Inspiring Photo: Wild Blue Yonder #6899051

Wild Blue Yonder

Uploaded: September 05, 2008 03:51:10

Description

The Thunderbirds, from the Offutt Air Force Base airshow.

F7.1, 1/320th sec, ISO 250, 400mm zoom.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Ken Smith September 05, 2008

Two more... #992659

Claudia Kuhn September 05, 2008

Wow, they're all so cool!!! Wonderful captures Ken! #6413696

Teresa P.Pelaez September 05, 2008

Fantastic capture here Ken.

http://tpp2.zenfolio.com/p948137160/ #6413697

Agnes Fegan September 05, 2008

Beautiful images...they are all so clear and sharp :) #6413721

Deb Koskovich September 05, 2008

Outstanding clarity, Ken! You've really amazed me with the depth of detail in your in-flight images -- just fabulous. #6413724

Linda Boehme September 05, 2008

Wow, very cool Ken! Great capture! #6413747

Colette M. Metcalf September 05, 2008

Fantastic captures, Ken!!! #6413761

Mary Spade September 05, 2008

WONDERFUL IMAGES KEN. LOVE THAT BLUE SKY IN #1. GREAT DETAIL AND CLARITY!!! #6413805

Joy Rector September 05, 2008

awesome captures #6413988

Judy V. Kennamer September 05, 2008

WOW KEN!! These are all marvelous!!! Great job! #6414069

Linda D. Lester September 05, 2008

All three look like winners to me....awesome shots! #6414185

Kay E. Mahoney September 05, 2008

Beautiful photos, Ken. Fantastic air shots. #6414310

Liz blahh September 05, 2008

Great images! Love the angles you get. #6414498

Murry Grigsby September 05, 2008

But are the jets real? :0) Nice shots Ken. I think my FAV is the first because it is such an unusual sight seeing them go straight up. #6414626

Mary L. Graham September 05, 2008

Wow Ken these are spectacular Shots Love them all!! =) #6414638

David Phalen September 05, 2008

Earth shattering in more ways than one!! The color, clarity and POV of "Wild Blue Yonder" says WINNER!! #6414836

Beverly A. Wright September 05, 2008

I love these guys, they're very popular
in Dayton! They come to the airshow at
Wright Patt and wow us all!! This is an
excellent capture of them, love that
true blue sky!!! #6415003

Daniella Puente September 05, 2008

EXCELLENT captures! all of them are impressive, great capture of the movement... #6415019

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 05, 2008

I C R E D I B L E and MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!! All 3 of them, Ken!!!!! ♫ k #6415044

Shawn Jennings September 05, 2008

All cool images! You must be loving that lens! #6415248

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 05, 2008

WONDERFUL CAPTURE KEN..

KARU. #6415522

Kate Baumgartner September 05, 2008

An awesome capture. I knew this was your without even looking at the name. Well done, Ken. #6415804

September 05, 2008

Wow what a fantastic capture Ken. I love these pictures of the Thunderbirds. They are really amazing. Beautiful color, POV, and detail. #6415866

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 05, 2008

Excellent capture Ken ~ I love this pov and the sky is captivating in colors plus the jet "trails" are great too

jo ann c. #6416017

Shelly A. Van Camp September 05, 2008

Wow....Great capture, POV and colors, Ken! #6416427

Bill Knaps September 05, 2008

All beautiful captures Ken. I prefer the sky a little lighter blue. Bill #6416965

Shirley A. Kinney September 05, 2008

Awesome captures of the Thunderbirds, Ken. They never cease to amaze me with their fantastic formations. #6417130

Tamera S. Phillips September 05, 2008

Nicely done Ken. Very crisp blue and white. #6417233

Nancy L. Green September 05, 2008

Ooutstanding capture of this wonderful group, I love watching the Birds, so very well done my friend!! <>< #6417329

Patrick Rouzes September 05, 2008

Ken, they are all phenomenal & incredible!!! The detail, clarity & lighting are all amazing,Ken!!! Wish I could do that!!! #6417352

