Kicking off Independence day right. - Aircraft of World War II

evangilder · 07-04-2008, 02:46 AM

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.

Heinz · 07-04-2008, 03:56 AM

wow fantastic shots Eric

Thanks for sharing

v2 · 07-04-2008, 05:08 AM

cool pics!

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-04-2008, 06:32 AM

They already shot off the fireworks in California?

seesul · 07-04-2008, 07:12 AM

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?

Micdrow · 07-04-2008, 09:41 AM

Great shots there Eric, Im green with envy!!!

evangilder · 07-04-2008, 09:45 AM

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.

Wildcat · 07-04-2008, 10:10 AM

Eric that first shot is fantastic mate!!

wilbur1 · 07-04-2008, 10:59 AM

Great shots eric

FLYBOYJ · 07-04-2008, 11:21 AM

Great stuff Eric!!!!!!!

lesofprimus · 07-04-2008, 11:41 AM

What a great day Eric.... Excellent shots... I love the one with the sun shining in the right corner.... Excellent stuff....

evangilder · 07-04-2008, 12:44 PM

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.

Heinz · 07-04-2008, 12:52 PM

Fantastic backdrops to set the shots off. Great work!

v2 · 07-04-2008, 12:56 PM

Erich · 07-04-2008, 01:18 PM

Eric great atmospheric shots and your weather looks great for this time of year - low smog volumes

beautiful !

07-04-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,741	wow fantastic shots Eric Thanks for sharing __________________

07-04-2008, 05:08 AM	#3
v2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cracow Posts: 4,207	cool pics! __________________ "A good fighter pilot, like a good boxer, should have a knockout punch..... You will find one attack you prefer to all others. Work on it till you can do it to perfection... then use it whenever possible." - Captain Reade Tilley, USAAF 7 Victories, WW-II -

07-04-2008, 06:32 AM	#4
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 33,152	They already shot off the fireworks in California? __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I]

07-04-2008, 07:12 AM	#5
seesul Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Zlin, Czech Republic Posts: 2,489	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? __________________ Roman Susil Zlin, Czech Republic ...a friend of Joe Owsianik,So. Plainfield, NJ, a former left waist gunner from B-17G ''Tail End Charlie" from 2ndBG,20th Sqdn who was forced to bail out on Aug. 29th, 1944 over my country.

07-04-2008, 09:41 AM	#6
Micdrow “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,852	Great shots there Eric, Im green with envy!!! __________________ "Valor does not mean Hero."

07-04-2008, 09:45 AM	#7
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,809	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. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

07-04-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,543	Eric that first shot is fantastic mate!! __________________

07-04-2008, 10:59 AM	#9
wilbur1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 2,206	Great shots eric __________________ Dont shoot him...... It will just make him angry.

07-04-2008, 11:21 AM	#10
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,051	Great stuff Eric!!!!!!! __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

07-04-2008, 11:41 AM	#11
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,501	What a great day Eric.... Excellent shots... I love the one with the sun shining in the right corner.... Excellent stuff.... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

07-04-2008, 12:52 PM	#13
Heinz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 6,741	Fantastic backdrops to set the shots off. Great work! __________________

07-04-2008, 12:56 PM	#14
v2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cracow Posts: 4,207	__________________ "A good fighter pilot, like a good boxer, should have a knockout punch..... You will find one attack you prefer to all others. Work on it till you can do it to perfection... then use it whenever possible." - Captain Reade Tilley, USAAF 7 Victories, WW-II -

07-04-2008, 01:18 PM	#15
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 10,774	Eric great atmospheric shots and your weather looks great for this time of year - low smog volumes beautiful ! __________________ Rip it up !

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