JW and Ray,
Thanks for the great tips, and for the link to the Grant Atkinson blog. It's the best explanation I've seen yet. I appreciate your quick responses and willingness to help.
JW and Ray,
So I took your hints, and although I still need to go to the interstate and practice on trucks, I did see a real improvement. Thanks so much.
These are from the NY Airshow at Orange County NY Airport yesterday. 1000 foot overcast ceiling which required a wavier from the FAA to proceed, so the lighting conditions weren't all that great. But it was planes in the air, so it was a good day.
Would LOVE to see you guys run a workshop on settings, technique and post processing!!! But then again, I guess that's kinda like giving away the family jewels! In any case, I again thank you gentlemen ever so much!!
So glad we could help, and BTW, those shots are beyond excellent! The muted light actually helped you in those cases and the panning is dead on. When you are in the position you were when you asked your question it's very frustrating because you don't know if it's your equipment, your default settings, or your technique. Judging from your recent results, it's not your gear, and now it's not your technique or settings. Please don't ever hesitate to ask, this forum is filled with talented folks who will tell you everything they know without giving it a thought. Keep up the great work and thanks for being a part of our group!
A workshop would be a lot of fun actually, I'd enjoy brainstorming with our group. I'm going to talk with Scott Kelby, when he comes to Alliance, about putting something like that together on his site.
chas wrote:
JW and Ray,
So I took your hints, and although I still need to go to the interstate and practice on trucks, I did see a real improvement. Thanks so much.
These are from the NY Airshow at Orange County NY Airport yesterday. 1000 foot overcast ceiling which required a wavier from the FAA to proceed, so the lighting conditions weren't all that great. But it was planes in the air, so it was a good day.
Would LOVE to see you guys run a workshop on settings, technique and post processing!!! But then again, I guess that's kinda like giving away the family jewels! In any case, I again thank you gentlemen ever so much!!...Show more →
Great shots! I was there yesterday too. Some people left thinking they weren't going to fly. Glad I stayed. Of the 50 + airshows I have gone to, this one is truly a vapes maniac, unbelievable! Well worth the 600miles round trip for me. I haven't edited any pictures yet but I could already tell a good part of the jets was clipped in some shots at 840mm, I got too greedy for reach and I was standing too close to the front, I was at the front most section of the general admission area. I should have moved further back.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
A workshop would be a lot of fun actually, I'd enjoy brainstorming with our group. I'm going to talk with Scott Kelby, when he comes to Alliance, about putting something like that together on his site.
I would be honored and grateful to be part of that!!! Thanks for considering it!
Douglas L wrote:
Great shots! I was there yesterday too. Some people left thinking they weren't going to fly. Glad I stayed. Of the 50 + airshows I have gone to, this one is truly a vapes maniac, unbelievable! Well worth the 600miles round trip for me. I haven't edited any pictures yet but I could already tell a good part of the jets was clipped in some shots at 840mm, I got too greedy for reach and I was standing too close to the front, I was at the front most section of the general admission area. I should have moved further back.
Doug,
I was a bit to close also. I was on the north end of the field right on the edge of Taxiway Alpha, and found it difficult to follow the high-speed passes. But it was a "vaperglorius" day, as this one shows:
600 Mile Round trip!!!!! God bless you for that drive!!! Looking forward to seeing your work.
One more from the New York Airshow. Mike Wiskus, pilot for the Lucas Oil Airshow Team, never fails to put on a spectacular show. This year at Orange County, he used the Wallkill River, which runs parallel to runway 4/22, as a return path for several of his passes. There is a tree line between the runway and the river. It made for some interesting "optics" and really thrilled the crowd. I'm sure anyone who may have been kayaking in the river enjoyed the surprise!
JWilsonphoto wrote:
You guys should have joined up! One of the greatest things about MA2A, always lots of fun!
If I had known another FMer would be there, I would have definitely tried to hook up!
Some shots of the cloud makers from the show on Sunday that almost got cancelled due to low cloud ceiling... The majority of these shots were uncropped or cropped very little at 840mm (600mm+1.4TC). There are many many shots where the jets got clipped because I was too close and didn't have time to switch to the other camera with the 200-600 lens.
Doug, they are all great shots. The first one is amazing. I never realized the "secret sauce" of the F-22 is that is runs on steam! Were all of these capture handheld? I tried using a gimbal mount for the first time this weekend, but it just felt awkward to me. It is too bad we didn't know another FM'er was going to be there. Maybe next time!
chas wrote:
Doug, they are all great shots. The first one is amazing. I never realized the "secret sauce" of the F-22 is that is runs on steam! Were all of these capture handheld? I tried using a gimbal mount for the first time this weekend, but it just felt awkward to me. It is too bad we didn't know another FM'er was going to be there. Maybe next time!
Regards,
Chas
Thank you Chas! Yes, all hand held, even the 600mm F4. I have never shot an airshow with a tripod or monopod, I think they just get in the way. For the first shot I just cropped away a bit of the empty space in the upper right corner, maybe 10%-15% of the frame. 840mm does get me some interesting shots, this was my second time shooting 840mm for airshow, tried it first 10 days ago at the Atlantic City show and liked it a lot. I am done with airshow for this season now. I usually only go to the shows that can be done with a day trip. So maybe next year we can hook up. Not sure if you go to Conowingo to shoot bald eagles, I go there occasionally when it's the season.
Ray Swindle wrote:
Douglas, it is just like a solo to photo bomb the formation guys (#11).. As always, fantastic. (#3) Jello air shots are always interesting.
Thank you Ray! I had never shot the 1 vs 4 formation in #11. Don't recall the TBs had that act prior to this year. The TBs are performing 4 times next year within 3 hour drive from me, but it's going to be a long wait! They are flying some tighter formations starting this year, folks joke about how much tighter the BAs fly than the TBs but the TBs have caught up with that 18" wingtip to wingtip separation bragging right.
Most of you are already feeling this I am sure, but today is a really good day to reach out to our men and women in uniform, past and present, to tell them how much their sacrifice means/has meant . I would imagine that they are feeling more than a bit disillusioned and alone at this moment.
To everyone here who has served the cause of freedom, my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts and know that the debt we owe you all could not possibly be repaid.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Most of you are already feeling this I am sure, but today is a really good day to reach out to our men and women in uniform, past and present, to tell them how much their sacrifice means/has meant . I would imagine that they are feeling more than a bit disillusioned and alone at this moment.
To everyone here who has served the cause of freedom, my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts and know that the debt we owe you all could not possibly be repaid.
Jim, as you probably remember, I have photographed the Arlington National Cemetery many times. I have also visited the American Cemetery in Normandy, France, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, and the Golden Gate National Cemetery near San Francisco. Every time it sent chill up my spine looking at rows and rows of headstones, I can't even comprehend the sacrifices.
. As always, fantastic. (#3) Jello air shots are always interesting.
