Big thanks to Colin, Carl, and everyone at Desert Splash/Scottsdale Airport who made this shoot possible. This was a lot of fun.
For more info on Desert Splash, see Matt's article in Southwest Aviation Review at http://www.azaerophoto.com/SoAR/?p=317, or visit their website at http://www.desertsplashadventures.com/Desert_Splash_Adventures/Home.html
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You're right Joe, the slight cloud cover does add a little something.
Definitely had a fun time out there tonight.
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Cessna Caravan 'N32009' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/6867130646/)
Thank you Desert Splash (especially Colin and Carl) and the Southwest Jet Corporate Center for allowing us to come out and play around on your ramp last night, it was a lot of fun!
Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian
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Ok, Ok, This is not a night shot, however, it was taken on March 24 with my Samsung phone.
Thanks for posting the cool night shots.
Ok, since I was the host, can I post one more? This is the panorama shot from the lake.
Manual Prop Blur
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Cessna Caravan 'N32009' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/7015223065/)
Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian
Desert Splash Adventures (http://www.desertsplashadventures.com/Desert_Splash_Adventures/Home.html) - Metro Phoenix's ONLY Seaplane Air Tour!
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Very nice Matt. I like that the sky is not totally dark. Even a few stars! I'm a proponent of dusk shots because there is still natural soft light and the sky has a nice glow in the east. No lights required!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 26, 2012, 06:24:47 PMI'm a proponent of dusk shots because there is still natural soft light and the sky has a nice glow in the east.
A fact that was raised at one or two points along the way that night... ;)
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 26, 2012, 06:24:47 PM
Very nice Matt. I like that the sky is not totally dark. Even a few stars! I'm a proponent of dusk shots because there is still natural soft light and the sky has a nice glow in the east. No lights required!
Thank you, I'm very happy with how my shots turned out!
I can't repeat enough on how much fun this shoot was!
For those who don't know the story, I forgot my tripod at the hotel. Fortunately, there was a set of chocks that were for the bird that were not in use. I think it was either Matt or Joe that coined the phrase "Chock-Pod". It saved my evening!
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So good, Scott.
The low angle worked out well for you. Maybe forgetting your tripod was a good thing.
Kicking myself for not taking the 3-4 minutes it would have taken to do a group shot.
WET DREAM
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Your ladder-cam setup paid dividends here! Nice work!
While there wasn't a group pic, I did some "breaking the fourth wall" pictures, mainly because I was overly impressed with the setup of everything at this shoot.
A shot down the line (and showing the chockpod). Sorry the quality is poor, but it shows the gear used in this shoot.
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Joe shedding light on the subject.
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Chock Pod™
Coming soon to a store near you!
RIGHT ROUND LIKE A RECORD, BABY
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My long exposure shot with Dave's red flash in the front seat. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/6885097828_be3d36539a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/6885097828/)
Cessna Caravan 'N32009' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/6885097828/)
Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian
Desert Splash Adventures (http://www.desertsplashadventures.com/Desert_Splash_Adventures/Home.html) - Metro Phoenix's ONLY Seaplane Air Tour!
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