Caliente, Nevada Photos and Trip Report

Caliente, Nevada Photos and Trip Report

Caliente, Nevada Photos and Trip Report

New AV8B Harrier Gifts

Some new gifts featuring the AV8B Harrier.


New AV8B Harrier Gifts

Air Canada Prop Landing on One Gear at KCLE

Photos from approaches at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on December 13th, 2010. High sustained and gusting cross winds and heavy snow showers made for some interesting landings and approaches. The most amazing landing was this one by an Air Canada Turbo-prop.


Air Canada Prop Landing on One Gear at KCLE

Cross Wind Approaches at KCLE

Photos from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport during fierce cross winds Monday, December 13th, 2010.


Cross Wind Approaches at KCLE

Angry Lake Erie During Winter in Cleveland 2010

The latest round of winter storms slammed into Cleveland Sunday night. By Monday morning winds were gusting to 50 mph, driving lake effect snow, and bitter cold wrapped Cleveland in an icy grip.


Angry Lake Erie During Winter in Cleveland 2010

Review of Cash Spin Slot Machine by Bally Technologies

Cash Spin by Bally Technologies is a wonderfully designed slot machine. It combines the old feel of a 3 reel slot machine with the new video slot machines as well as new “U-Spin to Win” technology.


Review of Cash Spin Slot Machine by Bally Technologies

Cold Approaches

Photos from approaches to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport(KCLE), December 8th, 2010.



Cold Approaches

Las Vegas Hilton Improvements – 2010

The Las Vegas Hilton has been a casino to visit for the sportsbook, buffet and shows they offer, but not so much for gaming. That has changed. The Las Vegas Hilton has listened to the players and have brought in more than a few new gaming choices for the slot crowd.


Las Vegas Hilton Improvements – 2010

First Snow in Cleveland, 2010

Photos from the first snow of winter in Cleveland, Ohio 2010. This was a pure lake effect condition, so the East and South counties of Cleveland were buried the last few days.



First Snow in Cleveland, 2010

Snow on the Las Vegas Strip December 2008

a few pics of the 30 year snow on the Las Vegas Strip from December 2008


Snow on the Las Vegas Strip December 2008

Photos of the Sunset at 2010 Aviation Nation

A few photos of the sunset after 2010 Aviation Nation. They were taken while waiting in line for the buses back to LVMS.



Photos of the Sunset at 2010 Aviation Nation

Phat Cats Slot Machine Review

Phat Cats is a new slot machine theme by AC Coin and Slot. So new this theme is, that out of 15 casinos that I visited, only one had them installed and that was the Las Vegas Hilton(as of 11/2010), more about the changes at LVHilton in a future post.


Phat Cats Slot Machine Review

2010 Aviation Nation – Typhoons

A few pictures of the French Typhoons that were on static display during 2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base.


2010 Aviation Nation – Typhoons

Gigantic 7s Slot Machine by Konami Review

A review of Konami’s Gigantic Dragons(or 7s) slot machine. The game is also available in a Gigantic 7s theme. Both have identical game play and payouts.


Gigantic 7s Slot Machine by Konami Review

I Love Lucy Video Slot by WMS

A brief review of the new video slot machine by WMS, “I Love Lucy” which is based off of the television show most all of us have seen before. The game is part of the new “Win it Again” technology from WMS.


I Love Lucy Video Slot by WMS

Holiday Gift Ideas by Photography by Hank Plumley

Many of your favorite photos from Photography by Hank Plumley are available for purchase though the Photography by Hank Plumley Zazzle store. Zazzle is running daily and hourly specials throughout the holiday season.



Holiday Gift Ideas by Photography by Hank Plumley

2010 Aviation Nation USAF Thunderbirds Demo pt. 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 of photos from the USAF Thunderbirds demo at 2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base. This post also concludes the coverage of flying acts from the air show.

Would like to thank Nellis Media Relations for the access and also send a thank you to all the brave men and women serving in today’s Air Force and all other arms of the military. These air shows could not be held without your serving and defending America’s Freedom !



2010 Aviation Nation USAF Thunderbirds Demo pt. 2 of 2

2010 Aviation Nation – USAF Thunderbirds, pt. 1 of 2

Photos of the USAF Thunderbirds Demo from 2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base. The Thunderbirds closed the show, the series of blog posts about the show and the air show season for 2010 as far as Photography by Hank Plumley is concerned.

2010 Aviation Nation – USAF Thunderbirds, pt. 1 of 2

2010 Aviation Nation – Tim Weber Gieco 300

Photos of Tim Weber Gieco 300 demo at 2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base.


