I finally got the filters for my Canon Digital Rebel and decided to bring it down to the airport today. Before and after flying I shot over 150 pictures, but the P-51 shot below is my favorite of the set.
There's quite a variety of planes you can see there on any day of the week: biplanes, war birds, business jets, gliders, and even ultralights.
Posted by jzawodn at May 15, 2005 08:03 PM
Wow, I had no idea you were a photo buff.
Nice shot of the Mustang, btw. On one of my trips to the UK last year, I took quite a few at the Imperial Air Museum at Duxford, also with a Digital Rebel. I've since upgraded to a 20D.
What sort of filters did you get? I've got a Nikon D70 with just a clear UV filter and a circular polarizer but have been thinking of getting some color enhancement ones. Neat filter demo at http://www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&contentId=filterDemo
If you are a warbird fan, or just curious, take a trip down to Chino and got the 'Planes of Fame' museum. Tons of cool stuff there. The ME262 and Zero are both tasty. Too bad the ME doesn't fly.
Anyway, I loved that place as a kid. I figured you may get a kick out of it too.
Cheers
A friend of my dad's in Van Buren restored a P-51 to its original glory when I was younger. I remember riding in it for some acrobatics - I don't think I've been on a roller-coaster since.
Nice shot, Jeremy! Very well done! And those filter sure help, don't they?!?
A family friend used to have a P-51 hangared at the local airport, I used to see it flying around quite often during the 1960s and 70s. But one day he crashed it and the plane was destroyed (although he walked away unhurt). The owner/pilot was a doctor, I've heard that doctors and lawyers have the highest accident rates because they think they're invincible and take risks that mere mortals would avoid.
This is a great photo of Dan Martin's Ridge Runner. Apparently Dan has owned Ridge Runner since the mid 1970's, and has been based out of Hollister for much of that time. He also is a regular at the Reno Air Races, although he doesn't always race Ridge Runner. Thanks for sharing!
Since Jeremy referred to his Canon Digital Rebel, I'm selling mine (body only) for $550/offer. It's in near new condition.
Digital Photography Review of the 300D
Since Jeremy referred to his Canon Digital Rebel, I'm selling mine (body only) for $550/offer. It's in near new condition.
Nice shot of a very nice plane and pilot. I took a ride with Dan and Ridge Runner III last Saturday. Experience of a lifetime.
Looking for Dans phone number, a friend wants a ride
please email carvellt@gmail.com
Nice shot of "Ridge Runner". I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in this awesome aircraft. It was at the 1988 Madera Warbirds Fly-in. I bought 3 raffel tickets for 5 bucks (!) and won. After the flight with Dan Martin, I couldn't speak without stuttering for about 4 days! LOL.
