AzAP Photo Challenge #37: Ultra-Low & Wide-Angle (August 8th - October 11th)

[Matt Ottosen]

The rules for this photo challenge are;

1.  This time we're going low and wide, so get close and get down (boogie if ya wanna).  We're talking ≤18mm (18mm is usually the bottom end of a standard kit lens) and from as close to the ground as possible.  If anybody needs any tips on the proper technique of taking photos from ground level, please contact Joe Copalman.

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 September 20th.  Voting will begin on September 21st and the poll will remain open for seven days.  Any photos posted after the deadline will be deleted from the thread and not eligible for consideration.

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!

8.  When the poll opens, you may vote for your own photo.

[Anna M. Wood]

Ohhhh....  This should be fun.  Great challenge.   

[Mike Margolis]

Oh sure. Lay prone on the ground when the ground is 175 degrees!! Lol!! I plan to flip the center pole on my tripod and hang the camera below...

[Brian Corbett]

CarbonCub
A very cool kit version of the Piper Cub that incorporates a fair bit of carbon fibre into the body of the aircraft. LOVED this plane! 18mm with my 70D.

[Bjorn van der Flier]

Bright white Star (Alliance)

D-AIGP A340-313 Lufthansa (star Alliance colours) by Bjorn van der Flier, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

Can we assume 18mm on a cropped sensor? So about 28mm on a full frame.

[Joe Copalman]

Safe assumption.  We had a specific-focal-length challenge a few years back and there was an allowance for full frame vs. cropped-sensor.

[Matt Ottosen]

Since there were only two photos posted, we're going to extend this challenge through October 11th.

[John Driscoll]

15mm and on my back.  C-17 Globemaster engine exposed.

posted image

[Matt Ottosen]

Lockheed Vega
CAF Airbase Arizona

[Matt Ottosen]

Well, the poll is open and it's time to vote.  Please take the time to cast your vote for your favorite photo.  This poll will expire on October 26, 2015, 08:57:20 PM.

[Matt Ottosen]

Congratulations Ross, a nice win with a very nice photo!

[Tower Guy]

Congrats Ross, nice work, great angle and shot!

[Jeff D. Welker]

Very well done Ross. The angle, framing and focal length you choose all worked together to achieve a terrific image. Excellent work sir.

[Anna M. Wood]

Congratulations Ross....