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Thank you very much Jeff for your help on my first Air Show Shoot "Thunder over Amistad". Your information was invaluable to getting some very good captures. This is one of the high speed precision maneuvers the Thunderbirds do and was captured with Canon 20 D at 300 mm focal length, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec (to stop the action) and F/14, hand held. It was 110 degrees in Del Rio that day (I think spring is over).

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Lynne Morris
 

WOW Emile, this is a fantastic capture, wonderful timing and great colours and clarity, great work.


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May 11, 2008

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Emile, excellent


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May 11, 2008

 

Carla Metzler
  Great job, Emile!


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May 11, 2008

 

John Connolly
  Well done Emile, A fabulous action capture!


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May 11, 2008

 
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  Hi Lynne, Stan, Carla and John. Was a great show, I got sunburned and almost a heat stroke to get these captures as thousands left early due to the intense heat. Had to go through search then carry all the gear over two mile walk from parking to the stage center. I got some EMS friends to give me a ride back just to be safe. jeff Robinson was very helpful to me in this my first air show attempt. Glad you liked this one. Emile


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May 11, 2008

 
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  Excellent, Emile!! Great color, clarity and comp!! Very well done!!! Get yourself a glass of ice tea on me.:>)
Denny


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May 11, 2008

 
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  Wow Emile - You have done a Fantastic job with this!! I am glad to hear that my adice help you with these shots!! Jeff


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May 12, 2008

 
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  Thanks Denny I think I will. Hi Jeff your advise was invaluable. I did keep it on continuous capture mode but kept loosing focus with the F/2.8 200mm on the 5 D so shot most with the longer range 20 D and 300 mm lens. (Unfortunately I had to change the lens and got some sensor dust that will require labor intensive cloning out process in some captures. Life behind the lens. Glad you got some good captures on your trip and Thanks again for the help.


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May 14, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Super capture and colors, Emile!


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May 14, 2008

 
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  Best military in the world. How have your been.


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May 15, 2008

 
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  Wonderful capture Emile!,
Amalia


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May 15, 2008

 

Dorann Weber
  Whoa~! Amazing Emile!!!!!


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May 15, 2008

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Great capture, Emile!


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May 16, 2008

 
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  Hi Amalia, Dorann and Ronald. I have been out for a while with lot of work, projects and had my 68th birthday this past Sunday. Thanks for dropping by and glad you liked this one.


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May 19, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  Great shot of my Thunderbirds Emile. I did not see the Blue Angels do this that day I watched them. Wonder who really is the best. Some from the Air Force say the Blue Angels are best, but I saw them do nothing better than the Thunderbirds. Bill


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May 23, 2008

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WOW cooool shot!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 30, 2008

 
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  Both are kool Bill and thanks Cassie (don't know when I will get back, just posting casually)


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May 31, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Holy Canolli, Emile!!!
Great timing in this fantastic shot!
~Lisa


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June 07, 2008

 
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  This took an all time favorite award in less than 4 hours on another photo site. Glad you liked it Lias


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June 09, 2008

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Editor's pick for sure my friend. Outstanding!


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August 06, 2008

 

Carol Sawyer
  Excellent capture, Emile!!


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August 07, 2008

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Wonderful capture and dedication, Emile! This brings back memories of my own experience photographing an air show 2 years ago. Looks to me like the guy on top is finally inching past the one on the bottom:

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August 20, 2008

 
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  The pilot on the top is the only woman Thunderbird Pilot "Samantha Weeks" and is the lead pilot of the duo team. Glad you like it and yes she passed him going 600 mph.


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August 21, 2008

 

eileen bedford
  Fantastic capture Emile


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October 01, 2008

 
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  I've been working too hard Eileen. Thanks for the visit.


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October 01, 2008

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  I love seeing these guys Emile, FANTSTIC in flight capture, WTG!! <><


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December 28, 2008

 

Bill Wyatt
  An impressive show of flying skills! Excellent details colors and timing!!


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January 20, 2009

 
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  Thanks Nancy and Bill.


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January 20, 2009

 

Kaye Burazin
  Long time no see my friend. Glad you are back in the saddle again. Great series.


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May 18, 2009

 
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  Hi Kaye I and hoping to be posting again soon. Been gone way too long.


