Inspiring Photo: Precision #6806595

Precision

Uploaded: August 21, 2008 03:51:56

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From the Air Force Thunderbirds performance at Offutt Air Force Base on Saturday. Crowd estimates were at 100,000+.

And I wish to say happy birthday to BP member Tammy Scott, who's proudly serving in the US Air Force!

F7.1, 1/640th sec, ISO 250, 310mm focal length.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 310.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Ken Smith August 21, 2008

One more.. #983693

Carolyn M. Fletcher August 21, 2008

Great shot!! I have Tammy's birthday on my calendar, but I haven't seen anything of hers for so long, I didn't think she was around anymore. So if she is, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! #6340950

Claudia Kuhn August 21, 2008

Two wonderful capture Ken! Terrific!! #6340960

Jeff Robinson August 21, 2008

Great job on both images Ken!! I wish I had been there! Jeff #6340962

Ray Clarke August 21, 2008

Wonderful duo of images Ken, grat shots #6341150

DICK SELF August 21, 2008

KEN-EXCELLANT WORK-I WAS AT AIR SHOW ALSO; BUT DIDN'T GET TO STAY FOR ANY FLYING.
DICK SELF-OMAHA, NE. #6341180

Dominick M. Dimacale August 21, 2008

Amazing image and capture here, Ken, and a lovely dedication for Tammy Scott.

Dominick #6341242

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 21, 2008

Cool shot, interesting about the guys that work on them standing at attention

jo ann c. #6341259

Shelly A. Van Camp August 21, 2008

Wonderful capture and birthday greetings for our friend, Tammy. Happy Birthday, Tammy! Thanks for your service!!! Aim High! #6341262

Linda D. Lester August 21, 2008

awesome...looks like you were there with them! #6341421

Bonnie C. Lackey August 21, 2008

...and precise describes this catch, Ken. The detail and composition and colors - all just great! #6341477

Gail Vitikacs August 21, 2008

Perfect title for this awesome capture Ken...those new lens are working overtime!

Happy Birthday Tammy! #6341547

Judy V. Kennamer August 21, 2008

WOW! Marvelous Ken! HBD Tammy! #6341583

Shawn Jennings August 21, 2008

Both great shots Ken!

Happy Bday, Tammy! #6341612

Mary L. Graham August 21, 2008

Excellent Capture Ken....I love the thunderbirds!!!!! =) #6341626

Jeana Clark August 21, 2008

Were you in the jet next to them??
LOOKS LIKE IT!!!
This is SO AWESOME!!!!
I'm totally envious of you Ken!!!
Stunning capture with superb details
and terrific color!!!!
What a sight to see!!!!
~J~
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMMY!!! #6341685

Carla Metzler August 21, 2008
Whoohoo! Great job, Ken!
Happy Birthday, Tammy! :) #6341768

Murry Grigsby August 21, 2008
Awesome timing and clarity Ken! You gotta love those colors!! #6341914

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 21, 2008
A W E S O M E!!!!! In ALL ways, Ken!!!!! ♫ k #6341927

Amy JACKSON August 21, 2008
Great capture, Ken!! Happy Birthday Tammy!! :) #6342172

Mike Clime August 21, 2008
Nice one, Ken! You have to be quick to get a really good one. #6342220

Dennis Flanagan August 21, 2008
They named themselves after your favorite wine! #6342796

Renee Doyle August 21, 2008
Great captures Ken!! Fantastic detail and colours!! Happy birthday Tammy! #6343272

Nikki McDonald August 21, 2008
Like Jeana I'm amazed by the clarity, detail and POV here, Ken. Great shot! #6345724

David Phalen August 22, 2008
Awesome timing and clarity!! #6350376

August 22, 2008
Wow what an amazing capture Ken. Great timing. The colors are stricking and fantastic action and detail. #6352440

Tammy Scott August 22, 2008
Awesome shot and terrific clarity! Thank you, Ken! #6352578

