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07-04-2008, 12:46 AM
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#1 | | "Shooter"
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Country:  | Kicking off Independence day right.
I am exhauster beyond belief after all day of work, then flying and shooting, then fireworks with my boy. Tired, but content. I did a few quick edits from today for your viewing pleasure.
Happy Independence Day to all my American friends. Everyone else, just enjoy some pictures. 
I'm off to get some shut eye. I will have more shots later this weekend.
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07-04-2008, 01:56 AM
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#2 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | wow fantastic shots Eric
Thanks for sharing 
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07-04-2008, 03:08 AM
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Country:  | cool pics!
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07-04-2008, 04:32 AM
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#4 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | They already shot off the fireworks in California?
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07-04-2008, 05:12 AM
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#5 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Eric......I´m sooooooo envious...of the flights you made and the moments spent in the air with all those fantastic birds...
btw, do you know Phillip Makana in person?
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07-04-2008, 07:41 AM
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#6 | | Moderator
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Country: | Great shots there Eric, Im green with envy!!!
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07-04-2008, 07:45 AM
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#7 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Thanks guys.
Chris, they do the Independence Day festivities in Moorpark on July 3rd. I don't know why, just the way they have always done it. Works great for me so I can do the flyby, see the fireworks and still have a bbq on the fourth.
This flight did cost me my sunglasses though. I should have known better, especially by now to take them off beforehand. I stuck my head out the side and off they went. I almost lost my hat too, but grabbed it and stuck it under me. Oh well. I think the photos were worth it. 
Roman, I don't know Phil Makana in person, but know his work. He and John Dibbs are both fabulous photographers. I think Phil Makana is a member of ISAP, which I am going to be joining in the near future. I may be able to meet him at one of the ISAP meets one day. ISAP=International Society of Aviation Photographers, BTW.
I have been very fortunate to "network" with the right people to get these opportunities. It's even more fortunate that the guys I have flown with have all been absolute pros, taking me up for these memorable flights and returning me back to earth safely. It's been a dream come true for me.
More shots to come.
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07-04-2008, 08:10 AM
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Country: | Eric that first shot is fantastic mate!!
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07-04-2008, 08:59 AM
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Country: | Great shots eric
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07-04-2008, 09:21 AM
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#10 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: | Great stuff Eric!!!!!!! 
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07-04-2008, 09:41 AM
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#11 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | What a great day Eric.... Excellent shots... I love the one with the sun shining in the right corner.... Excellent stuff....
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07-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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#12 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Thanks guys. The shot with the sun in it was something I was trying for this year. I got one last year by accident and ended up liking the way it looked, so I had several shots like that one. Here are some more.
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07-04-2008, 10:52 AM
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Country: | Fantastic backdrops to set the shots off. Great work!
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07-04-2008, 10:56 AM
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07-04-2008, 11:18 AM
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#15 | | the old Sage
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Country: | Eric great atmospheric shots and your weather looks great for this time of year - low smog volumes
beautiful ! | |
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