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2009 Collings Planes at Moffett Field
It's always a thrill to experience the beautiful Collings Foundation B-17, and B-24 four engined bombers up close. Since they were in town, I took the opportunity to photograph their landings, and to explore them up close once again! 
2009 Chino Planes of Fame Air show
The Chino Planes of Fame Air Show is a great way to experience historical warbirds up close and personal. The pages are finally complete!. In there you'll not only find pictures, but sound clips of the various planes (may require 2 clicks on the 'play' button to start)! Military shots
Beale AFB Air Show
Nellis AFB Aviation Nation '08
San Francisco Fleetweek '08
Reno 2008 Air Show
Travis AFB 2008 Air Expo
Chino Planes of Fame Airshow
Collings Foundation
2008 California Capital Air Show
El Centro 2008 Air Show
San Franciso 2007 Fleetweek
2007 Nellis AFB Air Show
WWII Bombers at Moffett Field
Littlefield Tank Collection
People & Misc shots
Cherry Blossom Festival
Chinese New Year Parade
Winter Break '08
Food
2008 Festival of Sail
2008 New York Int'l. Autoshow
Wintering in Maui
Odds & Ends
Wildlife shots
Elephant Seals
Birds in Flight, Gallery 4
Birds in Flight, Gallery 3
Birds in Flight, Gallery 2
(Mostly) Birds in Flight, Gallery 1
Upcoming Events
Seattle Seafair Air show
July 31, 2009 Let me know if you have some insider info on positioning and advice for these shows! |
I've always loved taking pictures as a way to capture the moment. With the proliferation of digital cameras, everyone is taking pictures! As a result, there's an explosion in the number of pictures posted on the web. The saying that 'Quantity has a quality all its own' (often applied to the Soviet post WWII military) doesn't apply here. Judicious editing is required to select the outstanding examples from the ordinary (or downright bad!). Pictures should tell a story. Too many similar pictures, no matter how well executed, will get boring for the viewer. I myself am guilty of that, but I'm working on it! :-)
Having taken lots of photos does not automatically make one a good photographer. Being able to operate the camera is only a minor aspect of photography. The photographer must understand the subject matter, the light, and how best to compose the shot. It really is an art, though it doesn't garner quite the recognition that other traditional art forms do.
Beyond the technicalities of taking the picture (camera settings, technique, equipment), the most important thing is location. As in real estate, it's all about location, location, location! The photographer who is in the right place at the right time can get amazing shots, while being in the wrong spot means lousy or no shots at all!
Am I a good photographer? I guess that's for others to judge. I do know what I like, and my pictures reflect that bias. They run towards action, and convey a sense of being right there. Photography also allows me to combine my different passions as represented by this gallery. Flying things, and things that go boom...preferably both!
BTW, I'm available for event photography around the San Francisco Bay area. You'd get full rights to the images, and I would charge based on time. Send me an email and we can work out the details!
If you have any comments, drop me a line at: szee1@comcast.net
Thanks!
Bernard Zee
