Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!!
I’m learning a lot from the aviation shooters on St. Maarten!! Shooting landing planes over the beach is just like shooting all action shots, it’s about; light, vantage point, focal length, and most of all, timing!!! The light has been great, I’m learning from the locals the best vantage points, with the 14-24 and 80-400 (120-600 in DX), focal length is covered. Now the hard part, timing!! I’ve been practicing and I’m starting to get in the zone. Below are some practice shots that are getting close!
Next assignment is to be on the beach looking up with the 14-24 when the KLM 747 comes in again Thursday. Even landing these guys come in pretty fast, you have to be ready and work on your timing. Below are some examples of beach work and practice sessions.
I had a great thing happen yesterday, one of the contestants, a lady about my age came over to the Gazebo to talk photography and she shared about her cancer experience, and how it led her to a deeper walk in her faith, and made photography a lot more of a stress relieving outlet or her. We were able to pray together, it was precious moment! When God is in charge ministry can happen every day, everywhere!!!
Blessings,
the pilgrim
Equipment notes:
Top Shot of the 747 right over the beach, Nikon D7100 and 80-400 lens at 600mm,
1/200th of a second at f 8.
The last four shots are all with the D800 and Nikkor 14-24 wide angle zoom. Most are at 1/1,500th of a second at F11.
The Last Shot…….. no people, but a cool angle.
One more for Nick Coury, this is the beautiful bokeh I was telling you about, shot during dinner tonight:
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Wow that top shot is amazing! Glad you had a ministry opportunity also. Icing on the cake.
You bet, you never now when call will place you that path!!!!
I see my mom isn’t one of the folks on the beach, thank goodness!! Looks like a perfect vacation spot for you both…airplanes and beaches, what more could you ask for 😉 Love you
Same back at you! This is a really great assignment……
Mom and I send our love, Sherelene was on a different beach this morning. Is Cade holding up with the NIT deal????
Dad, I think Cade feels the way all us Cats fans do, at least we are out of our misery!!
Hey Bill
You are in the best location in the world to try out a shot that I have been wanting to do for years.
The basic idea is , at sunset with with rear curtian sync using several speed lites to freeze the aircraft with the sunset sky in the background. It might turn out really cool, kinda McNallyish but could be a true show stopper!
John
I might try it but I think you are right, Joe would nail it for sure!!!!
Great shots Bill. I am glad you’re enjoying the friendly island ! Hope to spent some time with you this afternoon. Used your location yesterday (Tuesday) for the KLM departure shot. See ya laterz !
Robby
Thanks Robby, will be right back after it tomorrow!!!!