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Picture of the day: On final approach

By General Aviation News Staff · December 17, 2015 ·

Ken Meyers sent in this photo, which is also featured in the Dec. 20 print issue of General Aviation News, which was taken by his 12-year-old son Gerik, who is an aspiring photographer.

Gerik Meyers

“This is final approach to KAUN Auburn, California, a few weeks ago in a Diamond DA40,” Ken noted.

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  1. Mária Nucci says

    December 18, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Agree! In a world of cell-phone color pics of anything and everything, a fascinating composition in black and white.

    Keep aspiring, Gerik: you live in a beautiful area, and can become the Ansel Adams of the air!

    • Gerik says

      December 18, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Thank you Maria. I love take pictures and flying with my Dad.

  2. Robert Talarczyk says

    December 18, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Gerik Good Morning!
    Great Shot… Keep it up!!!!

    • Gerik says

      December 18, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you Mr. Talarczyk. It’s exciting to have on of my pictures on the web.

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