Intrepid Kids Week 2014 - Saturday, February 15th

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing the events at Kids Week aboard the Intrepid.  The theme for the day was "Science Meets Science Fiction." The featured guest was NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott, whom my husband Eric, Curator of Aviation, had the pleasure of escorting.  Here are some photos from the day:

Intrepid Educator Tom Barry has three boys totally engrossed in his experiment on stage.

NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott, accompanied by an ASL interpreter, entertained the audience with her incredible stories of spending 91 days on the International Space Station, and then walking in space.

 Star Wars characters in front of the Avenger.

 More Star Wars characters.  They roamed around the crowd, taking photos with families and kids.

"Mad Science" was very popular!

Kids absorbed in watching how a laser beam cut through the opaque shapes.

A mechanical robot piloted by his brother drops a bottle of water into his arms.

Astronaut Stott is greeted by a family in the Space Shuttle Pavilion.

Kids Week has a different program every day through February 23.  Check out the schedule by clicking here.:    I'll be back this Wednesday the 19th to photograph "Safari Adventure" Day.

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Space Shuttle Enterprise's new Pavilion at the Intrepid Museum

This week marked the end of a 9-month hiatus for the Space Shuttle Enterprise.  Hurricane Sandy toppled the original housing of the Pavilion in October, 2012.  Tuesday afternoon, I was granted admission to the Pavilion to photograph the new exhibits and the Shuttle itself.  Wednesday, I returned to capture the Opening Ceremonies.  Here are some of the images.  (Click on any image for a closer look).

 Exhibit cases are located throughout the Pavilion, directly under the Space Shuttle Enterprise which is mounted 10' from the floor.

 HDR rendition of the Russian Soyuz Space Capsule which was loaned to Intrepid by Greg Olsen, one of America's first space travelers.

Composite photo view  of the Space Shuttle from the observation deck.

 The "nose" of the Shuttle Enterprise.

 Representing Intrepid, Board Chair Bruce Mosler (left) and Intrepid President Marenoff-Zausner (right) accepting the proclamation of the Intrepid as a National Historic Site.

Its official!  The new Space Shuttle Pavilion is now open.

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Portraits of Flight aviation art gallery opening at Intrepid

In celebration of 100 years of American Naval Aviation, my husband Eric, Curator of Aviation and Aircraft Restoration, and his support team at Intrepid, opened the first fine art show at the Museum yesterday.  With his passion for aircraft and for art, and as a 20-year Air Force veteran, Eric was especially pleased to have arranged for the exhibit. (Click on any photo to enlarge).

The exhibit features paintings by members of the American Society of Aviation Artists, a worldwide organization whose goal is to "affirm standards of professionalism, authenticity and artistic quality in aerospace art".

Eric with aviation artist and author Andrew Whyte with his book "How to Draw and Paint Aircraft Like a Pro".  Mr. Whyte signed the copy of the book to Eric.

Rear Admiral Ted Branch, Intrepid CFO Pat Beene, Intrepid President Susan Marenoff-Zausner, artist and President of ASAA Keith Ferris, Curator of Aviation Eric Boehm, Intrepid Executive Vice President Dave Winters

Full house at the gallery opening

The new exhibit, which is located upstairs from the gift shop near the front of the Museum, will run until September 5th and is free with admission.  For more on the exhibit from Intrepid's website, click here.

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SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011

NAVY LEAGUE ADOPTION CEREMONY ABOARD THE USS NEW YORK

Directly after the gallery opening, Eric and I headed down to Staten Island to attend and photograph the Adoption Ceremony of the majestic USS New York by the Navy League and the September 11th Families' Association.

The hull of the USS New York is made of steel from the fallen World Trade Center towers.  Dozens of family members of 9/11 victims were in attendance along with a host of Navy Leaguers.

Commanding Officer of the USS New York William Hermann, USN accepting adoption plaque from Navy League New York Council President J. Robert Lunney

RDML Robert Ravitz, who was a firefighter on 9/11 and lost a son that day, also a firefighter, presenting a plaque to Commander Hermann for the Adoption of the USS New York by the September 11th Families' Association.  Jennifer Adams, President of the Association, who lost her boyfriend that day, looks on.

"God rays" pouring down on the bow of the ship for the touching ceremony.

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Cradle of Aviation Museum trip

My husband Eric, the Curator of Aviation and Aircraft Restoration for the Intrepid Museum, invited me along for the first Museum members field trip, an enjoyable excursion by bus to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Long Island, NY.  Above is the Lunar Module, my all-time-favorite outer space vehicle!

Not all museum curators of fond of mannequins, but I was fascinated by those at the Cradle.  They were all so life-like and well lighted!

Eric's middle name is Charles, after Charles Lindbergh.  Eric's late father, George Boehm, was a turret gunner on an Avenger at the age of 17.  Pictured here are some wonderful Lindbergh ephemera.  I have a small connection to him too, having attended Lindbergh School for kindergarten.

Eric did a wonderful job of entertaining and educating the members, regaling them with true stories of the aircraft on display which have connections to Intrepid's history.

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27 Seconds Exhibit : The Apollo I Tragedy

Last night, I was honored to photograph the new exhibit at the Intrepid, "27 Seconds: The Apollo I Tragedy".  In addition to covering the exhibit, I had the pleasure of photographing the daughter and the nephew of Astronaut Pilot Roger Chaffee who perished aboard Apollo I with Commander Gus Grissom and Senior Pilot Ed White on January 27, 1967.  Click here for story and more photos. ....................................................................................................

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2010

 

Testing out my incredible, new Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 VRII lens on our backyard birds.  Its sharp, fast, and heavy .. but worth its weight in gold. Bought a fabulous, new Nikon D300s at the same time, a good partnership!