Star Wars Canyon (aka Rainbow Canyon)

Started by Ned Harris, December 23, 2018, 06:45:04 PM

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Ned Harris

Pukin' Dog blasting through Star Wars Canyon on 12-18-18. She was visible for a total of 7 seconds during this run though the canyon. Note the "Barbara III" nose art.

_31A3941 Pukin' Dog sighted in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Joe Copalman

Quote from: scottcolbath on January 02, 2019, 10:07:02 PM

I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

Two or more people who want to go to agree on a mutually-convenient time to go, and then going.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Matt Ottosen

Quote from: scottcolbath on January 02, 2019, 10:07:02 PM
I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

The biggest thing for me is time off from work.  I just started a new job in November, and I have already take over a week off for my trip to Ireland and other things.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

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Ned Harris

Jolly Rogers Super Hornet in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18. Note "Mutha" on the tail.


_31A3980 Jolly Rogers F/A-18F in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Matt Ottosen

Quote from: Ned Harris on January 05, 2019, 10:56:15 AM
Jolly Rogers Super Hornet in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18. Note "Mutha" on the tail.



_31A3980 Jolly Rogers F/A-18F in Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr

"Mutha" f'ing awesome!  That's one squadron that I have loved since the first time I watched The Final Countdown.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Ned Harris

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Pukin' Dog exiting Star Wars Canyon on her second run. 12/18/18.
_31A4014 Pukin' Dog exiting Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Anna M. Wood

Quote from: scottcolbath on January 02, 2019, 10:07:02 PM
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on January 01, 2019, 05:42:13 PM
The photos are fantastic, looks like it was a lot of fun!  This is one place that I would love to go one of these days.

I've been trying to get you guys together for a trip for a year now.

What's it take to make it happen?

S.C.

Pick a date you want to go....  If you have company great, if not make it a solo roadtrip.

Sometimes you just have to take command and make it happen.   ;D ;D ;D

Ned Harris

Anna is correct. That is exactly what I did and I am so happy I did.
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Ned Harris

VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters" F/A-18F Knife Edge pass through Star Wars Canyon on 12-18-18.
_31A4060 VFA-2 "Bounty Hunter" Knife Edge Pass by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Paul Larson

Congratulations Ned on your tremendous, and amazing Star Wars Canyon aviation photography series. 

Joe Copalman

Quote from: Paul Larson on January 06, 2019, 10:34:02 PM
Congratulations Ned on your tremendous, and amazing Star Wars Canyon aviation photography series. 

Seconded.  Hard to pick a favorite, Ned.

Did you spend most of your time there in one location, or did you check out different spots along the Canyon? 

If you shot from a few spots, did you have a favorite? 
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Ned Harris

Joe: I planned my trip based upon Isaac Lebowitz"s article in Aviation Photography Digest. I started out at Father Crowley Point and then headed down the dirt road on the south side of the parking lot. A high clearance vehicle is preferred for this rough road. I was there 4 days and stoped at multiple locations along the dirt road.
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Ned Harris

VFA-2 "Bounty Hunter" blasting through Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18.
_31A4068 Bounty Hunter blasting though Star Wars Canyon by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Ned Harris

Jolly Rogers Super Hornet executing a Show of Force pass in Star Wars Canyon on 12/18/18.
_31A4143a Jolly Rogers Show of Force pass #3 (closeup of aircraft) by Ned Harris, on Flickr
Ned Harris
Tucson, Arizona

Brian Corbett

Well done, Ned!

Which day seemed to yield the best results? I know it's quite random, but trying to get a mathematical feel for the best chances!
"My center is giving way, my right is in retreat, situation excellent. I attack."  --Marshall Foch, September, 1914, Battle of the Marne.

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