Star Wars Canyon (aka Rainbow Canyon)

[Ned Harris]

Pukin' Dog blasting through Star Wars Canyon on 12-18-18. She was visible for a total of 7 seconds during this run though the canyon. Note the "Barbara III" nose art.

_31A3941 Pukin' Dog sighted in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Joe Copalman]

I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

Two or more people who want to go to agree on a mutually-convenient time to go, and then going.

[Matt Ottosen]

I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

The biggest thing for me is time off from work.  I just started a new job in November, and I have already take over a week off for my trip to Ireland and other things.

[Ned Harris]

Jolly Rogers Super Hornet in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18. Note "Mutha" on the tail.


_31A3980 Jolly Rogers F/A-18F in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Matt Ottosen]

Jolly Rogers Super Hornet in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18. Note "Mutha" on the tail.



_31A3980 Jolly Rogers F/A-18F in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

"Mutha" f'ing awesome!  That's one squadron that I have loved since the first time I watched The Final Countdown.

[Ned Harris]

Pukin' Dog exiting Star Wars Canyon on her second run. 12/18/18.
_31A4014 Pukin' Dog exiting Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Anna M. Wood]

The photos are fantastic, looks like it was a lot of fun!  This is one place that I would love to go one of these days.

I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

Pick a date you want to go....  If you have company great, if not make it a solo roadtrip.

Sometimes you just have to take command and make it happen.   

[Ned Harris]

Anna is correct. That is exactly what I did and I am so happy I did.

[Ned Harris]

VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters" F/A-18F Knife Edge pass through Star Wars Canyon on 12-18-18.
_31A4060 VFA-2 "Bounty Hunter" Knife Edge Pass by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Paul Larson]

Congratulations Ned on your tremendous, and amazing Star Wars Canyon aviation photography series. 

[Joe Copalman]

Congratulations Ned on your tremendous, and amazing Star Wars Canyon aviation photography series. 

Seconded.  Hard to pick a favorite, Ned.

Did you spend most of your time there in one location, or did you check out different spots along the Canyon? 

If you shot from a few spots, did you have a favorite? 

[Ned Harris]

Joe: I planned my trip based upon Isaac Lebowitz"s article in Aviation Photography Digest. I started out at Father Crowley Point and then headed down the dirt road on the south side of the parking lot. A high clearance vehicle is preferred for this rough road. I was there 4 days and stoped at multiple locations along the dirt road.

[Ned Harris]

VFA-2 "Bounty Hunter" blasting through Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18.
_31A4068 Bounty Hunter blasting though Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Ned Harris]

Jolly Rogers Super Hornet executing a Show of Force pass in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18.
_31A4143a Jolly Rogers Show of Force pass #3 (closeup of aircraft) by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Brian Corbett]

Well done, Ned!

Which day seemed to yield the best results? I know it's quite random, but trying to get a mathematical feel for the best chances!