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Fire in the hole!


Fire in the hole!
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3133 W: 816 N: 10001] (40274)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-01
Categories: Transportation, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D70s, Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1500 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Army, Navy, Air Force, Airshows, Aviation in focus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-07-06 3:42
Viewed: 574
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Fire in the hole!

The roaring sound of freedom; that’s how we called in the early 70’s when the thunderous noise was heard of the jet engine afterburners of Starfighters and Phantoms. Nowadays the noise is still there but not as frequent as half a decennium ago. The "Red threat" isn't there anymore...

Well this Mirage 2000D is making a steep 90 degree turn with his engine afterburner or reheat full open. The wing leading edge slats in extend position to get the maximum maneuverability . Or as named: flying squares. This Mirage gave a stunning show and I must admit when hearing the thunder when it’s passing the runway I still get goose bumps on my arms...the sound of my youth. Maybe you think : “Le Baron Vert est un imbécile total”, but that’s how it feels.

In the WS's you find pictures of this Mirage after landing and a close-up of the pilot in his cockpit. Hope you enjoyed this Mirage 2000D impression.


PP-talk:
Shot in RAW, opened in Nikon Editor, sharpened (low) and converted to JPEG. Opened in Adobe PS, rotated 15 degrees CCW to get a more dramatic position, adjusted contrast and brightness, increased saturation of the reheat flames. Cropped, used Neat Image to remove the last noise from the sky. Thereafter add frame and text and finally resized for TL.

N.B. The slight blurred tail is caused by the heated air of the engine.

Photo made with a Sigma 70-300mm lens.

Image details:
ISO: 200
Metering: spot
Shutter: 1/1500
Aperture: f/5.6
White balance: Auto
Focal length: 300mm

Mirage 2000

The Mirage 2000 is a French-built multirole fighter jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation.

Development and history
The Mirage 2000 was developed by Dassault-Breguet for the Armée de l'Air as an alternative to the swing-wing Avion de Combat Futur. After the latter was cancelled in 1975 due to its growing cost and complexity, Dassault offered the Mirage 2000 as an alternative. Development of this aircraft would also give the company a competitor to the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, which had defeated the Dassault Mirage F1 in a contest for a new fighter for the air forces of Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands and Norway. The prototype made its first flight in March 10, 1978 with test pilot Jean Coreau at the controls. The first production example flew in November 20, 1982 and the aircraft went into operational service in 1984.
Characteristics
Using the concept of the delta wing interceptor seen on the Dassault Mirage III, Dassault built a new design but still using a delta wing. This configuration is not ideal with regard to maneuverability, low-altitude flight, and distance required for take-off and landing, but has advantages in high-speed flight characteristics, simplicity of construction, low radar signature and internal volume.
Design features
• Low-set thin delta wing with cambered section, 58 degrees leading-edge sweep and moderately blended root; area-ruled; capable of carrying four air-to-air missiles.
• The aircraft's center of lift was moved in front of its center of gravity, giving the fighter a degree of instability that enhances maneuverability.
• A runway arresting hook or fairing for a brake parachute can be fitted under the tail. The landing roll was reduced by robust carbon brakes. The backward-retracting, steerable nose gear features dual wheels, while the main gear features single wheels and retracts inward into the wings.
• An airbrake is fitted on top of each wing in an arrangement very similar to that of the Mirage III. A noticeably taller tailfin allows the pilot to retain control at higher angles of attack, assisted by small strakes mounted along each air intake.
• First fighter jet with negative static stability

(Text: Wikipedia.com)
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Hi Hans,
Nice view and title. Notes is good too.
This Mirage looks amazing, point of view is wonderful fire in the hole on nice backgound of clear sky.
Good job.

Best Regards,
Alex

Good morning Hans

Fantastic capture and excellent notes. I tried to get a capture of the typhoon when I was staying at my dads as he lives just beside an airbase but my little camera just was not up to it.

Great shot, If i might just suggest I feel the black frame a little strong and I think I would have chosen white for this image but thats just personal opinion.

