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Patriots

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Patriots

Uploaded: September 17, 2013

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1/800 f5.6 +1 ISO 250 180mm

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Kristin Duff September 17, 2013

Michael...this is awesome! And how were you able to make this capture? #1544859

Rita K. Connell level-classic September 17, 2013

Oh my what a great capture of this group of planes. I really like it. I have been waiting to see what you took at the air show. this is a little like Jeff's it could use a tad lighting. I love the blue streak coming from the one plane. #10847289

Jeff E Jensen September 17, 2013

I'm puzzled by the streak of color behind the one plane. What is it? #10847358

Dale Hardin September 17, 2013

Very cool capture Mike. I agree it could use a bit of levels or curves adjustment.

I'm guessing the streaks are the sun refracting off the exhaust. #10847369

Michael Kelly level-classic September 17, 2013

Thank you Kristin. They fly very low at the air races, so this is a simple tracking shot from the pit area as they came down just beyond the runway.

Thanks Rita – here is a lighter version.

Jeff this is their smoke generator. They use red, white, and blue smoke. This shot shows it more clearly.

Thanks Dale – just added a bit of brightness.
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Jeff E Jensen September 18, 2013

That makes sense, Mike.

Next year, I'm going to have to come up with an excuse for work to need me in Reno for this :o)

Nice work! #10847873

Susan Williams September 19, 2013

Super nice work, Mike, and a stunning point of view. I wonder if cropping or lightening the dark clouds on the top edge would eliminate the feeling of being hemmed in between the dark clouds and the mountains. #10848949

Michael Kelly level-classic September 20, 2013

Thanks Jeff - will let you know when it is comming up next year. Hope you can make it.

Thanks Susan I will give it a try. I am bussy getting an exibition ready so it may be a few days. #10849627

Rita K. Connell level-classic September 21, 2013

Mike thanks for working it I like it alot better. looks really good. your second shot is awesome also.

tells us more about your exhibition its always fun to hear about each others success. #10850278

Peter W. Marks September 21, 2013

Anything with military type aircraft is good by me Mike. This is a civilian display team and I say 'military type' as these Czech built a/c are used as advanced fighter trainers by several nations.
Now you will know I am joking when I suggest that next time you use a fill-flash on the planes! lol #10850295

Elaine Hessler September 21, 2013

Nothing else to add that hasn't been addressed above-this is great. And I do like the smoke coming out the back-looks very cool! #10850417

Beth Spencer September 21, 2013

These are amazingly clear and I really like them. So when you are tracking them do you worry more about the speed you are shooting than the fstop? #10850531

Beth Spencer September 21, 2013

I meant to ask, what kind of exhibit are you doing and good luck! #10850532

Michael Kelly level-classic September 22, 2013

Thanks Everyone. Here is an attempt at Susan’s recommendation – actually think it looks pretty good.

The exhibition is not a big deal. A number of local photographers have been asked to do two photos each for exhibition at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center. They will be exhibited for the month of October but must be in and ready to hang by next Wednesday the 25 of September. Subject to be - Fall in the Sierras. I have them edited and printed and the frames ready. Just need to get them in the frames and delivered. I am using two from the June Lake shoot I did with Stephen a couple years ago and both have been posted in the past. I will see if I can get them on this tread as soon as I have time so you can see them again.

Peter I wish I had a flash that would do that. I like having clouds for a BG but it is much easier to shoot against a blue sky for these type shots as the clouds tend to cause back lighting problems.

Elaine the f stop is not very important as things are far enough away that DOF is no longer an issue. So yes shutter speed needs to be where you can prevent camera shake from causing a problem. The tracking usually takes care of subject motion pretty well. My 100 – 400 mm lens is stabilized and has the ability to set it so the stabilization only impacts the vertical movement of the lens allowing for tracking shots. This helps a lot.
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Michael Kelly level-classic September 22, 2013

It did not take the photo - second Try. #10851129

Michael Kelly level-classic September 22, 2013

Don't know why this is not working 3rd try. #10851257

Elaine Hessler September 22, 2013

The edit looks great-pops more now:) #10851415

Rita K. Connell level-classic September 23, 2013

I personally like your first edit best. Mike its always a big deal any time one of our images is on display. I wish I could see this Western Heritage display I bet would be worth seeing. #10851752

Susan Williams September 23, 2013

I really like the edit, Mike. It changes the dynamics for me. Thanks for giving it a try. #10851841

Kalena Randall September 23, 2013

This touches my heart to the highest! I'm and Air Force veteran and so is my husband.

Beautiful shot and details are phenomenal! :-) #10852157

Michael Kelly level-classic September 25, 2013

Thank you all for the input and returning to see the changes. I have not been entering anything in the contest for a while so I probably won’t with this one either so I don’t have to decide on which one to use. I do like both of the edits better than my original post so thanks for the suggestions.

Kalena – I was ANG but never got activated during my 6 years in. I know what you mean. One of the reasons I go to the races every year.
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