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Friday, 24 April 2009

Skywatch Friday - Slalom

These orbs are part of a slalom track for planes. Air force pilots need to become good at this before they can apply for a space shuttle licence. I guess to make sure they don't hit any planets or moons when floating around in space.
Ok so I need to get out more. My cold has gone so I will get back on the streets with my fresh eyes.
Have a fun filled weekend.
Don't forget to visit skywatchers around the globe.

23 comments:

  1. lunarossaApril 24, 2009

    Fantastic photo, Mo. Pity you came to York when I was away. We could have met for a coffee. Pls promise you will let me know next time you come here. Have a nice weekend. Ciao. A.

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2009

    I like the tiny little plane in the distance!

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  3. UnknownApril 24, 2009

    what an interesting photo! i enjoy the colors of these orbs.

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  4. BALLET NEWSApril 24, 2009

    Very funny !

    TGIF !!!!!!!

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  5. HildegardeApril 24, 2009

    Hahaha, I like your comment on this real special photo.

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  6. DagrunApril 24, 2009

    Haha, nice description. (and I like the colours and idea)

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  7. chrome3dApril 24, 2009

    I remember visiting London in the 90´s. I stayed in a cheap hostel and they showed a Woody Allen movie from TV to a full crowd that was packed in TV room. It was a "sci-fi"-movie where people had strange vibrations from a big ball called Orb. Everybody laughed like there was no tomorrow.

    I just remembered this after seeing this and reading the story. Thanks!

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  8. Monsal VargaApril 24, 2009

    Nice shot! And nice story too.

    Ever considered writing a sci-fi novel?

    ;)

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  9. George TownboyApril 24, 2009

    I appreciate your humor!

    Great shot.

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  10. BambuleJuleApril 24, 2009

    I love your shots and I try to look at it nearly every day. Thanks foryour comment on my blog. After it I installed a translater function. so now you can understand my pic´s and text.

    Nice greetings,
    Ju

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  11. alexanderApril 24, 2009

    Fantastic photo and interesting thoughts about the pilots. haha... Anyway it is a well composed photo.

    Have a great weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  12. JayApril 24, 2009

    Witty post, and interesting picture. I almost missed the plane in the distance. Glad to hear you're feeling better, and I can't wait to see the new pictures!

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  13. Rune EideApril 24, 2009

    Silly me - I thought they played pool!

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  14. ms toast burnerApril 24, 2009

    Oh, I love a good orb and those are mighty fine ones.

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  15. Maria GraziaApril 24, 2009

    Happy to hear you're feeling better, Mo. Looking forward your next shots, have a great weekend.
    MG

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  16. AnonymousApril 24, 2009

    surreal shades
    of rene magritte

    v.nice, mo

    /t.

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  17. Loïc BROHARDApril 24, 2009

    I am glad I have found your blog. Very interesting and nice pictures. Keep up the good work. Loic
    http://brohardphotography.blogspot.com

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  18. marleyApril 24, 2009

    I'm not quite sure what to say! Interesting!

    Enjoy your weekend too :)

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 25, 2009

    That is a modern beauty. Great composition.

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  20. AnonymousApril 25, 2009

    Ha Ha Mo

    Has helped the Wine Noter on a tough day

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  21. HarryApril 25, 2009

    Nice composition....

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  22. LinneaApril 25, 2009

    How clever of you...they do make a great SWF shot! Enjoy London!

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  23. VALKYRIENApril 26, 2009

    What a great shot! Very creativ! So lucky (?) to catch the plane in the middle of those fun streetlamps!

    And I had a laugh reading too!
    Slalom track for planes..... :)

    Thanks for visiting!

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