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Pirated Skies

© Ken Smith

Pirated Skies

Uploaded: August 28, 2010 20:55:28

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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

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic August 28, 2010

Three more... #1302809

Mike F. Anderson August 28, 2010

Some really great shots Ken! Very interesting compositions and very well photographed! #8868182

Renee Doyle August 29, 2010

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!!! #8868248

Michelle Alton August 29, 2010

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

#8868308

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 29, 2010

Scary! I hate heights. GREAT shots,all! #8868317

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2010

Outstanding details and clarity, Ken. Great captures. #8868397

Joy Rector August 29, 2010

excellent capture #8868444

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 29, 2010

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'. #8868474

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 29, 2010

Really cool Ken!!! I love all of them! #8868520

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 29, 2010

Amazing captures, Ken! I didn't think that was a real person at fist! Hi Mike! #8868523

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 29, 2010

Holy cow! Wonderful series Ken, Great colors #8868611

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 29, 2010

WOW! Is she crazy or what? I guess someone has to do it! LOL! Wonderful catpures Ken! #8868794

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 29, 2010

I N C R E D I B L E captures Ken! #8868930

Debra R. Harder August 29, 2010

Holy Cow, Ken!! These are ALL incredible!!!! Excellent exposure!!! AWESOME series!! Deb #8869215

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 29, 2010

SHE is one CRAZY Lady, Ken! Outstanding captures! :-) k #8869563

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 29, 2010

Truly amazing and beautiful captures......She is crazy though..lol #8869647

Cathy Barrows August 30, 2010

wow what a great series...i would do it and love it #8870859

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 04, 2010

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. #8881622

Renee Doyle September 15, 2010

One of the many you will get with this series!!! Big congrats to you Ken!! #8902525

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 15, 2010

Wonderful....love the colors!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! #8902627

Kathryn Wesserling September 15, 2010

Holy Cow - What a picture!!! It surely did deserve a Finalist (bet that it will be moving on up.) #8902956

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 15, 2010

THIS IS AMAZING Ken, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #8903085

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 15, 2010

Superb capture, Ken, and well deserving Good luck in the next round. #8903490

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 15, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken, & good luck , my friend! WTG! #8904126

Eivor Kuchta September 15, 2010

Amazing! Congratulations on your finalist! #8904771

Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010

I knew we'd see this awesome shot again, Ken!! Superb everything!! Huge congratulations again!! jsb #8906631

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 15, 2010

those guys are crazy if you ask me... fantastic... congratulations!!! #8906829

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 16, 2010

Big Congrats, Ken! Awesome capture! #8907603

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 16, 2010

Congratulations Ken on this outstanding Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round. #8907977

Brad Harding September 16, 2010

What a fun shot, congrats on this and your other finalist. #8908334

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 16, 2010

Each is amazing!!!
Unbelievable POV!
WOW!
~♥~Lisa #8908466

Danny B. Head September 16, 2010

Ken, congrats on your August finalist! #8908502

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 16, 2010

Congratulations Ken, you are on a roll!

jo ann c. #8908705

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8910147

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8910397

Lorna Shutter September 16, 2010

Wow! You have so many awesome Finalists this month! ... and they all look like Big Winners to me!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Ken!!!!! :) Photobucket #8911229

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 17, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken! Good luck, indeed! AMAZING! #8912169

Kathy Cline September 17, 2010

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

glitter-graphics.com #8912793

Karen Celella September 20, 2010

Congratulations on your superb finalists, Ken. This series is amazing! I wish I could be a wing walker!! #8919407

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 20, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Ken! #8919965

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