Diamond Combat Formation by Thunderbirds

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Diamond Combat Formation by Thunderbirds

Uploaded: May 20, 2008

Description

This is the classic combat formation "Diamond" as flown by the Thunderbirds at the Thunder over Amistad Air Show captured with 20 D at 125mm focal length, F/14 and 1/1000 sec during a low pass.

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 125.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

May 20, 2008

wonderful!!! #925330

Bill Knaps May 20, 2008

Hi Emile, Great shot of the Thunderbirds. I posted some shots I took of the Blue Angels on the 11th of May, but I am all Thunderbirds. I was USAF. Bill #5953458

John Connolly May 20, 2008

A superb capture, Emile! A most impressive sight! #5953464

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 20, 2008

Impressive capture Emile - Very nice work!! Jeff #5953996

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe May 20, 2008

Excellent capture, Emile! Great color, clarity and well done!!!...Denny #5954132

David Phalen May 20, 2008

Fantastic timing, comp, light and clarity!! An amazing capture! #5954311

Carla Metzler May 20, 2008

Great capture, Emile! #5954597

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 21, 2008

thank you very much Daniele, Bill (I was in the navy and loved the Blue Angels but never photographed them), John, Jeff (thanks again for the help for the captures), Denny, David and Carla. #5958520

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic May 22, 2008

Great capture, Emile!!!! How are you? #5964629

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 23, 2008

Hi Shelly, will send private email. #5967051

eileen bedford July 14, 2008

AWESOME CAPTURE Emile......... #6179024

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 14, 2008

Thanks Eileen. #6179285

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 25, 2008

Wonderful capture Emile!, Well done!,
Amalia #6513316

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 26, 2008

Thank you Amalia I had to go back to work. #6516594

Bill Wyatt January 21, 2009

Wonderful timing and what precision flying the colors are fantastic! #7059740

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 21, 2009

Thanks Bill #7060430

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 19, 2010

EXCELLENT image Emile, great timing, colors, lighting and clarity!! BEAUTIFULLY done my friend!!! <>< #8849323

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 20, 2010

Hi Nancy I am still around BP but work has consumed much time. Glad you liked this one. #8850364

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