NASM Udvar-Hazy Mar. 17

Thanks Jim, that was with the Peleng 8mm (13mm after the crop). Not the best optics, but then again its just a 'for fun' lens for me. I'd be interested to see your 10-22's perspective in the place. Almost bought one a few times but never liked the idea of getting locked into the ef-s. Was disappointed that I didn't have a wide enough lens after shooting NASM. So I purchased a 24-70 since then so I'm hoping that the 39mm wide on that lens (after crop) is good enough. Since I've been happy with the 20 and 10d's maybe I'll re-think the 10-22.

-John

JimAskew wrote in post #2842549
John,

Now that is a cool shot Thanks for sharing.

milleker wrote in post #2842529
Fisheye is certainly fun in that place, heres a shot I took from the main entrance.
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John,

You did it again - another great fisheye shot. I've always liked fisheyes, but the one you took at the aquarium when we were there put the bug in me to go get a Peleng - so I did. I'll miss out tomorrow, so I'll have to steal this shot from you at another time.

Have Fun,

Rick, thanks!

Also, tomorrow is the 10th so you're a week soon. Hopefully this means you can come with us, if not we'll have to catch you next time!

CoolToolGuy wrote in post #2843871
John,

You did it again - another great fisheye shot. I've always liked fisheyes, but the one you took at the aquarium when we were there put the bug in me to go get a Peleng - so I did. I'll miss out tomorrow, so I'll have to steal this shot from you at another time.

Have Fun,

milleker wrote in post #2843792
Thanks Jim, that was with the Peleng 8mm (13mm after the crop). Not the best optics, but then again its just a 'for fun' lens for me. I'd be interested to see your 10-22's perspective in the place. Almost bought one a few times but never liked the idea of getting locked into the ef-s. Was disappointed that I didn't have a wide enough lens after shooting NASM. So I purchased a 24-70 since then so I'm hoping that the 39mm wide on that lens (after crop) is good enough. Since I've been happy with the 20 and 10d's maybe I'll re-think the 10-22.

-John

John,

The 10-22 works well in Usar-Hazy. Here are a couple of 10MM shots I made last year. I have learned a lot about DSLR photography in general and WA photography in particular in the past months so I hope to improve on these when we meet up.

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Jim, love the Concorde shot. Love the reflection of a plane off the wing of the Enola! Hmmmm, I'll have to see how much reach I get with the 38mm. NASM might get me to buy another lens!

Really want to play with some HDR shots in here if I can find a sturdy place to set the camera, especially in the space hangar. When I went the last time it was in the afternoon and the side windows let the sun in blowing out the shuttle for me.

JimAskew wrote in post #2844028
John,

The 10-22 works well in Usar-Hazy. Here are a couple of 10MM shots I made last year. I have learned a lot about DSLR photography in general and WA photography in particular in the past months so I hope to improve on these when we meet up.

The lighting at night there is really great if you have a tripod. They put spotlights on the Enterprise. I can't wait to see everyone there! And Jim, very interested in trying the 135mm, but I'm afraid the $620 I may be getting for the rebates is going toward the 70-200 f2.8 IS. That lens has been on my wishlist for a year now.

Hope we don't get mugged.

Bringing the 5D, 20D, 24-70, 17-40, 70-200. That's it. Can't carry anymore.

Suzy, Tripods are not allowed in the center. I wouldn't even try to sneak one in - might get arrested. Apparently they're more dangerous than knives and guns - which are #2 and #3 right below Tripods on the banned items list.

I'm planning on trying to bring in a monopod, at the very least make a string tripod. I'd hate to take off my tripod mount though. Its on there nice and tight.

SuzyView wrote in post #2844173
The lighting at night there is really great if you have a tripod. They put spotlights on the Enterprise. I can't wait to see everyone there! And Jim, very interested in trying the 135mm, but I'm afraid the $620 I may be getting for the rebates is going toward the 70-200 f2.8 IS. That lens has been on my wishlist for a year now.

Hope we don't get mugged.

Bringing the 5D, 20D, 24-70, 17-40, 70-200. That's it. Can't carry anymore.

milleker wrote in post #2844139
Jim, love the Concorde shot. Love the reflection of a plane off the wing of the Enola! Hmmmm, I'll have to see how much reach I get with the 38mm. NASM might get me to buy another lens!

Really want to play with some HDR shots in here if I can find a sturdy place to set the camera, especially in the space hangar. When I went the last time it was in the afternoon and the side windows let the sun in blowing out the shuttle for me.

John,

Thanks. Facing the Space hanger there is a balconey on the left side where you could set up and shoot down on the Shuttle. If you have a crop body then you can try out my 10-22MM EF-S

Yes, tripods are banned, unless you get permission, which I did. In order to get permission, though, I had to use flashes without cords, wireless, and show insurance coverage of a zillion dollars for liability. The powers at the main office had to sign me in and look through my stuff, etc. It was very tight for security, I went through the back door. Once in a lifetime opportunity and worth the $ for the extra insurance. Now I can pretty much shoot anywhere in DC if I contact the right people, but it is such a pain to do. I haven't asked for special permission since. Sometime I may again. But my gear is getting terribly heavy. That night I had 3 large stands for 2 flashes, 2 large umbrellas, tripods, camera, laptop, printer, etc. It was good that I had a little trolley thing that helped me wheel everything in. Also, I am very picky how things are packed. So set up took a long time.

SuzyView wrote in post #2844173
The lighting at night there is really great if you have a tripod. They put spotlights on the Enterprise. I can't wait to see everyone there! And Jim, very interested in trying the 135mm, but I'm afraid the $620 I may be getting for the rebates is going toward the 70-200 f2.8 IS. That lens has been on my wishlist for a year now.

Hope we don't get mugged.

Bringing the 5D, 20D, 24-70, 17-40, 70-200. That's it. Can't carry anymore.

Suzie

OK...the 135MM will be in the bag...you will be amazed at how sharp it is! BTW, I am going to upgrade my 70-200 f/4 EF L to the IS version after I get my tax refund

No getting a refund this year, have to pay. Darn it!

Okay, Jon, let's count it up and where are we meeting?

I went in 05 with the ISAP group and we had the whole place to ourselves for about 4 hours prior to opening. No restrictions. We got a demo by the NASM photographers of the (then) new Hassy H1 and Elinchrom lighting gear. Hassy and Elinchrom donate the gear and then brag that the NASM shooters use their gear exclusivly. Also got the meet and watch the photographer that does all the interior shots used on the computers.

After that we went over to the Garber facility and shot eveything we could get them to open the door for. Spent two hours there. Posed with Roscoe Turners Lion (yes it is stuffed and on a skateboard. Saw lots of cool A/C in various stages of undress.
There was the luner rover with no wheel (test unit), Sea Dart 2x lots of German and Japanese A/C from past wars. The coolest was an A6m with bullet holes in the side.
The Tach and Airspeed indicator were locked by the impact with water.

Just all kinds of stuff. UH is cool but the Garber Facility / Silver Hills is off the hook. If you ever get an invite take it.

They are working on a Vietnam section that starts with a ramp and tail feathers from a C-130

Les

SuzyView wrote in post #2854501
Okay, Jon, let's count it up and where are we meeting?

Suzie,

And I assume we will meet at 10AM right?

Thanks Jim, I may take you up on that. You're welcome to the Peleng if you are interested. I love macro and closeups of the engines and other doo-dads in that place, might have the 100mm macro on most of the time.

In front is the sculpture "Ascend" which should be very photogenic at 10am. Meet there? Maybe a secondary time should be discussed for anyone arriving late.. Say noon or 1pm in the Cafe/McDonalds food area?