In Memoriam of the crew of the Challenger

Discovery Night Launch

Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr

We all know where we were, when it happened. I saw it live from the pool deck of the Orlando Twin Towers. The vapor trail and remants of the explosion hung silently against the azure sky, refusing to disperse.
 
These images are of the last night launch of the shuttle Discovery, shot from the bridge over the Banana River, less than 3 miles from the pad.  The closest access one can have without clearance.
 
They are posted here on the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, in memory of Christa Mcauliffe and her fellow crew members.

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Florida Wildlife

Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr

A collection of Florida's varied wildlife.  To view the entire collection, click on the link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157622615583280/

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr

If you were alive in the 70's, you remember Jonathan Livingston Seagull the book by Richard Bach and the Grammy award winning soundtrack by Neil Diamond.  To view my images of Jonathan, click on the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157625772738833/

Sleepless In Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle, known for it's flying fish at the Public Market, Boeing, the hub of Alaska's fisheries and Starbucks.
Nestled beneath the shadow of Mt. Rainier and on the banks of Pugent Sound.
To view the full collection, click on the link below the images.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157625862111212

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Sunset on Key Biscayne

2010 Fine Art Images Collection by Against The Wind Images

Drawn from over 21,000 images I just in 2010 all over the world.  I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to some beautiful placesand witness some special events.  Here are some of my favorites.

Fields of Gold

Blue on Blue

Blue Ridge Skyline

Speed!

Classic Lines

Horse with No Name

Tango

Covered Bridge

To see the entire 2010 ASgainst The Wind Images Fine art Collection click here:

http://AgainstTheWindImages.zenfolio.com/p855187760/slideshow