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May 18, 2009

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  WOW...what a maneuver and capture of it, Emile!!! GREAT image and PERFECT timing!!! <><


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December 29, 2009

 
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  Thanks Nadine and have a Happy New Year.


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December 29, 2009

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Emile,
Great image of these two jets and their skilled and talented pilots. I'm tipping my cap to you for all the effort you put in to capture this outstanding image.
Thanks for sharing,
Carla


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June 06, 2010

 
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  Hi Carla. The pilot on the top was Samantha Week the only female Thunderbird top gun this year.


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June 07, 2010

 

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We are pleased to announce that the Dailey Photo Winner for today, June 9, 2010 is Emile Abbott for “Thunderbirds Pr 7.” Congratulations, Carla and Merna


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June 09, 2010

 
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  Thank you very much Merna, much appreciated.


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June 10, 2010

 

Bill Houghton
  Emile, this is a great shot. Very well done. They were here in my hometown a couple of monthe ago. Great show. Have a great week, Bill

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June 24, 2010

 
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  Thanks Bill and I really enjoyed your website.


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June 25, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  FANTASTIC action shot Emile, I love air shows as well and know how difficult these shots are, you did this PERFECTLY!!! You went to the right person in Jeff, he is a master at this!! <><


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July 11, 2010

 
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  Thanks Nancy, I am still real busy with the Medical biz but trying to post and reply some on BP


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July 12, 2010

 

Yulianto Soeroso
  yeah nice capture detail and nice timing


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July 13, 2010

 
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  Thank you Yulianto for the comments and visit.


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July 13, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Absolutely fantastic capture, Emile! Just beautiful!!


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July 15, 2010

 
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  Thanks Ellen


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July 15, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Cool action shot, Emile...


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July 19, 2010

 
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  Thanks Karen


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July 20, 2010

 

Antonio Amen
  Fantastic image, well done.
Thank you so much for comment my photos.
Kind regards
António


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August 14, 2010

 
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  Thank you Antonio


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August 14, 2010

 
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  I think Jeff is both honored and very proud, Emile...this is SUCH a sensational in-flight capture! Your timing was beyond incredible! SO fine!

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August 15, 2010

 
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  Hi Candice and thanks


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August 15, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Great shot, Emile. Love those Thunderbirds, but not at 110 degrees...


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August 18, 2010

 
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  I had a heat stroke shortly afterward but it was worth the effort. Thanks Karen


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August 18, 2010

 
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  Excellent timing and shot, Emile! We went to the air show on Saturday but missed them as they were here Sunday.


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November 10, 2010

 
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  Hi Carol and thanks, Yep they are fantastic in their show.


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November 11, 2010

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  EXCELLENT capture and timing, Emile!!! <><


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December 14, 2010

 
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  Thanks Nadine.


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December 14, 2010

 
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  WOW, sensational in-flight capture, Emile! WHAT a GREAT photo!

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January 12, 2011

 
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  Thanks Candice good to hear from you again.


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January 12, 2011

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WOW what a shot!!!


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August 04, 2011

 
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  Thanks Cassie


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August 04, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  WOW and hand held at that. Amazing photo.


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August 21, 2011

 
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  I will be photographing them again in Oct.


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August 22, 2011

 

Maria Morrow
  Awesome capture Emile!


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November 04, 2011

 
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  Thanks Maria.


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November 04, 2011

 
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  Wow! Fantastic capture, and of course amazing they flighing technics!


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January 26, 2013

 
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  Thanks Mariann.


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January 27, 2013

 

April Riggs
  wonderful!


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November 08, 2013

 
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  April you sure found this from way back. Thanks


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November 08, 2013

 

Stephen Zacker
  Fantastic timing and capture


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March 30, 2014

 
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  Thanks Stephen.


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April 01, 2014

 

Wm Nosal
  Awesome Capture, Emile!
Too Bad About Stan Leaving BP
He Has A Site On Flickr


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October 04, 2014

 
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  Thanks Wm, I will check it out.


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October 05, 2014

 

Wm Nosal
  Hi Emile
Google Stan's Full Name
He Has Two Or Three Sites


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October 05, 2014

 
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  I will try again


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October 06, 2014

 
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