Howdy! I'm a web developer, photographer, aviation geek, and train buff from Burnsville, MN.
An indispensable tool for aviation fans, JetTip's smart flight alerts from have helped enthusiasts across the US and Canada see thousands of interesting aircraft.
One of the largest databases of railroad photography on the internet, this Flickr / Google Maps mashup has been covered by Railfan & Railroad Magazine; the Trains Magazine Blog, and CityLab.
A network of experimental Mastodon bots that identify when military aircraft might be landing.
My train photography has been featured in publications and marketing collateral by Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern, Railfan & Railroad Magazine, and many others.
Lou Capwell and I chat with interesting railfans on our railroad photography podcast.
Once a common sight across the Upper Midwest, these iconic railroad crossing devices, manufactured in Minneapolis, are now few and far between.
A quick overview of helicopters frequently seen in/around the Twin Cities.
Hacked together with components from the garden department of hardware store, the Foamer Jib is a homemade 15' camera jib with a pan/tilt head. Amusing to watch in action, it takes two people and too much time to deploy to get much use - it was fun to build though!
Before JetTip started taking up so much of my time, I partnered with designers and agencies to build and maintain websites managed by Craft CMS.
By popular demand, here are handy links to my Giftster wishlists: misc things, Lego sets, 1:400 diecast airplanes, books. Saving money by buying used is encouraged and appreciated, please and thank you!