NIGHT UNDER THE STARS 2008

[Derf]

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/295797381_zzvq5-X2.jpg

American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport
Offers
“History Under the Stars”

Many of the 2008 Jones Beach Airshow aircraft will be available for this night photography event!

The AAM at Republic Airport offers “History Under the Stars” to aviation and professional photographers selected following accreditation review. To be considered you must RSVP [email protected] by May 18th 2008 with your full name and links to published works (online or print). Security requirements mandate that only a modest number of photographers will be allowed on site after public viewing hours.

May 24, 2008 8:30 p.m. to Midnight, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, N.Y.

(This is not open to “point and shoot” cameras.)

Please note:
Each photographer must wear a high visibility t-shirt provided by the museum for safety. Anyone who violates safety instructions issued by museum ramp staff will be promptly ejected as this is a working airport, airshow aircraft are present, and strict security regulations will be in effect. For any additional questions please Email [email protected].
All photos posted from this event must give American Airpower Museum at Republic location credit.


If you were included last year, please include links of published intertnet work and info on any printed work. Also please show your shots so others can see what you did last year as I could not make it....but will this year!!!! :borat:

[cancidas]

fred, this was a great opportunity last year. i wish that i could make it this time around, but just to be able to go out on the ramp around those airplanes was wonderful. i highly recommend this to anyone interested!

fred, keep me in mind for next year though! :wink:

[moose135]

Looking forward to this! Here are a few shots from last year...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/287854517_yS4np-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/157262584_Kp3Xu-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/156834857_exAw9-L.jpg

More shots here:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/gallery/291 ... 1098_kDwkR (http://moose135.smugmug.com/gallery/2911791_FSJui/1/156791098_kDwkR)

[eric8669]

Looking forward to it again this year.

[T-Bird76]

This was great last year! I'm excited to do it again.

Shall we do dinner before hand again like we did last year? I say lets do All American Burger, its cheap, great out door summer feel to it. Thoughts?

[GrummanFan]

I'd be up for that.

My favorite pic from last year...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/161762332_5Fa8k-L.jpg

[Liquid_Squelch]

Derf,
I sent you an e-mail. I'm really hoping that you'll allow me to attend.

Here is my "daytime" gallery from last year:
http://www.w2lie.net/e107_plugins/galle ... temId=4578 (http://www.w2lie.net/e107_plugins/gallery2/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=4578)



- Keeping my fingers crossed -
Phil (w2lie)

[pgengler]

A couple of mine from last year:

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-26_AAM/scaled/IMG_9451.jpg

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-26_AAM/scaled/IMG_9458.jpg

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-26_AAM/scaled/IMG_9492.jpg

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-26_AAM/scaled/IMG_9512.jpg

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-26_AAM/scaled/IMG_9518.jpg

[cancidas]

here are a few i took last year:

i had issues with a very ****ty tripod. was hoping to do better this time but can't make it.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/CELMER_166659_KFRG_05-26-07.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/CELMER_80-0223_KFRG_05-26-07.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/CELMER_C-GVRA_KFRG_05-26-07.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/CELMER_N3913G_KFRG_05-26-07_1.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/CELMER_N3913G_KFRG_05-26-07_2.jpg

[Derf]

I did not attend last year but had the evening before for these
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159181162_9WgnX-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159107266_gV8ai-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159106636_kRevD-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159107461_BUUbV-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159264025_cC3N5-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/159107638_qh9GG-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160240858_D3NWA-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160257785_nkRRG-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160257942_pJPoB-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160261607_ZnYgE-M-1.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160261916_6epNR-M-1.jpg

[cancidas]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/160257785_nkRRG-M-1.jpg

fred, where was this choctaw parked? i didn't see it.

[Derf]

Behind the hangar, next to the C-47 that you probably did not see either then. I showed up really late and that was really the only shot from N.U.T.S. last year. I can not wait to go nuts this year


N ight
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or NUTS for short is a registered trademarked name of Dan (Grummanfan) and requires a Donation to the Photographers for Better Equipment fund. Said donation must be equal to or more than the minimum of $10 per instance and no more than $1500.00 on any given day. (lookin out for ya Dan, thanks for the cool new Acronym)

[MORS-AB-ALTO]

Hope everyone has a enjoyable evening on the tarmac as my 4-12 tour will keep me from attending this year. :)

[wunaladreamin]

Rob, two words...

