Month: July 2022

Hand

Black And White Photography, David, Photography

Please excuse me dear reader. This is my 2nd shot of William I have uploaded to Monochromia. I hope being a Grandfather for the first time gives me a little leeway.

I always think that is is amazing to see such small hands that look quite old. I shot this wide open and I was really pleased with the result

Leica Q2 Monochrom
PP just a little cropping in CaptureOne 22

The Yorktown

Black And White Photography, Laurie, Photography

The USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the United States Navy. Under construction as BON HOMME RICHARD, this new Essex-class carrier was renamed in honor of YORKTOWN (CV-5) sunk at the epic Battle of Midway (June 1942).

The Yorktown was commissioned on April 15, 1943. Known as World War II’s famous “Fighting Lady”, the Yorktown would participate significantly in the Pacific offensive that began in late 1943 and ended with the defeat of Japan in 1945. The ship received the Presidential Unit Citation and earned 11 battle stars for service in World War II. Decommissioned in 1970, the historic ship was towed from Bayonne, NJ to Charleston, SC in 1975 to become the centerpiece of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum