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I like that rendition Mark...
So, some said she will be around for a few days? Can I show up around the museum parking lot and snap pictures of it from an unobstructed spot? or will I have to wait until she is in the air?
Thanks for the tips/advice :-)
What a treat to see this bird today. I didn't get the closeups, as it came in towards the end of my lunch break, however, the week is young yet.
First the flyby over Rwy 32
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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...FRG_030711.jpg
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On rollout
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Eric..........great images........unfortunately I had to pull off the side of the road because I left my scanner attached to my car antenna. Some of these are more on the artistic side (I think). Here are some more images (with more to follow).
Manny.....that first shot posted was taken from the shopping center through the fence. The light was fantastic as the sun set. I am not sure what the air museum is going to do, but I would think they would allow photo's. How far they let you out is another story.
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...29_xPPEQ-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...72_hByMs-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...97_bUbBt-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...40_R27K8-L.jpg
The fly-by down RWY 32
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The approach to RWY 32
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...97_9wobc-L.jpg
The story of two noses (Eastern and Pan Am)
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...25_LA2aX-L.jpg
It was great seeing you all today, I wish I was able to let you guys stay out much later but they were trying to close up shop and I had to turn down a dear friend Gueseppie who I would do anything for as they were trying to get the crew out as one of the AAM member had to drive a good 4-5 hours home. I am glad they allowed you guys out on the tarmac as I did not think they were going to do it as the plane arrived so late in the day.
As for all the great shots that were posted.... there is something to be said about a good black an white shot
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...34_Uxnav-L.jpg
But this is where I draw the line
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...28_2bUBp-L.jpg
What the hell guys??? You can not see the PAN AM BLUE!!!! I would give my left nut to had an 18Megapixel
camera and a time machine!!! You guys want it to look old? It is a DC-7! THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD LOOK!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...42_HP364-L.jpg
Juan Trippe would love to see is beloved Blue Ball in technicolor but unfortunately I will need to wait a day or two more!
The Flyby was great but I gave up my position on the other side of the runway that would have been perfectly lit to let
others from the AAM shoot some video. It was important to document the event and even on the backlit side I had my
7D to make up for it. I also would not have been able to take Moose with me in the truck and he is like my lucky
rabbits foot. We always have the greatest adventures!
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We watched as he was on approach and loved every moment of it
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...06_HDjqN-L.jpg
The cockpit was a normal manly cockpit from Douglas with lots of steam gauges....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...32_4pj54-L.jpg
Someone onboard stated that it had that new plane smell! It did!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...64_HmWMk-L.jpg
I am sorry you guys were not able to go in the aircraft but once again, the late arrival and the need for the AAM members
to leave asap was very important. Thank you for not asking the crew for access as requested as they will always try to
accommodate and I did not want to upset AAM staff by having people keep them later. If we disrespect their wishes,
they will not allow ramp access like this to happen on days they are not open.
Sunset on the ramp is a magical time
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I too like Eastern as I had some time in their 727 sims growing up... Love the Hockey Stick but this paint job is ok too...
Here are a few Eastern shots for you guys
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...44_mxKqM-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...11_Nd7N2-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...99_svfo5-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...53_VwY7d-L.jpg
I have many more but I would not want to make you bored... What a great day!!!
...and the light gods were kind on NYC spotters today...
Fred, great use of light, composition and focal length ! Terrific output.
Awesome shots Fred! Manny.........get your butt down to Republic. Here is my last installment of photo's.....althought I may one or two more.
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What a terrific airplane! Good to see everyone today. Here are a few of mine, still have a bunch to go through...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/American...52_it67p-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/American...10_icVfx-L.jpg
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Holy crap nice shots. I need to head over to FRG later to catch this beauty. uh which side is facing the highway?
Wow guys, there are some Picasso's and Vermeer's out there! Some of this close-ups are indeed artistically STUNNING!
