photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Charlene Ambrose | all galleries >> Galleries >> around_socal > Goodyear Blimp
previous | next
25-Apr-2022

Goodyear Blimp

Hermosa Beach, California

As I was out walking without my camera, along came the Goodyear Blimp. It must have been out cruising just for fun. As far as I know, there was no sporting event in the area.
Every time I see it, I remember when my son was in grade school, he won a contest and the prize was a ride on the blimp. He got to go but we were not allowed to go with him. I've always thought it would be fun.
The first blimp launched in 1917. There are 3 based here in the US. The one in California is about 8 miles from where I live.
There is also one in Europe. They are mainly used for advertising and aerial coverage of sporting events for television.
The current fleet are actually semi-rigid airships. That last true blimp was retired in 2017 but they are still referred to as the Goodyear Blimp.

Apple iPhone 6
1/4405s f/2.2 at 4.2mm iso32 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time25-Apr-2022 12:02:58
MakeApple
ModeliPhone 6
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.2 mm
Exposure Time1/4405 sec
Aperturef/2.2
ISO Equivalent32
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (8)
Exposure Programprogram (2)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Jeff Real11-Mar-2023 14:55
This is a really compelling minimalist work!
You have a great eye!
V
Zoltán Balogh23-Aug-2022 19:15
Awesome compo! V
bill friedlander11-Aug-2022 14:12
Its a great composition. V
Dan Greenberg14-Jun-2022 03:08
What a cool juxtaposition that makes a very intriguing image, the way you have captured it. Well done! ~BV~
Dave Petersen Photography03-Jun-2022 13:13
What a unique combination in this image. Nicely captured with the lighting and excellent clarity. Your timing for this image was perfect and I find this a very interesting shot. Really special!! VV
Graeme02-Jun-2022 22:52
Your timing is perfect here, Char. It would be an experience to travel in one I am sure.V!!
Colin Storey01-Jun-2022 18:45
Perfectly composed and timed image.
MarcViskens01-Jun-2022 09:43
nice shot
Nestor Derkach31-May-2022 15:41
Nice information about Blimps and how your son got a ride on one.
Must be pretty decent day with one person taking advantage of the day.
Nice apple image nice detail.
Vote
Guest 31-May-2022 01:09
A very cool composition with great use of space to emphasize it all.
Kevin D Warren31-May-2022 01:09
A very cool composition with great use of space to emphasize it all.
Guest 30-May-2022 20:05
Beautifully minimalist.
Guest 30-May-2022 20:05
Beautifully minimalist.
Nirvan Hope30-May-2022 20:05
Beautifully minimalist.
Fong Lam30-May-2022 05:19
A blimp with the iconic "Goodyear"...would be fun taking a ride in it....fine shot! V
Bill Miller29-May-2022 22:24
That is a great composition
Marcia Rules29-May-2022 15:28
That's quite a find! Almost abstract! VV
Julie Oldfield29-May-2022 14:38
Wow! Awesome. V
globalgadabout29-May-2022 14:21
one never tires of seeing the Goodyear blimp floating past...cool you included the beach shelter as counterpoint..
Nick Paoni29-May-2022 13:51
The juxtaposition of the two main, unrelated elements here is so cool!
Neil Marcus29-May-2022 13:48
An interesting catch along with your info. V
Helen Betts29-May-2022 13:27
What a great capture! Perfect timing and POV! V.
joseantonio29-May-2022 08:14
seems to be flying quite low.V
Wim Ensie29-May-2022 07:24
A superb image and good composed. BV
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment