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An abstract shot of a rock formation near Souter Point, South Shields. .....anyone know the name of this type of rock ?
I previously published this shot from a single frame. Going through the archives I discovered um, remembered there were two more exposures. This is a 3 shot HDR, I prefer this version
Grumman F4F Wildcat Fighters in formation in South Pacific. Pilots were US Navy or Marines I believe.
The Externsteine is an evocative part of the Teutoburger Wald forest located 6km south of Detmold. The sandstone rock formations here are surrounded by an artificial lake, and have long baffled scientists over their history, being both natural and man-made. It is believed the site was used as a place of worship prior to the arrival of Christianity. However, one attraction here is a large relief entitled The Descent from the Cross, carved in-situ in the 12th century, and a carving of Adam and Eve. Stairways lead up to viewing platforms on the rock formations, although parts are closed off due to imminent collapse. This is a fascinating place to visit.
Happy Sliders Sunday! Ice is one of my favorite object to slide. Looks much better once it is tinted purple. Looks much better once it is tinted purple.
This beautiful formation was in Harrison's Cave on Barbados. We toured it as an excursion while cruising on the Carnival Liberty.
Ibis flock at sunset ~ Boca Raton, Florida U.S.A.
Group Cover Photo - Quarta Sunset Group - 12/15/20
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds - Side by Side Wingtip Maneuvers
2022 Fort Lauderdale Air Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida U.S.A.
Spring 2022 - On the Beach - Broward County - South Florida
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - Air-Show Flight-Squadron]
*[Perfect Day at The Beach! - Spring 2022 - May 1st, 2022]
*[In The Fast Lane - Super Tight-Formation - The Long Run]
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known to all the world as the “Thunderbirds”, are the Air Force’s Ambassadors in Blue. They represent the 500,000 men and women of the United States Air Force. The Thunderbirds plan and present precision aerial maneuvers to exhibit the capabilities of modern, high-performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate those aircraft. The Thunderbirds squadron is composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, four civilians and more than 100 enlisted personnel.
The Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The four-jet diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the two solo aircraft highlight some of the extreme capabilities of the F-16. In all, the pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a single demonstration. An aerial demonstration lasts 60 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for the ground show before takeoff.
During a typical season the Thunderbirds perform no more than 70 air demonstrations in 35 cities throughout the nation. More than 280 million people in all 50 states and 57 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue Thunderbirds jets.
Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Unit at Luke AFB, Arizona. The unit was nicknamed the “Stardusters.” Their first aircraft was the straight-winged F-84G Thunderjet. The team transitioned to the swept-winged F-84F Thunderstreak in 1955. In June 1956, the team moved to its current home at Nellis AFB in Nevada and traded the veteran F-84 for the world’s first supersonic fighter, the F-100 Super Sabre. In early 1964, the team changed briefly to the F-105B Thunderchief, but after only six shows returned to the F-100. In 1969 the team transitioned to the F-4E Phantom and then in 1974 to the T-38 Talon, a more fuel efficient jet. In 1983 the Thunderbirds began flying the
F-16 and continue to do so. - Was a huge thrill on a magnificent day!
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Watch the Show! - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkCocHrfPbc
The Ebb and Flow of snow drifts and clouds at the Pepperpot lighthouse prompted me to return to one of my old favourite websites, 'The Abstract Art Title Generator', if you're ever stuck for a poncey title for your photo its a great resource :)
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the Red Arrows along with 4 Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby, flying in formation along the Thames to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.
Chinle Formation. This shale of the Petrified Forest Member of the late Triassic Chinle Formation forms these barren valleys and flatlands across the Southwest. The unit is rich in bentonite, a clay derived from volcanic ash. Bentonite has the property of swelling when it gets wet. Under those conditions, the bentonite destroys the roots of plants, preventing the gradual development of soil. As a result, outcrops of the Chinle often form these barren landscapes devoid of plant life. Navajo Reservation. North of Cameron, Coconino Co., Arizona.
Glowing formations in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. At certain times of the day, a photographer can capture this "inner glow" from the formations.
Near Page, Arizona
As I noted in my previous upload from this shoot (www.flickr.com/photos/80014607@N05/53556604999/ ), I took the photographic tour of this beautiful little canyon in which I found myself the lone participant--other than the guide. Needless to say, this made shooting photos a lot easier--but not necessarily better. If others had been along, I might have benefitted from their perspective, i.e., they would undoubtedly see things I did not. My photos then might have been the richer for it (I'm definitely not above "stealing" another's viewpoint). Nonetheless, I enjoyed the relative solitude.
Based on the photos I've seen of Antelope Canyon, I'd say there is little doubt that it is considerably more spectacular than Waterhole, though I still very much enjoyed my tour. My guide was informative and helpful. Still, I'd rather have explored the place on my own (it's not allowed in large measure because of the propensity of some idiots to deface the beauty). Really, anyone who does that should be forced to remove their graffiti, and then spend a little time in prison.
This is a Pano combining two photos taken with my Nikon D810.
Still another photo taken here by me (and probably the best): www.flickr.com/photos/80014607@N05/53559113319/