Roo said:KeithBreazeal said:Back to our regularly scheduled programming...
great shots again Keith!
Thanks
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Military Aircraft: airshows, operational, whatever, lets see what you have!
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ErikNZ said:dhr90 said:
Thanks! As to your question - no, I'm not a fighter pilot, I wish! I'm only a mere aviation photographer who gets (very) lucky once in a while
What aircraft have you flown in to take those and other shots?
I must admit that one day I hope to be a passenger in a fighter jet, must be one amazing experience and something you never forget.
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While I like to think of myself as a wildlife photographer I actually work in the private jet charter industry so this thread is probably more suited to me than any other! For what its worth, a few of my shots from shows and from work...
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There are two threads in CR which just keep me coming back for more, this and 'Show your Bird Portraits'
The photography in both are wonderful.
Keith, absolutely lovin your photography. Your thoughts on The Galloping Ghost are very poignant.
I remember when the great Mark Hanna died, a hero of mine, it's a sober reminder of the fragility of these beautiful aircraft and the passion of the pilots that fly them.
On a lighter note that ISS image is superb!
http://www.kbvp.com/photo/iss-international-space-station-moon-flyby-photo-instructions
Regards
The photography in both are wonderful.
Keith, absolutely lovin your photography. Your thoughts on The Galloping Ghost are very poignant.
I remember when the great Mark Hanna died, a hero of mine, it's a sober reminder of the fragility of these beautiful aircraft and the passion of the pilots that fly them.
On a lighter note that ISS image is superb!
http://www.kbvp.com/photo/iss-international-space-station-moon-flyby-photo-instructions
Regards
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Scott_McPhee
Canon 5D mark 3 with various L lenses
Some of mine - enjoy....
Typhoon rising by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Moody Kat by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Ready.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Super Sharp by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Up again! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Over! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Clean lines by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Swordfish by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Silhouette by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Formation Flypast by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle II by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into War.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into pink by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into blue by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Cat comes home.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Twister! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Arrows fly.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
One for the reds.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Break! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Typhoon rising by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Moody Kat by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Ready.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Super Sharp by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Up again! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Over! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Clean lines by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Swordfish by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Silhouette by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Formation Flypast by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle II by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into War.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into pink by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into blue by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Cat comes home.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Twister! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Arrows fly.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
One for the reds.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Break! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
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PhotographerJim
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Viper28 said:Slight change of country: F/A18C's of the Swiss Airforce at the Axalp demo(and this one you have to climb to 7,000-feet for):
Such an incredible shot!
8)
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COOL 8)ErikNZ said:dhr90 said:
Thanks! As to your question - no, I'm not a fighter pilot, I wish! I'm only a mere aviation photographer who gets (very) lucky once in a while
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WOW! Those are some EPIC images.Scott_McPhee said:Some of mine - enjoy....
Typhoon rising by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Moody Kat by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Ready.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Super Sharp by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
East Fortune 2013 by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Up again! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Over! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Clean lines by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Swordfish by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Silhouette by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Formation Flypast by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle II by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into Battle by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Into War.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into pink by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Red into blue by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Cat comes home.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Twister! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Arrows fly.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
One for the reds.... by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
Break! by Scott_McPhee, on Flickr
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expatinasia said:
The photos from the 310th FS were taken from a F-16D. I have been very privileged to be able to fly a few fighters, including the F-4E Phantom II, which is still in USAF service as a remotely piloted target. Each time, it is an an awesome experience but it sure is hard work, in a very unforgiving environment.
Just breathing through the oxygen mask alone takes getting used to, it's like sipping breaths through a straw. At first you really think you aren't getting enough oxygen, but it's all about controlling your breathing - stuff you never really think about in every day life. And then there are the G-Forces, the ferocity of the changes in direction and attitude - it's a true assault on the senses. And that's even without considering taking any pictures.
Knock on wood, in all my sorties I haven't lost my lunch once but that doesn't mean I haven't been slightly green around the nose and pretty uncomfortable. If you are like me and you can't even read a book in the car without getting sick, then these photo sorties are totally awesome but also very hard work. After all, we're only burning a gazillion dollars a minute in fuel and post-flight maintenance time so you better deliver the goods
My 'office view' on that particular occasion
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ErikNZ said:expatinasia said:
The photos from the 310th FS were taken from a F-16D. I have been very privileged to be able to fly a few fighters, including the F-4E Phantom II, which is still in USAF service as a remotely piloted target. Each time, it is an an awesome experience but it sure is hard work, in a very unforgiving environment.
Just breathing through the oxygen mask alone takes getting used to, it's like sipping breaths through a straw. At first you really think you aren't getting enough oxygen, but it's all about controlling your breathing - stuff you never really think about in every day life. And then there are the G-Forces, the ferocity of the changes in direction and attitude - it's a true assault on the senses. And that's even without considering taking any pictures.
My 'office view' on that particular occasion
I can imagine how hard it would be, just the g-forces and speed of the sudden changes must make life difficult. As a diver and good swimmer I doubt the breathing would be a problem, but still, everything combined and it all adds up quickly!
What was it like the very first time you went up in a fighter jet? And which would you most like to fly in if you were given the opportunity?
Thanks for sharing!
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