I've just got around to processing some of my AP-3C Orion shots from the ADF Air Show here in Adelaide on 27-28 Oct 07. This is my favourite from that lot.
Just found out my wife's aunt has WIFI so here I am... sitting in a country house on 200 acres near the Southern Rail line that runs into Memphis 80 miles west of here. So I did what any rebellious inlaw might do - I got up early and shot some train picts this morning over near a siding instead of making friendly over breakfast... at least i tried to avoid interpersonal contact - as it turned out, when I got back my sweet wife had bragged about my abiity to cook an egg - that they were all lined up with plates and specific orders as to how they liked 'em!
Hope everyone else here in America has had a great Holiday and everyone else took time to remember how important it is to be thankful. We have much so we have much to be thankful for!
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A good friend of mine flew that aircraft on it's last flight and set a record. I never got a shot of the 71 in flight, an opportunity I wish I hadn't missed!
Totally on a whim, from some posting in a photography forum, I pulled the trigger and ordered the limited edition copy of 'Sled Driver' by Brian Shul. I'm sure you know of it, Jim, but for those who don't it's the story of the SR71. I also got a copy of 'The Untouchables'. Awesome books and can't speak highly enough of the service from Brian to Australia. Fantastic photo's throughout, but I am sure you would have done it justice too, Jim.
I keep popping into this thread every few weeks and reading backwards, just to keep up-to-date. Amazing work, everyone!
Welcome back Simon! Glad you're enjoying our thread. I wish I had had the opportunity to shoot the SR-71, but alas, I'm afraid I didn't have the credentials when it was in it's heyday.
Not sure how I missed this thread the past year, but I found it Wed. night before Thanksgiving. Read many pages before bed, got up and read some more, left for Mom's house for a great meal, got home and read some more. Woke up Friday, read the last 60 pages or so.
I love flying the cub so I appreciate the pics. I really enjoy the great shots shown here by Jim and others. It is very nice to see someone like Jim helping others out.
I'll add a few (hoping not to degrade the thread). First is a shot of me flying the cub. My friend Chris Luvara shot me during a smokey afternoon last summer. The second is from one of my favorite flights in the Cub. Just a quick snap with one hand on the stick and one on the camera. One of those flights where you know how lucky you are to fly.
Welcome! Glad you're enjoying our thread. That's a wonderful shot of the clouds pouring over the mountains! I keep hoping for some good ground fog so I can go up in the Cub and get some early morning shots. This year's fog season has probably passed, but I've got several unique airplanes standing at the ready for air to airs when those conditions arise.
Don't be a stranger! Hope the early images haven't begun dropping off the thread again.
Your images were missing from the middle of the thread. Page 62 had one show and one not show. I noticed missing pics from page 62 until page 141. I hope it can get fixed so I can go back and see what I missed.
The only thing this has to do with aviation is... it was one of the few times when I didn't wish I was flying! From the Okavango Delta region of Botswana, taken this July:
Great image! That kind of color is hard to hold and reproduce in digital. I find it wants to go over the edge and become kind of neon in character. Good work!!
Thanks guys. Being on the West coast does have its advantages, lots of unique backdrops are just a short hop away. Even better in the Summer months when the marine layer decides to roll in.
Thanks guys. Being on the West coast does have its advantages, lots of unique backdrops are just a short hop away. Even better in the Summer months when the marine layer decides to roll in.
You guys are killing me with your ultra-slow, tack sharp photos with full prop arcs. I know I'm going to have to try that out for myself now and I know the rate of keepers is going to drop through the floor. You've made me realise how much room I have for improvement!
I'll be standing on the ground rather than shooting from another aircraft. Do you think a monopod would help or do you prefer hand holding? My longest lens is 400/5.6, so the size is quite manageable.
I do both, use a monopod and shoot hand held. A pod helps, especially when you get down to 1/30 and slower. I usually fire off a burst of at least three shots. Most of the time one is much sharper than the others.
