Back In Time - The Spitfire
Uploaded: December 13, 2007
This type of image always plays with my mind, taking me back to days long past, the days of World War II. The Supermarine Spitfire Mk 16 was but one of a series of fine war birds built by the British. This plane is flown regularly at its home in Polk City, Florida by its owner Kermit Weeks at Fantasy of Flight.
Taken November 11, 2007
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 31.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D
Dick Jenkins January 05, 2008
Thank you Laney. When I see a photograph that is partially black and white and color I feel as though I'm looking back in time. I'm old enough to remember when movies and television were strictly b&w. By desaturating the background I've lost the brightly painted red & white checker boarded water tower. To totally satisfy my mind the Spitfire should be in black and white representing the past but the authentic paint job on the Spitfire begged to be seen. I'll be returning to this place soon where I hope to get more photos. It is very unusual to have the planes out of the hanger.The Brits built over 20,000 of these handsome planes.
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