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Old Russian Flying equipment


Old Russian Flying equipment
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Copyright: Peter Parata (eosnut) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 164 N: 1394] (10053)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-24
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Canon 5D
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/15 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 27-02-2009 Equipment [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-26 13:52
Viewed: 271
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Polikarpov I-153 Chaika bi-plane was restored from numerous wrecks by the Wanaka Air Museum.
It, and some others are restored to fully flying status.
Built in 1938, it is powered by a 1,00hp M-62 radial engine giving it a top speed of 275mph.
It was the first bi-plane to have a retracting undercarriage.

I'd like to thank Tracey for keeping the themes going, and Jahanzeib for taking over.
Well done guys.
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Nice shot. The light and shadow are great here, and the sharp texture of the propeller and engine intakes behind it. Such a tiny propeller for such a big engine ... but there was something fantastic about those late '30s designs, a real sense of trying to capture the feeling of the future.
Rew

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3270 W: 270 N: 7711] (32868)
  • [2009-02-26 17:11]

I thought this might be taken at Westmere!! MOTAT.
But it's a straight photo Pete - nearly as boring as the screwdrivers!!
Janice

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  • jackal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 296 W: 3 N: 211] (2843)
  • [2009-02-26 18:42]

Great shot Peter,
the lighting and detail are first class
cheers
Jack

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  • roald Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 62 W: 64 N: 57] (697)
  • [2009-02-26 22:53]

hi peter

agree with jackal re: lighting & detail, definitely - first class. ..and if i can add - with the subtle tone is what made it, IMO.

roald

wonderful close up, Pete.. i don't really know how to comment this one.. but i like how you capture it.. sharp and lovely light.. nice one for the theme..

regards, terry

Great pict of this plane with good light and sharpness. Original for the theme.

regards, willie

Hello Peter.
Very nice photo of this great equipment. I really like light and contrast. Your composition works great here.
TFS
Wojciech

Bonjour Peter,

Nice image for the theme. You captured a beautifull light that gives volume and a 3D feeling to your image. Exposure ad focus are excellent. Subject is well choosen. A nice post, TFS.

Alain

Hi Peter,

I love the lighting and moodiness of this, the splashes of red and yellow on the prop are really strikeing.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Peter,
Missed this image and I shouldn't :-) The light makes this image wonderful! Perfect how the polikarpov engine and propellor stands out from the dark into the light! Great avaition image Peter.
Hans

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