...sick day

"cough cough"

[lijk604]

3 of mine from last year...count me in again.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/N166658_b_052607_FRG.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/N2825B_052607_FRG.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/N19YN_052607_FRG.jpg

[h2opunk1822]

I wish the airshow was as good as last years.. For the airshow planning this year its an absolute joke.. barely moving NFI, AAM is doing there own thing, Skytypers are obviously on the other end of the field.. pretty much just keeping the brickline (behind the hangar) open for the stunt planes coming in.. from what i heard only the blue's and golden nights are the decent planes coming in.. nothing as spectacular as last years.. kinda dissapointed

[GrummanFan]

NUTS for short is a registered trademarked name of Dan (Grummanfan) and requires a Donation to the Photographers for Better Equipment fund. Said donation must be equal to or more than the minimum of $10 per instance and no more than $1500.00 on any given day. (lookin out for ya Dan, thanks for the cool new Acronym)

I like those terms & conditions :borat:

[nikon50bigma]

Fred I sent you and email.
Hope you'll let me attend.

[lijk604]

Heard a rumor the A-10 Demo team is not coming...can anyone confirm this?

[moose135]

Heard a rumor the A-10 Demo team is not coming...can anyone confirm this?
They aren't on the list of performers on the official air show site (http://www.jonesbeachairshow.com/aircraft.html).
In addition, the Spitfire that was scheduled to attend is out due to maintenance issues. Also, I heard from someone I know on the Canadian Lancaster crew - they had hoped to attend again this year, but are also experiencing maintenance issues that are keeping the aircraft grounded awaiting repairs. They hope to get down again next year.

[GrummanFan]

The Air Combat Command demo team schedule has been out for a while, and the A-10 has never been listed for this years show. All we have is the F-22 and a heritage flight with a P-51.

[Derf]

The event has a lot more people wanting in this year. I think we may all make it but it will be close. The idea of night under the stars is that the AAM give us incredible access to the aircraft out on the ramp. In return they ask that we FLOAT the images with their name on the Internet in return. If I need to start restricting the amount of people in the future, it will start with people that did not have shots show up in the mainstream. No matter if it is only your website, or Jetphotos, or Airliners, or local news, or magazine.... it is better than not having any picture online or in print if we need to cut people next year. Many of you do incredible work, I am trying to keep the partnership going as it is wonderful on both sides and is fun.
(and I get to go this year!!! but I am not counting Moose and Myself...Shhhh)

The one thing I have always known about airshows is, every plan will change. The Spitfire had its tail end sent to Europe for a little TLC. The F-22 has been discussed and everything is up in the air. But the other thing I always knew about the airshow is that I AM NEVER DISSAPOINTED! I can not wait to see you guys soon!!! Emails should be sent by tomorrow evening.

[T-Bird76]

I posted a thread in the "Events" forum regarding dinner if anyone wants to get together before hand.

viewtopic.php?f=26&t=12067 (http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=12067)

[Derf]

I posted a thread in the "Events" forum regarding dinner if anyone wants to get together before hand.

http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=12067

It sounds great but I can not make it as usual. I am shooting an event before night at the stars so I will be at the airport frpm 9:30am to midnight...... sorry

[lijk604]

The Air Combat Command demo team schedule has been out for a while, and the A-10 has never been listed for this years show. All we have is the F-22 and a heritage flight with a P-51.

I guess I just got spoiled seeing them the last 3 years, and took it for granted that they would be there. I looked at the website and the F-86 Super Sabre wont be there either. Such a shame, going to miss them. In fact, it looks like the only jet's are the F22 and the Blue's.

[Liquid_Squelch]

What was the most use focal length by most of you last year??
I will have my 10-22mm mounted on one body, and I'm thinking 28-105mm on the other body....

Also, looking at some of the pictures from last year, did anyone bring ladders or crates to get a higher perspective?

Lovin the shots, and can't wait to snap my own!

See you all Saturday.

[pgengler]

I did most of my shots with a 10-22, with the 24-70 making the occasional appearance. It'll probably be much the same this year.

