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Uploaded: January 21, 2008

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Panned photo of my wife taking a ride in a Russian fighter.



Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 275.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic January 21, 2008

This was Sue's expression of apprehension beforehand, and then her smile of excitement afterward #835989

January 21, 2008

HOW did she get to do this?????
I want to go!!!!!!! #5374542

Guy D. Biechele level-classic January 21, 2008

Wow! This is awesome. #5374710

Susan T. Parady January 22, 2008

Nice catch. Sue sure is brave. Did you go too? #5378544

William C. Raco level-classic January 23, 2008

Thanks.
The plane is owned by someone in our town.
No, only Sue went.
Someone had to take the photos ;)

Bill #5384187

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe January 23, 2008

Wow - that must have been quite a ride ! #5384317

William C. Raco level-classic January 24, 2008

The flight was a simulated dogfight and lasted about 25 minutes.
She loved it!
#5389095

Lorraine A. Cook January 25, 2008

How COOL is this and what a lucky lady, Sue, is!!!!<:))

AWESOME capture and my hat is off to Sue, Bill!<:)) #5390096

David Phalen January 25, 2008

OMG What a thrill that must have been! Excellent pan shot. #5392555

Su Sana E. P level-classic January 26, 2008

I could imagine her feeling. Terrific capture and excellent camera work, Bill!! #5401391

William C. Raco level-classic January 26, 2008

Thanks, everyone!

#5401463

Roger Bernabo January 27, 2008

This is SO COOL Bill!!! I think that's great: your wife's ride and the panned shot!!

#5404577

William C. Raco level-classic January 27, 2008

Thanks Roger.
There are many other photos of the flight on my website in the "Sue In Flight" folder: www.WilliamRacoPhotography.com
She really enjoyed it. #5404594

Paula Showen January 27, 2008

Bill...this is really awesome!!! This is REALLY a great shot! Wonderful panning!!! As usual...I think you're the best! #5405078

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 27, 2008

WOOOOOWWW I bet she said it was cool!!!!!! WOOOW great capture Bill!!! #5405818

Kathy Reeves January 29, 2008

Wow!! How exciting!!! What a fabulous oppurtunity!! Excellent action capture!! #5411797

William C. Raco level-classic January 30, 2008

Thank you #5420907

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