Meet the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
With a 170 foot wingspan, it is hard to believe I could stand practically under the nose of this beast and get the entire wingspan in the frame. This was a static display at the Dayton Air Force Museum. The C-17 is the main aircraft at the Wright -Patterson AFB which is located close by.
This was a very chilly morning hours before the snowstorm that hit that night, this was 9 exposures captured with the Promote and some very cold hands, where is spring??
Thanks for stopping, have a great Wednesday!
Edith Levy
17 Apr 2013Very cool perspective Mike. Excellent shot.
Len Saltiel
17 Apr 2013Super composition Mike I feel like the nose is right in front of my face. Sorry I haven’t responded to your comments on my site – it has been a hectic month and I am headed to SC tomorrow morning for the rest of the month.
Your comment on my Turret Arch post – the classic shot of it is the sunrise shot where you see it through the south window. The only way to get that shot is to get there very early and walk to the south window (it is the one visible to the parking lot). When you are right beneath the window “top”, look to the left and up around one third of the way. There is a little cubbyhole that you need to climb up into in order to get the shot. The first time I tried it, there were photographers already in there (there is room for 2, maybe 3). The last time it was cloudy & rainy, so I didn’t even try. One day I will get that shot. Have a great trip. If you need any advice or info, let me know.
Jim Denham
17 Apr 2013Love the angle on this one Wiz! Good stuff!
Steve
17 Apr 2013Nice work Mike, reminds me of that little caption everyone has on their side car mirrors, OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.
Mark Garbowski
17 Apr 2013I like the angle also. Gives it a sense of motion. I’m eagerly waiting for Spring, too. Maybe we’ll find it in Moab!
Toad Hollow Photo
17 Apr 2013I love the tilted horizon on this one, it adds so much to the picture! What a terrific capture, Mike, this is a strong subject captured just perfectly!
Rick
17 Apr 2013That’s one huge beast! Cool shot!
bob emmerich
18 Apr 2013All of the above and in addition, for me, the image takes on a cartoonish face which is so cool.
Jimi Jones
18 Apr 2013What a beast of an aircraft! Fantastic shot and composition, Mike.
Mark Summerfield
19 Apr 2013This shot really give me an impression of he sheer size of this beast. Wonderful capture, Mike.
Jim Nix
22 Apr 2013cool tilt and love those clouds!