Once You Have Tasted Flight... by RodS
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I'm back.
I've had a few days to catch my breath a bit (outside of work, I mean), and remember the fun things and good friends that have kept me here for 5 years. And indeed, it is you, my friends that will keep me here. No contest prizes could ever match your friendship.
Of course that won't keep me from poking fun at things every so often..... Or the Girls from having a little revenge.......Muahahahaha!
* rubs hands together and cackles *
Thursday was a beautiful day - rain the night before cleansed the air, and provided some wonderful clouds to contrast the blue sky. A perfect day to fly! This is looking south-southeast from behind a small strip mall in Independence, Mo. not far from my house. Interstate 70 can be seen stretching left to right near the middle of the photo. This was from about 200 feet up with my Phantom.
I'm back to work on Page 4 of Chapter 5, along with a few other fun things - stay tuned. And thanks to everyone, my August T.N.A. Pinup has been in the Art Charts for almost a week! A new record! Thank you all! :-D
Hope everyone has a great weekend! And as always, thanks so much for your visits, comments and support - it really means a lot!
Comments (30)
Razor42
Awesome capture Rod! Have a good weekend mate :)
ladylake
Beautiful shot.
Diemamker
All right!!!!!..... I'll let Trish know, so she can get the cake started!.... And I hear it's a big one!... Good to hear your Back!... and good to see more of your great renders, and shots for the Phantom!!! I'm staying tuned! hope You have a great weekend..
RodS
Hehe - hopefully it comes with earplugs! LOL
eekdog
congrats, Rod. on the charts my friend. glad you mulled it over and decided to come back where you belong. i sooooo want one of these. what was the general price on these?? superb ariel shot and hope you continue entering them contests. enjoy the weekend.. lol Steve // best zoomed also a great phrase by him. also never give up!
mrestey
That's a really cool quote Rod. Never heard of that one before. Looks like it was indeed a great day to fly. :-) Thanks for sharing. And, thanks for your comments on my uploads over at FA. I appreciate it. ;-)
barryjeffer
This is so freaking cool
Faemike55
I remember that quote so long ago and it is so true, not only with flying but with any fun adventure where you push YOUR boundaries & limits. Great photo & very cool view
MineFujiko
Beautiful shot, RodS-san! love those cloud.
MagikUnicorn
SWEEEEEEEEEET :))
FaeMoon
Wow, great shot! It's like we are soaring along with you!
magnus073
Rod, your thoughts on this photo made for a moving presentation. I'm so glad to hear your are staying as you and your work would be greatly missed.
mikeerson
I-70... I live half a mile away from it.... at night, I can even hear the cars buzz'n down it... and I don't even have one of your toys - lol.... yeah, I've always wanted to get a remote control helicopter and stick a camera on it... after seeing your videos, this looks like the best choice.
Xfitz
Welcome back. Really glad you decided to return sooner rather than later. Is this a shot from a plane you flew, or your drone?
RodS
This was taken with my DJI Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter. Or as they are commonly called, "drone."
misty7j3
Beautiful photo!!! That little 'phantom' of yours is really quite an awesome flying machine!!!! The more I see of it....the more I want one....'lol' Awesome job Rod!!
auntietk
Nice!! It's fun to see that standard strip-mall-parking-lot-freeway thing from the air. SO much more interesting than from the street! LOL! That's a great toy you got there! :)
Froggy
Great quote and great image HotRod! I am amazed at the quality from this device, truly I am!
Greywolf44
When I go flying, the really fun shots and views are below 500 feet. Here is where all the detail is. Things feel like you can just reach out and touch them. Cool Shot.
Cyve
Amaing picture once again my friend... Wonderfullu captured !!! It's a very beautiful image !!!
GrandmaT
An awesome view! Fresh air is a great restorative.
synthetik3
super cool image, have any nudist colonies near by? =)
jocko500
this is cool my friend
Daddywolf
I am glad you came to your senses, nice that you have an outlet to help you cool off, I have mine too, life is too short to let the small things bother you .
RodS
Hehe - who said I had any sense? LOL You're right - life is too short to let the small things get you down. So onward and upward!
adorety
Wow Rod! That's quite a shot. I'm feeling a little dizzy looking at it! Glad you decided to not stay away too long. We'd miss you and your point would be lost on the admins here. Now, Ar and G4 concocting a plan of retribution or at least embarrassment, that could be fun. :)
mickeyrony
That some great potential in your picture Rod What the height of it ??
mickeyrony
Problem to give you a rate on this one ???? GrrrrrDon't work properly
Savage_dragon
And what a gorgeous sky! Missed ya'. ;)
Egzariuf
Great shot
Richardphotos
impressive aerial capture and I am glad you decided to stay
debbielove
Oh good, you haven't left Rod, I'd miss the girls.... I mean you of course! lol Stunning POV you've captured here, well done. Rob
Rhanagaz
A great and very expressive shot, Rod!! :o)
Nonsolum
I always believed that you could fly a stage farther...like Ro...bin (alias Peter)