Norfolk, VA

Lone Sailor

Norfolk, Arizona - This is the Lone Sailor statute looking at the USS Wisconsin. There is another statue at the Recruit Training Command in Chicago. Seems very fitting to have one here.

Big Ship

Norfolk, Arizona - Looking the Battleship Wisconsin head on. That is called a bull nose. Yes, it is impressive from this angle

USS Wisconsin

Norfolk, Arizona - This is the USS Wisconsin. I World War II ear Iowa class battleship. Even at the age of 70, she is a very impressive lady.

Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk, Arizona - I'm very lucky in that my job takes me to some really interesting places. This is the USS Wisconsin on display in Norfolk, VA. I first set foot on the Wisconsin in 2001 after I was recalled to active duty. My Shipmates and I went on board in full dress uniform and took pictures to send home for the holidays.

Pagoda Tower

Norfolk, Arizona - OK, did not expect this. I was in Norfolk shooting some evening pictures of the USS Wisconsin BB-64. While taking a broad side picture of her, I turned around and was surprised to see a pagoda! In Norfolk??? I love this job. You never know when you are going to get a surprise.

Tea House

Norfolk, Arizona - This is the entrance to the tea house in the Pagoda in Norfolk, VA I simply did not expect to be able to photograph Chinese architecture in Norfolk, VA.

Norfolk Harbor

Norfolk, Arizona - Caught some nice evening light falling on some buildings in Norfolk harbor. It was cold and left my hat and gloves in the hotel. I didn't care, I had pictures to take.

Pagoda Tower

Norfolk, Arizona - This pagoda in Norfolk is also known as the Marine Observation Tower. It was a gift from Taiwan to the city of Norfolk in 1989. I admit, I was not expecting this, but I was not complaining either. To bad it was closed. I could of used some tea to warm up this evening.

Pagoda Tower

Norfolk, Arizona - This pagoda in Norfolk is also known as the Marine Observation Tower. It was a gift from Taiwan to the city of Norfolk in 1989. I admit, I was not expecting this, but I was not complaining either. It is actually build on the foundation of an old molasses tower. Good reuse of space.

Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk, Arizona - This big lady is impressive. We just don't make them like this anymore. As a matter of fact, we have not made one since 1944. Our newer ship are not designed for head to head, gun to gun combat. This ship has more armor than a couple modern day destroyers. Wish she was still in service.

Pagoda Tower

Norfolk, Arizona - The pagoda tower in Norfolk is a Chinese tea house and garden. Considering that I went downtown to photograph the battleship, this was a nice bonus.

Norfolk Harbor

Norfolk, Arizona - Looking toward Norfolk with the color of the western sky reflecting in the buildings. You can see the bow od the USS Wisconsin on the right. Very cool night in a very photogenic city. I'm hoping to visit again in a few months when things warm up.

Big Ship

Norfolk, Arizona - Yea, I posted a portrait of the Wisconsin some time ago. This was taken about an hour later with even more color in the sky and on the ships haul. At this point, I was freezing. Time to get some dinner.