Great work my friend

TFS regards Helen

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2186 W: 383 N: 2268] (24390)
  • [2007-07-06 3:58]

merhaba Hans;
where isthe turkey hole...verynice comp..and captured..super pov..myfriend hans..

Excellent POV and composition composition Hans. You manage to make it very interesting with this POV. Very good extensive notes too. TFS

Allan

Wow, wat een prachtig uitzicht zeg!
Schitterende details in de fighter te zien, maar het valt me wat tegen, dat er geen schroefjes te zien zijn....
hahahahahahahah
Gebbetje hoor. Mooie plaat!

Gr.,
Anneke

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  • AJ786 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 771 W: 59 N: 1048] (6677)
  • [2007-07-06 4:30]

Hello my friends..

I really love this picture. The moment captured with the afterburnes is just so awesome. Reimnd me of the movies TOP GUN.

TFS

Cheers
AJ786

Hello Hans:
at /1500 sec. you surely beat this guy:)
good composition and good result from your new camera!
I like how you have composed this one, and the glowing hot fire.
Super Capture!
David

Wow! Great shot Hans. It shows how powerful this engine. Well composed and I like the unique presentation of this plane.

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Great close-up shot Hans.
I already do hear the sound of the 70's again :)
Wonderful colors insite and headwaves coming out softening the tail of the plane.
Thanks for sharing.
Kindest regards, Harry

Hello Hans,
I like air shows, and this photo is well captured, The fire in the sky well shown with great compisation and POV well done

Thanks on My Big cypress photo,

TFS Kyle

Gewoon prachtig Hans !

Technisch vraagje.
Ik zie dat je in RAW fotografeert, naar Nikon editor gaat en dan al converteert naar JPG
om die dan te gaan bewerken in PS.
Ik importeer de NEF of direct in PS
of open eerst in Capture NX ( quick and dirty )
Save, noodgedwongen, in TIF.
De NEF van Caputre NX krijg ik niet meer open in PS. Ik converteer maar op het laatste moment naar JPG.
Heb jij iets van " Ja, maar indien je direct naar JPG converteert dan ... "

Groeten

Jan

WOW! Wonderful capture. Good sharpness and very good details.
Well done.
TFS
Pierre

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 676 N: 2053] (16615)
  • [2007-07-06 7:56]

great capture, my friend !

v

Great pic of grear plane.

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1718 W: 5 N: 388] (1374)
  • [2007-07-06 8:33]

Hello Hans,

Once an Eagle was flying along with his son. Eventually a firghter jet swiftly passed over their heads. The poor little eagle had few somersaults and then selfcontrolled, anxiously asked his papa, "What was that?". The papa eagle replied, "It was a fighter jet". Little eagle asked, "Papa, why I cant fly like this?". Papa eagle passed a smile and exclaimed, "Son, because you dont have an after burner!".

A beautiful image has been taken from a nice angle. Workshop images are also beautiful. Nice photography my friend, well done.

Thanks for sharing.

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1570 W: 119 N: 3640] (14824)
  • [2007-07-06 9:25]

Hello Hans... Amazing you you "caught" the afterglow.. wonderful action shot we do you usually get to see...

Tricia

I like that not usual angle! Yes the fire represent something powerful presented like this! :)Very dynamic shot! Just taking the circle of fire can be a good base to play a digital meteor... We already have the seed... Just adding a tail of fire :)
It sugest speed and strong song i'm sure!

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 55 N: 1216] (4625)
  • [2007-07-06 13:18]

I like the title, useful notes, good work, TFS
Jens.

Hi Hans,
great shot!!!!
Wonderful moment to capture and present to us. Thanks!
Nicely framed!