Amy JACKSON September 05, 2008

Excellent shots, Ken!!! #6417541

Stefania Barbier September 05, 2008

amaZing capture Ken! #6417862

Christie R. Bielss September 06, 2008

Absolutely outstanding! My son thinks you have THE coolest pictures ever! Really, really outstanding trio of images! #6418448

William C. Raco September 06, 2008

Wow, these are awesone, Ken!
Fantastic color, detail and subject
Both are fantastic! #6419138

Jeana Clark September 06, 2008

You got some fantastic shots at the air show Ken!!!
ALL these images are winners to me!!!
FANTATIC WORK!!!!!!
~J~ #6419874

Nikki McDonald September 06, 2008
These are super, Ken, and what a sky! Wonderful color, clarity and sharpness. #6421036

Kaye Burazin September 06, 2008
Excellence ++++++ #6421698

Renee Doyle September 06, 2008
WOW Ken .... all 3 are awesome!! #6421989

Susan Jane Allen September 07, 2008
At the risk of being repetative... WOW!!!! Hope you entered all three! #6422511

Dianna Murphy September 07, 2008
Holly crap... that's a great shot! #6425402

Derrald R. Farnsworth-Livingston September 07, 2008
Ken, sure winners, every one. #6425673

Cathy Barrows September 07, 2008
very clear and concise...lovin your show shots #6426333

Carla Metzler September 08, 2008
Definally love em' #6429241

Carla Metzler September 08, 2008
Definitely love em' #6429243

Lisa J. Boulden September 19, 2008
Fan-tastic!!!
(all three shots)
Great pov and comps!
Such dynamic images!
~Lisa #6474985

Bonnie C. Lackey September 19, 2008
You must have a very steady hand! These are wonderful! #6474990

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! This is OUTSTANDING Ken!!! #6639935

Nikki McDonald October 22, 2008
Wonderful finalist, Ken -- they all three could have been. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round #6640041

Nikki McDonald October 22, 2008
Wonderful finalist, Ken -- they all three could have been. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round #6640060

Stefania Barbier October 22, 2008
WTG KEN, CONGRATS ON ANOTHER SUPERB FINALIST!!!! #6641823

A P October 22, 2008
Congrats on all your finalist, Ken #6641935

Shawn Jennings October 23, 2008
They all could have been finalist! Congratulations! #6644676

Karen Celella October 23, 2008
It's tough to get such great clarity here but you do it well Ken. Congratulations again on another finalist. #6644845

Elida Gutierrez October 23, 2008
Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6645140

Eivor Kuchta October 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #6646391

Amber J. Skene October 23, 2008
Congrats on your finalist! #6646657

Anita Hogue October 23, 2008
AWESOME!!!!! Congratulations, Ken! #6647281

Kathleen K. Parker October 23, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken. I really love this!
kk #6647364

Denny E. Barnes October 23, 2008
Congratulations, Ken!! This is a beautiful and well deserved finalist!! #6648043

Mike D. Perez October 23, 2008
Awesome Finalist, Ken! Congratulations! #6648105

Jeff Robinson October 23, 2008
Congrats Ken on your Fantastic Finalist!! Jeff #6648394

Jeana Clark October 23, 2008

On to the next round with this!!!
Congrats Ken!!!!
Fab Finalist!!!
~J~ #6649332

Usman M. Bajwa October 23, 2008
Huge Congrats.on a well deserved Finalist.
UB. #6649847

Carla Metzler October 24, 2008
Congratulations, Ken! :-) #6651286

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 24, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Ken!
jo ann c. #6652189

Gail Vitikacs October 24, 2008
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLD KEN!!!! #6653948

Kerry Hill October 24, 2008
Congratulations Ken! Well deserved! #6653973

Agnes Fegan October 24, 2008
Congratulations!!! #6653993

Sandy Powers October 24, 2008
Whoa!!! How did I miss this! This is FABULOUS! Congratulations!!
#6654125

