Air Force Thunderbird Off Huntington Beach

[Brian Moore]

We had a delightful air show last weekend and I snapped a few shots. The Air Force Thunderbirds were the highlight. They're a team of 7 and I got a few pictures of the entire team, but I thought I'd post this one because I like the vapor trails and the backlighting.

Canon 7D and Tamron 18-270.

 

[Dave Farnes]

That is a fine image. Agreed, the vapor trails and "starburst" effect really make it. Great one!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Brian doing digital - I'll never get used to it! But this is a braw yin, Brian. Superb timing and comp.

 

[Brian Moore]

That is a fine image. Agreed, the vapor trails and "starburst" effect really make it. Great one!

Thanks, Dave,...much appreciated.

Brian doing digital - I'll never get used to it! But this is a braw yin, Brian. Superb timing and comp.

Thanks Rob. No need to try to get used to it, though. Digital is a convenient and sometimes even practical choice for me, but for fun film is king.

 

[Beth Carter]

very nice! the sun spots around the top makes it look like it's raining glitter.

 

[Pete Askew]

Same for me, a super shot, Brian. The starburst and position make it I think.

 

[Brian Moore]

very nice! the sun spots around the top makes it look like it's raining glitter.

Same for me, a super shot, Brian. The starburst and position make it I think.

Thank you Beth and Pete. Much appreciated.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

May I join in and salute the result and of being a such quick snapper. A de"lightful" image. Just one thing that draws it down a bit, the trail smoke aren't quite straight and aligned with the horizon. I actually thought that Pete would have noticed

 

[Brian Moore]

May I join in and salute the result and of being a such quick snapper. A de"lightful" image. Just one thing that draws it down a bit, the trail smoke aren't quite straight and aligned with the horizon. I actually thought that Pete would have noticed

Thank you Ivar for your praise and critique. I'm going to contact the Air Force Thunderbirds and tell them to keep their vapor trails parallel to the horizon in future.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Thank you Ivar for your praise and critique. I'm going to contact the Air Force Thunderbirds and tell them to keep their vapor trails parallel to the horizon in future.

That I really think you should do, before the election mind you!

 

[Mick Howe]

A very fine image, what makes it for me is the lens effect and the cool blue colour 5*****.

 

[Brian Moore]

A very fine image, what makes it for me is the lens effect and the cool blue colour 5*****.

Thanks Mick. Much appreciated.