Cathy Barrows August 23, 2008
you did an awesome job with these #6356455

David Van Camp August 24, 2008
GREAT capture, perfect timing, Ken! #6361707

Bill Knaps August 27, 2008
Great capture Ken. I like the ground one also. Happy Birthdya Tammy. Bill #6378771

Ronald F. Fischer August 28, 2008
Awesome capture, Ken!! Looks like the guy on the top has finally overtaken the guy on the bottom (LOL):
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=2458729&catID=&style=&rowNumber=308&memberID=125176
#6380481

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 28, 2008
I love both of these Ken. The stop action on the top image is incredible.

The clarity in the second image and the power of the engine can be seen in the background.
Just spectacular! #6382754

Susan Jane Allen September 07, 2008
Wow, what a capture! #6422553

Stefania Barbier September 22, 2008
huge congrats Ken!!! #6488864

Elida Gutierrez September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your FINALIST!!! #6489430

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008
YIPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTG!!!!!! Congratulations on this finalist!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) k #6489959

Linda D. Lester September 22, 2008
I'm with Kitty! Congratulations! #6490026

Kara L. Hendricks September 22, 2008
Ummm... WOW!!!!!
Congratulations Ken!!! #6490040

Jeana Clark September 22, 2008

HUGE CONGRATS KEN!!!!
This is Really..NO SUPRISE!!!!
WTG DUDE!!!!
~J~ #6490404

Eivor Kuchta September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #6490433

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! Simply amazing Ken!!! #6490864

Mike Clime September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #6491333

Nadya Johnson September 22, 2008
Awesome capture, Ken ! Congrats yet again for August and best of luck in the second round! #6491983

Judy V. Kennamer September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your Finalist Ken!!! This is such a great shot! #6492440

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 22, 2008
FIVE FINALIST! Go Superman!
congratulations and go on for the gold Ken
jo ann c. #6492736

A P September 22, 2008
INCREDIBLE. And congrats on ALL your finalist, Ken. Good luck in the next round. #6493522

Shawn Jennings September 22, 2008
Congratulations again, Ken! #6493741

Michael Umbreit September 22, 2008
Ken - Congratulations! - Mike #6494030

Renee Doyle September 22, 2008
I love this one too!! Another big congratulations Ken!! #6494056

Errick L. Cameron September 22, 2008
Congratulations Ken!
I think that you've got this posted upside down... Or not! #6495060

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008
Congrats on this well deserved Finalist Ken. Bill #6495290

Sharon Sawyer September 22, 2008
Ken, congratulations on your awesome finalist !!! All the best in the next round. #6495850

Jeff Robinson September 23, 2008
Congrats Ken on your Outstanding Finalist!! Jeff #6497721

Hendrik Storme September 23, 2008
"High" congrats on this great finalist,Ken!!! #6498455

Gary Lange September 23, 2008
Terrific work here, Ken! Many congrats on this wonderful Finalist and best of luck!! #6498642

Patrick Rouzes September 23, 2008
Congratulations on this amazing finalist,Ken!!! #6498909

Gail Vitikacs September 23, 2008
You did go Mr. Smith! Way to go! #6501524

Carla Metzler September 24, 2008
Congratulations. Ken! Excellent! #6503817

Kathy L. Clark September 25, 2008
Excellent capture and fablulous finalist Ken, congrats. #6510251

Colleen Farrell September 25, 2008
Absolutely incredible capture! Big congrats on your finalist, Ken!! #6512210

Linda Blair September 27, 2008
Awesome Ken....congratulations!!!! #6521297

Tamera S. Phillips September 28, 2008
A belated congrats on your finalist! Great work. #6525235

Brad Harding October 07, 2008
Excellent capture, thanks for the additional info. Good luck in the final round, Brad. #6565006

Lisa J. Boulden September 13, 2011
Cool capture!
~♥~ #9670255

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