This remember this little kid so many years ago. I was hooked . A little older now but still have the damn bird on my shoulder. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks to Rob and his suggestion to use the PIXresizer program to reduce my batch size I saved myself an hour doing it manually. Unfortunately it took me over an hour to label each picture. There must be a better way. Anyway, Because there are separate sections to this museum I will break this thread up into three basic sections. The Courage Wing (Fighters), The Main Gallery, and the outdoor displays. So here goes, Fighters first. FOR THOSE OF YOU UNSURE OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT, I HAVE LABELED EACH PICTURE BEFORE POSTING.
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Now on to the main Glass House. Shooting against the daylight coming in is difficult. Sometimes better to shoot after dark. I usually take the elevator up three floors for shots but didn't have time. IN ORDER TO SEE PICTURE TITLES YOU WILL HAVE TO LOG OUT TO READ THEM. AFTER 3 HOURS OF PUTTING THIS TOGETHER ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH.
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Pictures of Germany's early jet engine used in the ME 262, the Junkers Jumo 004. Due to the lack of durable alloys it had a service life of about 10 hours. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Our first jet engine based on Frank Whittles design, The GE J-31 first flown in the Bell P-59 with dismal results. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
The stuff outside. Beginning with the Concorde. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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It is too bad these planes are outside exposed to the elements. They should be in a hanger to protect them.
Space is such a valuable commodity. The Fighter Wing was added just a few years ago so there is still hope. Upstairs of that wing is the WWI stuff I didn't get to and I didn't spend much time in the space exploration displays which has a restored Apollo Capsule. There is still more space but it's hard to find a place for 747 #1, the Concorde, the early 737 and 727 all together. They wash these birds down and spray with protectant as you can see by the condition of Air Force One. It didn't look so good when they first brought it home a few years ago. Not pictured are three more 60's era fighters on the south side of the complex. I forgot to include pictures of probably the only DC-2 in restored condition. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Also not on site is the restored "Boeing Bee" B-17. It's in another hangar and will definitely NOT be stored outside. I am not sure of the status but I heard a few years ago that the museum acquired "T Square 54" B-29 which is in need of restoration and indoor protection.
A cross link to our visit at Paul Allen's collection on 9-20-08, http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214759
BTW, if your camera has the ability to allow for manual shutter speed settings (shutter priority), slow the shutter speed to say 1/40th for example (play around with it till you get the right amount of light) while you have the flash on. It'll allow for more light while still allowing the flash to minimize blur. This way, you add more light, color and depth to the photos since flash alone in some cases will make everything dark in the background like you see in the first set of photos. No need for a tri-pod/base either so you can move around quickly in these indoor shots.
I just started using this camera a couple of months ago, transitioning from an ancient point and shoot to, at this point, a fancier point and shoot, Canon 10D. I am way behind the curve on this thing but when I get a chance I'll start playing with the manual settings. Our pace was fast through the day so had to shoot quick. In some cases I was holding my hand over the flash itself when it went off which probably caused some of the strange exposures you see. I also need to learn how to "force flash" against bright backdrops like in the gallery. I just haven't taken the time to figure it all out yet. I did real well with my old 35mm SLR so it's just a matter of re-learning new systems and settings. For the record I was using a 28-90mm lens for everything, on auto focus. The camera itself was set on full auto. That should explain things ....................................... I would like to get a wide angle lens in the near future, that should be fun. Thanks for the tips!
I forgot to add the top secret communications stations on Air Force One. NOTE THE LAST SENTENCE ON THE PLACARD. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thought it might be. I remember that was the issue I had when shooting pictures at indoor car shows and whatnot. Once you find the right balance with the slower shutter speed and fill flash (can even adjust the strength of the actual flash if the camera allows so as not to overpower a shot). As for shooting against bright backdrops (the force/fill flash you mentioned), what I normally do is to put the camera on aperture priority (set to a higher F stop usually), focus on the horizon between the actual subject and the backlight and let the camera's sensors adjust accordingly (averaging out light) so the background isn't "blown out" and to use that flash to fill in the shadows. Not ideal maybe but it works for me when I can't shoot with light behind me. Once you get it down, it's actually really quick and almost like you're in auto since you found that "sweet spot" in the shutter or aperture range for the light conditions. The 10D is a good camera. I'm shooting with a Canon G5 for the moment and can't wait to get a proper DSLR.
Funny you posted this. Was going to make a comment about the comm center earlier. A far cry from today's technology. I forget the name of the documentary that aired not too long ago but it was about AF1 and how the whole operation basically operates. Fascinating stuff! Was on the History or Discovery channel if I recall.
