Quick question...
Anyone who is shooting a lot of picts and storing them on their HDs. With the Canon image numbering system, I've noticed after several years of shooting digital - there are quite a number of images spread across many folders under different subjects that have the same image number.
Are you seeing the same thing - I'm sure you are - but what do you do about it? Certainly not manually renumbering. The only concern is the dreaded HD crash or clean sweep utility that lumps all _MG_4939.JPGs as the same or deletes duplicates.
I know Jim has mentioned his high tech Raid like storage, so i con only imagine how many files he has to deal with.
Its not a problem if nothing ever happens - but what if?
Edited by jbear2000 on Aug 10, 2007 at 11:23 AM GMT
Great shots. What's the photo ship? I really like the cloud layer beneath the 51. Really good job. I'm planning to go to the Gathering of Mustangs in Sept at Rickenbacker Airport. Maybe you'll be there?
I am one of the event photographers, I'll be there from the day before it begins until the morning after it ends. Looking forward to it, hope we have some beautiful september weather!
Hey guys,
I'm freshly back from my first commercial charter flight in a twin engine airplane. Actually, this was my first flight in my nearly 30 hours of twin time without an instructor on board. At about 8,500 4 miles east of Greenville Texas I felt a shudder and knew something wasn't right. Upon looking at my engine gauges I saw a distinct lack of oil pressure on the left side. My passenger about that time brought it to my attention that the left engine was puking oil all over the outside of the cowl. I feathered the prop, idled the mixture, killed the mags, and declared the emergency. The controller wasn't as helpful as I'm sure he'd like to think he was because three times during this event he asked me to copy a phone number so I could call him and let him know I made it down safely. I don't remember saying it but apparently I did, as my pax later informed me, but I guess I snapped at the controller: "I'm a little busy right now!" After a quick handoff I made a greaser landing at KGVT with the dead engine in front of an audience of emergency vehicles. This was my first full blown emergency and I guess I handled it well. Except for the engine there is no damage to the plane and everyone walked away with one hell of a story to tell. I figured you guys might get a kick out of the story too. Here are a few snaps of the aftermath:
On the taxiway:
http://jfc17.smugmug.com/photos/182553208-M.jpg
What unbridled relief looks like:
http://jfc17.smugmug.com/photos/182553520-M.jpg
http://jfc17.smugmug.com/photos/182553930-M.jpg
I earned my cash today but if I had been smart I would have renegotiated my fee during the approach.
esa17 wrote:
Hey guys,
I'm freshly back from my first commercial charter flight in a twin engine airplane. Actually, this was my first flight in my nearly 30 hours of twin time without an instructor on board. At about 8,500 4 miles east of Greenville Texas I felt a shudder and knew something wasn't right. Upon looking at my engine gauges I saw a distinct lack of oil pressure on the left side. My passenger about that time brought it to my attention that the left engine was puking oil all over the outside of the cowl. I feathered the prop, idled the mixture, killed the mags, and declared the emergency. The controller wasn't as helpful as I'm sure he'd like to think he was because three times during this event he asked me to copy a phone number so I could call him and let him know I made it down safely. I don't remember saying it but apparently I did, as my pax later informed me, but I guess I snapped at the controller: "I'm a little busy right now!" After a quick handoff I made a greaser landing at KGVT with the dead engine in front of an audience of emergency vehicles. This was my first full blown emergency and I guess I handled it well. Except for the engine there is no damage to the plane and everyone walked away with one hell of a story to tell. I figured you guys might get a kick out of the story too. Here are a few snaps of the aftermath:
I earned my cash today but if I had been smart I would have renegotiated my fee during the approach....Show more →
Nice job! Now show us a picture with the cowling off.
As for the controllers, once you say the 'E' word, if you don't need their help turn the volume down and fly the airplane.
Wow! Great job in the 310!! Glad the weather around here has changed to Texas summer that really would have been nasty about two months ago. 310's aren't noted for being easy to handle with one out, looks like it was no problem for a stepper though.
Sorry about my lack of participation lately. The weather has finally calmed here in the Lone Star State and I'm trying to work through about 40 assignmemnts that have been on hold since the rain began early in the year. I'm literally shooting from before dawn till after dusk every day to try to catch up.
Somewhere in the middle of all this, I got a text message from "The Great Dobransky" that he was ready to solo my son in his new Cub if I could get to "Dobransky International" to witness it. I scrambled over there and captured it on film, 'er digits...
I'm headed out the door into the 102 degrees. Should have a few C-130 shots to post this evening. Bryan Martin and his Honor Guard are escorting a group of Veterans this afternoon.
Sorry, I didn't answer your question. The photoship on the 51 assignment was none other than my trusty 182 with Butch Smith at the helm. The cloud deck rolled in right on cue and really made the shoot. The 51 was about 45 minutes late and I was beginning to get annoyed, but it was actually perfect timing because the deck formed in clear air about ten minutes before I heard the Merlin in the distance. By the time we briefed, it was perfect!
My photo platforms range from the tail gunner position on a B-25 to sitting side saddle in one of Legend's new Cubs. Whatever is the best tool for the assignment and fits the client's budget, that's what we use. Always with a professional crew throughout. I didn't get this gray hair from being stupid or scared, well not scared anyway!
Thanks for the kudos Jim though instead of a stepper I feel like I stepped in it. My passenger took several shots on the way down and of the aftermath. The aircraft owner decowled it yesterday, apparently a rod threw and on the way out it punched three fist sized holes in the case.
I'm sure I speak for every pilot here when I say that you made it down, all souls alive and well, and that's all that really matters. You even went "above and beyond" by letting them use the airplane again!
You did what the pilot is supposed to do: keep his cool, get the job done, and make sure everyone lives to tell the tale. No one can ask for more, and regardless of the size of the emergency, you can rightfully be proud of yourself.
Re: the IS question, I really don't pay much attention to IS. Oddly I don't know if I've ever switched IS to mode 2 on any of my lenses. About 2/3 of the time I don't even switch it on. When IS first came out I did extensive testing and it seemed to me that the 3 stop advantage they say it gives you is about 2 stops over rated. Anyone else agree? Maybe it's just me.
I had the privilege of shooting with the "Patriot Guard" on Saturday. My Buddy Bryan Martin, aircraft controller par excellence, and all around great Guy, is an active member of that wonderful group of ladies and gentleman. 104 bikes arrived several hours before their scheduled escort assignment, and organized in the 102 degree heat, which was actually about 130 on the concrete ramp. Between their Spirit and that of the troops and Vets, it was an honor to witness.
I vote with the others... the first two images are good shots, but #3 is special.
