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06-13-2006, 04:23 PM
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Hi guys,
I flew into Denver last weekend to see the annual Warbirds Over the Rockies R/C show at Chatfield State Part in Littleton (south Denver area). Wow - I was most impressed. Not only were the models simply stunning examples of the craft, but the pilots were obviously very experienced, and flew these beauties very "scale" like.
I would like to mention that I was quite blown over by the welcoming reception I got. I was but one 'sponsor' (donated some prints for their auction), but I was treated as an old friend by the event organizers, getting full access to the facilities and airfield. As you'll see by these pictures, I took full advantage of my VIP pass. I shot over 900 images, and over 8 or 9 posts in this thread, I hope to show my favorites.
For the shutterbugs among us, I used a Canon EOS 20D with a 17-85mm IS (IS *off*) lens. For the flying shots, I set the AF point to center spot only. Aperture Priority (usually 1/800-1000 sec) was set. ISO at 200. Drive was set to Burst. For the ground shots, the camera's AutoProgram was used.
Let's get started (in no particular order):            
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Neat stuff!
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Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ Great shots! - I live about 15 min. from there. Once and awhile I fly over that site, I think it makes those guys nervous...
Neat stuff! | is it your flying that causes the nervousness or your proximity
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Originally Posted by pbfoot is it your flying that causes the nervousness or your proximity | All the above 
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