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Location
Hope, New Jersey at Swayze Mill Park. It was Hope day and the National Guard and NJ State Police were demonstrating their helicopters.Time
Noonish or early afternoon. The sky was clear which made for great blue back-lighting.Lighting
When I saw the helicopter preparing to land I got the best possible angle with the sun behind my back. No Photoshop or retouching.Equipment
Camera was a FinePix S6800. The zoom lens allows me to frame the shot in the camera.Inspiration
I happened to bring the camera hoping to catch spontaneous events like dogs jumping or children playing. The helicopters circled the area and hovered kicking up leaves. I guess they wanted to clear the area before touching down. Photography is kind of like opening a business. There are three basic rules: location, location, timing! (shouldn't open an ice cream shop in the winter)Editing
No Photoshop or retouching. The shot was created in the camera.In my camera bag
Camera, spare batteries and lens wipes.Feedback
Location, location, timing!