Now we’re talking………….

What a difference a day makes, or rather,18 hours. Yesterday, as you recall, we went out to shoot in high noon light. This morning I drug my old carcass out of bed at 4:30 to be on the field when the sun was rising at 6:00 a.m. One of the racer/owners pulled out his Super Corsair, only one of two still flying, so we could shoot it in first light. When you consider that this is a million dollar +, airplane and the crew themselves pulled out the plane for us. Below are several shots of the Corsair.

The light did not last very long, but sure was sweet for the short time. One thing about being a photographer is that you will be up and at em’ a lot.

I wish my friend Scott Diussa could have been here, he loves Corsairs and this would have been a big thrill for him.

Speaking of thrills, my boss and friend Bill Pekala and I have had the rare opportunity to work together, and visit. Bill has been a life long friend and, for the last nine years, the head of the department I work for at Nikon. God blesses us in many ways, but one of the best is the great people you get to know, work with, and if you’re fortunate are honored to finally call friends, Bill definitely is high on that list for me. Don’t ever underestimate the value of friends. when all else looses it’s value they are God’s Gold Standard.

Blessings,

the pilgrim

*Photo Note: D7000, 24-120, polarizer, HDR.

Friends having fun……..

O.K. can’t stop, they pulled an antique fire truck out in front of the Media Center and I just couldn’t resist. All HDR 3 shots, D7000, 24-120 AF-S VR and polarizer.