https://mikeipphoto.com/ 2026-09-09 weekly 1.0 https://mikeipphoto.com/recent-work 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://mikeipphoto.com/bio 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/profilepic.jpg https://mikeipphoto.com/contact 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://mikeipphoto.com/iraq-from-the-sky 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_001.jpg Our patrol based in Yusufiyah was a repurposed potato processing facility. Our patrol based in Yusufiyah was a repurposed potato processing facility. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_002.jpg The Village of Yusufiyah was one of the larger ones in southwest Baghdad. The Village of Yusufiyah was one of the larger ones in southwest Baghdad. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_003.jpg The Yusufiyah area was characterized by lush green and fertile farm land. The Yusufiyah area was characterized by lush green and fertile farm land. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_004.jpg Date palms were a common sight. Date palms were a common sight. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_005.jpg Another characteristic of the Yusufiyah area was large houses. Many of the residents were Baath party members, which was the ruling party during the Saddam Hussein-era government. Another characteristic of the Yusufiyah area was large houses. Many of the residents were Baath party members, which was the ruling party during the Saddam Hussein-era government. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_006.jpg Cows were one of the most common livestock. Cows were one of the most common livestock. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_007.jpg Cows and farms were very common sights in Yusufiyah. Cows and farms were very common sights in Yusufiyah. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_008.jpg Artifacts of well agricultured land were present. Artifacts of well agricultured land were present. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_009.jpg Many canals irrigated the crop fields. Many canals irrigated the crop fields. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_010.jpg On the eastern bank of the Euphrates River was an abandoned half-built Russian power plant. On the eastern bank of the Euphrates River was an abandoned half-built Russian power plant. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_011.jpg Rumor has it Saddam Hussein's government had commissioned a Russian contractor to build the power plant, but ran out of money to pay them. We made this power plant our base due to the enormous size and high vantage points it allowed. Rumor has it Saddam Hussein's government had commissioned a Russian contractor to build the power plant, but ran out of money to pay them. We made this power plant our base due to the enormous size and high vantage points it allowed. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_012.jpg In the area around the power plant lies ruins of what might have been. In the area around the power plant lies ruins of what might have been. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_013.jpg Unfinished houses for power plant workers lie dormant. Unfinished houses for power plant workers lie dormant. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_014.jpg A once bustling lumber yard laid in silence. A once bustling lumber yard laid in silence. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_015.jpg To the west was the vast Euphrates River. To the west was the vast Euphrates River. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Web_016.jpg West of the Euphrates River was Anbar Province. It was by all means a desert. All the fertile areas were to the east of the river. West of the Euphrates River was Anbar Province. It was by all means a desert. All the fertile areas were to the east of the river. https://mikeipphoto.com/bravo-battery 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://mikeipphoto.com/my-brothers 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_002.jpg Hall was always serious and Bojarski always knew how to laugh. Hall was always serious and Bojarski always knew how to laugh. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_003.jpg Blunkel takes a nap. Blunkel takes a nap. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_004.jpg Foss posed at the mortar pit. Foss posed at the mortar pit. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_005.jpg The Iraqi Army soldiers always loved posing for photos. The Iraqi Army soldiers always loved posing for photos. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_007.jpg Skrovan and Gonzalez took some time to lounge. Skrovan and Gonzalez took some time to lounge. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_008.jpg Westerfield fell asleep watching movies. Westerfield fell asleep watching movies. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_012.jpg Gifford and the company dog, Slick. Gifford and the company dog, Slick. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_013.jpg The interpreter and the commander worked closely together. The interpreter and the commander worked closely together. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_014.jpg The 1st Sgt. and Westerfield. The 1st Sgt. and Westerfield. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_015.jpg Painter and Strauch. Painter and Strauch. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_016.jpg Barnes (RIP), Spangenberg and Nichols. Barnes (RIP), Spangenberg and Nichols. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_017.jpg There was always a little time to loose up. There was always a little time to loose up. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_018.jpg Torres, Griggs and Illesca. Torres, Griggs and Illesca. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_019.jpg Caron and the civil affairs guy. Caron and the civil affairs guy. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_021.jpg Morrison was always tired. Morrison was always tired. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_022.jpg Sanchez knew how to work with the Iraqis. Sanchez knew how to work with the Iraqis. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_023.jpg Feit. Feit. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_024.jpg Powell always wanted to be like me. Powell always wanted to be like me. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_025.jpg The commanding general made a special visit to re-enlist soldiers. The commanding general made a special visit to re-enlist soldiers. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_026.jpg Westerfield received two awards from the commanding general. Westerfield received two awards from the commanding general. