Thunderbird Heat by velocicrapper
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Taken at the 'Aviation Nation' Nellis Air Force Base Airshow, November 2005. For more warbird and aviation photos, click here.
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"The legend of the Thunderbird is an ancient myth that survives even to the present day in some Native American cultures. Though the Thunderbird myth varied from region to region and tribe to tribe, the Thunderbird was, in the eyes of the ancient Native Americans, a magical animal that was sent by their gods to protect them from the powers of evil. Riding on the wings of the storm, the Thunderbird embodied the power of the storm. Its eyes flashed fire, its cry was like the crack of lightning, and its mighty wings beat with the sound of rolling thunder, ever protecting its people from the powers of evil."
I think that about covers this for once! :-) I will add that the Thunderbirds are the United States Air Force's premiere flight demonstration team that travels to airshows around the country. They fly the Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon (aka Viper). One fact that most people do not know, the USN Blue Angels and the USAF Thunderbirds never fly together at a public airshow due to rules issued by the department of defences (to maximize the promotional benefit they have for the military). BUT, one weekend each year, the two teams meet at Nellis Air Force Base and show off their new manuvers to eachother in a 'exchange of ideas' day. It's been said that this airshow, which really isn't a show other than for the base personnell, has the BEST performances of the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels.
Taken with a Canon Rebel XT EOS 350D (8mp) with a Canon 100-400mm USM IS F4.5L Lens.
Comments (19)
aangus
AWESOME POV....and a real feeling of raw power. The background is tremendous too, well done indeed.
UweMattern
Cool shot, thanks for the link! ~Uwe
Dianthus
Excellent capture and photo. Bravo:)
eborg1
This really looks great.
Saurav
Excellent shot, I like the effect of the heat/fuel vapour.
kimariehere
love the vapor effects .. beautifully done fantastic powerful feel and capture!!
VRG
Am an aviation junkie... this is a mighty good fix! Stunning photo!
roxanamirea
'melting' image! i'm always attracted to that warmth u see there, vapors i think, the hot air which raises like sth is really burning. Excellent one!
Gog
Fantastic Image, stunning heat patterns
Chaos911
wow, realy fantastic, super!!!
wastl001
Awesome capture!! (Is the pilot waving at you, or is this just my imagination?)
jcv2
Fabulous capture, love to see the heat (actually refracted light in hot air that is distinct from cold air)! Excellent work! :)
PeeWee05
Love the blur caused by the heat haze! Excellent clear and detailed shot!
Kirk_1962
airplane spot you are.. very good technic and so impressive pictures you have.. I've done my college in avionic.. so, I remember a lot of things to see your book.. thank to share all of that.. M.G.
marinaio
Fantastic photo..very good
cynlee
neat how you got the heat! :]
morin3000
Excellent and very beautiful picture.....!!!! (( V ))
bkhook
As an ex-crewchief.. I would love to view this show. I will be back to view more of these fine birds in your gallery at another date. Thanks for sharing... "=)
1961
Amazing! I'll definatley be watching out for more stunning first class images.