Stefania Barbier October 24, 2008
congrats on your gorgeous win!!! #6654142

Mike Clime October 24, 2008
Congratulations on your winner, Ken! #6654168

Rakesh Syal October 24, 2008
My heartiest congratulations on this great win, my friend! #6654256

Colette M. Metcalf October 24, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS to you on your win, Ken!!!! #6654546

Murry Grigsby October 24, 2008
Congrats on your super image and win Ken!! #6654720

Shawn Jennings October 24, 2008
WTG Ken! Congratulations on your win! #6654823

Elida Gutierrez October 24, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

"A Humble Thophy"

A Special Trophy for

"September Winners"
#6654936

Claudia Kuhn October 24, 2008
Congratulations Ken!! #6655066

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 24, 2008
Congratulations on your terrific winner!!! #6655076

Nadya Johnson October 24, 2008
Congrats on your exciting winner, Ken!! #6655088

Kaye Burazin October 24, 2008
Bravo for you! #6655360

Margaret R. Barry October 24, 2008
Congratulations on your amazing winner, Ken! #6655570

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 24, 2008
Congratulations! I'm pleased to see this among the winning images. It's AWESOME Ken! #6655653

Anita Hogue October 24, 2008
Fabulous image! Congratulations! #6655757

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 24, 2008
Congratulations on the Gold win Ken!!!
jo ann c. #6655874

Cyn Valentine October 24, 2008
Fantastic winner Ken ..congratulations!! #6655894

Darryl Wilkinson October 25, 2008
Beautiful shot, Ken! Congratulations!!
Peace :) #6656743

Hendrik Storme October 25, 2008
BIG CONGRATS #6657583

Michelle Alton October 25, 2008
What a brilliant magnificent winner, Ken! Congratulations! #6658361

Susan Jane Allen October 25, 2008
Big congrats on this wonderful winning pic! #6658485

Linda Blair October 25, 2008
Totally awesome Win Ken....Congratulations!!!!! #6658739

Usman M. Bajwa October 25, 2008
WTG. Congrats. on striking GOLD. Goes to my favs.
UB. #6659019

Tarun Bose October 25, 2008
Big congrats Ken for your excellent winner. #6659146

David Phalen October 25, 2008
BIG Congrats on an awesome Winner!! #6659197

Linda D. Lester October 25, 2008
I knew this would be gold...awesome! #6659252

Colleen Farrell October 25, 2008
Big congratulations on your win! #6659416

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 25, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!! HUGE congratulaions on this wonderful win, Ken!!!!! ♫ k #6660043

Mike D. Perez October 25, 2008
Congratulations on your great Win, Ken! #6660061

Renee Doyle October 25, 2008
Great to see GOLD here Ken!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! #6660151

Lorna Shutter October 25, 2008
Love all 3 incredible images, Ken! Congratulations on your Big Win!!!!! :) #6660198

Cathy Barrows October 26, 2008
Congrats...excellent job with these #6662824

Carla Metzler October 26, 2008
Congratulations on your win, Ken! Great job! #6663471

Denny E. Barnes October 26, 2008
Congratulations on your GOLD winning image, Ken! It's well deserved!! #6664267

Terry L. Ellis October 26, 2008
They are all amazing, Ken! Congratulations on your winner! #6664403

Dominick M. Dimacale October 27, 2008
Congratulations Ken on your Win.
Dominick #6665488

Mary Timman October 27, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful win Ken! #6666084

James E. Coleman October 27, 2008
Ken,
Hey thanks for the bonus shots!! I haven't got to see these guys or the Blue Angels for a while. Used to watch them buzz over my house when I lived by Langley.
Jim #6668286

Jeff Robinson October 28, 2008
Congrats Ken on this Fantastic 2nd Plce Win!! Jeff #6671650

Brad Harding October 28, 2008
Congrats on the win Ken, I enjoyed all of the air show shots, Brad. #6672722

Alex T. Mizuno October 28, 2008
Great capture, Ken! Color contrast is really striking. Congratulations on your win!!! #6675838

Lori Carlson February 18, 2010
Wow, Ken!!! This is one spectacular shot!!!! Well done!!!! =) #8392763

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