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This is one of those typical very good photos .. Simple words do not define the whole feeling. Spectacular!! 5 stars [Mrvsk] | |
I could literally sit on the edge of that boat and watch that sunset all day. So beutiful | |
Are you sure this isnt a scene from March of the F-18's?. Great Shot | |
Awsome... | |
Fatastic shot | |
My eyes!!! It hurts!! | |
Location is described as "Off Airport" - an understatement if ever there was one. | |
Wow | |
Ok guys, Let's call this a Day. . . | |
Beautiful picture! The sunset and clouds are just amazing, and the planes are fantastic. | |
Omg what a pic.. its awsome | |
The way the clouds are right above the horizon looks so majestic | |
Illuminating picture! One of a Billion pictures! | |
Amazing! | |
Brilliant sunset and one of the greatest Air Forces looking at its best! Excellent | |
Nice background. | |
Awesome pic | |
Hornets in the nest ... such a beautiful sight | |
Exelent | |
Wow looks like a painting | |
That is just awesome! would like to be one of these lucky guys to watch this beautiful sunset.. beside F/A 18's.. wouldn't get any better | |
Beutiful sky | |
I am speechless, perfect 10 all around. | |
Awesome picture! reminds me on TOPGUN! | |
This very beautiful sunset and many F-18 Hornets. It can't get any better. | |
Looks like we're afloat in a sea of sand. | |
Indeed God Exists. Whwat A Outstandig view. | |
Well, thats what i call a photo. Hella nice ! Congratulations ! | |
Great shot. I love it! I love sunset scenes and these is really great. Congrats! | |
Great variation in colour just jumps out at you. Awesome! | |
Its marvellous,never seen anything this beautiful.Awesome!!!!! | |
Great shot. Reminds me of the days I served aboard the USS Enterprise and some of the evening colours | |
Wow, So this is what Freedom looks like. | |
A view like this, would be worth anything in the world for. the sky is such a brilliant colour, combined with the planes, all on the ocean. it's liek a dream come true, the three most relaxing things in the world, the ocean,the sunset, and flying, all in one shot. bloody great picture. | |
A magnificient photograph of a scene never to be experienced by a civilian flying enthusiast. | |
Excellent lighting and I love the angle. Great job! | |
It captures the essenes of the love of planes and the love of our earth!!! | |
The calm before (or pehaps after) the storm. A very warm and peaceful facade on the grim, inhuman task that these machines are designed for. Nice capture. | |
Very nice shot | |
Awesome | |
A peaceful interlude of modern warfares technical strength detailing mans achievement and control over his inviroment artistically captured within a sublime canvas of natural beauty and potential forbodeing. | |
It is a reminder of our strength and the volunteers that give it to us. | |
Sunsets create pleasing scenes and when interspersed with great human achievements such as aircraft carriers and aircraft, they become really special ! | |
Thank you USA for our power and might based on the right to life, liberty, the right to own property, and the pursuit of happiness. Great color, value and shpae contrast between the ship and its hornets and the seascape/cloudscape. The yellowish green in the sky is most unusual. Good eyes. | |
Beautiful sunset | |
Sweet.. beautiful moment ;) | |
Impressive background! The jets look like as resting in the nest. | |
Lovely picture | |
Outstanding! | |
Hornet's Nest! | |
Nice scenic picture of jets in a stand down mode. The background scenery is very appealling. However the while the fighters are dormant it is like they are in sleep mode and I feel the pictures of them could be sharper. | |
The Military Power of the USA mixed with this beautiful horizon....can't beat it. Great Picture Chad. | |
Wow! What a lovely sky! The play and color on the aircraft and in the clouds just make this a wonderful view across the aft of a carrier. | |
Bright sky and color grab your attention, then the shining ocean leads you to the foreground of interesting shapes, being aircraft, and detail of personnel on the edge observing the beauty of ocean, sky and setting sun. Interpretative nuances: aircraft at the ready for next day's flights. | |
Friggin Awesome | |
Fantastic color saturation with a very interesting foreground (deck, aircraft, people) and textures (ocean, wake, clouds) | |
Absolutely beautiful | |
This is a sweet picture | |
A combination of the cloud formations and the reflection of same on the water, which is diffused by the waves, gives the entire scene an orange "glow". Having this same background color reflecting off the metal (carbon fiber?) of the planes completes the scene. | |
The mixture of the bright sun on the horizon, with the dark, somewhat ominous carrier deck impressed me. | |
Beautiful ... love the colors, the smoothness of the sea and sky, then the abrupt contrast with the airplane wings. I.E., the water's smooth, and the plane are choppy, visualy -- plus, the colors are reflected on the planes' backs. | |
Sense of quite&stillness in sky,yet the water is all movement,couple that the hint of aggresion (hint?) on the deck,love it. | |
