Up in the Air

It seems I've been spending a lot of time in airports and on planes lately.  When I was home a couple weeks ago, however, I went on a very different plane ride.  My dad has been working on his pilot's license and took me over the the Oxnard Airport to show me around.  While we were there, his good friend Ron was kind enough to take us up for a short flight.  I didn't have my camera with me, so I captured a few shots of our adventure on my dad's camera.  This is not some flimsy point-and-shoot - my dad has many hobbies, and photography is a big one.  He is the one who got me into photography in the first place and bought me my first "nice" film camera. 

Soaring above the Ventura foothills, Oxnard, and even glimpsing Santa Paula I was amazed at how the places I had walked and driven thousands of times looked so much more amazing from the air.  I was reminded again of one of my favorite Bible verses - Psalm 121.  I lift my eyes up to the mountains - where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.  Being so high up sure puts everything in perspective.


Enjoy!