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28-JUL-2006	Melbob

power plane

Keilor

Took me an hour or so to patiently await the plane's crossing point...
I did explain to the power line riggers what I was doing and asked the boss for permission to "shoot" this structure.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/100s f/16.0 at 70.0mm iso100 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	28-Jul-2006 14:44:39
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	70 mm
Exposure Time	1/100 sec
Aperture	f/16
ISO Equivalent	100
Exposure Bias	-0.67
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	multi spot (3)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest		09-Aug-2006 19:38
Nice capture. What strikes me most is how the power pole almost appears to be mimicing the plane, with ditribution coils/lines outspread like the aircraft's wings ... as if ti say "I can fly too!" :D

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Aug-2006 14:23
There have been many power pole shots but this is the best I've seen. That plane really makes the shot and that blue sky really contrasts nicely with both structures. CJ

Michael Kilpatrick		07-Aug-2006 09:38
Strong subject, good composition and, of course, the plane. Your planning and patience have really paid off.

Guest		05-Aug-2006 04:21
Brilliantly done, Bob. Your patience and request for permission were well worth it. -Michael

Guest		02-Aug-2006 01:17
It really did pay off.

Vikas Malhotra		01-Aug-2006 09:20
Excellent timing I must say and the blue sky really adds to the shot. Cheers, Vikas.

Canon DSLR Challenge		31-Jul-2006 03:28
Nice work Mel, patience helps... great vision and catch! -Cat

Bruce T Jones		31-Jul-2006 01:29
Amazing. If I tried something like this the security guards would have nabbed me for sure. Wonderful juxtaposition! -- Bruce

jnconradie		30-Jul-2006 17:19
I liked the story behind the picture, Melbob: how you had to explain to them that you were not some spy photographer! And I also take my hat off you for being to persistent (and/or patient?). An interesting and unusual combination indeed. ~jnconradie

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Jul-2006 11:33
Thanks Jim, David and Cheryl, I had about twenty misses before I caught one that worked, made a new friend or two in the process, they applauded when I showed them and at least one is going out to buy himself a canon DSLR.

Guest		28-Jul-2006 15:06
WOW worth the wait on this one!!!! GREAT SHOT! Cherylm

Canon DSLR Challenge		28-Jul-2006 14:37
Wow! I missed the plane in the thumbnail when I quickly glanced...but after opening the picture I was like "wow, there is a plane in this imiage"!!! Very cool idea and an almost surreal look to it all...defnately a great start to the challenge!!!! Cheers, :-D

jimhwy		28-Jul-2006 08:49
It was worth the wait :) This is beautiful. Those are some amazing power poles and the position of the jet is just great. Cool! Jim H.