jbear2000 wrote:
Just fantastics shots there cmatlack! You did all that with only a 70-200? Great stuff!!!
jabear2000,
Thanks for the comment.
Yes all of these shots were taken with my Sigma 70-200 2.8. I was a little worried if I would get any keepers, I had done some research and most people were suggesting the 300L or the Bigma. And I was actually looking at picking up a teleconverter but it wouldn't have made it in time for the show, so I figured that I would take what I had. There were people around with Bigmas' and other L lenses but I just kept shooting along with them.
jbear2000 wrote:
Just curious... who among us would consider using their photos from this thread to make a coffee table book something like Paul Bowen's Air to Air series that could be sold and the profits would be donated to something like the Shawn Hannity Freedom Fund for the children of the fallen soldiers in Iraq?
I know it would be a major undertaking and not all of the images would or could be used - but it would put into our hands the images from this thread (something a lot of us would like) and possibly raise enough money through online sales and Amazon/B&N/Waldenbooks et all that a sizable contribution could be made.
Think it over and if there is enough interest - we ought to start figuring out how to get er done....Show more →
You can count me in and use my photos if you feel they are worthy.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Tim's right, the logistics of an event like this and the rapidly diminishing Legend population make it highly unlikely there will be an event of this magnitude ever again. Lee, Angela and KT repeatedly told us to get all the images we possibly could, because it was a once in a lifetime event.
Tex Hill couldn't make it to the event due to poor health and that will, unfortunately be a more common story as each year passes. I got to spend some time with a number of the Legends and when they began recounting their experiences their eyes lit up and it was like they were in their twenties again. What a great opportunity to revitalize these men and women who have given so much.
jbear2000 wrote:
The Prowler was down here in Georgia a couple weeks before GML and I suspect it will be back down here this weekend for the show in Peachtree City. If so - I'd sure like a chance to shoot from one of her "windows"!
Yep jbear, saw her at North Georgia Show too. She is a last minute addition to the Peachtree City show tomorrow and Sunday.
Glad the image touched you as well. I think it was one of those unexpected moments that made it additionally poignant. The Dad was acting as crew chief on the Mustang, diligently checking everything. After his son woke the Merlin up, he went to both exhaust banks and checked the output of each cylinder with his hand, then gave his son an OK sign. I guess I could relate, with my son flying now and all my Grandchildren having such an interest in becoming pilots.
Rusty - are you going down to Peachtree City tomorrow? A couple of us are going to ride together and be there around mid day on. Probably set up on the incoming flight path end of the runway.
Jim
My grandfather used to pray for all of his grandkids - even before we were born - he had 9 kids of his own. My father, I doubt ever prayed for us in a meaningful way as his spiritual condition is still unresolved. But the image of the father praying for his son before he got into his Mustang reminded me of the verse in Romans that says the Holy Spirit prays for us even when we do not know the words to pray for ourselves. In that there is much peace in all that happens. We are called to be content with the fortune and misfortunes of our lives and glorify the Father in it all.
Thanks for that image - it is a reminder to every aspect of prayer.
Been out of town for 3 weeks and finally have time to catch up on my surfing. Thanks for keep the thread alive because I picked the wrong 3 weeks to be internet free.
Stearman in the early morning light. This show was wonderful, but as I have said before, the lighting was a real challenge for most of it. The real early morning light was before the general public was allowed in and the great early evening light was when they were ushering the GP out. Much of the show was backlit. Oh well, you can't have everything.
Kevin Eldridge flying "Ruff Stuff". Kevin flies many of the beautiful aircraft out of Chino and is usually a crew member on "Photo Fannie" a B-25 specially modified for photography & videography. I met Kevin in Phoenix years ago and a couple of days later photographed him as he streaked across the Arizona sky in a highly modified Super Corsair. The aircraft caught fire and was trailing about 300 feet of orange flame. Kevin determined the aircraft was not saveable and he slid the canopy back and began bailing out. As he exited the cockpit his foot got wedged between the seat and the canopy rail and he struggled to get free as the aircraft headed for the ground at several hundred knots. Kevin finally was able to free himself, but not before his back was broken in several places and numerous other injuries ensued. He deployed his chute and hung limply as it descended to the desert. Our hearts were in our throats as we rushed to the scene, marked by plumes of black smoke from the little that was left of the Super Corsair. Kevin is back, defying all odds and he is truly one of the best of the best, and a super person to boot.
and a couple of others.