2010 Aviation Nation – Tim Weber Gieco 300

2010 Aviation Nation – F-22 Raptor

Photos from the F-22 Raptor demo at 2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada.



2010 Aviation Nation – F-22 Raptor

Valley of Fire Photos from November 2010 pt. 2

The last of the photos from Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada.


Valley of Fire Photos from November 2010 pt. 2

2010 Aviation Nation – Vintage CSAR Demo Photos

Photos from the Vietnam Era CSAR demo at 2010 Aviation Nation Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base.


2010 Aviation Nation – Vintage CSAR Demo Photos

Photos from Valley of Fire State Park pt.1 11/2010

Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada is a must visit every time I am in Las Vegas. The park offers so many photo ops, it is impossible to capture them all in one visit, probably not possible in one life time !



Photos from Valley of Fire State Park pt.1 11/2010

2010 Aviation Nation – The Flybys

Photos from flybys during the 2010 Aviation Nation air show.


2010 Aviation Nation – The Flybys

2010 Aviation Nation – RV Formation Flying

2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base was chuck full of great demos. The one “act” on the schedule I knew nothing about, and when I found out wasn’t too exited about was the RV Formation Flying. Once in the air, I quickly changed my opinion. These aircraft were flown by civilians, most built the planes they were flying. From teachers to commercial pilots, all walks of life were represented. To see the large amount of aircraft in the skies above the Vegas desert at one time being piloted by non-military aviators was something special to see. They all did a great job !


2010 Aviation Nation – RV Formation Flying

7 Days in Vegas Means 7 Visits to the M Resort

I've posted before singing the praises of the M Resort, and I can attest I will do so again and again until another property steps up to challenge the M Resort in terms of experience. That's what a trip to the M Resort is, an experience. Not only in top notch gaming but also in dining, relaxation and customer service.



7 Days in Vegas Means 7 Visits to the M Resort

Plant 42/Edwards Air Force Base Trip Report

A recap of the road trip to Lockheed Martin’s infamous Plant 42, Skunkworks facility and Edwards Air Force Base in California.


Plant 42/Edwards Air Force Base Trip Report

2010 Aviation Nation – Bill Baarck and Ed Hamill

Most every air show features a jet car that races a biplane. While it’s not one of my top ten favorite sights while at the shows, it is eagerly anticipated by the younger crowds. They love the flame and smoke the jet car bellows, and they should, it is a great display.



2010 Aviation Nation – Bill Baarck and Ed Hamill

2010 Aviation Nation – F4 Phantom Demo

The F4 Phantom story is almost as sad as the F-14 Tomcat’s story, almost. The F4 was in service far longer, so being retired in 1996 should have come as no surprise, although it didn’t make many aviation fans happy either.



2010 Aviation Nation – F4 Phantom Demo

2010 Aviation Nation – B-25 Doolittle Raiders Demo

2010 Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base was, as usual, a great air show. This is the first of a number of posts which feature the demonstrations during this year’s Aviation Nation Air Show.

B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Doolittle Raiders



2010 Aviation Nation – B-25 Doolittle Raiders Demo

The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

One stop on my most recent trip to Vegas, was the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Yes, Photography by Hank Plumley likes to travel ! Though it was a long drive from Vegas to Pasadena, the Rose Bowl grounds at sunrise was well worth the trip.




The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

The Road Trip to Pasadena, California

During the recent Vegas trip, I planned to travel to Edwards Air Force Base. Once my friend heard we’d be in California, it was a MUST we travel to the Rose Bowl and snap some pics. So that turned a one day trip into an over-nighter.

The following are a few snapshots of the highlights on the way to Pasadena. Mind you, there will be a Rose Bowl posts as well as an Edwards Air Force Base post.



The Road Trip to Pasadena, California

Las Vegas, the City of Lights

This marks the first in a good number of posts from the latest Las Vegas trip by Photography by Hank Plumley. I wish I could say these posts will be in some kind of order, but what fun is order? Decided to do the postings of photos as they come rather than forcing myself to stick to a plan.




Las Vegas, the City of Lights

Aviation Nation 2010 Static Display List Update October 27

The Aviation Nation 2010 Static Display list has been updated by Nellis Air Force Base.


Aviation Nation 2010 Static Display List Update October 27

Aviation Nation 2010 Static List Updated

Nellis Air Force Base has updated the Aviation Nation 2010 static display listing

Aviation Nation 2010 Static List Updated

New Photos and Gifts for Sale from Photography by Hank Plumley

From mousepads to coffee cups to keychains, the Photography by Hank Plumley Zazzle store has your favorite photos on an item you like!

