , love flying like a bird!


Sunrise over the mountains at the Ellsworth ranch in Safford






fun takeoff an elliptial chute over a traditional chute



coming in for a landing



Photographing these gorgeous chutes is so much fun


elliptical in flight


Paul helps straighten the elliptical



Denny smiling as usual


scene from the Ellsworth's beautiful property






With a grin like that you have to wonder what he's up to!



I wanted to shoot "down" on another PPC from the air



what a magnificent mountain to fly by









Shooting down on Lymans gorgeous rainbow colored chute



Patchwork gardens




Interesting water formations from the air, looks like ferns


the Ellsworth compound



shooting Lyman's landing. Notice his shadow







landed PPCs


The Gila river


Denny and Pam ready the chute


"home"






Denny taking a picture of me taking a picture of Denny...lol



This chute was gorgeous, so bright and beautiful







Monty and Allie's beautiful dog, Missy





Keith and Monty Ellsworth, our gracious hosts







shooting down on the Arizona flag PPC





Tile mural of my favorite little Gambel's quail in Allie and Monty's home


Surprise party for Cindy


cosy Campfire


LOVED the band, played my era music and changed the lyrics to a PPC and flying theme. TALENTED!!