Chandler didn't have school today and I had an interesting shoot that popped up on a BBJ a client wanted to bring to me for a quick shoot. So, Chili got to help capture his first set of reasonably big aircraft interiors. He amazes me, not because I love him so much and he's my Grandson, but because he has an innate talent for this stuff. I test him all through any shoot we are on together and today was no different. He gets the opportunity to compose, style and light perspectives, and I purposely let him do that before he has any indication what I might be thinking. He interfaced with my client today, which is kind of a first, and then I watched as he set about to capture what they requested. The aircraft was flying back out so he got a taste of the pressure this type of assignment entails as well.
What I really enjoy, well I enjoyed all of it, but it's particularly gratifying to see him catch things that most people would miss entirely, an unsymmetrical seatbelt arrangement, a table not deployed exactly right, a window shade with a tiny imperfection. He truly does have a gift, some of that stuff you learn, but much of it, especially the compositional component, you either have or you don't.
We went to lunch and had a great time discussing the project, and what if's. I think he is beginning to realize that this could be a pretty good gig for him, now, and in the future. He'll "inherit" a pretty impressive client list, and will already have worked with most of them for several years. Truthfully, I have no idea if he wants to do this gig full time when he gets out of college, but he sure is capable of it, in spades.
And Glenn, this BBJ is going to paint and there's a pretty good chance we'll shoot it in it's element.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Chandler didn't have school today and I had an interesting shoot that popped up on a BBJ a client wanted to bring to me for a quick shoot. So, Chili got to help capture his first set of reasonably big aircraft interiors. He amazes me, not because I love him so much and he's my Grandson, but because he has an innate talent for this stuff. I test him all through any shoot we are on together and today was no different. He gets the opportunity to compose, style and light perspectives, and I purposely let him do that before he has any indication what I might be thinking. He interfaced with my client today, which is kind of a first, and then I watched as he set about to capture what they requested. The aircraft was flying back out so he got a taste of the pressure this type of assignment entails as well.
What I really enjoy, well I enjoyed all of it, but it's particularly gratifying to see him catch things that most people would miss entirely, an unsymmetrical seatbelt arrangement, a table not deployed exactly right, a window shade with a tiny imperfection. He truly does have a gift, some of that stuff you learn, but much of it, especially the compositional component, you either have or you don't.
We went to lunch and had a great time discussing the project, and what if's. I think he is beginning to realize that this could be a pretty good gig for him, now, and in the future. He'll "inherit" a pretty impressive client list, and will already have worked with most of them for several years. Truthfully, I have no idea if he wants to do this gig full time when he gets out of college, but he sure is capable of it, in spades.
And Glenn, this BBJ is going to paint and there's a pretty good chance we'll shoot it in its element....Show more →
JamesG wrote:
Hi, yes went with COAP; a good bunch of guys. Always makes the day more enjoyable when you know you've got a supportive group around you, and can also have a laugh & a joke.
27 Squadron were superb hosts
James
I've Googled COAP and come up with all sorts of bizarre possibilities for the acronym, but none involve Aircraft Photographers (which I guess is what the AP stands for). Please enlighten me.
Easter egg hunt in our garden on Sunday with our newest grandchild participating as she has been walking for about two weeks! Note how many eggs there are in the basket (and its size compared to the others) belonging to the 5 year old - this is a serious business!!
Niall
Darling Niall! Yes, the competition was fierce here again this year. Halle found the elusive "Golden Egg" this year. Sheila and I had our hands full making sure there was no pre-hunt espionage going on.
IT's been a long fun three days, I'm sporting a very red forehead and forearms, but it's been worth it. The B1s were just passing through, and I was caught off guard, so didn't get any shots of it. However, Erich was lucky, and if the preview on his screen is any indication.. be prepared to have your socks knocked off!
Jerry, sorry we seemed to have missed connections both days.Hope you managed to get some shots from wherever you ended up.
These are the planes that made it up to Urbana this past weekend.
1. Barbie III
2. Betty's Dream
3. Champaign Gal
4. Devil Dog
5. Georgie's Gal
6. God and Country
7. Miss Hap
8. Miss Mitchell
9. Panchito
10. Semper Fi
11. Show Me
12. Yankee Warrior
UNFORGETTABLE COMMEMORATION OF DOOLITTLE RAID 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2017
People and airplanes among activities that recall daring World War II mission
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 18, 2017) — The lone remaining veteran of the famed Doolittle Raiders mission of April 1942 and at least 16 B-25 bombers will be part of the raid’s 75th anniversary commemoration and air show activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” will be held July 24-30.
The 75th anniversary activities will honor those involved in the daring mission that involved 16 B-25 bombers that departed from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet on April 18, 1942, and bombed military sites in Japan. The “Doolittle Raiders,” led by legendary pilot Jimmy Doolittle, then faced hardships after their airplanes made forced landings in China and other areas.
“The Doolittle Raid 75 years ago was important, not as much for its military gains as it was a morale lift to an American military and public that had been buffeted by bad news in the months immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member benefits who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Our activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year will connect our attendees with the importance of this mission, as well as the people and aircraft involved.”
Among the highlights of the 75th-anniversary commemoration will be a July 26 evening program with 101-year-old Dick Cole, the only remaining member of the 80 original Doolittle Raiders, as well as Jimmy Doolittle’s grandchildren, Jimmy Doolittle III and Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.
