Record Breaking 1st Weekend at NWSS

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The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, CO saw record-breaking crowds show up over its first weekend of January 07-08, 2023. I was able to sit down with NWSS President & CEO Paul Andrews on that first weekend’s Sunday afternoon to get his thoughts on the record turnout. Hint: America and even the tv show Yellowstone might be involved in those record numbers…

You can find my interview with Paul Andrews, along with a number of photos from the first weekend, on the website for the Fence Post magazine – https://www.thefencepost.com/news/celebrating-america-breaks-records/

The world famous Westernaires are a staple of the national Western Stock Show and 2023 was no different as big rodeo crowds on the opening Saturday were treated to patriotic displays from the trick riders of the youth riding organization. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2023 – All rights reserved.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

Honoring Veterans Day

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Unashamed & (Still) Encouraged…

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I am an unashamed Christian – a follower of Jesus Christ. Despite my disappointment in how the most recent election results turned out, I will always have that “peace that passes understanding” (Philippians 4:7) of knowing the God I serve has things under control and works things out “for the good of those who love Him.” (Romans 8:28)

Does that mean I am to just give up and become a doormat against what I know the bible says is wrong? Nope. But I will continue to take encouragement from the bible to be that “light (that shines) before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

Election Tuesday

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Yellowstone is WAY more than a TV show!

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Despite living near the Colorado Rocky Mountains, I still get awestruck whenever I visit Yellowstone National Park. The scenery along Yellowstone’s northern loop is unbelievable. This image is newly uploaded to my fine art gallery. I hope you will take a look and be as inspired as I was when I was there.

Gorgeous scenery from a turnout on the northern loop of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. While there are many destination locations on YNP, there are even more locations to pull off to the side of the road and just admire the landscape and natural beauty in one of the most famous National Parks in the world. ~ Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

Published — Cheyenne & USAF Thunderbirds

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My latest article with photography has been published. It incorporates the USAF Thunderbirds images I have been posting, along with more photos from the Wings Over Warren flying demonstration and Thunderbirds practice, plus interviews with Thunderbirds officers and the Cheyenne Frontier Days general chairman. I have to say, I loved putting this story together. Click on the link or the image to get to the published article with photography. https://www.thefencepost.com/news/usaf-thunderbirds-and-cheyenne-frontier-days-share-history/

The world famous USAF Thunderbirds perform an iconic Delta Burst formation and maneuver near the conclusion of the 2022 Wings Over Warren air show at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY. The air show held in conjunction with the historic Cheyenne Frontier Days was the site of the Thunderbirds’ first public air show in 1953 and they have rarely missed an opportunity to be in the air show since. Image by Lincoln Rogers – All rights reserved.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

A Few More USAF Thunderbirds Photos

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I have finished my story and photos for publication on the USAF Thunderbirds and Cheyenne Frontier Days and how the two have a shared history and respect between them. That should be published soon. In the meantime, I wanted to get a few more Thunderbirds photos put on this blog! I had a very good time photographing and interviewing. Many thanks to the Public Affairs personnel for both the USAF Thunderbirds and F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY. They made it a pleasure.

Almost creating the appearance of a single, long aircraft, the USAF Thunderbirds fly a long sequence in extremely close formation across the sky during the 2022 Wings Over Warren air show at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY on July 27, 2022. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

A high speed, close proximity flyby maneuver is demonstrated by two USAF Thunderbirds pilots during a practice session in preparation for the 2022 Wings Over Warren an air show at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. Showing the extreme flight speed, as well as the skill required for this maneuver, the track and pan photography method of shooting this image shows one of the F-16 Fighting Falcons (foreground) to be stopped and sharp, while the other (background) is displaying movement and action blur from the speed and sideways roll. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

Practicing for the upcoming 2022 Wings Over Warren air show held annually in conjunction with Cheyenne Frontier Days, a quartet of USAF Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons fly across the sky in a formation so close to each other that it appears to be just two extra-long jets in the sky. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

A formation of five f-16 Fighting Falcons piloted by the USAF Thunderbirds team soars out of the clouds like they were born from them as the elite Air Force pilots practiced maneuvers in preparation for the upcoming 2022 Wings Over Warren air show in Wyoming on July 27, 2022. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

One of the chief goals of the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration squadron is to inspire. Well… mission accomplished. I was inspired.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

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More USAF Thunderbirds

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After photographing the practice session of the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration squadron on July 25, I was able to also photograph the 2022 Wings Over Warren Air Show at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY on July 27, 2022. I will post more photos as I work on them from the show, but I will start with this one that I like quite a bit.

USAF Thunderbirds demonstration squadron performs a close formation, high speed maneuver during the 2022 Wings Over Warren Air Show at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY (July 27, 2022). The Thunderbirds narrator described their proximity in this formation to be 18 inches away from each other. Image by Lincoln Rogers – All rights reserved.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

You can also find Lincoln Rogers on
www.lincolnrogers.com and the conservative,
Pro-America social media platform USA.Life
I like it there!

USAF Thunderbirds

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I had the privilege of being able to photograph a practice session the USAF Thunderbirds team was performing in preparation for an upcoming air show at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The flying was impressive and inspiring and the team members I was able to interview were just great to speak with about what they do and their thoughts about being a part of the Thunderbirds team. I have had a bit of time to be able to work on just a few photos, so far, and thought I would share them. I will be putting together an article with photos for publication in the near future.

2022 USAF Thunderbirds practice session in Wyoming. I call this image Touching the Clouds. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022 – All rights reserved.

USAF Thunderbirds perform what I think they call a solo maneuver with one F-16 right-side up and one upside down in close proximity as they practice for an upcoming air show at F.E. Warren Air Force base in Wyoming, July 2022. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

USAF Thunderbirds practicing maneuvers for an upcoming air show in WY. July 2022. I am not 100% sure, but I believe this maneuver is called a Delta. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022

USAF Thunderbirds show the iconic paint job on the bottom of their F-16 jets as they fly overheard in tight formation during a practice session for an upcoming air show at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming (July 2022). Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2022.

I had a blast photographing the practice and interacting with a number of great people from both the Air Force base and the Thunderbirds team. They were all outstanding.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

You can also find Lincoln Rogers on
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Pro-America social media platform USA.Life
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Happy 4th of July

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Independence Day. 4th of July. The American holiday that celebrates independence, freedom and liberty evokes different passions for people. For me, it always stirs a deep emotional response as I consider all the sacrifices made throughout the USA’s history by people believing their lives were not such a steep price to pay for future generations to live in a country free of tyranny and totalitarianism. We seem to be on the precipice of losing our freedoms to an ever encroaching government in this day and age, but those sacrifices made in the past will be honored by me and my family in the present. God bless you and God save America. And Happy 4th of July!

National Western Stock Show fans and fans of its rodeo love their country and are proud to honor and respect the American flag. The NWSS rodeo crew goes out of its way to create memorable ceremonies like this rendition of the National Anthem with the lights off and the spotlight on before the start of action during the final weekend of the 2022 NWSS.

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

You can also find Lincoln Rogers on
www.lincolnrogers.com and the conservative,
Pro-America social media platform USA.Life
I like it there!