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  • Lone Sailor

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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.

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