What an awesome job! Superb :cool:
Wonderful photos guys - very creative stuff!
Here are some more shots
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...87_ttoL5-L.jpg
THANK GOD THERE IS NO BITCHIN BETTY in the cockpit!
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...09_wBtyL-L.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...09_jVkh3-L.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...17_TWiC2-L.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...21_W58z9-L.jpg
It was dead quiet out by her today.
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/1...05_7GZtQ-L.jpg
http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/photos/1...67_hzYcW-L.jpg
Excellent photos guys!
Amazing artistic work here, and crazy thorough coverage!
Here are a few of mine: http://caryliao.com/blog/2011/03/08/...airways-dc-7b/
It was great seeing everyone again!
that must have been one rough landing. Looked like she hit hard
The Pan Am meatball will be done on Monday pending weather
http://theproductreport.typepad.com/...ed12970c-800wi
WOW THAT LOOKS GOOD right?
[QUOTE=fk6065;440494]It was dead quiet out by her today.
Fred K,
What time were you out there Tuesday? I was out on the ramp between @1:15 - 1:45 pm. It was eerily quiet....downright tranquil! I was trying out the new Canon Vixia HF S21's 8MP stills. This is my first Canon and I must say I'm impressed with the sensor quality. It was very challenging shooting into the sun to get the Eastern side of it, but the exposure is balanced perfectly. Canon rocks!
I just have some lens flare to deal with (most probably from the UV filter) but the exposure is very nice I think. Maybe I'll post those shots for some here to try and tweak for me, because other than that everyone's probably tired of looking at this beautiful ship already. :biggrin:
Pete
I was out there around the same time. It was the first time I ever saw the parking lot between the AAM and Sheltaire empty. And since the AAM moved a few of there jets down the road it looked so empty.
I don't think anyone on here will ever get tired of looking at pictures.
HOw long will she be there? Would like to see...
A few more from tonight
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...32_4u7Tt-L.jpg
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...38_kiEYa-L.jpg
I had to get a shot of me with the aircraft
http://derf.smugmug.com/Aviation/PAA...59_4yDJ9-L.jpg
:tongue:
Mario, If I recall correctly it will be there for about 10 days--at least that's what I think Moose said when I spoke to him.
Great to see you guys Sunday by the way.
should be leaving around the 17th or 18th
Great shots as always.
Wow, those long night shots are absolutely amazing! Excellent work, I love the clouds
I finally have some night stuff to contribute. Wouldn't be right that I work there and could get the night shots in ;)
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I have yet to see it but really want to see it with da spicy meatball!!!
Your a good man Mario...good man!
must attempt an evening shot over the weekend perhaps
Here are a few more images I finally got to process
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...30_5hhAG-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...47_fGtNi-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...08_mVkSM-L.jpg
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...50_9yHma-L.jpg
Last one is sweet... looks like a period image!
Thank you sir Manny! For a craft like this sepia and black-white definitely work well.
Got the American Airpower email today announcing the DC7-B. Since you guys work closely with AAM, maybe you can suggest to them to embed a link in the email to the website. I could never understand why they don't.
Looks like the landing was a little steep and shaky (one wheel). Hopefully I can find some time this weekend to make it out there. Nice pics.
George
That would nave been due to the winds howling at 18kts gusting to 24kts and they were not coming right down the runway.Quote:
Originally Posted by gpalz1
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Just spent my lunch over at FRG and noticed a lot of activity around this beauty. There were 3 or 4 van / trucks, and the big Sheltair truck (what looked to be a bucket or de-icing truck).
I also noticed that it was not near the AAM, but on the other end of the ramp. Any special reason?
Probably putting up blue ball on the tail
did you say blue balls? :smile:, lol .. Thanks Fred
No logo on the tail yet, but some vehicles and stairs in the vicinity. It's parked at an angle, EAL side to the fence, tail toward the Shelt hangar. Like they are trying to keep the PAA markings hidden from the road...