2009 Reno Air Races - Let's see your pics!

[WaFp]

I had a blast at this year's races. I started to get more into photography this summer and bought my cousin's used XTi (the one I used for all these shots) and I decided to treat myself to a 100-400 L rental for the races this year.

I have to say that it is an amazing lens! I was very happy with every aspect of how it worked and saw how, if done properly, the shots (even on my little XTi) can come out amazing.

So all you Air Race fans....post your pics of the fun, the excitement, the fans, the pilots, the "iron" and the "scenery"

I'll start

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Reno Home pylon

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Opening Ceremonies

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Strega during the Friday Heat race

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C-17 during its "short field" landing demo

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those crazy Section 3 folks will do anything to get their banner on a plane

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the Blues taxi back after #1 had a mx issue

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Argonaut's spinner in the late afternoon sun

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a simply stunning example of a P-40 Warhawk


Well there ya go, I started with my 8, now it's your turn to post 'em up.

C&C always welcome

Remember...."Fly Fast, Fly Low, Turn Left"

[RadAL]

good timing on the C17... shame you cut off the tail

[WaFp]

good timing on the C17... shame you cut off the tail

this is a shot from Saturday. it was overcast and i was going for a wide shot with my 70-200 f/4L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3949185369_4806eea54d_b.jpg

[Ramrod]

Nice set, really like the P-40 shot.

[slcr1]

Between working our booth and other things, I managed to sneak a few shots...

http://myflying.us/photos/09patty.jpg

http://myflying.us/photos/09nemises.jpg

http://myflying.us/photos/09_bear1.jpg

[Phenix3st]

very nice pictures:)

[DaleP]

Nice pics!

What's an "mx issue"?

[FlyingPhotog]

MX = Maintenance

Nice images posted so far.

[TheFloridaShooter]

Thanks for posting the pictures! I had a friend call from the races and he said no accidents this year........ Thank G-d. Last year was bad.

[slcr1]

Thanks for posting the pictures! I had a friend call from the races and he said no accidents this year........ Thank G-d. Last year was bad.

There was actually one this year. During one of the IF1 races, the pilot pulled up for a mayday and landed short of the runway. The airplane landed hard, and thankfully the pilot wasn't injured too bad. As for the airplane, it can be rebuilt. Should see the preliminary report for it up on our website within the next few days - http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/AccList.asp?month=9&year=2009

All in all, it was a great year, lots of good races, and the weather was amazing.

[WaFp]

Between working our booth and other things, I managed to sneak a few shots...


http://myflying.us/photos/09_bear1.jpg

Great picture of Bear. Loved the paint scheme this year, to bad she didn't have then engine to turn and burn as in the past!

Photog, did you go?

[WaFp]

one more of the Blues

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[lostinthe619]

Great shots all.

[FlyingPhotog]

Great picture of Bear. Loved the paint scheme this year, to bad she didn't have then engine to turn and burn as in the past!

Photog, did you go?

Negative. Sort of shot my travel budget on OSH this year.

It's on my radar for 2010 though.

[WaFp]

Here are a few more to add to the collection

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3968398772_e5ed7caf4b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3968405368_45ec597ab8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3967628385_4f05b3d2e1_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3968402684_c38cffc75e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3968401092_d00c106270_b.jpg

Let's see 'em folks!!!

[WaFp]

my flickr gallery is complete! check it out! C&C always welcomed!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wafp/sets/72157622312260777/

[rahal]

Awesome series of shots