4.5 acres of awesome power projected anywhere in the world. | |
Magnificent! | |
Good combination of nature and warcraft. | |
I rode the USS Saratoga (CV60) for 5 years in the '80s. I never tired of views like this at the end of a cycle of flight ops. This image brings back some strong emotions/memories! | |
Unbelievable colours | |
Wonderful detail, great composition ,something you dont get to see everyday | |
There's something about an absolutely beautiful sunset, either from the stern of a ship or reflected in a cockpit that brings a sense of tranquility. Great picture! | |
Nice blend of nature and man's creations | |
There's nothing like the sight and sound of freedom!!! | |
I love the way the light makes the jets look like they are resting. it all looks so peaceful yet we know that these planes can get up and going and destroy a target in about one minute. | |
Breathtaking | |
I like how the brilliant background of clouds and water is offset by the dark, busy, angular jets. It's not your typical "Up in the Wild Blue Yonder" shot but instead it makes the Hornets look like they are bedding down in the hive for the night. Excellent framing, too, with the wake sliding off the left side of the picture. | |
Wowwwwwww | |
Beautiful | |
The prickly nature of the fighter wings evoke images of cacti and their needles. The photo seems to be saying "don't mess with me"! | |
Peace thru strength: having spent hundreds of hours veiwing scenes like this while in the service, I was often struck by the raw power of our ship blending so perfectly with Gods finger painting, secure in the knowledge that only thru the might that my ship represented, would others of future generations be able sail within such beauty. | |
Wow! The color of this picis amazing! I've got to fwd this around the base! | |
This photo makes me feel the exact same way as when I bite into a York Peppermint Patty. Which is a good thing, I guess. | |
Pretty Sweet! | |
Just awesome! Can think of no better word. | |
OMG | |
Sunsets at sea, don't get much better tha that. | |
Excellent water/cloud blending. Reflections of unset on water to airplanes also amazing. The wake of the carrier seems to go on forever. | |
The beauty that is our military might against the backdrop of the most brillent sunset I think speaks to all that is great about America and it's military. | |
Such a great display of the beauty of nature melding with the beauty of the post-industrial world. | |
Beautiful picture nothing more striking than a sunset. | |
The water looks like the top of clouds | |
I love it!! | |
Peaceful and quiet, but don't wake the sleeping giant !! | |
Its good | |
Sweeeeet! | |
Sweet | |
These are two unique perspectives VERY few people will ever be able to experience: Sunset out on the Ocean away from any landmass, and a carrier deck out at sea. Capturing them together like this creates a VERY unique image, and very beautiful. | |
Beautiful, and not a view most of us get to see. Thanks for sharing. | |
Great shot! | |
Sweet! | |
The sunset on the water and the dark deck made me think the aircraft were floating on the water for a while, lovely affect. | |
The contrast between the light reflecting off of the water and the shadows obscuring most details of the planes makes this a superb shot. | |
#1 Drama of the colors, clouds and sea #2 Potential drama of parked F-18's #3 Power of man vs. mother nature or man and mother nature | |
Power | |
Amazing color, foreground and distant cloud formation are an interesting contrast. | |
If ever an aircraft carrier could kick it's feet up after a long day - that's what it would look like. Gorgeous photo. Thank you. | |
Love the color contrast | |
Composition, color, subject | |
Shows American power with the beauty of nature. | |
A superbly framed image. Very artistic and real at the same time. I'd like to know on what spot of our globe this pic was taken. | |
The collection of jets, with the wing tips up, all seeming to be settling down for the night. Gives the night a peaceful start. | |
Surface-hugging clouds and the spectacular contrast between deep mauve and bright yellows makes this pircure really, really cool. | |
The color is breathtaking. Plus the contrast between nature and technology. | |
I love the way the photographer captured the color of the sunset on the water. I also love the juxtaposition of nature and manmade items. | |
Color are amazing. The view over the jets is a very nice juxtaposition of nature and technology. | |
Great colour and perspective. The result is both beautiful and inspiring. | |
This picture has symbolism galore. it reaffirms a feeling that tomorrow does exist thanks to our service men and women , and their personal sacrifices. | |
Spectacular orange sunset, choppy waves, planes bunched together on the end of the carrier. | |
This is good stuff. I'm in the U.S. Navy and a photo like this makes me proud of it. | |
Big fan of sunsets (colors) and how it's out in the open and all you can see are the effects across the sky. Great job. | |
The carrier in the shadows makes a striking contrast to the golden orange sky. It looks like a modern rendition of the hero poised to ride off into the sunset, imho. | |
