Pirated Skies [Contest Finalists August 2010]
Uploaded: August 28, 2010 20:55:28
At today's Offutt Air Force Base air show, with BPer and friend Mike Frazier. Kyle Franklin was the pilot and Amanda Younkin was the lady that rode on the top wing. It was amazing she stayed on the wing for most of the show, to include a series of torque rolls, tailslides, and tumbles. The "Waco Mystery Ship" reached speeds in excess of 180mph and up to 5 positive and 3 negative Gs.
The Captain and his lady then frolicked with some swords at the end of the demonstration. Three more photos in the discussion thread.
F6.3, 1/1600th sec, ISO 640, 400mm zoom
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Ken Smith August 28, 2010
Three more... #1302809Mike F. Anderson August 28, 2010
Some really great shots Ken! Very interesting compositions and very well photographed! #8868182Renee Doyle August 29, 2010
Just amazing!!!! Great shots each one Ken!!! I can't believe Amanda just stood on the plane like that ..... must of been quite something to see in person!!! #8868248Michelle Alton August 29, 2010
Wow...talk about dare devils! Awesome, and amazing clarity with the long zoom!#8868308
Carolyn M. Fletcher August 29, 2010
Scary! I hate heights. GREAT shots,all! #8868317Tammy M. Anderson August 29, 2010
Outstanding details and clarity, Ken. Great captures. #8868397Joy Rector August 29, 2010
excellent capture #8868444Chris Budny August 29, 2010
Wow! Not only a terrific point to capture them interacting (I can just hear him muttering about needing to fly the darn plane, if you don't mind...) but I really like that you can see the blades of the propeller cleanly 'frozen'. #8868474Judy V. Kennamer August 29, 2010
Really cool Ken!!! I love all of them! #8868520Courtenay Vanderbilt August 29, 2010
Amazing captures, Ken! I didn't think that was a real person at fist! Hi Mike! #8868523Claudia Kuhn August 29, 2010
Holy cow! Wonderful series Ken, Great colors #8868611Linda D. Lester August 29, 2010
WOW! Is she crazy or what? I guess someone has to do it! LOL! Wonderful catpures Ken! #8868794Gail Vitikacs August 29, 2010
I N C R E D I B L E captures Ken! #8868930Debra R. Harder August 29, 2010
Holy Cow, Ken!! These are ALL incredible!!!! Excellent exposure!!! AWESOME series!! Deb #8869215Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 29, 2010
SHE is one CRAZY Lady, Ken! Outstanding captures! :-) k #8869563Shelly A. Van Camp August 29, 2010
Truly amazing and beautiful captures......She is crazy though..lol #8869647Cathy Barrows August 30, 2010
wow what a great series...i would do it and love it #8870859Susan Jane Allen September 04, 2010
Amazing! Hope you enter them all! But I must say that my hand would have been shaking in terror for them and it's more than likely I would have shot with my eyes closed! Nice to hear they are still alive. #8881622Renee Doyle September 15, 2010
One of the many you will get with this series!!! Big congrats to you Ken!! #8902525Linda D. Lester September 15, 2010
Wonderful....love the colors!Kathryn Wesserling September 15, 2010
Holy Cow - What a picture!!! It surely did deserve a Finalist (bet that it will be moving on up.) #8902956Nancy L. Green September 15, 2010
THIS IS AMAZING Ken, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #8903085Nikki McDonald September 15, 2010
Superb capture, Ken, and well deserving Good luck in the next round. #8903490Patrick Rouzes September 15, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken, & good luck , my friend! WTG! #8904126Eivor Kuchta September 15, 2010
Amazing! Congratulations on your finalist! #8904771Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010
I knew we'd see this awesome shot again, Ken!! Superb everything!! Huge congratulations again!! jsb #8906631Stefania Barbier September 15, 2010
those guys are crazy if you ask me... fantastic... congratulations!!! #8906829Courtenay Vanderbilt September 16, 2010
Big Congrats, Ken! Awesome capture! #8907603R. J. Laudenbacher September 16, 2010
Congratulations Ken on this outstanding Finalist. Best of luck to you in the next round. #8907977Brad Harding September 16, 2010
What a fun shot, congrats on this and your other finalist. #8908334Lisa J. Boulden September 16, 2010
Each is amazing!!!Danny B. Head September 16, 2010
Ken, congrats on your August finalist! #8908502JO ANN CLEVELAND September 16, 2010
Congratulations Ken, you are on a roll!jo ann c. #8908705
Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N STamara K. Walker September 16, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS! #8910397Lorna Shutter September 16, 2010
Wow! You have so many awesome Finalists this month! ... and they all look like Big Winners to me!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Ken!!!!! :) #8911229Patrick Rouzes September 17, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Ken! Good luck, indeed! AMAZING! #8912169Kathy Cline September 17, 2010
Super shot Ken. I love all of them!Karen Celella September 20, 2010
Congratulations on your superb finalists, Ken. This series is amazing! I wish I could be a wing walker!! #8919407Judy V. Kennamer September 20, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Ken! #8919965Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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