[wunaladreamin]

Smallest lens I have is a 28-80mm. Will that be small enough or should I look to pick up something smaller and wider?

[lijk604]

Smallest lens I have is a 28-80mm. Will that be small enough or should I look to pick up something smaller and wider?

I made do with a 28-75mm last year, so you should be okay. You'll just spend a lot of the night at the small end.

This year I have a Tokina 12-24mm f/4 as well as the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 so I'll be looking to do some different angles this year.

[moose135]

Mostly, I used the Canon kit lens, 18-55mm last year.

[nikon50bigma]

Just out of curosity were the Thunderbirds able to be photograpghed last year, or too far away?
If they were able - anyone case to share some pics?

[nikon50bigma]

Sorry double post.

[moose135]

Just out of curosity were the Thunderbirds able to be photograpghed last year, or too far away?
If they were able - anyone case to share some pics?
Yes, they were parked on the ramp by the tower, too far away to shoot from the museum...

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/155789970_B3sSC-L.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/287854185_Q5Mdp-L.jpg

[Derf]

Who are you paying off to get that access.....DOH! :wink:

Hehehehe I CAN'T WAIT!!! :borat:

[T-Bird76]

Last year they did let ppl out to look at the Thunderbirds in the early evening. Perhaps they be doing the same with the Blue Angels.

[Liquid_Squelch]

Yes, they were parked on the ramp by the tower, too far away to shoot from the museum...

I guess I'm still packin my 100-400L :borat:

[nikon50bigma]

Maybe my 50-500 might be going on for the ride.... nah.

[Nick]

Someone gimme a camera to hold around my neck.

[Derf]

I have a few people that are asking still but we are way over full. If anyone will not be able to make it, please try to give as much notice as possible as others would love to attend. Next year it will be smaller than this year.

Thanks

[Derf]

Thank you all for a great time. It was a little more crowded then we would have liked but Hell, that was fun! I would love to see some of your highlights. :borat:

[Liquid_Squelch]

Thanks again for having us!

[AirtrafficController]

Thanks to Fred and the American Airpower Museum for a great event!
Some highlights:
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/027a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/072a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/088a-1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/108.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/138-1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/146.jpg

[T-Bird76]

Luke some great shots there! I love the first one as she is pointing to the sunset! Really nice stuff!

[flyboy 28]

Just a sampling from me. I don't think I'll ever get around to posting all my pics.

Fred, thanks for having us.

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/nuts1jt.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/nuts2jt.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/nuts3jt.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/nuts4jt.jpg
http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/nuts5jt.jpg

[Liquid_Squelch]

Here is the first of what is probably many....that will have to wait until much later.

After dealing with a PC issue all day that kept me from working on my photos due to constant need to reboot, and then watching YouTube tutorials the rest of the day - since I'm no PS guru ... This was my first real test.
I'm more of a get it right in the field, and make minor corrections at home type of guy. PS isn't one of my strong points.

That being said - This is my first picture of the bunch to get processed. Not because its my favorite, or my best - but because someone walked into my frame, and it bothered me so much that I had to make them disappear fast.

C&C are welcome - since I want to get the rest of them "right."

http://www.w2lie.net/misc_files/aam/HDR-Skyboss-frame-nyca.jpg

[GrummanFan]

Amazing shots so far! I will add a few of mine, though I am in no physical or mental state to be editing photos right now. These will have to suffice until I can take care of all those HDR's I was attempting...

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/301409830_FfSXQ-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/301409572_egsne-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/301409707_B6EWc-L.jpg

http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/301409780_vSKfv-L.jpg

Thanks again for the event!

[cancidas]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u317/AirtrafficController/027a.jpg
i absolutely love this shot! paint out the bed bath and beyond sign and you really wont be able to tell when it was taken.... nice job!

