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Desert Wings
Uploaded: August 09, 2010 03:23:10
I was flying backseat of the lead aircraft, a T-38A, over the Mojave Desert while performing a "Missing Man" formation. The ceremony was in honor of fallen servicemen from the Vietnam era who remains had recently been repatriated to the US. (EoD) This is an older image that I recently re-worked.
Exif: Model: Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED
Alan L. Borror August 09, 2010
What a fantastic in flight image, Jeff! A great tribute to fallen heroes. #1296279Paul E. Earl August 09, 2010
WOW! That must have been fantastic! A terrific capture. Love it! #8814841Gord MacEachern August 09, 2010
Wow, this is so good Jeff, very well done!! #8814847
Tammy M. Anderson
August 09, 2010
Gail Sullivan
August 09, 2010
Jack Gaskin August 09, 2010
Ditto Alan's comment on both fronts, wonderful captureHappy Shooting
Jack #8814889
Barbara Mason August 09, 2010
A majestic image Jeff - I too like the way you have included the wing tip in the lower left corner, I probably would have been tempted to crop it out, it works perfectly. #8814929Michelle Alton August 09, 2010
An absolutely awe-inspiring image, Jeff. You just can't beat something like this...unless, of course, you're flying alongside! #8814938Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 09, 2010
Wow amazing image Jeff. So special and well done. Will see this again am sure.Lorraine A. Cook August 09, 2010
Hubby is a VietNam vet..I wear a POW-MIA bracelet. The original bracelet is 'retired' as it became very fragile from years of wear. I had a new bracelet (stainless steel) made. The name on my bracelet..."Capt" Martin R. Scott. His remains were never recovered.
A 'moving' tribute, Jeff!! #8814949
Janet McNeil
August 09, 2010
John Rivera
August 09, 2010
R. J. Laudenbacher
August 09, 2010
Marilyn Cornwell August 09, 2010
Wonderful image, Jeff and touching story! #8815069
Ken Smith
August 09, 2010
Jyri Vissak August 09, 2010
Great shot! Well done. #8815089Courtenay Vanderbilt August 09, 2010
Drop jaw magnificent, Jeff! And a spectacular tribute! #8815100Robert R. Goodman August 09, 2010
Hi Jeff,That is awesome capture.Excellent detail and lighting!!! #8815191Jack Ryan August 09, 2010
What a spectacular POV and comp...excellent color and detail...great work, Jeff. #8815192Ken Jarvis August 09, 2010
Amazing capture, Jeff! #8815196Tiia Vissak August 09, 2010
a cool capture! #8815229
Linda D. Lester
August 09, 2010
Karen Celella August 09, 2010
Fantastic image capturing the thrill and excitment of those jets, Jeff! What a lucky guy you are! #8815300Monnie Ryan August 09, 2010
Oh my -- just fabulous, Jeff! #8815349Julie Burnett August 09, 2010
Awesome shot, and WOW, what a thrill that would be, Jeff!! #8815353Ron McEwan August 09, 2010
Great shooting here Jeff. I just read your bio, thanks for your service. I am a retired grunt myself. You have had more opportunities to shoot good subjects than I have LOL. #8815361
Terry Cervi
August 09, 2010
Ann H. Belus
August 09, 2010
Douglas Pignet August 09, 2010
Simply a wonderful capture with great pov,comp & colors. Well done Jeff #8815489Patricia A. Stalter August 09, 2010
For me the "barf" bag would have been well used, I'm sure. Looking at your gallery this morning shows me that you just continue to get mo better! #8815579Margaret R. Barry August 09, 2010
Awesome capture, Jeff! #8815683Gary Enloe August 09, 2010
Awesome capture Jeff. How cool to be in one of these and able to take photos. #8815729Marty Straub August 09, 2010
Oh, what a special treat this photo is, Jeff. Thanks for sharing. How thrilling, and you managed some amazing detail. #8815767Mike Clime August 09, 2010
Really cool capture! That must be loads of fun! #8815891Linda L. Ruiz August 09, 2010
I am so jealous! That looks like so much fun. Excellent clarity. I think you are flying over my house. Palmdale is pretty close. #8816033
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
August 09, 2010
Kate Jackson August 09, 2010
Incredible image Jeff! What an amazing experience! #8816062Rony Sagy August 09, 2010
Fantastic image, Jeff. #8816165
Emile Abbott
August 09, 2010
Rony Sagy August 09, 2010
Fantastic image, Jeff. #8816169
Ann Coates
August 09, 2010
Jeana Clark August 09, 2010
~J~ #8816293
Tammy Espino August 09, 2010
Wonderful capture~ :) #8816355Steve M. Harrington August 09, 2010
What a thrill this must have been! A fine image, Jeff.Carol L. Fowler August 09, 2010
Wonderful tribute and unique perspective! #8816479frank w. degenhardt August 09, 2010
Jeff- The story was touching, very emotional. The picture is simply amazing as you had that birds eye view right out your windown. I am so impressed with the quality of your photography and this gorgeous look of the planes. Love the look of the ground. Beuatiful colors and incredible sharpness.Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 09, 2010
Magnificent, Jeff! Beautiful! :-) k #8816538Bill Houghton August 09, 2010
Great shot Jeff. Nice job. Bill #8816547
Claudia Kuhn
August 09, 2010
Nancy J. Locke August 09, 2010
AMAZING Moment in Time capture, Jeff!!! Poignant and beautiful. Hubby loves it too.Blessings, Nancy J Locke #8816737
Carol Eade
August 09, 2010
Randy D. Dinkins
August 09, 2010
William C. Raco
August 09, 2010
Sam Britt August 09, 2010
Terrific flight capture, Jeff. #8816885Barbara Waldoch August 09, 2010
Terrific pov and capture, Jeff! #8816940
Evy Johansen
August 09, 2010
Tommy E. Burgess August 09, 2010
Outstanding capture with a fantastic pov and composition Jeff!! #8817033Dick W. Wyatt August 10, 2010
I agree with everyone !
