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Thunderbirds

© Jeff E Jensen

Thunderbirds

Uploaded: June 07, 2009

Description

ISO - 200
Shutter - 1/500
F Stop - f/9
Focal Length - 200mm

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Dale Hardin June 08, 2009

Great capture Jeff. I like this a lot It's a well placed composition with the diagonal vapor trails. Where was this taken?

If you have the time you might try another crop. Use the 8x10 format and crop so that the center trail is in the lower left corner. Then rotate the image left 90 degrees and then flip horizontally. This should result in a tighter composition that is a little more dramatic. Let me know what you think. #1138458

Jeanine M. Bailey June 08, 2009

I really like the diagonal comp of this shot Jeff!! :) I was going to suggest something a little tighter to enhance the crop but I see Dale has already given you an idea....didn't think of rotating it as Dale suggested but I REALLY like the idea!!! :) #7608300

Aimee C. Eisaman June 08, 2009

Great sky and a fantastic composition. I love all the detail in the 'birds' that you got. Really a wonderful shot! I can't think of anything to improve this, but I am very curious to see what Dales suggestions look like. What a perfect sky for this image.....just can't get over how blue it is! :~) #7608465

Michael Kelly level-classic June 08, 2009

Great shot Jeff! Finally another Phello who shoots airplanes. I can't see much other than what Dale suggested for an improvement here. #7608820

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 08, 2009

what a great shot, air shows are always fun to go. I do think a tighter comp will work better. Looking forward to seeing it. Nice job #7609381

Jeff E Jensen June 08, 2009

Thanks everyone!

I tried Dale's suggestions, and I like the results. #7610066

Michael Kelly level-classic June 08, 2009

I like it too Jeff - Dale has a great eye for composition, I have never seen him miss. This is a very nice improvement of a good shot. #7610079

Jodi M. Walsh June 08, 2009

very cool shot and I really like the new crop!

i once got the autographs of all the Thunderbird pilots. it was my first attempt at getting autographs and I was very proud of them :-) #7610091

Aimee C. Eisaman June 08, 2009

The new crop is nice, but I'm in favor of the original....just personal taste I suppose! :~) Kinda like all the negative space making the jets seems so small. #7610122

Jeff E Jensen June 08, 2009

I've come back to this a couple of times and I'm having a hard time deciding which I like better. I think I am leaning towards the original.

Here's another one from the same day. #7610318

Debbie E. Payne June 08, 2009

Like them all, Jeff. But the second one is "over-the-top" stunning. Can't say anything more. All are keepers. I missed seeing the Thunderbirds when it was the USAFA graduation a week or so ago. Wanted to get them, too! Oh well, there is always next year. #7610341

Debbra Bailey June 08, 2009

Awesome image Jeff! Love the color and the diagonal composition. Can't really help with the crop - I like them both! #7610355

Michael Kelly level-classic June 08, 2009

I like them both also - why choose enter them both a few days apart. #7610427

Jeff E Jensen June 08, 2009

Michael, I'm with you. I have entered the first version, I will enter the second in a few days. #7610457

Jeanine M. Bailey June 09, 2009

Good luck with these Jeff! I like the way they all came out!!! :) #7611486

Dianna Murphy June 09, 2009

Super series, love them all. Great job.! #7612479

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic June 09, 2009

Jeff these are all great. You did have a beautiful sky that day and great job of capturing the brillant color. #7613648

Sharon Lohrmann June 09, 2009

nice work jeff. I also agree you should enter the both. #7614292

Jeff E Jensen June 09, 2009

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments and suggestions! #7614446

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 15, 2009

Great shots, Jeff. The last one looks the best to me, its tack sharp with nice composition and empty space!!!

UB. #7946717

Aimee C. Eisaman September 16, 2009

See I liked the original back then and I still love it now! Congrats on your EP! :~) #7948491

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