Very beautiful shot. The cluster of fighter jets on the edge of the carrier, lit by the orange rays of the setting sun, with servicemen silhouetted against the waves. In the distance, a pack of clouds stalks the ship, tracking the ship's wake on the ever-changing ocean. | |
Well said. This picture is supernatural, it has nothing to do with nature. ?!?!? | |
Clean angles show really well, and it is a nice contrast to the array of color for the sunset. | |
Its beeyootiful | |
Wow. | |
To think that only very few people would get to experience a view like this first-hand makes this a very enticing photograph indeed | |
The colors are very vivid and it seems almost too good to be real. | |
Breathtaking! | |
Simply just awesome | |
You guys out there does really have a great place to be at work. I know it can be bad too, but you really get a fantastic ride. Keep up the good work, I'm glad you're out there. And Chad, you're the best! | |
Wow! What a nice sunset, mixed with the Military Power of the USA, makes this shot one of my Top 10 | |
The world can be very beautiful sometimes.... ;-) | |
What a fantastic sunset shot too be in the right place at the right time | |
Magic! I must say that all these Jetwash pictures are just excellent... | |
I love this image! It's almost like watching a pack of lions sleeping on the savannah - so calm and quiet and yet you know that those mighty beasts can be so very dangerous... | |
Almost godly | |
I like this picture,which given the feeling of "Let's Go Home" or "Let's have a nice rest" after a long and hard journey... =) | |
What a romantic picture! | |
You choose the best part of the day to take the shot, Awesome sky, congratulations | |
Outstanding in all aspects. You should enter it in a money contest. | |
This is, without a doubt, the best photo I've ever seen on A.net. It deserves the picture of the year award in every regard. | |
Hey Thomas! I think this is one of the best ones you've taken. Everyone out here in Souda agrees. :) -Eppers | |
Wow! This shot captures what naval aviation is all about. I just found my new background. | |
It is so unfair that you get paid for this job. What a view, Thanks for sharing & Serving | |
Fantstic picture! having passed my summer on these planes, it reminds me a lot! | |
Superb photo with my favorite a/c onthe flight deck the f-18 super hornet | |
Greatest I've seen in days! | |
Probably the best creative shot of the year! The only thing that's missing is a bunch of hot chicks on the wings :) | |
The sky reminds me of KISS´ song "Heaven s´ on Fire." Nice shot of this Hornet swarm. Those Grumman Prowlers look cool as well. T.B. | |
I served 5 years onboard the USS George Washington CVN-73, this shot brings back some great memories. | |
Amazing shot | |
WOW ! awesome picture simply unique 5 * - Line N | |
Nice view! | |
Top Gun 2?, It looks like the first scenes from the movie'Top Gun'. This one qualifies for Picture of the Year!!! Awesome Job, Uniquely Beautiful... | |
Awesome photo! Keep up the great work Chad. This picture is not only a tribute to your fine photography but also to those of you out there on the tip of the spear, keeping the rest of us safe. Thank you all....... | |
I just can't believe how incredible this shot is. Please excuse me while I go look for my jaw... | |
Chad, your work continues to get better and better with each passing day. Phenominal shots. You are blessed with a true gift. | |
Very nice.....reminds me of the movie, The Final Countdown...just unbelievable sky! I hope you did not have to meet the Zeros with the F-18s! Thanks -Joe Fernandez - Air72 Photography | |
Beautiful, speechless, the background just completes it | |
Chad.. yet again, you blew us away. Wow. Proof that time on The Boat has it's unbelievable gifts... Great shot and travel safe... RT | |
No words to describe it...Great Shot!! | |
Simply beautiful | |
Wow, nice photo! | |
Words can't describe this one good enough. Beautiful sky, beautiful sea, beautiful planes. Can it get any better? | |
Absolutely spectacular! | |
Out of tis world photo!!! | |
Incredible colours | |
FANTASTIC! Everything is great! | |
I like that shot! Amazing! Thanks man. | |
WOW....awesome shot. | |
Magnificent shot! Somehow reminds me of the movie "Pearl Harbor". | |
Breathtaking sky! | |
Awesome! Off the scale beautiful! Absolutly superb shot! | |
Simply Breathtaking. "Welcome Home" 777DAD | |
It's supernatural | |
I love the contrast. "The Tranquility of Power!" | |
Nice view! | |
I don't have any words 4 this pic. | |
Beautiful sunset! | |
Having served at sea on an RAF Harrier sqn, I've seen this view many times and never tire of it. Awesome photo, almost religious! Chad, love your work. You are one lucky guy. | |
Awesome ! | |
Wow! What a nice photo! | |
Just spectacular natural beauty with the waves following the ship! | |
Amazing !!! Nice shot !! | |
Chad, you get unique opportunities and continue to seize them and make us all green with envy. A beautiful image. | |
Fantastic! Is that an island on the right? | |
Beautiful sunset! Keep wowing us with that kit lense! | |
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