New Photos and Gifts for Sale from Photography by Hank Plumley

2010 Aviation Nation Schedule of Acts

Nellis Air Force Base has posted the Aviation Nation 2010 Flying Schedule:


2010 Aviation Nation Schedule of Acts

Nellis Air Force Base Plane Spotting Tips

With Aviation Nation 2010 quickly approaching, I thought it would be a good time to blog about Plane Spotting around Nellis Air Force Base. This will be a brief over view covering the where and how areas. For a deeper guide on plane spotting at Nellis Air Force Base, visit the Photography by Hank Plumley website. Many other locations are also listed there.


Nellis Air Force Base Plane Spotting Tips

Aviation Nation 2010 – Static List Update

Nellis Air Force Base has recently added to the list of display aircraft that will be at the Aviation Nation 2010 Air Show this November:



Aviation Nation 2010 – Static List Update

Fall Photos from the Cleveland Metro Parks (cont.)

More fall photos from the Cleveland Metro Parks.


Fall Photos from the Cleveland Metro Parks (cont.)

Fall Photos from the Cleveland Metro Parks

The Cleveland Metro Parks are almost in full fall colors. Thankfully the rainy weather held up for a few days to get out and enjoy the autumn sights in the Rock River Reservation of the Cleveland Metro Parks.


Fall Photos from the Cleveland Metro Parks

Digital Scavenger Hunt

Recently there was a challenge put forth on Blog Catalog started by user, LiftingMeUp, it’s a Photo Scavenger Hunt !


Digital Scavenger Hunt

Red Flag 11-1 Canceled by Nellis Air Force Base

Today Nellis Air Force Base updated the status of Red Flag exercise 11-1:



Red Flag 11-1 Canceled by Nellis Air Force Base

Aviation Nation 2010 – Hotels

So you want to attend Aviation Nation 2010 but have never been to Las Vegas before and do not know anything about the city.


Aviation Nation 2010 – Hotels

2010 Aviation Nation Begins to take Shape

Some of the performers for the 2010 Aviation Nation, Las Vegas Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base have been listed. Performers and demos will be added as they are confirmed up till the day of the show


2010 Aviation Nation Begins to take Shape

Fall Photos from the Cleveland, Ohio Metro Parks

A few preview photos of Fall in Cleveland, Ohio


Fall Photos from the Cleveland, Ohio Metro Parks

Results From the Perfect Air Show Lineup Poll

The people have spoken, well, a few have, and here are the results to the “What is Your Perfect Air Show Line Up?” poll. While most responses relate to the modern air show, there are a few that are responses for future air shows and one that may be a support act for an air show. But all my readers matter to me to I posted all the responses.


Results From the Perfect Air Show Lineup Poll

Fried Eggs Social Networking Site, It’s What’s Cracking !

Fried Eggs is a social networking site based off of the original Twitter idea, only with some options that Twitter lacks, and still lacks with new Twitter.



Fried Eggs Social Networking Site, It’s What’s Cracking !

Cleveland, Ohio’s History of Aviaiton

Cleveland, Ohio was the center of the aviation world during the 1920s,'30s and '40s. During that time the National Air Races called Cleveland home.



Cleveland, Ohio’s History of Aviaiton

Airplane ! – The Video Slot Machine

A review of the recently released Airplane! video slot machine from WMS. Description of game play, symbol explanation and casinos where you can find the game.


Airplane ! – The Video Slot Machine

Great Locations for Photos in Las Vegas – Finale

The finale of the series of posts listing some wonderful locations to get great photos in and around Las Vegas.


Great Locations for Photos in Las Vegas – Finale

More Great Locations in Las Vegas for Memorable Photos

To continue with the previous post, here are few more great locations around Las Vegas for photo shoots. These are also off of the Las Vegas Strip.


More Great Locations in Las Vegas for Memorable Photos

Good Locations for Photos in Las Vegas

Good location for photos in Las Vegas but off of the strip. This is the first of many posts describing and previewing some of the best areas in Las Vegas for photos that are not on the strip.


Good Locations for Photos in Las Vegas

What is the Perfect Air Show Line Up?

What would the perfect Air Show consist of?
Who would the performers be?
Which military planes would perform?

Your opinion is wanted !



What is the Perfect Air Show Line Up?

Aviation, Las Vegas, Landscapes Prints, Posters, Mugs, Keychains and more !

Photography by Hank Plumley is proud to announce it has finally found a store hosting site that fits the bill, Zazzle.com! The site hosts stores for artists and photographers that make item promotion and creation so simple it’s scary.


Aviation, Las Vegas, Landscapes Prints, Posters, Mugs, Keychains and more !

