NIKV69 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 1752 times:
I know how plugging pics here isn't the best form but I am doing it now. I was headed home from work and got a SMS from Dave Budd about a pic from LAS. He didn't tell me it was Ryan's but when I got home I was met with this. Simply Briillant!
I love these shots. They are creative, awesome, aviation and not the easiest to get but they give the viewer a lot of what he wants. This shot gives you that thrill of rotating, banking and best of all THE STRIP!
For those of of you who don't know Ryan he is one of the most underrated photogs and best guys to shoot with and hang out. He lives and works in SAN and is a proud WN man. His shots never disappoint and I hope he keeps uploading shots like these! Congratulations on a truly great capture.
AAGOLD From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 532 posts, RR: 54 Reply 3, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 1701 times:
I don't mind joining the band wagon and congratulating Ryan on a great shot. I know how hard it is to get such shots and appreciate seeing one that is well done.
RonS From United States of America, joined Feb 2009, 751 posts, RR: 30 Reply 4, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 1687 times:
Quoting NIKV69 (Thread starter): I know how plugging pics here isn't the best form
Nik, only when you're plugging your own
Agreed, great shot, I saw it first thing this morning and made sure to leave a 5* rating. Tough shot and it came out great.
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Tim, I'd go one better mate...That's outstanding quality, actually better quality than a lot of my daytime shots!!! Haha, unreal man!
I've only got one similar shot to this in the DB and man it took a long time to edit and is still only half the shot Ryan's is! So well done Ry, and Nick too for bringing it to our attention. Stunning image.
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AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2533 posts, RR: 53 Reply 6, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1657 times:
I am going to be the party pooper......this is an old hat.
I have done it back in 2004, with an aging Nikon D100 and almost no editing.......
AirKas1 From Netherlands, joined Dec 2003, 3716 posts, RR: 61 Reply 7, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1648 times:
It's a terrific shot and I'd definately have a VERY hard time to get a result just like it.
Quoting AKE0404AR (Reply 6): I am going to be the party pooper......this is an old hat.
I have done it back in 2004, with an aging Nikon D100 and almost no editing.......
Jetmatt777 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 2495 posts, RR: 42 Reply 9, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 1619 times:
Quoting AirKas1 (Reply 7): Why would you go and ruin it like this..?
Great shot Ryan, the clarity is amazing for a night shot from a MOVING airplane! It is hard enough for me to get a clear night shot from a tripod on the ground, much less from a moving object moving in three dimensions with no tripod!
Worthy of the photographer's choice, and I hope it wins.
Keep up the spectacular work!
-Matthew
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AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2533 posts, RR: 53 Reply 10, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1606 times:
Quoting AirKas1 (Reply 7): Why would you go and ruin it like this..?
It was a joke.....just lighten up a little. I have always been that way, a bit of irony and lot's of sarcasm....
Nwc100 From United Kingdom, joined Sep 2004, 98 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1605 times:
Thats one that bought back happy memories flying in to Vegas for the first time last year....to see that view just blows you away....Truly a great picture.
Silver1SWA From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3896 posts, RR: 31 Reply 12, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 1576 times:
Wow, thanks everyone for the kind comments! This really means a lot.
Nick, thank you. I hope we can meet up again this winter.
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Alberto Riva From United States of America, joined May 2002, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1546 times:
Sweet pic indeed, one of those absolute gems that pop up from time to time. Would love to know the ISO!
Vishaljo From India, joined Aug 2006, 363 posts, RR: 10 Reply 15, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1534 times:
Great Shot Ryan, the noise level is squeaky clean.
What i got from your flickr page is tht u used 40D + 24-105L but, if you dont mind can you please post the EXIF ?
Cvervais From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 597 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 1532 times:
Quoting Vishaljo (Reply 15): if you dont mind can you please post the EXIF ?
NIKV69 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 20, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 1393 times:
Flo that remains one of my favorite shots here! Just simply awesome! Oh yea the site of you hanging out of my car shooting pics while I drive down the strip was good as well!
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16036 posts, RR: 57 Reply 21, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 1365 times:
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My only complaint is that there's not enough of the CityCenter complex in the photo.
I have to say that some of my favorite shots here are night shots of Las Vegas. The Strip is a very unique element to take photos of. While they are impressive in day shots, the night shows blow them out of the water. This is why I like flying into LAS at night, as you're flying along in the dark and BLAMMO! the lights of Las Vegas appear.
Ryan has another Vegas night shot that I like as well:
Silver1SWA From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3896 posts, RR: 31 Reply 22, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 hours ago) and read 1342 times:
Thanks again everyone!
Quoting Phoenix9 (Reply 13): If I may....how did you avoid the reflection off the window?
I cupped my hand around the barrel of the lens at the front, essentially acting like a lens hood. I rested the pinky edge of my hand against the window and tried to keep the lens as close to the window as possible. My hand acted as an anchor to help hold steady.
Believe it or not this was taken at ISO 1600. Fortunately it cleaned up really well with a small amount of noise reduction using NeatImage.
Quoting Vishaljo (Reply 15): What i got from your flickr page is tht u used 40D + 24-105L
Correct. I used a Canon 40D and 24-104L. 1/25sec f4 ISO 1600.
Quoting INNflight (Reply 19): Regarding the avoidance of reflections....I got this one by putting my black sweater all over my head. Glad I had a very understanding seatmate.
That is an awesome shot Florian! Luckily, the flight was not very full with a lot of empty seats in the back. I didn't have to worry about over-head reading lights so there wasn't much of a reflection problem to deal with in the first place.
Quoting Srbmod (Reply 21): This is why I like flying into LAS at night, as you're flying along in the dark and BLAMMO! the lights of Las Vegas appear.
So true. It never gets old.
[Edited 2009-11-04 16:02:10]
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