[matthew]

Aerial flight is one of that class of problems with which men will never have to cope.
- Simon Newcomb

Mr. Newcomb couldn't have been more wrong -- and aerial flight is something that photographers need to cope with, too. For this assignment, let's look at photos that have the subject completely unsupported. Birds are challenging; planes, blimps, and helicopters add variety; but don't be content with the obvious. Explore other subjects and look for novelty. It's amazing just how much can be up in the air.

[Toad]

[smarti77]

Flight path during attempt to photograph lightning...

[EnglishBob]

[Irma]

Great pictures all...

[Pat]

Wow! great photos

[matthew]

Three different and striking photos; thanks for sharing them. Smarti, I've never seen a photo like yours.

I found out this afternoon that there's a vintage aircraft show and fly-in next weekend. It's nice when unexpected events tie in to assignments.

[Irma]

Here is my butterfly in flight for the assignment.



Sorry about the background, but it is my best picture of this butterfly in flight.

[Wedding Shooter]

Fantastic shots everyone.

[matthew]

You may get the impression that I'm only taking photos from my balcony these days...

[Banded Drake]

i have shown all of my bird stuff so here is something a little different ......






....... Shawn

[matthew]

Shawn, I like that you've been able to keep the ball and player in focus, while still keeping the DOF shallow enough to blur out the spectators. It provides a nice separation.

I decided that I like my second one better like this:

[matthew]

A few photos from the "Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival" today:

A helicopter giving rides:






It's the 60th anniversary of the DHC-2 Beaver, and since the venue was the manufacturer's Toronto facility, there were several on hand:



...but I only got photos of the one plane airborne:




And on my way home, I spooked a flock of seagulls. I actually really like this photo, but I know I'm odd.

[Irma]

An helicopter with autumnal background...