CONSTELLATIONS
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Massive thanks again to John for the set-up, this was a great shoot. Bummed so many folks couldn't make it, this was really one of those visits that could easily be remembered simply as "THAT shoot" down the road.
NOCTURNAL NAVAL CAT
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This one was a bit of a tricky lighting problem, as the Lynx is positioned so close to the barracks in the background that it's impossible to throw any kind of side-on light onto it without illuminating the background as well. Since I was shooting for a high-contrast image with no added light on the background, I opted for a front-lit shot, Initially I wasn't too jazzed about the shadows along the rear portion of the cab, but I think it adds a bit of dramatic contrast and wound up being able to tweak it advantageously. This might actually be a good subject for constant-on lights at the front and back of the aircraft.
The next night shoot at PASM I may need to follow you around Joe. I am envious of your light painting skills. That Lynx shot is super sweet.
A Sabre and His Friends
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5 shot HDR composite (-2,-1,0,+1,+2) using HDR Efex Pro 2, followed by using Silver Efex Pro 2 to convert to B/W image.
The golden/blue hour is probably my favorite portion of our night shoots at PASM. I tried to shoot 5 exposure brackets until I completely lost light all together.
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/952/41072037454_a7d337975f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25zoVNN)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/951/39986628730_42119d42aa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23VtVBh)Prowler, lit by the light of the full moon, plus a little fill lighting. (https://flic.kr/p/23VtVBh) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Really great images so far from the shoot!!
Nice stuff guys. I'm still home, sick. Another PASM night shoot missed.
So, the lady fighter pilots that were out there.....Was Olga Custudio among them?
And Ross, I see you went out and bought one of those black and white only DSLRs. ;D
S.C.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on April 29, 2018, 01:35:49 PM
NOCTURNAL NAVAL CAT
This one was a bit of a tricky lighting problem, as the Lynx is positioned so close to the barracks in the background that it's impossible to throw any kind of side-on light onto it without illuminating the background as well. Since I was shooting for a high-contrast image with no added light on the background, I opted for a front-lit shot, Initially I wasn't too jazzed about the shadows along the rear portion of the cab, but I think it adds a bit of dramatic contrast and wound up being able to tweak it advantageously. This might actually be a good subject for constant-on lights at the front and back of the aircraft.
The side lighting and shadows are what makes the shot Joe. It adds depth, texture and interest to the image. The old building is a perfect backdrop. I think it is one of your best night shots to date...
Well done guys....
Along with Joe's Lynx image, Ross' front view of the F-86 and Harvey's Prowler shot are spectacular. :) :) :)
Was a fun shoot. I have a few images I like and need to process. Ross and I tried a few different things with aircraft tails. Still not sure if it worked but was great to try out and experiment.
A big shout out to John Bezosky for arranging the shoot. It is a highlight for me to get to shoot out at PASM after hours.
Had a great time with everyone, as usual, even if Joe did order kiddy chicken nuggets! ;D ;D Huge thanks to John Bezosky for allowing us to play!!
Not a Plane
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Cheshire
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Model Citizen
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Supporting Star
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Not a Colt
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Say Ahhhhh
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You... It
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/948/27941795198_47d11b51c6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jz81eC)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/828/27952719318_859462413f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JA5ZAw)Beech Starship parked under the stars. (https://flic.kr/p/JA5ZAw) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Damn, everyone brought their A-game this weekend!
Ross, that Sabre Hog shot is out of this world.
Harvey, that Prowler shot is such a good mix of natural moonlight and subtly-added light-painting.
Brian, you weren't joking about the 787 engine shot, that is awesome. And if you're going to make fun of my chicken strips that came with broccoli and garlic toast, you might want to order something that ISN'T on the Star Wars menu before you do. ;)
NIGHT RAIDER
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Was chasing a film noir vibe on this, as I think the lines of the Raider kind of beg for it. I did a color version as well that I really like, but this one felt less like something I'd normally post, so I went with this one.
AMERICAN THUNDER
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It was frustratingly windy the hour or so before sunset and for maybe 20 minutes after, but it eventually died down, thankfully.
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ALL OF THE NYET
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Glad we could hold the PASM night shoot and I want to thank the folks who attended. I think we had another pretty good night even though we were not the only photogs on the grounds that evening. At any rate, I can't wait to see more photos from everyone as they are processed as I do like what I am seeing in this thread!
