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We admit to having a brief bout of panic when we realized there were only a couple dozen "Picture of the Week" submissions in last week’s contest.  Thankfully, this week sees a return to form for "POTW," with over a hundred entries flooding our submission system, duking it out for pictorial supremacy.

The winner of this week’s frantic melee is Steve Durtschi of Centerville, Utah.  Steve’s fetching midwestern skyline fought well (against tough competition) and earns the photographer a well-deserved Official AVweb baseball cap.  Wear it with pride, Steve!

We’d also like to thank the many readers who sent us pictorial tributes toJimmy Franklin and Bobby Younkin, especially Bryon Stoll and Bob Harrington.  Even though most of these tributes involved copyrighted images and couldn’t be published on AVweb, we’re glad you took the time to share them with us.

Stay safe out there,submit some photos, and don’t forget to visit with us at AirVenture 2005.  We’ll be in Hangar A, folks!


Due to privacy issues, AVweb does not publish e-mail addresses of readers who submit photos.

*** THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ***

Used with permission of Steve Durtschi

"Thunderstorm at Smiley Creek"
Steve Durtschi
of Centerville, Utah makes an
annual excursion to Smiley Creek, Idaho with some
of his pilot friends.  This year, Steve and company were
treated to some spectacular natural scenery in the wake
of an afternoon thunderstorm.  Once again, Mother Nature
takes home another AVweb baseball cap.
(Not to worry, Steve – we’re sending you one, too.)

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AVweb continues to receive a large number of excellent images for our POTW contest. Here are some of the runners-up. Click on the links below to view larger versions.


Used with permission of Joe Planck

"Ilan Reich’s Cirrus SR-22"
Joe Planck of Stony Point, New York
shares this image of Ilan Reich’s SR-22
being lifted out of Bowline Creek in
Haverstraw, New York. Click here to
read Reich’s harrowing account.
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copyright Virginia Anthony
Used with permission

“Tara Field: Gone with the Wind"
Even in the wake of Hurricane Cindy,
Virginia Anthony of Fayetteville, Georgia
couldn’t resist the pun when she noticed that
the "Tara Field" sign normally found on this hangar
had been whisked away by F2 tornado winds.
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Bonus Pictures

Relax, gentle reader – you’ve earned
your bonus pictures this week.  Thanks
for the fantastic turnout following
Independence Day!

copyright David Dubin
Used with permission

“Spooky"
David Dubin of Redwood City, California
snapped this photo of the deadly B-2 Spirit
Stealth Bomber at last year’s Miramar Air Show.
Despite the eerie lighting, Dave assures us there
was no photo manipulation, just an ominous
image "raw out of the camera."
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Used with permission of E.J. Gonzalez

“Hangar Queen"
E.J. Gonzalez of Chantilly, Virginia writes:
"With the shuttle returning to flight, I thought
this picture of Enterprise in the Udvar-Hazy
Center at Dulles was appropriate."  True, E.J. –
but we can’t help wondering if the shuttle crew
has ever thought about submitting a "POTW"
entry.  Something tells me they’d have a good
chance of winning a baseball cap … .
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Used with permission of Dwayne Clemens

"Sunset Solo"
Dwayne Clemens of Benton, Kansas
tops off this week’s installment of "POTW"
with a photo of 16-year-old Ax Clemens
(any relation, hm?) soloing through
a "perfect Kansas sunset."
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Oh, O.K. – one more!

Used with permission of Garrett P. Nievin

"Flight Line Volunteer, Look Out!"
Perfect advice to prepare you for AirVenture Oshkosh,
from Garrett Nievin of Ashburn, Virginia, who writes:
"This photo was taken from a distance, making the plane
and the Flight Line Operations volunteer appear closer than
they are.  Nevertheless, the 182 is taking out a runway light
with his left wheel at this moment, a good reminder to not
get too complacent, even standing on the ground."
The photo was taken at last year’s AirVenture.
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See you at this year’s show, Garrett!
Stop by and say "hello."

To enter next week’s contest, click here.

A Reminder About Copyrights: Please take a moment to consider the source of your image before submitting to our “Picture of the Week” contest. If you did not take the photo yourself, ask yourself if you are indeed authorized to release publication rights to AVweb. If you’re uncertain, consult thePOTW Rules orsend us an e-mail.

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