“I want to thank EAA for honoring the Raiders at their 75th anniversary,” said Cole, who was co-pilot for Doolittle in the lead aircraft. “Thank you for paying tribute to us even though we never felt like heroes. We were just doing our job. We can also never forget the men who fought at Wake, Midway, and all across the Pacific. See you at Oshkosh.”
Other highlights include:
The arrival of at least 16 B-25 bombers at AirVenture by Tuesday, July 25, with the aircraft parked in AirVenture’s warbird area. Notable aircraft already confirmed include Panchito (Delaware Aviation Museum); Briefing Time (Mid-Atlantic Air Museum); Yankee Warrior (Yankee Air Museum); Miss Hap (American Airpower Museum); Barbie III (Cavanaugh Flight Museum); Devil Dog (Commemorative Air Force); and Miss Mitchell (Commemorative Air Force – Minnesota Wing).
Several programs at the popular Warbirds of America “Warbirds in Review” speaker series.
Sixteen B-25s flying in the warbirds air show on Tuesday, July 25, and re-enacting the 1942 Doolittle Raid to start the night air show on Wednesday, July 26.
Other highlights will be announced as they are finalized.
Here's a little quiz for our US members (or anyone else). Who is the person buried beneath this Great War tombstone? (I know WHO he was - it says on the stone - but what was the significance of who he was?) If you just Google it you will get an answer, but IMHO that answer is slightly incorrect
Niall
Great coverage of The Doolittle Reunion Laura! Well done! Panning is a hard won skill for sure and it atrophies if you're not doing it all of the time, so don't be too hard on yourself.
Larry Grace wrote:
UNFORGETTABLE COMMEMORATION OF DOOLITTLE RAID 75TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2017
People and airplanes among activities that recall daring World War II mission
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 18, 2017) — The lone remaining veteran of the famed Doolittle Raiders mission of April 1942 and at least 16 B-25 bombers will be part of the raid’s 75th anniversary commemoration and air show activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” will be held July 24-30.
The 75th anniversary activities will honor those involved in the daring mission that involved 16 B-25 bombers that departed from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet on April 18, 1942, and bombed military sites in Japan. The “Doolittle Raiders,” led by legendary pilot Jimmy Doolittle, then faced hardships after their airplanes made forced landings in China and other areas.
“The Doolittle Raid 75 years ago was important, not as much for its military gains as it was a morale lift to an American military and public that had been buffeted by bad news in the months immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member benefits who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “Our activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year will connect our attendees with the importance of this mission, as well as the people and aircraft involved.”
Among the highlights of the 75th-anniversary commemoration will be a July 26 evening program with 101-year-old Dick Cole, the only remaining member of the 80 original Doolittle Raiders, as well as Jimmy Doolittle’s grandchildren, Jimmy Doolittle III and Jonna Doolittle Hoppes.
“I want to thank EAA for honoring the Raiders at their 75th anniversary,” said Cole, who was co-pilot for Doolittle in the lead aircraft. “Thank you for paying tribute to us even though we never felt like heroes. We were just doing our job. We can also never forget the men who fought at Wake, Midway, and all across the Pacific. See you at Oshkosh.”
Other highlights include:
The arrival of at least 16 B-25 bombers at AirVenture by Tuesday, July 25, with the aircraft parked in AirVenture’s warbird area. Notable aircraft already confirmed include Panchito (Delaware Aviation Museum); Briefing Time (Mid-Atlantic Air Museum); Yankee Warrior (Yankee Air Museum); Miss Hap (American Airpower Museum); Barbie III (Cavanaugh Flight Museum); Devil Dog (Commemorative Air Force); and Miss Mitchell (Commemorative Air Force – Minnesota Wing).
Several programs at the popular Warbirds of America “Warbirds in Review” speaker series.
Sixteen B-25s flying in the warbirds air show on Tuesday, July 25, and re-enacting the 1942 Doolittle Raid to start the night air show on Wednesday, July 26.
Other highlights will be announced as they are finalized....Show more →
Thanks Larry! That alone would make the trip to OSH worth it!
Thanks Jim, I am still looking through the three days, but my eyes today are giving me computer grief, so I'm going to give them a short rest. We certainly can be our own worst critics. My D3's sensor needs a flush, and I may just send it to APS to have them give it a once over.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Great coverage of The Doolittle Reunion Laura! Well done! Panning is a hard won skill for sure and it atrophies if you're not doing it all of the time, so don't be too hard on yourself.
That's what Wikipedia and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (who care for the grave)say but the dates look wrong He died aged 20 in April 1918 so was born in1898. The CWGC says he was Joseph, son of Julius Standing Buffalo
Julius Standing Buffalo “Kanipeska Najin” (1869-1938) was the son of Adelard Standing Buffalo. It is believed that he (Julius) was born in the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan area around the year 1869, however family members believe that he was born on the Standing Buffalo Indian Reserve, others believe that it was Louie Phillip Adelard that was born in the Moose Jaw area and not Julius. Descended from the first Chief Standing Buffalo (Tatanka Najin) who fled from the Dakota conflict in Minnesota, he was the third generation hereditary chief of the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation. SO unless this individual was Sitting Bull's grandson (or IMHO more likely great grandson) through the female line it isn't true
Niall
