Douglas L wrote: Danpbphoto wrote: Douglas L wrote:
Look at this list for the 4th of July celebration in DC! I was very pleasantly surprised that some of these are actual demos, not just flyover. I have been trying very hard to pin down the time and flight box, for both July 4th and the practice on July 3rd. Haven't been able to find any confirmed information so far
I hope the weather does NOT make a impact on this event Douglas.
It is brutal out now! Made me sick to my stomach when I went to the local farm stand for some sweet corn!
Rumor is still being mentioned that the new AirForce 1 may make an appearance!
Good luck!
Dan
For July 4th, if the showbox is confirmed at the chart below shows, I may go to the Navy & Marine Memorial along the river bank again. The Netherlands Carillon where I will be shooting the fireworks is simply too far from the showbox and is partially blocked by woods. I will need to park near the Netherlands Carillon early (crazy to look for parking on the 4th), leave a chair there to take up a spot for shooting the fireworks later, then walk from there to the Navy & Marine Memorial by the river, a 2-mile walk one way. The airshow and flyover will start at 1:15 and finish by 5:00. Then I will walk 2 miles back to the Netherlands Carillon to wait for the fireworks which will start at 10:30, not sure why it has to be so late.
All this walking/waiting will be done in 102 degrees. If you don't see me posting next week, I would proably be dead. Nice knowing you all.
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JWilsonphoto wrote:
You are right Dan, we just shouldn't trifle with these temperatures. I'm having to pace myself when I'm on assignments right now. The problem is, you have to be preemptive, by the time you are feeling crummy it's too late.
That's an impressive line up for sure! A little "Bird" (Full Bird that is) mentioned that I might be shooting the new AF1 air to air. My experience cautions me not to get too fired up until I'm hanging off the deck with it in my viewfinder. Nice to be considered though.
Can I be your assistance for this assigment?
Lost "a.c" yesterday with heat index at 115F!
Today it is already 117F, HI at 130pm!!
It makes me sick this heat!!!
Don't let Mother Nature take you from, maybe, another photo op Douglas. It aint worth it!
Stay cool!
Dan
Douglas L wrote: Danpbphoto wrote: Douglas L wrote:
Look at this list for the 4th of July celebration in DC! I was very pleasantly surprised that some of these are actual demos, not just flyover. I have been trying very hard to pin down the time and flight box, for both July 4th and the practice on July 3rd. Haven't been able to find any confirmed information so far
I hope the weather does NOT make a impact on this event Douglas.
It is brutal out now! Made me sick to my stomach when I went to the local farm stand for some sweet corn!
Rumor is still being mentioned that the new AirForce 1 may make an appearance!
Good luck!
Dan
For July 4th, if the showbox is confirmed at the chart below shows, I may go to the Navy & Marine Memorial along the river bank again. The Netherlands Carillon where I will be shooting the fireworks is simply too far from the showbox and is partially blocked by woods. I will need to park near the Netherlands Carillon early (crazy to look for parking on the 4th), leave a chair there to take up a spot for shooting the fireworks later, then walk from there to the Navy & Marine Memorial by the river, a 2-mile walk one way. The airshow and flyover will start at 1:15 and finish by 5:00. Then I will walk 2 miles back to the Netherlands Carillon to wait for the fireworks which will start at 10:30, not sure why it has to be so late.
All this walking/waiting will be done in 102 degrees. If you don't see me posting next week, I would proably be dead. Nice knowing you all.
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JWilsonphoto wrote:
You are right Dan, we just shouldn't trifle with these temperatures. I'm having to pace myself when I'm on assignments right now. The problem is, you have to be preemptive, by the time you are feeling crummy it's too late.
That's an impressive line up for sure! A little "Bird" (Full Bird that is) mentioned that I might be shooting the new AF1 air to air. My experience cautions me not to get too fired up until I'm hanging off the deck with it in my viewfinder. Nice to be considered though.
Can I be your assistance for this assigment?
Lost "a.c" yesterday with heat index at 115F!
Today it is already 117F, HI at 130pm!!
It makes me sick this heat!!!
Don't let Mother Nature take you from, maybe, another photo op Douglas. It aint worth it!
Stay cool!
Dan
Jim: I cannot speculate on shooting the new AF1! ALL my contacts are gone! The JBA "hanger boss" has NOT returned my call..
Good luck!
Dan
Jul 02, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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