On Sep 21, 2012, at 7:37 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:

> A great shot.  A strange perspective I know, but whenever I see that
> configuration I think of what a great aircraft the 747 is.

I wonder if there is something magic about the number 47.  I think that two of 
the greatest airplanes ever built were the C47 and the 747.  Coincidence, or 
witchcraft?  You decide.


> 
> On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM, John Celio
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Larry Colen <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> On Sep 21, 2012, at 2:50 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote:
>>>> Nice shot but its kinda noisy. What ISO were you using?
>>> 
>>> My guess is that it has more to do with the planes being backlit and 
>>> needing to boost the shadows to get the dynamic range.
>> 
>> That, and it was really hazy out (the remnants of our famous bay fog),
>> so the original image was very blue and very flat. Whenever I process
>> a photo, I start with Auto Levels and adjust from there. In this case,
>> Auto Levels boosted the brightness and contrast to the point that it
>> looks like I was shooting at a high ISO, when in fact I think it was
>> set to 400.
>> 
>> Thanks to all who've commented! If you ever get the chance to see one
>> of the Space Shuttles in person, do it! They're pretty amazing. I'm
>> already planning a trip to LA for next summer to see Endeavour
>> close-up when it goes on display.
>> 
>> John
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