A Steep Red Bull Take Off
Aerobatics are a big part of Airshows. When the Red Bull aircraft, possibly a Zivko Edge 540, takes off, it goes straight up with lots of smoke and cheers from ...
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Aerobatics are a big part of Airshows. When the Red Bull aircraft, possibly a Zivko Edge 540, takes off, it goes straight up with lots of smoke and cheers from the crowd.
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russellgaughen
July 17, 2018
lljubadjordjevic, Thanks for your kind comment. What I did not discover untill after processing was the way the heat off the runway affected the buildings in the background in a very interesting way.
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russellgaughen
July 17, 2018
Jimhelmick, Thanks for your kind comment. What I did not discover untill after processing was the way the heat off the runway affected the buildings in the background in a very interesting way.
tylerfurnas
May 27, 2018
It looks like a Edge 540 as you say. If this was taken in the US, it is most likely Kirby Chambliss! Awesome shot!
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russellgaughen
July 17, 2018
tylerfurnas, Thanks for your comment. Kirby Chambliss was at most if not all the air shows that I photographed for the Santa Rosa Air Museum so the pilot is most likely Kirby as you mentioned. What I did not discover untill after processing was the way the heat off the runway affected the buildings in the background in a very interesting way.
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russellgaughen
March 23, 2020
Greg Thanks for your comment and taking the time to visit my gallery!!! Russell
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Location
I gathered this image of the Red Bull, Zivko Edge 540, on a Steep Vertical Take Off at the Santa Rosa Airshow in August of 2011.Time
I gathered images for The Santa Rosa Air Museum, at their Airshows for several years. I would arrive early and work through the day. This image was taken at 9:50 in the morning.Lighting
The morning lighting could not have been better!!! When I was processing the image I noticed how the heat from the runway was distorting the buildings in the background. I feel that this natural distortion adds a lot to the image.Equipment
I gathered this image with my Olympus E-5 Camera hand held. My Zuiko Digital 50-200mm lens is my most used lens while gathering images on the flight line. The Zuiko Digital 50-200mm lens is a perfect match for my Olympus E-5. A tripod would just be more to carry and was not really necessary.Inspiration
I had flight line access while gathering images! There was action all around where I was working on the flight line!! I always need to to be alert and aware!! Every minute presented a new opportunity for image gathering!!Editing
I process all my images with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017. Some images require more processing that others!!In my camera bag
My Camera Bag is way to Heavy!!! In my camera bag: My camera of choice is an Olympus E-5. I have four Zuiko Digital Lens: 50-200mm,12-60mm, 50mm1:2 Macro and a Zuiko Reflex 500mm. Also there assorted lens filters, cleaning supplies, an extra eye piece as I lost one on location once. My Olympus E-5 Manual as my memory some times takes a nap. A bottle of water. A snack if I get low blood sugar. A few white cloth towels and always the last minute grab.Feedback
Always have your camera with you!! If you see something interesting stop and gather several images. Change to a different lens. Change your perspective. Make a note of the time of day. Most of all enjoy yourself!!
