AzAP Photo Challenge #27: Depth of Field

[Matt Ottosen]

The rules for this photo challenge are;

1.  Picture must be of an aircraft, and the idea is to post shots making use of a shallow depth of field to emphasize or de-emphasize objects in the frame. 

2.  The photo must be taken during the challenge period.  The goal of the photo challenge is to get out and try something new, not to got through old pictures to find something that matches the theme.  Any photos posted that are taken outside of the challenge period will be deleted from the thread.

3.  One photo per member (you can change your photo as many times as you like until the deadline).

4.  Photos should be uploaded directly to the "Photo Challenge" thread for the current contest (this thread).

5.  All photos must be submitted to the Photo Challenge thread no later than 11:59pm Arizona (GMT-07) time on Sunday, July 21.  Voting will begin on July 22nd and close July 29th.  Any photos posted after the deadline will be deleted from the thread and not eligible for consideration.  You can only vote for one photo and it cannot be your own.

6.  The winning photographer will select the theme for the next assignment.  Keep in mind that assignments that are aircraft- or airport-specific may limit the ability of other members to participate.

7.  Be safe and have fun

[Joe Copalman]

IRON EAGLE

[Matt Ottosen]

McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II on display at the CAF Airbase Arizona.

[Jeff D. Welker]

NOT John Steed or Cathy Gale

[Tower Guy]

T-33 wingtip tank

YC5A9565 by Tower Guy, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

F-94C Starfire

[Matt Ottosen]

Now voting, please take a moment to lock in your votes (Voting closes: July 31, 2013, 05:59:18 PM).

[Tower Guy]

Congrats Joe, nice picture, nice win. Looking forward to the next challenge.

[Joe Copalman]

Thanks Harvey.  Trying to think of another theme that might yield higher participation, yet still push folks a bit.  I've actually considered "Flying Machines," and encouraging members to submit what they feel is their best aircraft shot for the month, but that seems like it would be watering down the concept a bit too much.  I'll get a new theme to Rob and Matt tonight.