Jeff Robinson
August 10, 2010
David M. Montero August 10, 2010
How did you score a ride? It must have been a thrill and honor to ride along on this tribute. Outstanding shot Jeff!!! #8818070
Nancy L. Green
August 10, 2010
John Connolly August 10, 2010
What a wonderful image Jeff! Only a select few manage to capture an image like this! Well done! #8818419
Jeff Robinson
August 10, 2010
Dave - Being in Flight Test while on Active Duty with the US Air Force I flew in a lot of different aircraft over the years. This being a Missing Man Formation mission made this one very special! It was a thrill every time that I "Strapped In" - I miss those days! Jeff #8818716
Renata Gusciora August 10, 2010
Super capture,Jeff!Fabulous lighting,clarity and details! #8818732Brett Dolsen August 11, 2010
Awesome storytelling image and once again an incredible POV Jeff!Great work and thanks for sharing! #8819505
Jeff Robinson
August 11, 2010
Graeme yew Chow August 11, 2010
Incredible angle of perpective that you have, Jeff. Should see this again. #8819849
Jim Kinnunen
August 11, 2010
Jeff Robinson
August 11, 2010
Gail Vitikacs
August 11, 2010
Rona L. Schwarz August 11, 2010
WOW and more WOW!! Agree with everything said - this is too amazing for words! Extraordinary capture and a very moving tribute. It must be thrilling - I can understand why you miss it! I'm sure we'll see this again! #8821742
Jeff Robinson
August 12, 2010
Kathy Cline August 12, 2010
What a killer shot Jeff.
Jeff Robinson
August 12, 2010
Toni Riggs August 14, 2010
Fantastic capture! #8829844
Jeff Robinson
August 15, 2010
Stephen Zacker August 15, 2010
Fantastic shot Jeff. I am also Very envious #8837043
Jeff Robinson
August 15, 2010
Jim Baines
August 17, 2010
Jeff Robinson
August 17, 2010
Songbird Cline
August 28, 2010
Jeff Robinson
August 29, 2010
Bill Johnson January 18, 2011
Jeff, Congrats on this Action Finalist too. Good Luck. #9171448Tammy Espino January 18, 2011
Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171887
Marilyn K. Lincecum
January 18, 2011
Ann Coates
January 19, 2011
Deborah C. Lewinson
January 19, 2011
Congrats on another outstanding finalist!
Debby #9173302
Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011
A big Congratulations,Jeff!!! #9173778
Ken Smith
January 19, 2011
Stefania Barbier
January 19, 2011
Emile Abbott
January 19, 2011
Cathy Barrows January 19, 2011
Congrats on your finalist...lucky you #9174518Mary Timman January 19, 2011
Congratulations again Jeff! #9174665
Susan D. Royce
January 19, 2011
Ron McEwan January 19, 2011
Congratulations Jeff WTG #9176962ALLEN O. HOWARD January 19, 2011
Awesome Jeff! And you did a great job from film. Congratulations., Allen #9177394Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011
An absolutely fantastic Finalist, Jeff! MANY CONGRATULATIONS and Good luck in the next round! #9177628Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011
Congrats on this fantastic finalist Jeff! #9178082
Nancy L. Green
January 19, 2011
Raymond Pauly January 19, 2011
Fantastic capture, Jeff! Congratulations! #9178982Nadia Paul January 20, 2011
Awesome capture Jeff - congrats! #9179128Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011
I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9180688Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011
Great action capture, Jeff!! Magnificent details, clarity, color and comp. Huge congrats on another brilliant finalist! Deb #9180904Kim Andelkovic January 21, 2011
Wow outstanding finalist......lucky you what a fantastic ride that must have been :-) #9184104Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2011
Jeff Robinson
January 23, 2011
Mike F. Anderson May 17, 2012
Wow - you couldn't ask for a better position to shoot this one. Great POV and composition, Jeff! #10140716
Jeff Robinson
May 18, 2012
Rudi Reiner
December 25, 2012
Jeff Robinson
December 26, 2012
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