PDA

View Full Version : McConnell AFB, Kansas - 14-18 May 2007

SnowJ
19th of May 2007 (Sat), 19:01
Well, if there is one thing I have learned, it's that I apparently need a bigger lens if I'm going to go for topside shots here at McConnell AFB. However, I spent the week chasing just that, but what doesn't help is the fact that these pilots bank in a different place nearly every time...which leaves me chasing them all the time, and burning a lot of gas in the process. Anyway, here's the results of this week's attempts, so please feel free to give advice and comment when and where appropriate. There are different angles, as well as a couple rather poor topside attempts. Thanks in advance!

OH...and they're ALL KC-135s. Sorry.

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 58-0035, 22nd Air Refueling Wing (14 May):
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/58-0035_IAB_14MAY07_1A.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/58-0035_IAB_14MAY07_2A.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/58-0035_IAB_14MAY07_3A.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/58-0035_IAB_14MAY07_4A.jpg

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-7978, 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus AFB, Oklahoma (14 May):
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/63-7978_IAB_14MAY07_1A.jpg

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 64-14837, 22nd Air Refueling Wing (16 May):
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/64-14837_IAB_16MAY07_1A.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/64-14837_IAB_16MAY07_2A.jpg

18 May:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/SnowJ/64-14837_IAB_18MAY07_1A.jpg

I don't wanna hear about the ones that are cropped too closely...there was nothing I could do about that in processing 'em. LOL
RadAL
19th of May 2007 (Sat), 19:48
love #3 and #5 and the last one!
Canuck
20th of May 2007 (Sun), 23:43
Cool pics, keep them coming!

Well, you could get a (take your pic) Canon/Sigma 1.4x TC. From there it is another lens. This will give you more reach than the 100-400mm F5.6 as you will have 420mm F8 (I think on the F, but the maths is correct.) I was thinking my 120-300 F2.8 becomes a 420mm F4 for a minute. :confused:

Might I also suggest the Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 or Canon 1200mm F5.6L? :rolleyes: :lol: Put it this way, the cost of either of those lenses leaves my Sigma in the dust...nevermind the weight.
RCoulter
21st of May 2007 (Mon), 00:41
Keep them coming. Nice seeing the tankers. Great photos :)
PhotoJourno
21st of May 2007 (Mon), 00:53
Something trivial, but I like the detail of the extended flaps with the gear retracted. Very good looking series, definitely worth the gas.

Congrats.
BB18
21st of May 2007 (Mon), 03:06
Nice! What are those two things hanging on the wing tips in the first 4 shots?
rockabilly808
21st of May 2007 (Mon), 15:31
Nice! What are those two things hanging on the wing tips in the first 4 shots?

the hold droug baskets and their tubes, they're used for refueling helicopters and certian aircraft.
Stargazerfrank
21st of May 2007 (Mon), 18:11
Nice pics but just a little dark from back and top lit however some PS fill flash or level adjustment would help. Thanks for Sharing :)
mogearnotalent
22nd of May 2007 (Tue), 00:11
Nice! What are those two things hanging on the wing tips in the first 4 shots?


drogue and probe reuelling is used by helicopters and US Navy aircraft