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Grumpy Old Guy

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14. LOL!

Tue Aug 3, 2021, 11:19 PM

Aug 2021

Star Wars Canyon is in Death Valley. Military pilots come from all over the U.S., and sometimes other countries, to practice their low level and canyon flying. It's one of the few places in the world where you can look down upon jet fighters passing by.

Here is another one from that day. Needless to say, the camera is on continuous firing when they fly by.

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In the spirit of the August photo contest... [View all] Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 OP

Spectacular!! Srkdqltr Aug 2021 #1

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #9

Of course, it's more than OK for you to share your amazing photos, my dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #2

I would have given myself an ulcer trying to pick one. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #5

Superb selection Grumpy Old Guy! Thank You for sharing these images. George McGovern Aug 2021 #3

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #10

I burst out laughing at the first one NJCher Aug 2021 #4

Thank you NJCher! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #8

drove NJCher Aug 2021 #20

LOL! Yes, drove! 😆 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #22

About Turnagain Arm Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #24

heh Skittles Aug 2021 #28

LOL! Yes! 👍😉 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #33

Thanks! Had similar thoughts: elleng Aug 2021 #6

Nice! I love the osprey. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #11

Awesome collection of pix. brer cat Aug 2021 #7

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #12

Very Nice 'Tiny Moments In Time' Indeed wyn borkins Aug 2021 #13

LOL! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #14

We had a good friend... Duppers Aug 2021 #31

Yup, that's the place. 👍 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #32

We drove thru there Duppers Aug 2021 #39

Here's a link to my Star Wars Canyon video. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #43

Wow! Thank you! Duppers Aug 2021 #44

There is nothing like hearing that thunder up close. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #47

They know folks love their planes... Duppers Aug 2021 #48

I am a gal too KT2000 Aug 2021 #38

We're not the norm, ya know. 😉 Duppers Aug 2021 #40

Yeah - but KT2000 Aug 2021 #41

I agree. Duppers Aug 2021 #42

OMG.... your pictures are wonderful. Trueblue1968 Aug 2021 #15

Thank you so much! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #16

Just .... Wow UpInArms Aug 2021 #17

Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #18

I am running out of adjectives to tell you how I feel about your photos. Blue Dawn Aug 2021 #19

You are so very kind. Thank you! ❤❤❤ Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #21

You are most welcome! Blue Dawn Aug 2021 #34

Wow - just wow! KT2000 Aug 2021 #23

Thank you! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #25

The cargo plane KT2000 Aug 2021 #37

Thanks stage left Aug 2021 #26

I agree, it's spectacular. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #27

I think these are fantastic! Duppers Aug 2021 #29

Thank you! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #30

Fabulous! mnhtnbb Aug 2021 #35

Thank you mnhtnbb! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #36

oh man, beautiful work! HAB911 Aug 2021 #45

Thank you! 😊 Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #46

That photo of the squirrel is just DYING for a caption crimycarny Aug 2021 #49

The squirrel definitely needs a caption. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #50

Friday the 13th has ARRIVED. elleng Aug 2021 #51

Yes!!! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2021 #52