as your plane takes off, then you ascend thousands of feet about sea level, thinking about life in the oceans as you fly. As the clouds part, it reveals a stunning view of the earth from above.

Some people enjoy watching clouds, but I prefer contrails ... I recently took a photo of a trail following a plane flying above the Sutro Tower, rising from the city’s heart.

For Joe Parente, the sky was never the limit. For him, it was home.  From a childhood fascination with airplanes to a career ...