Air Display, Comments Welcome

[Dusty]

[Brownbear]

Amazing image, but not quite as amazing at the woman on top!

Beautiful colour and exposure, and one has to adore the plume of smoke.

I wish the image were a little closer in but I expect that might be hard to do. Actually I would very much enjoy hearing how you captured this wonderful image.

[Geoff F]

You could get away with a little bit of crop from the sides and use a different image ratio to show more detail.

The shutter speed is a fraction fast which has frozen the propeller. I usually reckon on 1/320 being maximum to avoid this. But that can cause problems when shooting with large lenses.

But plenty of sharply focused detail here, and good exposure.

[Dusty]

Christina thanks for your comments. I had my camera on my tripod, taking this, which is a Manfrotto 055CX PRO4 and with a Manfrotto MH057 MO-Q5 Ball head, this is great for panning, the reason I bought this combination. Just followed the subject and captured the image when in right position.

Geoff, spot on with the prop speed, I think I never changed my ss from capturing a faster flying jet beforehand. As for the crop, I usually like a tight crop but this time I wanted to get the smoke trail in. As for your point on the aspect ratio, if I am putting the image on a site like this I normally use the "no constraint' ratio.
Dave.

[Brownbear]

Hi Dave,

Thank you for sharing... I plan on buying a better tripod so very helpful to know.

Christina thanks for your comments. I had my camera on my tripod, taking this, which is a Manfrotto 055CX PRO4 and with a Manfrotto MH057 MO-Q5 Ball head, this is great for panning, the reason I bought this combination. Just followed the subject and captured the image when in right position.

Geoff, spot on with the prop speed, I think I never changed my ss from capturing a faster flying jet beforehand. As for the crop, I usually like a tight crop but this time I wanted to get the smoke trail in. As for your point on the aspect ratio, if I am putting the image on a site like this I normally use the "no constraint' ratio.
Dave.

[Loose Canon]

Ever try a Dutch Tilt with your air shots Dave?

[Dusty]

Ever try a Dutch Tilt with your air shots Dave?

I would Terry if I knew what it was.
Dave.

[Loose Canon]

Dutch Tilt.

Often seen done in sports, auto/motorcycle racing, action shots, etc.

Sometimes it gives a more dynamic look to a shot.



Anyway, just curious Dave!

[CNelson]

Nice capture...no advice to add to what has already been said...you did well!

Chuck