While I am on that topic this is all I have processed so far...
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General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon 80-0527 (http://www.ipernity.com/doc/jbezosky/46607446) par John Bezosky Jr. (http://www.ipernity.com/home/jbezosky), on ipernity
Joe... Blaster Fire burger, baby! HAHA!
Flogged Fairey
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Golden Guppy
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Dude, that Guppy shot rocks.
DR. DOOM
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LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP
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GRUNGY GANNETT
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EVIL BUDD
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Terrific work by all. I'm especially found of the various images of the Gannett. May it remain grungy forever.
Man... LOVE that angle on the Viper, Joe!
Jeff - Thought of you when I took mine. Missed you, bud!
SONORAN MOJAVE
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DIS-UNITED
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Twilightning
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Harvey & the Heavy
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Only wish you would have pointed out which one you were referring to Brian. ;D
I am glad to see some really cool stuff from you guys. I didn't get to shoot as much as I hoped--yet I did find that I really liked the blue hour that evening. Have to work with it more next time we shoot in the evening as the cooler blues were very refreshing!
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Grumman A-6E Intruder 155713 (http://www.ipernity.com/doc/jbezosky/46618198) par John Bezosky Jr. (http://www.ipernity.com/home/jbezosky), on ipernity
I agree John, I enjoy the just prior to sunset and the blue hour. Lots of great opportunities. Thanks again for the Mule ride, it was very much appreciated.
I always squander the blue hour there, as it's still too light out for light painting.
That time of the evening would be best to collaborate on something lit up with constant-on lights like what Anna's got - something like the Lightning where you can light it from the east and shoot it with the dusk western sky in the background.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on May 01, 2018, 06:15:21 PM
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP
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What are the details on this shot?
S.C.
Quote from: scottcolbath on May 03, 2018, 10:18:00 PM
What are the details on this shot?
S.C.
There were some photographers from the Smithsonian there the same night we were there taking portraits of female fighter pilots, and the F-16 was towed out onto the pad outside the restoration hangar for their photoshoot. They opted not to shoot it the night we were there, and since so few of us showed up, we were a small enough group for John to safely escort into the resto area to shoot it.
JUMPJET 1.0
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on May 03, 2018, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: scottcolbath on May 03, 2018, 10:18:00 PM
What are the details on this shot?
S.C.
There were some photographers from the Smithsonian there the same night we were there taking portraits of female fighter pilots, and the F-16 was towed out onto the pad outside the restoration hangar for their photoshoot. They opted not to shoot it the night we were there, and since so few of us showed up, we were a small enough group for John to safely escort into the resto area to shoot it.
Wonderful. Great shot.
S.C.
WILTED TULIP
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WHIRLYBEASTS
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That would be really cool, Joe. Next time!
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on April 29, 2018, 04:15:34 PM
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One of my two favorite images from this visit. Excellent composition and framing Ross. In my opinion, your decision to convert this particular image to black and white was a master stroke. I don't think there is anyway it looks nearly as good in color. Excellent work young man.
Quote from: Brian Corbett on May 01, 2018, 01:29:02 PM
Golden Guppy
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As they say, very well seen Brian. For me, PASM's Guppy is difficult to photograph for a variety of reasons. Your tight crop isolated some unique elements and allowed the props/spinners/nacelles shadows to abstractly reflect off the fuselage. I would have thought that color would have been a blasé look for this airframe. I would be wrong. The color, while subdued, is a perfect canvas. Excellent work sir.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on May 15, 2018, 11:13:18 AM
As they say, very well seen Brian. For me, PASM's Guppy is difficult to photograph for a variety of reasons. Your tight crop isolated some unique elements and allowed the props/spinners/nacelles shadows to abstractly reflect off the fuselage. I would have thought that color would have been a blasé look for this airframe. I would be wrong. The color, while subdued, is a perfect canvas. Excellent work sir.
Thanks for the kind words, Jeff. I saw it from a ways away and thought I'd give it a try. I couldn't be happier with the result!
Gorgeous Viper image Joe. Wow! Cover shot for sure. I miss read the comment above and initially thought it was Scott's image until I saw it again with an explanation. Wow, that's a beautiful image.