McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

[Scott Youmans]

Scott,

Looks like you were standing on the wing for that shot.   

Anna, the photo was actually taken from a small tower.

[Jeff D. Welker]

Scott,

Looks like you were standing on the wing for that shot.   

Anna, the photo was actually taken from a small tower.

Anna - This may help you visualize Scott's vantage point for creating this image 

CROW'S NEST

[Scott Youmans]

Jeff, Thanks for posting the "Crow's Nest" shot. That really tells the story.  Fun to see the action from another vantage point and that's my good side too!  Great use of the limited depth of field.  70-200mm f/2.8 I presume?

[Anna M. Wood]

Excellent...  Thanks for the view of the crow's nest.   

[Joe Copalman]

Still can't get over the phenomenal light you guys got out there.  Definitely gets me excited about your book, Scott.

[Scott Youmans]

It should be called "Backlight (A Lesson in Overcoming Adversity)".

[bilwor]

Williams-Gateway Airport 01/28/14
McDonnell Douglas TAV-8B "Harrier II" (212203/T03)(USMC 162971)(KD 10 VMAT 203 Hawks, MAG 14, 2nd MAW, MAS Cherry Point NC)

McDonnell Douglas TAV-8B Harrier II USMC 162971 KD 10 VMAT 203 c by Bill Word, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas TAV-8B Harrier II USMC 162971 KD 10 VMAT 203 e by Bill Word, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

Very nice photo Chris.

[Jeff D. Welker]

I had a little free time this evening to massage a recent image.

AVENGER GRUNGE

[Joe Copalman]

Simply gorgeous, Scott.  Those low clouds over the ocean and the undefined horizon make it look like you shot this at 30,000 feet. 

[Scott Youmans]

Thanks Joe! I couldn't have asked for better weather. Puffy clouds like that are my favorite. We were at about 10,000 feet so it was reasonably comfortable.

[Anna M. Wood]

Scott,

Fantastic image....   Love your air to air work.

[Scott Youmans]

Thank you very much Anna!

[Barry Griffiths]

Scott .... I have enjoyed your air-to-air photos over the past few years immensely. Tell those of us who don't know you, something about yourself  .... are you a US Marine pilot, a US Marine photographer, a professional aviation photographer with access to these superb military airborne photo opps?   As an ordinary, but avid aviation photographer, I can only drool over the incredible stuff you are producing.  Respectfully, Barry

[Tower Guy]

Just simply an amazing photograph Scott.