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Old 07-04-2008, 12:46 AM   #1
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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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Old 07-04-2008, 01:56 AM   #2
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wow fantastic shots Eric

Thanks for sharing
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Old 07-04-2008, 03:08 AM   #3
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cool pics!
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Old 07-04-2008, 04:32 AM   #4
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They already shot off the fireworks in California?
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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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Great shots there Eric, Im green with envy!!!
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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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Eric that first shot is fantastic mate!!
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Great stuff Eric!!!!!!!
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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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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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Fantastic backdrops to set the shots off. Great work!
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Eric great atmospheric shots and your weather looks great for this time of year - low smog volumes

beautiful !
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