Rockets, Race Cars, Cameras, and Extreme Weather | Scott Schilke

<p>Scott Schilke is a photographer who specializes in capturing breathtaking images of rocket ships, race cars, and extreme weather events.</p><p>At the youthful age of sixty-two, after having worked in property management for four decades, Scott spurned retirement and embarked upon a new career. When all his buddies were slipping into the long-deferred idleness of their “golden years”, Scott became a professional photographer. Now, he spends his days (and most of his nights!) photographing rocket launches, NASCAR races, and high-voltage lightning storms. </p><p>The fearlessness with which he set out upon this new journey, and the assiduity with which he’s continued to pursue it, are totally inspiring. I listen to Scott, and am convinced that there’s nothing I can’t do. </p><p>In this episode, Scott and I discuss…</p><p>The influence of his father, who was an officer in the Air Force; His passion for rocket ships; SpaceX, Tesla, and Elon Musk; NASA; NASCAR; Photography; Climate change; Electric Vehicles; Extreme weather; Hurricanes in Florida; Super Cells; Tornados; Having dreams and aspirations; Starting a new career; How to develop a passion project; Learning new skills throughout one’s life; How to chase your goals; and MUCH more! </p><p>Links to Scott’s pages: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schilke_photography/?hl=en</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.schilke.1/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchilkeScott?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</p><p>(If you need an awe-inspiring photograph for your screen-saver, look no further than Scott’s mighty Instagram page!) </p><p>***</p><p>Links to my pages: </p><p>Links to my stuff: </p><p>Check out my Instagram page for shorts from this and prior episodes: @danielethanfinneran https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/</p><p>Twitter: @DanielEFinneran</p><p>Website: finneranswake.com</p><p>Email me at finneranswake@gmail.com</p><p>My sister project, PNEUMA, on which I put out sleep stories, meditations,