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NIGHT UNDER THE STARS 2008
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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:
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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:
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Looking forward to it again this year.
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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?
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I'd be up for that.
My favorite pic from last year...
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/161762332_5Fa8k-L.jpg
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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
- Keeping my fingers crossed -
Phil (w2lie)
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Originally Posted by Derf
fred, where was this choctaw parked? i didn't see it.
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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)
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Hope everyone has a enjoyable evening on the tarmac as my 4-12 tour will keep me from attending this year. :)
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Rob, two words...
...sick day
"cough cough"
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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
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Originally Posted by Derf
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:
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Fred I sent you and email.
Hope you'll let me attend.
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Heard a rumor the A-10 Demo team is not coming...can anyone confirm this?
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Originally Posted by lijk604
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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I posted a thread in the "Events" forum regarding dinner if anyone wants to get together before hand.
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=12067
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Originally Posted by T-Bird76
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
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Smallest lens I have is a 28-80mm. Will that be small enough or should I look to pick up something smaller and wider?
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Originally Posted by 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?
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.
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Mostly, I used the Canon kit lens, 18-55mm last year.
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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?
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Originally Posted by 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?
Yes, they were parked on the ramp by the tower, too far away to shoot from the museum...
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/1...70_B3sSC-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/2...85_Q5Mdp-L.jpg
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Who are you paying off to get that access.....DOH! :wink:
Hehehehe I CAN'T WAIT!!! :borat:
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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.
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Originally Posted by moose135
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:
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Maybe my 50-500 might be going on for the ride.... nah.
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Someone gimme a camera to hold around my neck.
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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
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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:
