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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:10

Attended a small air show at the New Garden Air Field on Sunday, June 12th. Some of the planes did not show up, for what ever reason. The ones that were there were very fine indeed. I went to the show with another photog who was well versed in the models of the planes. He enhanced the experience greatly.

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The day started with some aerobatics. Most of the shots were with my 1D Mark II and 300 2.8 (non IS) combo. The ground shots were with a 24-70L. I tried to use slower shutter speeds to achieve a nice prop blur. This resulted in many less keepers. All were shot hand held. Thanks for looking.
Rob Eckert

robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:11

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:12

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:14

This is a shot with the bomb bay doors open. I thought this was a nice touch by the pilot.

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:15

This is the pilot of old number 88.

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:17

This is the plane in Infrared. These vintage planes seem made for an IR shot. Shot with a Canon G1 modified for infrared capture.

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:18

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:20

Try as I may I could not get one of this plane flying. Well I could not get a sharp photo :cry:

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:23

Here was my companion for the day, my six year old son Jacob. He was very enamored with this plane. I was told it belonged to the owner of the air field.

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:24

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:25

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:25

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robekert

13th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:27

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It was a fun day. Some nice company and some nice shots. Thanks for looking.
Rob Eckert

Andy_T

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 03:18

robekert

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 04:52

Rob,
great shots :D
I bet your son loved it.
I find the infrared shot absoultely amazing. At first glance, it looks like an authentic shot with crew if the plane was stationed somewhere like Hawaii :lol:
Thanks for sharing!
Best regards,
Andy

Thanks Andy,
My son enjoyed this show more than the Blue Angels show we saw a few weeks ago.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=77207

I also liked the IR shot. I does look like a vintage photo. Thanks for commenting. Thanks for your kind words.
Rob

Dew

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 05:19

I like the 2 from the tail > forward. Especially the one of the [plane-I-always-mistake-for-a-Dauntless-but-know-it-isn't]!
Someone put me out of my misery!

RockOne

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 06:23

Excellent series of pics.

plane-I-always-mistake-for-a-Dauntless
Its a Grumman TBM-3 Avenger

robekert

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 06:25

I like the 2 from the tail > forward. Especially the one of the [plane-I-always-mistake-for-a-Dauntless-but-know-it-isn't]!
Someone put me out of my misery!

Thanks Dew. Sorry I can't put you out of your misery.....I don't know what they are either. I assume the "tail forward" shots you are referring to are the ones shot when the planes were part of the "static display". The shot seems to be the only way to get a part of the plane without people appearing in the frame. I saw a similar photo, that someone did with a long lens, after the pilot had started the engine. It gave the appearance that the shot was taken "in flight". Very cool technique. Thanks for commenting.
Rob

robekert

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 06:27

Excellent series of pics.
Its a Grumman TBM-3 Avenger

Thanks Steve, I knew someone would know what these planes were. Thanks for the compliment.
Rob

adamsti

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 06:52

Nice stuff, it looks like the ss was very low for the inflight shots. 1/250 works real well, and you still get nice blur. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=79273
The IR is great, but too many people, but unless you get to airshows when the sun rises that's always a problem.

Dew

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 09:46

Its a Grumman TBM-3 Avenger

That's the fella! Thanks RockOne!

Marauder61

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 09:47

Rob, Great shots! I really like the IR shot with the people, looks very vintage!
I love the little air shows there always fun to go too.

Ballen Photo

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 09:59

Hi Rob, You did capture some wonderful shots of these old planes, and I think you're right about having that one in Infra Red. Thanks for sharing these. :D
-Bruce

mrclark321

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 10:30

Great shots, I really enjoyed!

Dan

robekert

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 12:29

robekert

14th of June 2005 (Tue), 12:33

Rob, Great shots! I really like the IR shot with the people, looks very vintage!
I love the little air shows there always fun to go too.

Yes it was fun. The IR camera is a special tool. I really like it.
Rob

Hi Rob, You did capture some wonderful shots of these old planes, and I think you're right about having that one in Infra Red. Thanks for sharing these. :D
-Bruce

You are welcome Bruce. Thanks for the kind praise.
Rob

Great shots, I really enjoyed!
Dan

Thanks Dan. I enjoyed taking the shots.
Rob