Best Las Vegas Casino Players Clubs

Casino players clubs are a way the casinos “reward” their customers, gamblers, for playing at their casino. The range in rewards(comps) vary as widely as the themes of Vegas casinos, almost endless.The following list are the 10 best players clubs in Las Vegas.


Best Las Vegas Casino Players Clubs

Finding the Right Photography Forums and Communities

There are so many choices for today’s photographer to choose from when it comes to photography forums/communities/galleries, how do we ever find one that fits our needs?


Finding the Right Photography Forums and Communities

Getting Your Images Found by the Google Image Bot Part 2

In August I began what I knew would be a long series of posts about Getting the Google Image bot to index your photos. This is the next step or collection of findings on that subject.


Getting Your Images Found by the Google Image Bot Part 2

Photos of the Navy Blue Angels from Cleveland 2010

Photos from the Sunday performance of the United States Navy’s Blue Angels.

Year after year, air show after air show, The Blue Angels fly an incredible aerial demonstration that showcases the skills all Naval Aviators are taught. While watching the F/A-18 Hornets flying it is easy to see why Naval Aviation is among the best of the best in today’s armed forces.


Photos of the Navy Blue Angels from Cleveland 2010

Photos of the F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Cleveland 2010

Photos from the F-15E Strike Eagle demo at the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show. The United States Air Force demo team showed why the F-15 is still one of America’s top line fighter aircraft.



Photos of the F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Cleveland 2010

Photos of Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes from 2010 Cleveland Airshow

Photos of Gene Soucy solo aerobatics and Gene Soucy with wing walker Teresa Stokes from Sunday’s 2010 Cleveland National Air Show.


Photos of Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes from 2010 Cleveland Airshow

Photos of the F/A-18F Super Hornet demo at 2010 Cleveland National Air Show

Photos of the F/A-18F Super Hornet demo during Sunday’s Cleveland National Air Show. This was one of the best F/A-18 demos I have seen in a long time. Not sure if it was the weather or the pilot, but it was a heck of a demo from the Navy !




Photos of the F/A-18F Super Hornet demo at 2010 Cleveland National Air Show

Photos of Red Eagle Air Sports 2010 Cleveland National Air Show

Photos of the Red Eagle Air Sports demo team at the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show.

The Red Eagle Air Sports demo team demonstrated top aerial precision formation flying in both a short “teaser” show and their main show. If the Red Eagle Air Sports demo team stops at an air show near you, it is very worth your time to see them perform.


Photos of Red Eagle Air Sports 2010 Cleveland National Air Show

2010 Cleveland National Air Show Photos

Photos from Sunday's Cleveland National Air Show, 2010. Army Golden Knights, B-17 Yankee Lady, F4U-5 Cosair.



2010 Cleveland National Air Show Photos

2010 Cleveland Air Show Arrival Day Photos

Photos from Arrival Day, Cleveland 2010, before the air show when most of the static display aircraft arrive at the show site and a media show is preformed.




2010 Cleveland Air Show Arrival Day Photos

Photos from Blue Angels Friday Practice, Cleveland 2010

Photos from the Blue Angels Friday practice for the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show.Blue Angel #4 encountered a stuck tail hook and flew nearly the entire demo with the tail hook deployed.



Photos from Blue Angels Friday Practice, Cleveland 2010

Blue Angels Noon Practice Photos, Cleveland 2010

Today at noon the Navy Blue Angels took to the skies above Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. The last time the Blue Angels were here was in 2008. Generally Cleveland gets to host the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds alternating years.



Blue Angels Noon Practice Photos, Cleveland 2010

Blue Angels and Cleveland Air Show Practice Schedule

While there is no set "schedule" for the Blue Angels practice times this week in Cleveland, there are clues as to when they be flying outside of the weekend air show.



Blue Angels and Cleveland Air Show Practice Schedule

Lake Erie Shoreline in Cleveland Photos

Some photos of the Lake Erie shoreline from in and around Cleveland, Ohio.

Enjoy !




Lake Erie Shoreline in Cleveland Photos

F-15 Strike Eagle Photos

Some F-15 Strike Eagle photos finish out my list of my favorite active military jets. The Strike Eagle is, well, just beautiful. It's big, bold, loud and fast. Everything you would want out of a front line fighter.




F-15 Strike Eagle Photos

F/A-18 Hornet Photos

Photos of the F/A-18 Hornet, the number two fighter on my list. Besides a nice and big target for photographers, the Hornet provides a lot of muscle for support of the ground forces.


F/A-18 Hornet Photos

A-10 Thunderbolt Photos

Over the next three days I will be posting some photos of three of my favorite military planes to get ready for the Cleveland National Air Show. First up, the A-10 Thunderbolt (also called Warthog and Tank Killer). To learn the history of the A-10 Thunderbolt visit hankplumley.com.








