..... 2 Eye Light ..... by Beemer

Photography • Transportation • posted on Jan 18, 2005

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On January 18, 1911. The first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place as pilot Lt. Eugene B. Eli, brought his 50-hp Curtis pusher biplane in for a safe landing on a 119 ft. platform attached to the deck of the U. S. S. Pennsylvania in San Francisco Harbor. To arrest his plane upon landing, it's landing gear was provided with hooks attached to catch ropes secured by sandbags stretched across the landing platform. Improved versions of this ingenious arrangement were to become standard equipment on aircraft carriers. After spending an hour aboard the ship, he took off and flew back to this hanger near San Francisco. These flights demonstrated the ability of aircraft to ship-board operations. I hope you enjoyed, Thank you for your comments on my previous picture.

Comments (18)

soulofharmony

4:04PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

fantastic dreamy shot..gorgeous sky..serenity and calm.. excellent photography my friend sublime ..:) vote

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DJB

4:15PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

An outstanding capture. Perhaps one of my favorite types of photos. This shadowed vessel completely makes the scene too. The thing that I might change if it was mine is the colour of framing.Brightness of yellow sort of takes my eyes away.

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diomedes66

4:22PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Superb composition, perfect placement of ship versus sun ideally masked by thin cloud cover.. Bravo! Very well done indeed! By the way, I'm an ex-sailor :-)VOTE

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Beemer

4:51PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments... Yes "dBgrafix" this is not one of my favorite frames, I am just learning this stuff and experimenting. I was trying for the color and texture of sand, I agree, darker maybe better.

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sossy

4:51PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

and how I enjoy!!!! a wonderful moody and fantastic capture! outstanding lighted and reflection and an impressive ship! ;o)

ebsmooth

5:29PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

excellent shot!!!

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inkev1961

5:41PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Fantastic. Super phototography! Excellent and a V.

ambra2000

7:06PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Ciao dear friend!this image is a big masterpiece!!Wonderful view of dream!!I really love very much this excellent and amazing scenery with a sky fabulous!!I adore this warm light!Great colours!Really well done!V!My sincere compliments!Ciao dear friend!Have a nice day!Take care!Warm greetings and a big hug!:-))

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Chorny

8:54PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Super photo!Dude I like your photo art,the style is fantastic!

AgentMai

11:27PM | Tue, 18 January 2005

Amazing sharpness and clarity! I'd love to sail into the sunset after looking at this!! Perfect water, very detailed. I think the sun behind the clouds is awesome too =)

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