The whole thing

[Dave A]

After posting images of just parts of this aircraft Izzie wanted to see the whole thing so here it is. I'm still waiting to get them to park this CL415 in the location I want in order to get the angle I want.

Dave

[Manfred M]

I really like this shot, Dave. The clouds are doing a great job for you, looking so menacing.

It looks like it has either rained recently, or that water bomber has sprung a leak and is dripping on the apron...

[Dave A]

I really like this shot, Dave. The clouds are doing a great job for you, looking so menacing.

It looks like it has either rained recently, or that water bomber has sprung a leak and is dripping on the apron...

Thank you Manfred, it had rained a little overnight. We don't usually sit the CL415 with a load of water on board because of the weight and the strain it would put on the gear. You can see the bomb doors are open under the Ontario logo, there are 4, which is how they sit awaiting to be dispatched.
In the background to the left are two Twin Otters on amphibious floats. They are also water bombers which scoop their load of water from lakes. The water is then held within the floats until dropped.

Dave

Dave

[Manfred M]

Dave - I definitely know about the water not being on board. A bit of silliness on my part. There is no good reason to have it on board for take off and landing, and you are quite right, that much weight in landing is not going to be good for the landing gear when the plane touches down and it will have a negative impact on the plane's ability to take off and climb as well.

The image looks a tad "overcooked".

[Dave A]

I agree it's a tad overcooked Manfred. It's from 5 exposures which I tried to keep from looking too overdone while still giving it that good detail and slightly dreamy look in the sky. I like HDR images when they look almost natural while still looking like something a little different than natural. I don't really know how to explain what I mean.
I probably could have dialed this one back just a little more.

Dave

[Spam]

I agree it's a tad overcooked Manfred. It's from 5 exposures which I tried to keep from looking too overdone while still giving it that good detail and slightly dreamy look in the sky. I like HDR images when they look almost natural while still looking like something a little different than natural. I don't really know how to explain what I mean.
I probably could have dialed this one back just a little more.

Dave

I like my steaks blue, but an image like this I could take 'overcooked' every time. It's beautiful.

[IzzieK]

Love the processing, Dave. I couldn't ask for anything less from you. Thank you for the big picture...now I do not go to our airport as much as I want to but I think I will make an exception...there are some beautiful airplanes in hiding there that will go out even for a test fly especially at this time of the year. Very petty bird...!!!

P.S. Were this kind of plane used in Coast Guard rescue? Just curious...

[Dave A]

P.S. Were this kind of plane used in Coast Guard rescue? Just curious...

Thanks Izzie. This Bombardier Canadair CL415 is a Canadian amphibious aircraft purpose built as a water bomber aircraft designed and built specifically for aerial firefighting. Built in Canada and exported around the world it was at one time the only aircraft designed and built specifically as a water bomber. Unfortunately Bombardier manufactured the last one last year with no plans to build more.
As far as I know no country uses this aircraft for anything other than fire fighting.

Dave

[Wavelength]

Excellent

[IzzieK]

Thanks Izzie. This Bombardier Canadair CL415 is a Canadian amphibious aircraft purpose built as a water bomber aircraft designed and built specifically for aerial firefighting. Built in Canada and exported around the world it was at one time the only aircraft designed and built specifically as a water bomber. Unfortunately Bombardier manufactured the last one last year with no plans to build more.
As far as I know no country uses this aircraft for anything other than fire fighting.

Dave

Very interesting...I hope I can meet/see one in person...and in action too but not in a hot situation or real fire situation where life and limbs are involved, perhaps just a demo of what it can do. Have you been in one of this yet? Lucky you! if you've been. I would beg and beg to be in one working one...
Ok...OK...I am envious, OK?

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured and processed.

[Dave A]

Very interesting...I hope I can meet/see one in person...and in action too but not in a hot situation or real fire situation where life and limbs are involved, perhaps just a demo of what it can do. Have you been in one of this yet? Lucky you! if you've been. I would beg and beg to be in one working one...
Ok...OK...I am envious, OK?

I have been on board while flying and dropping water. If your ever in Ontario and come through the north shoot me a message and I can show you the inside as well.

Dave

[JBW]

Almost 50 years ago my uncle took me and my brother onboard this fellows big brother, the Mars water bomber.

[Tony Britton]

Astounding color & clarity. Marvelous!

Tony

[IzzieK]

I have been on board while flying and dropping water. If your ever in Ontario and come through the north shoot me a message and I can show you the inside as well.

Dave

Sure will have to take you up on that...one day. ha!

[John 2]

Missed this somehow Dave. It has an HDR look about it that suits the subject. I like it (and I like aircraft). Nice work.

[Dave A]

Missed this somehow Dave. It has an HDR look about it that suits the subject. I like it (and I like aircraft). Nice work.

Thanks John, and you are correct. It's an HDR image from 5 exposures. Lately I've been trying to process my HDR images so they look more natural.

Dave

[bnnrcn]

It is a great image Dave, I like it as is

[wilgk]

Bright & lively & colourful.
HDR or not, a very happy image

[rpcrowe]

Love it!