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_029.jpg Riveros always had good humor. Riveros always had good humor. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_030.jpg Williams took a break to listen to music. Williams took a break to listen to music. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_031.jpg Cieslak built a barbecue pit from scratch. Cieslak built a barbecue pit from scratch. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Iraq_Brothers_032.jpg Saravane and Bordios were ready to go back home. Saravane and Bordios were ready to go back home. https://mikeipphoto.com/new-york 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://mikeipphoto.com/portraits 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/Aug232012_005.jpg Earl Moodie is the manager at Moodie's Records at 3976 White Plains Rd. in Wakefield. Moodies specializes in Jamaican records and cds. Earl Moodie is the manager at Moodie's Records at 3976 White Plains Rd. in Wakefield. Moodies specializes in Jamaican records and cds. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_05_web.jpg Veniamin Popov plays the sax under a bridge in Central Park on June 24, 2009. Veniamin Popov plays the sax under a bridge in Central Park on June 24, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_03_web.jpg Paul, "The Birdman" feeds pigeons in Washington Square Park on July 30, 2009. Paul, who is in the park every day, feeds the pigeons because he loves their company. Paul, "The Birdman" feeds pigeons in Washington Square Park on July 30, 2009. Paul, who is in the park every day, feeds the pigeons because he loves their company. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_08_web.jpg Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009. Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti. Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again. Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009. Former WBA Lightweight champion Joey Gamache is seen here at the Fighthouse Gym in Manhattan on July 10, 2009. Gamache filed a lawsuit against boxer Arturo Gatti and the New York State Athletic Commission due to alleged brain damage suffered in a Feb. 2000 loss to Gatti. Because of the injuries suffered, Gamache never boxed again. Arturo Gatti was found dead in Brazil on July 11, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_01_web.jpg A businessman gives a puzzled look at Nathan Stodola as he plays what he calls the ‘Renegade Accordian’ in Union Square on June 1, 2009. A businessman gives a puzzled look at Nathan Stodola as he plays what he calls the ‘Renegade Accordian’ in Union Square on June 1, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_11_web.jpg Rand Paul speaks at a rally in Erlanger, Ky. on Oct. 2, 2010. Paul is a Tea Party member running under the Republican ticket for U.S. Senate. Rand Paul speaks at a rally in Erlanger, Ky. on Oct. 2, 2010. Paul is a Tea Party member running under the Republican ticket for U.S. Senate. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_12_web.jpg Lera Williams, 110-years-old, of Campbellsville, Ky. is the oldest known living person in Kentucky. She was born on Feb. 9, 1900. She has lived in Campbellsville since 1928. Williams is one of 59 super-centenarians living in the United States and the only one living in Kentucky. "The secret to happiness is not to worry," Williams said. "God will take care of you. Life is just beautiful." Oct. 11, 2010. Lera Williams, 110-years-old, of Campbellsville, Ky. is the oldest known living person in Kentucky. She was born on Feb. 9, 1900. She has lived in Campbellsville since 1928. Williams is one of 59 super-centenarians living in the United States and the only one living in Kentucky. "The secret to happiness is not to worry," Williams said. "God will take care of you. Life is just beautiful." Oct. 11, 2010. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_07_web.jpg Members of the ministry choir sing a song of praise at Blanche Memorial Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens, Feb. 7, 2010. Members of the ministry choir sing a song of praise at Blanche Memorial Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens, Feb. 7, 2010. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_06_web.jpg Kevin Horgan, a 45-year-old native of Newport, R.I., paddles around Manhattan on July 2, 2009. Horgan planned on paddling for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for handicapped sailing. Kevin Horgan, a 45-year-old native of Newport, R.I., paddles around Manhattan on July 2, 2009. Horgan planned on paddling for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for handicapped sailing. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_09_web.jpg Tim Corcoran moved into his new waterfront house in Far Rockaway in August 2009 to be by the water. Corcoran, who loves surfing, is able to surf year-round now. Tim Corcoran moved into his new waterfront house in Far Rockaway in August 2009 to be by the water. Corcoran, who loves surfing, is able to surf year-round now. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/portrait_10_web.jpg Frank Vozos, president of Astoria Auto Repair, inspects a damaged car frame caused by potholes, Jan. 14, 2010. Frank Vozos, president of Astoria Auto Repair, inspects a damaged car frame caused by potholes, Jan. 14, 2010. https://mikeipphoto.com/a-different-view 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://mikeipphoto.com/emotions 2026-09-09 monthly 0.8 https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_01_web.jpg Devotion A member of the Harvest Church International in Jamaica, Queens pours her soul in prayer on June 28, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_02_web.jpg Mourning Jessica Salazar (left) is consoled by another fan when she is overcome with grief during the public broadcast of Michael Jackson's memorial service in Harlem on July 7, 2009. Fans came out in droves to remember Jackson. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_03_web.jpg Grief Raul Geraldo Escalante (right) and Yolanda Pablo grieve for their son Axel Pablo at their apartment in East Harlem on Aug. 14, 2009. Pablo was killed by a cab driver on E. 112th Street on Aug. 13, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_04_web.jpg Elation Diehard Steelers fans (from left to right) Rhonda Yantiss, Chris Marasco, Omar Gadalla, all from Manhattan and Terri Shaw, from Staten Island, cheer during a first half Steelers touchdown at Ship of Fools in the Upper East Side, Sept. 10, 2009. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4bd5ec0f11174/images/emotions_05_web.jpg Praise United Church of Jesus Christ Elder Richard McDonald (center) worships with his congregation on Dec. 27, 2009.