Jun 8, 2010 | Aviation
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The problem still is, as with any photograph taken anywhere of anything, the background. When it comes to aviation, it’s no difference. I wrote about the challenge recently when I was shooting some air to air. So the challenge was on with this twenty minute flight to make something of the opportunity handed to us.
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Do you back your bags and go just because it’s not exactly what you wanted or desired? That is a valid option but it’s typically not one I use. The F-86E flight was at 12:10 so the for all intents and purposes, the sun was directly overhead. The smog was pillin on and depending which way you pointed the lens, you got a totally different blue. To that you got different reflections on the F-86E as it flew over hangers, tarmac, fields, etc. And then there was the flight path, a lazy figure eight 800+ feet over the deck with the intersection of the eight right over our head and bloody right in front of the sun.
The closest the F-86E was to us was when it was directly overhead and in front of the sun. The first few passes (it only made a dozen) I went with aviation 101 stuff, the banking in and out of the turn. I could see in the viewfinder what I was getting and I wasn’t happy. Time it ticking, the problem needs to be solved…how?
Photos captured by D3s, 200-400VRII on Lexar UDMA digital film
Jun 8, 2010 | Aviation
[swf]http://www.moosepeterson.com/swf_imgs/dappofm0526.swf, 585, 473 [/swf]
The problem still is, as with any photograph taken anywhere of anything, the background. When it comes to aviation, it’s no difference. I wrote about the challenge recently when I was shooting some air to air. So the challenge was on with this twenty minute flight to make something of the opportunity handed to us.
[swf]http://www.moosepeterson.com/swf_imgs/dappofm0689.swf, 585, 473 [/swf]
Do you back your bags and go just because it’s not exactly what you wanted or desired? That is a valid option but it’s typically not one I use. The F-86E flight was at 12:10 so the for all intents and purposes, the sun was directly overhead. The smog was pillin on and depending which way you pointed the lens, you got a totally different blue. To that you got different reflections on the F-86E as it flew over hangers, tarmac, fields, etc. And then there was the flight path, a lazy figure eight 800+ feet over the deck with the intersection of the eight right over our head and bloody right in front of the sun.
The closest the F-86E was to us was when it was directly overhead and in front of the sun. The first few passes (it only made a dozen) I went with aviation 101 stuff, the banking in and out of the turn. I could see in the viewfinder what I was getting and I wasn’t happy. Time it ticking, the problem needs to be solved…how?
Photos captured by D3s, 200-400VRII on Lexar UDMA digital film
Jun 7, 2010 | Aviation
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Yeah baby, get that plane in the air, that removes all the yuckie backgrounds. Or does it? Have you ever shot at noon in So Cal, Chino to be exact? It’s a whole new definition to tanish-yellow skies. I’m not sure which was the worst background, on the ground or in the air. Tomorrows images will answer that question. And while the photography was a challenge, it was great fun being at the museum with the family which made it all A O K!
Photo captured by D3s, 200-400VRII on Lexar UDMA digital film
Jun 7, 2010 | Aviation
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This is the F-86E is what we came down to see fly. Prior to the flight is was parked where everyone could easily see it. Well, it couldn’t have had a messier background if it tried with hangers, hot dog stand, pick up trucks, funky trees and tan hangers. Well, no matter where I stood, lens I tried, yuck was in the frame. So, I decided to make the best shot I could of the F-86E and let Photoshop deal with the background. I’m not happy with that results either. Nothing beats getting it right in the camera!
Photo captured by D3s, 24-70AFS on Lexar UDMA digital film
Jun 7, 2010 | Aviation
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The side guns of a B-25; great plane!
Jun 7, 2010 | Aviation
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The family made a field trip this weekend to So Cal, Chino to be exact to the fantastic Planes of Fame Air Museum. It was a first for us and we choose this occasion because of the special event, a F-86 presentation and flight. Well before the presentation and flight we cruised the museum and it’s cool!
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Above is a P-51D and below is a P-40F, both of these planes are in gorgeous condition, both fly. And here lies the first and biggest challenge, beautiful planes in very busy, busy backgrounds. Now you have two options, not worry about the background or trying to do something about it. To say it was frustrating is a little bit of an understatement. Planes aren’t really meant to be on the ground so I find it important to make them look as sexy as possible in this static position. All I’ve got here are, “here is a plane, see the plane” shots. Challenges, great motivator!
Photos captured by D3s, 24-70AFS on Lexar UDMA digital film
