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Pirated Skies


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Pirated Skies
Pirated Skies
At today's Offutt Air Force Base air show, with BPer and friend Mike Frazier. Kyle Franklin was the pilot and Amanda Younkin was the lady that rode on the top wing. It was amazing she stayed on the wing for most of the show, to include a series of torque rolls, tailslides, and tumbles. The "Waco Mystery Ship" reached speeds in excess of 180mph and up to 5 positive and 3 negative Gs.

The Captain and his lady then frolicked with some swords at the end of the demonstration. Three more photos in the discussion thread.

F6.3, 1/1600th sec, ISO 640, 400mm zoom

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August 28, 2010

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Some really great shots Ken! Very interesting compositions and very well photographed!


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August 28, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Just amazing!!!! Great shots each one Ken!!! I can't believe Amanda just stood on the plane like that ..... must of been quite something to see in person!!!


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August 29, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow...talk about dare devils! Awesome, and amazing clarity with the long zoom!


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August 29, 2010

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Scary! I hate heights. GREAT shots,all!


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August 29, 2010

 
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  Outstanding details and clarity, Ken. Great captures.


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August 29, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  excellent capture


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August 29, 2010

 
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  Wow! Not only a terrific point to capture them interacting (I can just hear him muttering about needing to fly the darn plane, if you don't mind...) but I really like that you can see the blades of the propeller cleanly 'frozen'.


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August 29, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Really cool Ken!!! I love all of them!


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August 29, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Amazing captures, Ken! I didn't think that was a real person at fist! Hi Mike!


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August 29, 2010

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Holy cow! Wonderful series Ken, Great colors


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August 29, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW! Is she crazy or what? I guess someone has to do it! LOL! Wonderful catpures Ken!


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August 29, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  I N C R E D I B L E captures Ken!


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August 29, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Holy Cow, Ken!! These are ALL incredible!!!! Excellent exposure!!! AWESOME series!! Deb


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August 29, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  SHE is one CRAZY Lady, Ken! Outstanding captures! :-) k


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August 29, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Truly amazing and beautiful captures......She is crazy though..lol


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August 29, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  wow what a great series...i would do it and love it


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August 30, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Amazing! Hope you enter them all! But I must say that my hand would have been shaking in terror for them and it's more than likely I would have shot with my eyes closed! Nice to hear they are still alive.


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September 04, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  One of the many you will get with this series!!! Big congrats to you Ken!!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Wonderful....love the colors!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  Holy Cow - What a picture!!! It surely did deserve a Finalist (bet that it will be moving on up.)


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September 15, 2010

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  THIS IS AMAZING Ken, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <><


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September 15, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Superb capture, Ken, and well deserving Good luck in the next round.


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September 15, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken, & good luck , my friend! WTG!


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September 15, 2010

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Amazing! Congratulations on your finalist!


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September 15, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  I knew we'd see this awesome shot again, Ken!! Superb everything!! Huge congratulations again!! jsb


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September 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  those guys are crazy if you ask me... fantastic... congratulations!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congrats, Ken! Awesome capture!


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September 16, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congratulations Ken on this outstanding Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round.


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September 16, 2010

 

Brad Harding
  What a fun shot, congrats on this and your other finalist.


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September 16, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Each is amazing!!!
Unbelievable POV!
WOW!
~♥~Lisa


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September 16, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Ken, congrats on your August finalist!


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September 16, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations Ken, you are on a roll!

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September 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 16, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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September 16, 2010

 

Lorna Shutter
  Wow! You have so many awesome Finalists this month! ... and they all look like Big Winners to me!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Ken!!!!! :) Photobucket


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September 16, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken! Good luck, indeed! AMAZING!


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September 17, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Super shot Ken. I love all of them!
Congratulations!

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September 17, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your superb finalists, Ken. This series is amazing! I wish I could be a wing walker!!


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September 20, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Ken!


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September 20, 2010

 
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