This photo captures a commonly sighted phenomenon down here known as a "sun dog." According to Wikipedia "it is an atmospheric optical phenomenon primarily associated with the reflection or refraction of sunlight by small ice crystals making up cirrus or cirrostratus clouds."
The crane on the back of the truck is hoisting a payload for a long duration balloon launch.
Filling the balloon with helium, the design and size of the balloon allows it to fly for over a 100 days.
Me wrapping my mitt around the balloon
A successful launch
Stoked to be riding the snowmobile
A little less stoked after this unfortunate accident - thankfully I didn't tip it all the way into the ocean.
C-130 Hercules coming in for some fuel
C-17 Globemaster III much much bigger than the C-130
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