[lijk604]

What an evening. Thank you American Airpower Museum, and especially Fred Miller. It was the perfect ending to a great day of shooting. I also want to thank the photographer who was using the Hassleblad & light meter. He gave me a great reading on the "old" L39...now I need to buy that meter and a few new flashes. Here are a few of my highlights from the night:

HDR
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712629_VJnAq-L.jpg

HDR
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712712_UDcqW-L.jpg

My first ever YAK
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301742890_3VrbR-L.jpg

C47
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712582_qpZzv-L.jpg

Avenger
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712524_Apum6-L.jpg

L39
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712754_qvZ39-L.jpg

Goshawk
http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712552_tLQsh-L.jpg

[Cary]

Here are a few of my pictures from the event. We couldn't ask for a better sunset. Of course, thanks to Fred and everyone at the American Airpower Museum.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/CaryLiao_02256.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/CaryLiao_02332.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/DA_NG_02250.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/DA_NG_02282.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/DA_NG_02287.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/DA_NG_02292.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u36/soak2179/DA_NG_02293.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Cary, that C47 shot is great. will be popular on Anet I'm sure!

[Cary]

Cary, that C47 shot is great. will be popular on Anet I'm sure!

Thanks Phil...that's if it actually makes it on the site. You should see my Anet rejection rate lately! :P

[Liquid_Squelch]

Here are four that were easy to post..
I didn't feel the need to make any corrections to the photos.. with exception of adding the frames.

http://www.w2lie.net/misc_files/aam/AAM_Night_01.JPG
http://www.w2lie.net/misc_files/aam/AAM_Night_02.JPG
http://www.w2lie.net/misc_files/aam/AAM_Night_03.JPG
http://www.w2lie.net/misc_files/aam/AAM_Night_04.JPG

More on the way!

[CX777]

Heres some of my contribution from the fantastic night....

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/IMG_0935.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/IMG_0930.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/RChangela/IMG_0965.jpg

It was indeed a pleasure to meet everyone and thanks Fred for all the efforts.

Raj

[moose135]

Great shots, everyone. It was a pleasure shooting with everyone, and meeting some new faces as well. Still working on processing my shots from the weekend (only took about 4,500 shots), but wanted to share a few from Saturday night.

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/301279131_LXpxm-L-1.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/301279313_nXe4x-L-1.jpg

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/301280212_ZJuDB-L-1.jpg

Many thanks to the fine folks at the American Airpower Museum for allowing us this unique opportunity. And what can I say about Fred Miller? His tireless efforts have been the driving force behind this event for the past two years. Without him, we would not have been able to hold this. A big THANK YOU to Fred - now get some sleep! :wink:

[Derf]

Thank You all and thank you to Gary Lewi, Frank and all the guys that made this night possible. I had a lot of fun and It was nice to be able to attend.

Here are some of my catches.....Not my usual, but I was really worn out!

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302367319_TXLc4-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302367100_BK8kC-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302368608_PBHwL-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302372709_BosgB-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302372989_2Gznd-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302373198_paZrQ-L.jpg

http://derf.smugmug.com/photos/302367674_gESA4-L.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

What an amazing night. A big thank you to Fred and the folks at American Air Power Museum! I've got way too many pictures to go through, but I'll check in with this one for now.

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302490073_CkkSi-L.jpg

[flyboy 28]

Kenny, that shot is sick. I love that blue hue.

[h2opunk1822]

Holy crap.. i think that just became my new fav pic of pauls plane yet!!.. the blue background is just amazing!!

[wunaladreamin]

Thanks guys :)

[lijk604]

I have one of Paul's plane from the other angle.

http://jjcjklos.smugmug.com/photos/301712794_XLfk2-L.jpg

[wunaladreamin]

A few more...

http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302513071_Etskf-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302522157_FocmJ-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302543234_83R48-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302559342_A3Ypq-L.jpg
http://kennys.smugmug.com/photos/302563414_4LQbw-L.jpg

[lijk604]

Does anyone know who the gent was that was shooting the Hassleblad film camera? If you do and you know how to reach him please shoot me a PM.

Thanks!!!!

[pgengler]

I'll be going through photos from this weekend for basically forever, but here's one that came out real well (without requiring much PS work):
http://images.pgengler.net/nyca/2008-05-24/IMG_7079.jpg

Thanks to Fred for organizing this and to the AAM for letting it happen!

[MarkLawrence]

Amazing shots everyone! I really need to try and get there for this event - it really looks like a great deal of fun!

[Derf]

BUMP

Just curious...how far did your photos go for last year? :D