Machinery B-17

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A photo from last summer when a B-17 came to visit

Michael Piziak · 01-22-2014, 01:40 PM

Excellent! Love the stainless steal (Aluminum?)

**baro-nite** · 01-22-2014, 02:36 PM

Very nice processing on a composition that shows off the beauty of this machine.

calculator01 · 01-22-2014, 04:47 PM

They really are beautiful, but I could not imagine what it would have been like to be in one during the war. We did the tour of inside and wow, lot of history throughout.

causey · 01-22-2014, 06:19 PM

Excellent angle/composition, very nice PP. well done!

RobG · 01-22-2014, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Excellent! Love the stainless steal (Aluminum?)

Aircraft aluminium, at least in the wings, fuselage and engine cowlings. Stainless steel is strong, but too heavy to fly.

To the OP - nice shot! I saw the B17 "Sally B" flying at Duxford back in 2002. One of the special aspects of the experience was the sound of the four engines. I can only imagine what it sounded like with entire squadrons of B17s in flight.

p38arover · 01-23-2014, 02:46 AM

The sound of a squadron would be great to hear.

I had a flight in a B-17 and B-25 at Clarke Field in Seattle a couple of years ago. I should post some pics.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-23-2014, 02:55 AM

Great shot, just love the blade part number information on it, just in case you want to pop in to the "auto part" store for a spare one.

**volley** · 01-23-2014, 01:46 PM

Great shot and an exeptionally good processing. A perfect match!

Venturi · 01-23-2014, 11:48 PM

Is that the Aluminum Overcast? She flies in once a year here. Gorgeous bird.
Aluminum Overcast - 2010

**dcmsox2004** · 01-24-2014, 06:21 AM

fantastic flying fort photo.... never tire of seeing this magnificent aircraft.... dave m

**Sailor** · 01-24-2014, 06:25 AM

Just an outstanding detail shot - I dig everything: composition and the muted PP. Great job.

Jer

SkipperRi · 01-24-2014, 06:34 AM

Fantastic!

jtkratzer · 01-24-2014, 09:29 AM

Post more please.

calculator01 · 01-24-2014, 07:18 PM

Thanks for looking everyone! I'm glad you all enjoyed this shot. Turns out this is actually a OOC jpeg, just with a muted output from LR. I think it was shortly after this I started shooting RAW.

When I have more time, I will try to make something out of the rest of the shots I took.

Originally posted by Venturi

Is that the Aluminum Overcast? She flies in once a year here. Gorgeous bird.
Aluminum Overcast - 2010

This was the "Sentimental Journey". Those photos of the "Aluminum Overcast" are really good!

Originally posted by jtkratzer

Post more please.

Sadly, there aren't anymore that I am happy with. They were showing the aircraft until 6pm and we arrived at 550pm. The sun was setting as we arrived, so I had to shoot quick, and with a high ISO. This was ISO 800, almost all of my other shots are 3200. Then I started using the on camera flash and didn't realize that with the 18-135, at 18mm the hood shadow is pretty evident. Of course I found that out at home, after the plane had flew away (forever).

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01-22-2014, 01:40 PM	#2
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Excellent! Love the stainless steal (Aluminum?)

01-22-2014, 02:36 PM	#3
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Very nice processing on a composition that shows off the beauty of this machine.

01-22-2014, 04:47 PM	#4
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817 Original Poster	They really are beautiful, but I could not imagine what it would have been like to be in one during the war. We did the tour of inside and wow, lot of history throughout.

01-22-2014, 06:19 PM	#5
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Excellent angle/composition, very nice PP. well done!

01-22-2014, 07:25 PM	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Michael Piziak Excellent! Love the stainless steal (Aluminum?) Aircraft aluminium, at least in the wings, fuselage and engine cowlings. Stainless steel is strong, but too heavy to fly. To the OP - nice shot! I saw the B17 "Sally B" flying at Duxford back in 2002. One of the special aspects of the experience was the sound of the four engines. I can only imagine what it sounded like with entire squadrons of B17s in flight.

01-23-2014, 02:46 AM	#7
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	The sound of a squadron would be great to hear. I had a flight in a B-17 and B-25 at Clarke Field in Seattle a couple of years ago. I should post some pics.

01-23-2014, 02:55 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Great shot, just love the blade part number information on it, just in case you want to pop in to the "auto part" store for a spare one.

01-23-2014, 01:46 PM	#9
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Great shot and an exeptionally good processing. A perfect match!

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Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Is that the Aluminum Overcast? She flies in once a year here. Gorgeous bird. Aluminum Overcast - 2010

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	fantastic flying fort photo.... never tire of seeing this magnificent aircraft.... dave m

01-24-2014, 06:25 AM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Just an outstanding detail shot - I dig everything: composition and the muted PP. Great job. Jer

01-24-2014, 06:34 AM	#13
SkipperRi Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rijeka Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 595	Fantastic!

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jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Post more please.

01-24-2014, 07:18 PM	#15
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817 Original Poster	Thanks for looking everyone! I'm glad you all enjoyed this shot. Turns out this is actually a OOC jpeg, just with a muted output from LR. I think it was shortly after this I started shooting RAW. When I have more time, I will try to make something out of the rest of the shots I took. Originally posted by Venturi Is that the Aluminum Overcast? She flies in once a year here. Gorgeous bird. Aluminum Overcast - 2010 This was the "Sentimental Journey". Those photos of the "Aluminum Overcast" are really good! Originally posted by jtkratzer Post more please. Sadly, there aren't anymore that I am happy with. They were showing the aircraft until 6pm and we arrived at 550pm. The sun was setting as we arrived, so I had to shoot quick, and with a high ISO. This was ISO 800, almost all of my other shots are 3200. Then I started using the on camera flash and didn't realize that with the 18-135, at 18mm the hood shadow is pretty evident. Of course I found that out at home, after the plane had flew away (forever).