DSLR Photography Forum

Aerial flight is one of that class of problems with which men will never have to cope.
- Simon Newcomb

Mr. Newcomb couldn't have been more wrong -- and aerial flight is something that photographers need to cope with, too. For this assignment, let's look at photos that have the subject completely unsupported. Birds are challenging; planes, blimps, and helicopters add variety; but don't be content with the obvious. Explore other subjects and look for novelty. It's amazing just how much can be up in the air.

Flight path during attempt to photograph lightning...

Great pictures all...

Wow! great photos

Three different and striking photos; thanks for sharing them. Smarti, I've never seen a photo like yours.

I found out this afternoon that there's a vintage aircraft show and fly-in next weekend. It's nice when unexpected events tie in to assignments.

Here is my butterfly in flight for the assignment.



Sorry about the background, but it is my best picture of this butterfly in flight.

Fantastic shots everyone.

You may get the impression that I'm only taking photos from my balcony these days...

i have shown all of my bird stuff so here is something a little different ......






....... Shawn

Shawn, I like that you've been able to keep the ball and player in focus, while still keeping the DOF shallow enough to blur out the spectators. It provides a nice separation.

I decided that I like my second one better like this:

A few photos from the "Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival" today:

A helicopter giving rides:






It's the 60th anniversary of the DHC-2 Beaver, and since the venue was the manufacturer's Toronto facility, there were several on hand:



...but I only got photos of the one plane airborne:




And on my way home, I spooked a flock of seagulls. I actually really like this photo, but I know I'm odd.

An helicopter with autumnal background...