Project 52 by Bryan (BJ Denning)

[FrankMi]

In the second image of Number 34, if the pilots can't see each other, how do they safely maintain their position?

[Donald]

Ok, so I'm now playing a little catch-up. These were from a local Ballon race, specifically the "glow" the night before.

Because the nearest balloon in the second one is in shadow, it makes that ine a bit dull fir me. But the other two - they are beauties. Only small niggle is that there is something like a car wing mirror creeping in at the bottom tight of #3. Really good stuff.

[Nicola]

many beautiful picture here!
congrats Bryan!
I do prefer the #1 pic from the ballon race serie
next time, try to disassemble the cage in the center...
have a good day
Nicola

[BJ Denning]

In the second image of Number 34, if the pilots can't see each other, how do they safely maintain their position?

The Aircraft are offset in the horizontal, you just can't tell when they pass right in front of you. The pilot can see each other, plus they communicate through radio and on-board sensors.

[BJ Denning]

Because the nearest balloon in the second one is in shadow, it makes that ine a bit dull fir me. But the other two - they are beauties. Only small niggle is that there is something like a car wing mirror creeping in at the bottom tight of #3. Really good stuff.

Thanks Donald. I kinda liked that one balloon is in shadow, but maybe should have tried to catch the reverse order and one with both lit. The evening was passing fast so I took what I could get, to keep the sun set.

Sorry I missed the bottom right. It is a bull horn speaker. I'll try to take some time and see if I can edit it out.

Thanks again for the feed back.

[BJ Denning]

many beautiful picture here!
congrats Bryan!
I do prefer the #1 pic from the ballon race serie
next time, try to disassemble the cage in the center...
have a good day
Nicola

Thanks Nicola. Ya, I hated the fence, but the event was in a baceball field. There were an insame number of people there and I had had my fill, otherwise I may have been able to go to the other side and try a shot from there. I'll remember for next year.

[BJ Denning]

On the airshow theme. Here is a nice video from a Blue Angel visit. The Thunderbirds were good, I still think the Blue Angels are better.

[BJ Denning]

Haven't given up yet. Just been too busy to post process. Below are 6 month baby photos I did for a friend. My first time, lots of room for improvement. I'm not displease being as it was my go at it.


Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -0.67 EV


Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 140 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -0.67 EV

[FrankMi]

The Aircraft are offset in the horizontal, you just can't tell when they pass right in front of you. The pilot can see each other, plus they communicate through radio and on-board sensors.

The capture is absolutely fantastic! I couldn't tell that they were offset horizontally at all. Well done.

[FrankMi]

On the airshow theme. Here is a nice video from a Blue Angel visit. The Thunderbirds were good, I still think the Blue Angels are better.

I'm partial to the Blue Angels as well as my eldest son was a Navy F/A-18C Flight Surgeon with the Thunderbolts squadron and had an opportunity to be the Blue Angels Flight Surgeon for a year. He passed it up as it would mean being away from his family for most of that year.

[BJ Denning]

The capture is absolutely fantastic! I couldn't tell that they were offset horizontally at all. Well done.

Thanks. I don't shoot in burst much, but it came in handy at the air show. I've never had so many photos from one outing. Below is a shot showing the relative postion better, sorry its a little soft (I only had a 200mm)

I'm partial to the Blue Angels as well as my eldest son was a Navy F/A-18C Flight Surgeon with the Thunderbolts squadron and had an opportunity to be the Blue Angels Flight Surgeon for a year. He passed it up as it would mean being away from his family for most of that year.

Wow, a Marine, you must be proud. I have had the privilege to work on some impressive programs, but meeting the men and women of the US services is always a highlight. Tell him I said "thank you for all you do." It's a difficult decision to pass up an opportuntiy like the Blue Angles. A service persons family is often forgotten, if you have the choice, choosing family can't be bad.

[FrankMi]

Thanks. I don't shoot in burst much, but it came in handy at the air show. I've never had so many photos from one outing. Below is a shot showing the relative postion better, sorry its a little soft (I only had a 200mm)





Wow, a Marine, you must be proud. I have had the privilege to work on some impressive programs, but meeting the men and women of the US services is always a highlight. Tell him I said "thank you for all you do." It's a difficult decision to pass up an opportuntiy like the Blue Angles. A service persons family is often forgotten, if you have the choice, choosing family can't be bad.

I've got to play with burst mode more. Great shots.

I'll pass on your thanks to my son. Although it was a Marine Super Hornet squadron, my eldest son was a Navy Flight Surgeon. My youngest son, on the other hand, was Marine. The youngest son met a gal at a dance who happened to be a Nuke Sub Commander's daughter. She told her daddy that she wanted that Marine. He got an invite to dinner to meet the Commander and a year later they were married! Now here's the funny part, she is about 4'11" tall and he's 6'7"!

[rtbaum]

It is a small world............ As I read it, your daughter-in-law's daddy most likely knew my brother. My brother was tasked with training program in Charleston and most likely trained him the technical sides of how not to be detected. He retired last year, I got to sit with the Admiral and trade embarassing stories about my Bro'. Ask the Commander about the Chair

[BJ Denning]

Well I was one of the many who jumped on board when CS6 was heavily discounted a few weeks ago. Been playing. Below are are few new photos with the Oil Paint filter. I really liked the effect .... what do you think?

[BJ Denning]

A couple from this weekend ...

This angel statue was present at the 1904 worlds fair. It now stands in the local Botanical Garden.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 185 mm
ISO Speed: 100

The Japanese Garden bridge at the local Botanical Garden

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 800

And one from our local Zoo. It was mid-day, I was wasting some time waiting to join a local photography group for a night shoot. Here I was trying to handle the harsh light ...

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0.33 EV

[Geoff F]

You are going to have a problem with the background in the statue photo whatever you do. I think I would clone out the dark areas on the extreme right and try to slightly tone down the bright area at the top.

The other two are fine as they are.

[BJ Denning]

Canon/Nikon reps were at a local bird sanctuary today. They brought all their latest gear, lens and bodies. It was fun trying some lens that I have been thinking about getting and trying some bodies that I want but can't justify the expense.


Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 400 mm
ISO Speed: 100


Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 370 mm
ISO Speed: 800


Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 330 mm
ISO Speed: 800

[Geoff F]

Were these hand held or with a tripod, Bryan? I notice that the first one, with the slower shutter, is noticeably softer than the others; all with the same aperture.

[BJ Denning]

Were these hand held or with a tripod, Bryan? I notice that the first one, with the slower shutter, is noticeably softer than the others; all with the same aperture.

They were all handheld. I really need to learn to slow down, setup, good form, and use a tripod more (if possible).

[BJ Denning]

Going for subject in context. Would have loved it if she would have looked up.


Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 200