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one more

Have to post one more because it is my personal favorite (ironically more for the drama of the sky than the actual airplane here).

Selfridge ANG Airshow

Went to the big airshow today.  Here are a few pix.

Thanks Selfridge, for putting on this terrific free event for the community.  Just awesome!

2011 Selfridge Airshow

2011 Selfridge Airshow

Big airshow at the Selfridge Air Force Base. Wish me luck -- I'm told this is a very different and challenging type of photography.

If you go, here are a couple of sites with tips and tricks:

http://www.nyip.com/ezine/outdoors/airshows.html

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/air-show-photography-a-guide-for-beginners

http://news.deviantart.com/article/53913/

Also, because today's airshow, like many of them, is on a military base, there are a number of rules and restrictions for security reasons. See this FAQ page for good general info: http://www.selfridgeairshow.org/faqs.aspx#11 .