Precision [Contest Finalists August 2008]
Uploaded: August 21, 2008 03:51:56
From the Air Force Thunderbirds performance at Offutt Air Force Base on Saturday. Crowd estimates were at 100,000+.
And I wish to say happy birthday to BP member Tammy Scott, who's proudly serving in the US Air Force!
F7.1, 1/640th sec, ISO 250, 310mm focal length.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 310.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D
Ken Smith August 21, 2008
One more.. #983693Carolyn M. Fletcher August 21, 2008
Great shot!! I have Tammy's birthday on my calendar, but I haven't seen anything of hers for so long, I didn't think she was around anymore. So if she is, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! #6340950Claudia Kuhn August 21, 2008
Two wonderful capture Ken! Terrific!! #6340960Jeff Robinson August 21, 2008
Great job on both images Ken!! I wish I had been there! Jeff #6340962Ray Clarke August 21, 2008
Wonderful duo of images Ken, grat shots #6341150DICK SELF August 21, 2008
KEN-EXCELLANT WORK-I WAS AT AIR SHOW ALSO; BUT DIDN'T GET TO STAY FOR ANY FLYING.Dominick M. Dimacale August 21, 2008
Amazing image and capture here, Ken, and a lovely dedication for Tammy Scott.
Dominick #6341242
JO ANN CLEVELAND August 21, 2008
Cool shot, interesting about the guys that work on them standing at attentionjo ann c. #6341259
Shelly A. Van Camp August 21, 2008
Wonderful capture and birthday greetings for our friend, Tammy. Happy Birthday, Tammy! Thanks for your service!!! Aim High! #6341262Linda D. Lester August 21, 2008
awesome...looks like you were there with them! #6341421Bonnie C. Lackey August 21, 2008
...and precise describes this catch, Ken. The detail and composition and colors - all just great! #6341477Gail Vitikacs August 21, 2008
Perfect title for this awesome capture Ken...those new lens are working overtime!Happy Birthday Tammy! #6341547
Judy V. Kennamer August 21, 2008
WOW! Marvelous Ken! HBD Tammy! #6341583Shawn Jennings August 21, 2008
Both great shots Ken!Happy Bday, Tammy! #6341612
Mary L. Graham August 21, 2008
Excellent Capture Ken....I love the thunderbirds!!!!! =) #6341626Jeana Clark August 21, 2008
~J~
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMMY!!! #6341685
Carla Metzler August 21, 2008
Whoohoo! Great job, Ken!Murry Grigsby August 21, 2008
Awesome timing and clarity Ken! You gotta love those colors!! #6341914Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 21, 2008
A W E S O M E!!!!! In ALL ways, Ken!!!!! ♫ k #6341927Amy JACKSON August 21, 2008
Great capture, Ken!! Happy Birthday Tammy!! :) #6342172Mike Clime August 21, 2008
Nice one, Ken! You have to be quick to get a really good one. #6342220Dennis Flanagan August 21, 2008
They named themselves after your favorite wine! #6342796Renee Doyle August 21, 2008
Great captures Ken!! Fantastic detail and colours!! Happy birthday Tammy! #6343272Nikki McDonald August 21, 2008
Like Jeana I'm amazed by the clarity, detail and POV here, Ken. Great shot! #6345724David Phalen August 22, 2008
Awesome timing and clarity!! #6350376Tammy Scott August 22, 2008
Awesome shot and terrific clarity! Thank you, Ken! #6352578Cathy Barrows August 23, 2008
you did an awesome job with these #6356455David Van Camp August 24, 2008
GREAT capture, perfect timing, Ken! #6361707Bill Knaps August 27, 2008
Great capture Ken. I like the ground one also. Happy Birthdya Tammy. Bill #6378771Ronald F. Fischer August 28, 2008
Awesome capture, Ken!! Looks like the guy on the top has finally overtaken the guy on the bottom (LOL):http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=2458729&catID=&style=&rowNumber=308&memberID=125176
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2008
I love both of these Ken. The stop action on the top image is incredible.
The clarity in the second image and the power of the engine can be seen in the background.
Just spectacular! #6382754
Susan Jane Allen September 07, 2008
Wow, what a capture! #6422553Stefania Barbier September 22, 2008
huge congrats Ken!!! #6488864Elida Gutierrez September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6489430Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008
YIPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Linda D. Lester September 22, 2008
I'm with Kitty! Congratulations! #6490026Kara L. Hendricks September 22, 2008
Ummm... WOW!!!!!Congratulations Ken!!! #6490040
Jeana Clark September 22, 2008
~J~ #6490404
Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #6490433Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! Simply amazing Ken!!! #6490864Mike Clime September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #6491333Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008
Awesome capture, Ken ! Congrats yet again for August and best of luck in the second round! #6491983Judy V. Kennamer September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your Finalist Ken!!! This is such a great shot! #6492440JO ANN CLEVELAND September 22, 2008
FIVE FINALIST! Go Superman!jo ann c. #6492736
A P September 22, 2008
INCREDIBLE. And congrats on ALL your finalist, Ken. Good luck in the next round. #6493522Shawn Jennings September 22, 2008
Congratulations again, Ken! #6493741Michael Umbreit September 22, 2008
Ken - Congratulations! - Mike #6494030Renee Doyle September 22, 2008
I love this one too!! Another big congratulations Ken!! #6494056Errick L. Cameron September 22, 2008
Congratulations Ken!Bill Knaps September 22, 2008
Congrats on this well deserved Finalist Ken. Bill #6495290Sharon Sawyer September 22, 2008
Ken, congratulations on your awesome finalist !!! All the best in the next round. #6495850Jeff Robinson September 23, 2008
Congrats Ken on your Outstanding Finalist!! Jeff #6497721Hendrik Storme September 23, 2008
"High" congrats on this great finalist,Ken!!! #6498455Gary Lange September 23, 2008
Terrific work here, Ken! Many congrats on this wonderful Finalist and best of luck!! #6498642Patrick Rouzes September 23, 2008
Congratulations on this amazing finalist,Ken!!! #6498909Gail Vitikacs September 23, 2008
You did go Mr. Smith! Way to go! #6501524Carla Metzler September 24, 2008
Congratulations. Ken! Excellent! #6503817Kathy L. Clark September 25, 2008
Excellent capture and fablulous finalist Ken, congrats. #6510251Colleen Farrell September 25, 2008
Absolutely incredible capture! Big congrats on your finalist, Ken!! #6512210Linda Blair September 27, 2008
Awesome Ken....congratulations!!!! #6521297Tamera S. Phillips September 28, 2008
A belated congrats on your finalist! Great work. #6525235Brad Harding October 07, 2008
Excellent capture, thanks for the additional info. Good luck in the final round, Brad. #6565006Lisa J. Boulden September 13, 2011
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