A-10 Thunderbolt Photos

Photos from AMARG-USAF Boneyard

AMARG is the USAF’s Boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson, Arizona. If you’re an aviation fan, it’s not the place you want to see your favorite aircraft in. Usually, aircraft fly in and get trucked out. It’s the scrap yard for the military.




Photos from AMARG-USAF Boneyard

Getting Your Images Found by the Google Image Bot, part 1

Have you ever asked yourself – Why are none of my 14,000 images found in Google’s image search?

There are only 3 reasons why that question would not sound familiar:

1)You already know what to do to get your images in the search results

2)You don’t care about getting your images in the search results

3)You are lucky




Getting Your Images Found by the Google Image Bot, part 1

Meet the F/A-18 Hornet

The F/A-18 Hornet, which is flown by the Navy Blue Angels, is one my favorite planes. I love capturing the Blue Angels as well as regular F/A-18 Hornets. Being that the Cleveland National Air Show is less than a week away, I figured I would post some shots over the next few days of different aircraft.




Meet the F/A-18 Hornet

2010 Cleveland National Air Show Coming Soon

It’s the best time of year to be in Cleveland. The weather is not hot and humid for more than a day, generally, the skies are less hazy, the Browns are playing pre-season games and the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show is less then 2 weeks away ! Headlining the air show are the United States Navy Blue Angels.




2010 Cleveland National Air Show Coming Soon

Photos of Cleveland, Ohio in Winter

This post was inspired by a forum thread on Blog Catalog started by fellow BCer and blogger Ladygoodwood who started a debate about liking or hating winter.


Photos of Cleveland, Ohio in Winter

How To Effectively Tag and Keyword Your Photos

Proper and accurate use of tags and keywords are key to building our exposure on the web. Even if we don’t care about google image rankings, the tags and keywords attached to our photos help on many of the photo galleries on the web and they even help on our own computer !


How To Effectively Tag and Keyword Your Photos

Workflow – The Digital Darkroom, photo editing steps

From import to publish, your work flow is important to save you time and ensure a quality production of your photos.


Workflow – The Digital Darkroom, photo editing steps

Aviation Photography Makes a Great Gift

Aviation Photography Makes a Great Gift

NASCAR 2007 Carfax 250 photos from MIS

NASCAR 2007 Carfax 250 photos from MIS

NASCAR Citizens Bank 400 Photos

NASCAR Citizens Bank 400 Photos

NASCAR Citizens Bank 400 Photos

NASCAR Citizens Bank 400 Photos

Red Flag 10-4, the photos keep coming !

Red Flag 10-4, the photos keep coming !

USAF Thunderbirds leaving for Fairchild AFB Air Show

USAF Thunderbirds leaving for Fairchild AFB Air Show

Final Red Flag 10-4 photo post

Final Red Flag 10-4 photo post

Vegas Sunsets

Vegas Sunsets

Las Vegas architecture photos

Las Vegas architecture photos

Photos from 30,000 feet

Photos from 30,000 feet

Photography by Hank Plumley Redbubble Photo Gallery

Photography by Hank Plumley Redbubble Photo Gallery

The M Resort Casino in Las Vegas, a must visit

The M Resort Casino in Las Vegas, a must visit

Photos from Red Rock Canyon, Summerlin, Nevada

Photos from Red Rock Canyon, Summerlin, Nevada

A Vegas sunrise

A Vegas sunrise

How to win in Las Vegas on slots

How to win in Las Vegas on slots

The most important tip for photographers

The most important tip for photographers

Sykofish Rocks Brownstown, Michigan

Sykofish Rocks Brownstown, Michigan

A few Las Vegas casino photos

A few Las Vegas casino photos

Cooking for Assholes get’s noticed – by Anthony Bourdain!

Cooking for Assholes get’s noticed – by Anthony Bourdain!

Photos from Red Rock Canyon, Summerlin Nevada

Photos from Red Rock Canyon, Summerlin Nevada

Michigan 200 Truck Series Race Photos

Michigan 200 Truck Series Race Photos

2010 Las Vegas MGM City Center photos

2010 Las Vegas MGM City Center photos

A-10 Thunderbolt Bio

A-10 Thunderbolt Bio

F-22 Raptor Bio

F-22 Raptor Bio

New Red Flag 10-1 photos

New Red Flag 10-1 photos

Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules Bio

Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules Bio

F-16 Fighting Falcon bio

F-16 Fighting Falcon bio

A short history on the F-16 Fighting Falcon manufactured by Lockheed Martin