History Under the Stars 2010 (Nighttime Airshow Photoshoot)

[Derf]

Why do I always look angry in pictures people take of me? :)

Well, for starters.... you were carrying like 80lbs in glass... on top of that you have those sh!tty Canon straps that make your camera feel like 50 lbs without a lens and make your neck sore after 6min flat. Also you do not have a cool backwards cap like Phil, the sun was reflecting off of my awesome $180 dollar lens and I think you just dropped your bag on your foot.

Seriously, when the hell are you going to get rid of those neck breaking horrible canon straps???

Actually I took this a half a second later

[Cary]

Why do I always look angry in pictures people take of me? :)

Well, for starters.... you were carrying like 80lbs in glass... on top of that you have those sh!tty Canon straps that make your camera feel like 50 lbs without a lens and make your neck sore after 6min flat. Also you do not have a cool backwards cap like Phil, the sun was reflecting off of my awesome $180 dollar lens and I think you just dropped your bag on your foot.

Seriously, when the hell are you going to get rid of those neck breaking horrible canon straps???

LOL!! I'm actually getting a Black Rapid Double strap soon, which I heard will instantly transform me into a professional photographer, even with my shoddy skills. Not a bad investment for $130!

[moose135]

LOL!! I'm actually getting a Black Rapid Double strap soon, which I heard will instantly transform me into a professional photographer, even with my shoddy skills. Not a bad investment for $130!

Or you could get an OP/TECH strap for a whole lot less and be comfortable too...

[Cary]

LOL!! I'm actually getting a Black Rapid Double strap soon, which I heard will instantly transform me into a professional photographer, even with my shoddy skills. Not a bad investment for $130!

Or you could get an OP/TECH strap for a whole lot less and be comfortable too...

I heard only the Black Rapid will make me a professional But thanks for the tip...I'll check out the OP/TECH :)

[Derf]

I have an OP/TECH. It will make you a wannabe Photographer with a big head. Trust me, you can actually buy a few beers after the purchase which will lead to more pictures with you and a big smile! :borat:

[Cary]

I have an OP/TECH. It will make you a wannabe Photographer with a big head. Trust me, you can actually buy a few beers after the purchase which will lead to more pictures with you and a big smile! :borat:

Well, if it's the OP/TECH that's giving you that big head, then maybe I should go with that one Actually, it will probably be better for me, since the Black Rapid attaches to the tripod socket, which will be a bit annoying, since I use my tripod a lot (mainly because it makes me look more professional).

[Cary]

Another photo from the shoot...sorry for the distracting watermark...

[Derf]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know what I was trying for with the winners for History Under the Stars. I am trying to get a dusk / nightshoot together for the aircraft that will be at Farmingdale for the Coney Island Airshow! A-10 and Hornets and Harriers’ OH MY! If we can do that I also will try for other events in the upcoming year as well. No promises other than I will try.

Please do not forget the Deadline for all entry’s is this Friday -Fred

[Liquid_Squelch]

Hi Fred
I heard optonline was down, so I hope you got my final 3 via e-mail.

If not, please let me know and I will throw them on the 'net.


Thanks
Phil / w2lie

[Cary]

Sorry, one more that I just found. I'm a little shocked that I didn't notice this photo earlier, because it's one of my favorites from the shoot:

[Derf]

Congratulations Winners



by Cary Liao


by Fred Kopf


by Fred Kopf

Please send me your Cell number, Home location and time it takes to get to the airport.

Look forward to seeing you guys again soon!!!

[Liquid_Squelch]

Congrats goes out to the winners.. I think we all got a kick to the pants on the last shot by Fred! We were ALL shooting that same plane while it was raining!

Again - Congratulations Fred and (Fred) and Cary!

[Derf]

Congrats goes out to the winners.. I think we all got a kick to the pants on the last shot by Fred! We were ALL shooting that same plane while it was raining!

Again - Congratulations Fred and (Fred) and Cary!

Yes we were, but he did not have a cover on the canopy in his shot!

Don't feel too bad.. I put this shot in and was rejected

[Cary]

Congrats goes out to the winners.. I think we all got a kick to the pants on the last shot by Fred! We were ALL shooting that same plane while it was raining!

Again - Congratulations Fred and (Fred) and Cary!

Yes we were, but he did not have a cover on the canopy in his shot!

Don't feel too bad.. I put this shot in and was rejected

That lightning shot is nice Fred, but it could have used a rainbow and possibly some livestock in the foreground.
:D

[fk6065]

Wow, to say the least I am shocked and speechless. I really don't know what to say except for thank you! There were so many outstanding shots posted by everyone from that night I am really humbled.

I thought I knew a lot about photography and planes but that night I learned so much more and got to do it with a great group of people.

Thanks again to Fred & the AAM for giving us the opportunity.