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[wunaladreamin]

You know what gets me going? I was having dinner this weekend with a couple of friends from a photography group I belong - they don't usually shoot aviation, but were down at FRG for the show. One said to me "After seeing your photos, I don't look at airplanes the same way."

I know what you mean. After last weekend, Kim yelled at me because now she looks up at every plane she hears. She said we've created a monster lol. But it is extremely cool to be able to share a hobby you love with other people who can find appreciation in it too!

[lijk604]

I know what you mean. After last weekend, Kim yelled at me because now she looks up at every plane she hears. She said we've created a monster lol. But it is extremely cool to be able to share a hobby you love with other people who can find appreciation in it too!

Kenny, that's great news to hear. When the person you share the bulk of your time with understands your passion for what you like to do, life gets a lot easier.

[TJK]

Moose and Derf. It begins and ends with those two.

I've been on this site for like a week or so and I totally agree; they're the obvious slam dunk choices.

[PhilDernerJr]

In 2007 I started traveling with North American to some real armpits of the world. I sat in the cockpit for a ton of the flying and saw some extremely rare airplanes. But it just wasn't as exciting to me, and almost depressing, because I didn't have any other plane geeks with me to share that experience. That's why the ramp is cool sometimes, but gets old fast... I'll always prefer a nice afternoon with the group at Panera as opposed to some unique spot or access by myself.

[TJK]

I know what you mean. After last weekend, Kim yelled at me because now she looks up at every plane she hears. She said we've created a monster lol. But it is extremely cool to be able to share a hobby you love with other people who can find appreciation in it too!

My lovely lady friend just sat through her 2nd Jones Beach airshow. Half way through Sean Tucker's act, while watching me revert to my 10 year old self, she just said "I don't care how, but you have to get your pilot's license". Found me a keeper!!!!

[megatop412]

It doesn't just drop into your lap, you have to work for it.

This wasn't for lack of trying, I can assure you that.

[megatop412]

And I could give a rat's a** about 'hits', people on a certain site get way too worked up about 'hits' like it's their passport to uber-cooldom, hoping to be revered as gods. They have lost their way, as far as I'm concerned.

I would just love being as close to the things as I could get without getting killed by them. While drinking Yuenglings and taking pictures of them, of course.

[wunaladreamin]

It sure is nice John. I mean she's never stopped me from coming out with you guys or anything, but she never got the chance to really appreciate the art and grace that can be found in spotting. She wants to come out to JFK now too lol.

[Gerard]

But it is extremely cool to be able to share a hobby you love with other people who can find appreciation in it too!

Oh so true. I dont have the heavy weapons most of you guys use here but I just love going out with my Canon Powershot and shoot away, then put the good pictures on different Photo albums on my Facebook page. The feedback I get from friends, family and co-workers is amazing and they are always asking me all kinds of aviation related questions. Sunday night at a BBQ at a good friends house a bunch of us
just sat around discussing Jones Beach and Republic Airport. It was very cool.

[Big Tim #70]

For me, it's all about the total experience.

I love hanging with some of you guys & the thrill of catching the right shot. If you're shooting based on the # of clicks you can get, then good for you. Whatever motivates you is all that matters. Personally, hanging on & off the airport, or going on road trips to see a show are what it's all about. I've met some very good people on this & other sites & I'm proud to know/hang with some of you guys. I'm into photography now because of these people.

Highlight of the weekend for me, hanging with 3 good friends on Memorial day, sunny skies filled with all sorts of planes buzzing & having my wife & 2 kids join us for some spotting. My 2 kids haven't stopped talking about it yet. To be able to combine my love of aviation with my love for my family is priceless. Thank you to those 3 guys (you know who you are) for helping me make that happen.

For me, that's what it's about...

[NIKV69]

And I could give a rat's a** about 'hits', people on a certain site get way too worked up about 'hits' like it's their passport to uber-cooldom, hoping to be revered as gods. They have lost their way, as far as I'm concerned.

No, actually that is your interpretation of a situtation that really is just frustration from constant rejections and the unwillingness to do what it takes to get shots accepted. These sites you loathe happen to also be the ones that get the most people to look at our work. Nothing wrong with wanting max exposure. I too get emails that are gratifying. Sure I can get close to the action and it's really an experience to fly in a B-17 or almost get decapitated by an SP. I just don't have the time to constantly post it here like others do. Nothing personal. I would just rather invest my time in other ways. As for this documentary I think it should include people like Joe Pries, Art Brett etc. The slide guys who basically invented this hobby and put in countless hours and miles photographing some of the rarest aircraft you don't see much of anymore.

I would just love being as close to the things as I could get without getting killed by them. While drinking Yuenglings and taking pictures of them, of course.

Beer is quite good but doesn't mix so well on the ramp. May want to leave the cooler home. As for almost getting killed well running for cover can be fun. If the right airframe is involved.

[eric8669]

No, actually that is your interpretation of a situtation that really is just frustration from constant rejections and the unwillingness to do what it takes to get shots accepted. These sites you loathe happen to also be the ones that get the most people to look at our work. Nothing wrong with wanting max exposure.

I originally was going to write this whole thing out, but I'll just say I have to disagree.

[wunaladreamin]

I'm with Eric. Spotting is about being out with good friends, chasing down a rare or otherwise special plane. Sure, it's nice to expand on an a.net or jp portfolio, but it's not everything. I treasure the friendships I've made through this hobby more than any rare aircraft I've been able to put on my memory card!

[Fighting_falcon_51]

While this seems like an awesome opportunity for NYCA, I would hate to see aviation be in the same category as this:

[wunaladreamin]

That's it! Diapers for everyone for next years air show week! Hercules! Hercules! Hercules!