Kindly regards,
Ioana

Hoi Hans,
[read this very carefully, because I only type it once.... ;-) ....]
Ik sluit me even aan bij Janneman wat betreft de tech-talk. Jpeg gebruik ik ook alleen maar voor het bekijken op scherm, of voor printen omdat de hema nu eenmaal alleen maar jpeg kan printen voor me. :-)
Het zit al in de naam "JPEG", oftewel "Jij hebt PEG", want je raakt informatie kwijt. Na omzetten naar jpeg moet je niet meer bewerken, want bij het opnieuw opslaan verlies je wéér informatie, etc.
Zelf zet ik de RAW om naar DNG, oftewel Digital Negative .... hét formaat dat je over 10 jaar nog steeds zult kunnen openen. Ook zet ik ze om naar PSD en daarna doe ik m'n bewerkingen op de PSD-file, zodat de lagen bewaard blijven en er geen verliezen meer zijn. Eventueel zet ik het binnen photoshop nog om naar 16-bits-per-kleur als ik met de kleuren of belichting ga knoeien. Je hebt dan meer "speelruimte" en minder verlies tijdens de bewerkingen.
Tsja, als je uiteindelijk weer naar jpeg terug wilt, bijvoorbeeld voor TL, dan moet je weer terug naar 8 bits per kleur.
Afijn, ik vertel je waarschijnlijk niks nieuws, maar toch.
O ja, zelf gebruik ik altijd de "Adobe RGB" colorspace.
groeten,
Joop!

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  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 318 W: 151 N: 581] (6293)
  • [2007-07-06 15:49]

He Hans,

Als je bedenkt dat Henk Wijngaard al uit z'n truckdak ging met z'n vlam in de pijp van de truck vraag ik me af hoe zo'n piloot zich voelt. Dat moet toch een machtige ervaring zijn om zoveel power te beheersen. Prachtig!

Henk.

fantastic Hans.. really well done.. u taken so well the fire..
a great capture..
ciao
Marco

P.s.: nice to see u.. in the shot of John Tulip...

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 353 N: 979] (5724)
  • [2007-07-06 19:46]

Hi Hans,

Splendid!!!
Nicely captured and excellent comp.
Cheers

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3056 W: 607 N: 3480] (15391)
  • [2007-07-06 21:12]

Hi Hans,
You aimed at just and quickly with this one! WOW! What a precision with the angle and the fire! Very sharp and rare image! Bravo! Annie

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 87 N: 2977] (19331)
  • [2007-07-07 5:25]

Excellent captured picture of this fightinh machine.
Well presented, Hans.
Jan

Hello my friend-hunk ;o)
Fantastic shot ! Super POV and sharpness, for a so difficult capture. You made an excellent job ! .... let's have a drink on my Pirate's bar when you want :o)
Kisses from France
Marylou
:) later

The red threat is gone, replaced by another more radical threat! Lovely shot here Hans! Great shot of the power of this jet! Keep em' flying! B-)
Linda
I'll be back............

Hi Hans, great view of mirage, fun title and interesting note, excellent composition, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Hans,

Wow! Fantastic capture, very sharp, well composed and very impressive colors of the fire of the jet. Informative notes.
TFS,
Vassilis

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1697 W: 0 N: 1] (11434)
  • [2007-07-07 13:48]

Hallo hans
Al weer eentje die je mooi in beeld hebt gebracht.
De aktie spat er af.
Gr Jos
P**

Nice shot.
Great crop and angle.

Tom

Hello Hans !

I do feel like Tom Cruise in the movie Top Gun looking at this one ! Another greatly timed shot ! Effective composition for a spectacular view of her rear..... If I may add, No you are not an ''imbecile'' (^_^). Just a passionate TL member. A great ambassador to the site!

Keep on the good and extensivce work ! So much appreciated by your colleagues as you realize daily with the great feedback received.
Cheers!
Robert :) will follow

PS. Being still a reader of '' Bande Dessinée'' ( among many hobbies.. ), I enjoyed since my childhood great series like:
Buck Danny - USA , Tanguy & Laverdure - Les Chevaliers du Ciel - France , Dan Cooper - Canada.

Hi!
Amazing picture with excellent timing and good colors.
The frame is good and I like the sharpening of the picture.
Thanks for sharing...Schönes Bild!
Jonas

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  • SaraT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 0 N: 217] (1155)
  • [2007-08-11 9:19]
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Hi Hans
wow
it must of been hard to catch the Mirage when it's going so fast.
The fire in the hole looks amazing.
sara

bonjour Hans
tres beau travail bravo pour l ensemble
bonne journee
michel

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