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Placed 8^th in the challenge. Golden Nights WOW the crowd with their Tandem Parachuting skills at a US Airshow. They didn't break formation until almost on the ground and both landed very smoothly.

Placed 54^th in the challenge. Of the many different Tulip displays found in Holland MI each May, this particular row had some of the best color and texture.

Placed 1^st in the challenge. This was an amazing gas fed fire front demonstration. You could feel the intense heat from more than 100 feet away. Like being close to a barbeque pit full of Scorching Hot coals.

Placed 36^th in the challenge. A colorful Hot Air Balloon gets Airborne quickly at the Michigan Challenge Balloon Festival in Howell Michigan.

I had something interesting for this one too. But I can wait. I understand what Old Arrow is talking about as I have noticed some funny things going on with voting stats in quite a few challenges.

I had something interesting for this one too. But I can wait. I understand what OldArrow is talking about, as I have noticed some funny things going on with voting stats in quite a few challenges.

Placed 11^th in the challenge. Image is of the exhaust pipes and flowing fenders on a Classic 1931 Duesenburg Model "J". After trying several different angles to show off the beauty of individual shiny segmented exhaust pipes exiting the Bonnet, this angle gave the best reflection of the shape and design details on the curvy fender surface. Cars from the 1930s have a way of using metal as art!

Placed 27^th in the challenge. The LALINDE bulk carrier cargo vessel was built in 2006 at the YAMANISHI SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - Ishinomaki, Japan and has a home port in Manila, Philippinnes.

Placed 4^th in the challenge. The Aerostars Aerobatic Demo Team shows how to fly a tight formation inverted with smoke trails ON, at the PAX River MD. Air Show.

Placed 14^th in the challenge. The National Museum of the American Indian is part of the Smithsonian Institute located on the National Mall in Washington DC. It's curvacious design follows the very organic influence of American Indian culture.

Placed 2^nd in the challenge. The historical Battle House Hotel in Mobile Alabama has an interesting mix of Architecture and Interior Design details. I used an ultra wide lens to capture those details and the splendid colors in the lobby under night lighting from the second level.

Placed 5^th in the challenge. Classic tractor waits in the snow for the Spring thaw.

Placed 27^th in the challenge. Time Lapse capture of amusement ride spinning motion.

Placed 10^th in the challenge. The Coops Shot Tower located beneath the world's biggest glass cone in Melbourne Australia with Historical Aircraft and Christmas decorations on display.

Placed 11^th in the challenge. After 39 missions over 27 years and 148 million miles and ONE YEAR IN SPACE total, here is what the Space Shuttle Discovery looks like up close at it's final resting place in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly Va.

Placed 40^th in the challenge. Ultra Wide view looking up at the rear of the Renaissance Center in Detroit Michigan.

Placed 23^rd in the challenge.

Placed 11^th in the challenge. This P-40 Warhawk and the planes behind it is one of my favorite displays in the World War II Gallery at the US Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.

Placed 11^th in the challenge.

Placed 70^th in the challenge. A wide view of the Christmas Decorations during a Light Show inside the Gaylord National Hotel. Those are life size shops and restaurants in the foreground, all under one high ceiling.