Maybe when I retire back there. I've been transplanted in Indianapolis.
You could come up here for one of the airshows in the late summer. Indianapolis Airshow.
Wow!! This is not a "thread". Should be called a "Chain", as I was chained to my CRT. There is not one image, that I wouldn't be proud of displaying
, As fro an exibit , I think you just had one.
The best of skies to you Tom
You know, you're right. Where else would my exhibit have gotten 17,000 looks from folks who really can appreciate the work? My first exhibit has happened without me even realizing it, and I'm glad it was with you all! Thank you for your kind comments!!
Thought I’d never find the end of this thread. Some impressive work. How do you deal with turbulence and the slow shutter speeds you need for blurring props? I find that every time I go up to do some photography, it’s too dang bumpy.
I have no shots like yours, but this one came to mind, so I just had to post something after going thru a 40 page thread. Taking on some water on a forest fire in Oregon last year.
That's certainly a challenge. Most of the time I ty to coordinate my assignments very early or before dusk. Not always possible obviously. One such assignment was a nerw G-36. The only time we could do it was 3 in the afternoon, 105 degrees and the wind was howling. I didn't get my usual rtion of razor sharp images, but I did get enough. the air was so rough, eventually the door popped open on this new Beech. By the time that happened we were all pretty well beat up so we called it quits. I have developedd a feel for shooting btween the jolts, and this day there wasn't much time in between. The truth is, it's a gift to be able to shoot air to air at anything slower than 250th. Before the days of digital people would think I was pulling their leg when I'd tell them a shot was done at 1/60th air to air. Now I can show them the exif data.
JW
Edited by JWilsonphoto on Sep 04, 2007 at 06:34 PM GMT
JWilsonphoto wrote:
I don't think I shot above 125th on the assignment. The air was so rough it was practically jerking my camera from my hands.
Hats off to the guys that fly formation in turbulence. Guys that fly formation make it look easy. It is not. What body and lens did you use for that Bonanza shot?
Have you ever met Mike Fizer? I watched him struggle with WB issues when he first went digital.
Thanks! You're right, it isn't as easy as people might think and it's dangerous even if done professionally. I believe this shoot was done with my 1DSMKII and a 70-200 2.8 IS. Mike and I have been friends for years, as a matter of fact I just did an assignment for him that he couldn't cover. we struggled with all kinds of issues in the early days of digital, but it was worth it.
Jim, I just found this thread tonite.I am normally in the Sports forum,but was getting bored and was checking out this forum. I've read from page one to the end and need to go to bed know.I will come back to this later.This is truly the most amazing thread I've read and viewed.I would deffinately be up for the seminar.I've been to two Airshows here in Michigan,and both I've had nice access on the ground.Actually the first was over Traverse Bay and I was on a boat in the Bay.The second in Muskegon last year I was in the Blue Angel Hospitality Area.Thank you for the inspiration and sharing it the way you have.
Scott
One of my son getting the Angels Autographs on his program.
Here is one I posted earlier now with a black border. Would love to know what the experts think. Someone had suggested I print this out on Metallic paper. Has anyone worked with an online lab that offers that?
Thanks! The response to this thread continues to amaze and humble me. You guys are great! I have a good friend and Bible study leader named Mark Schupbach here in Dallas, any relation?
Nice shot! You got the vapor, the shock cones, and it's nice and sharp, not an easy capture. So many of you shooters are already good and have the potential to be better than you probably think possible. Some techniques will help, in some cases a little longer glass might help you, in most cases being able to size up and stake your claim on a good shooting spot for each event will make a huge difference. I do get access to some outstanding shooting locations, but you'd be amazed at how many of the images you've enjoyed here were taken from the crowd line or further back.
Thanks for watching over our thread so diligently and not letting it become relegated to page 2 or worse.
I had to go into the archives for this (and do a mediocre scan). This is a shot of the remaining members of The Flying Tigers that were well enough to travel for their 50th.
What a privilege to be in their company for a weekend.
JW
Edited by JWilsonphoto on Sep 04, 2007 at 06:36 PM GMT
All the Schupbach's in our area here in Michigan are related but I don't know a Mark Schupbach.Maybe a distant relative,I've heard the name is quite common where it originates in Switzerland.
