Infrared works well for this old Victorian home.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Dash of Color
A bluejay feather is a pleasant surprise in the garden.
Trail Patterns
The Rail Trail illumination creates a contrast of warm and cool as dusk takes hold.
Shimmering Wings
This plane is practically like one big chrome object and as you can see it reflects onto the black top as the setting sun hits it.Sorry I am not sure what type this is. I am guessing P-51 but I may be way off.
Waiting for Clearance
The f18 Super Hornet sits in the background and a very shiny BE18 plane sits in the foreground.
F-18 Super Hornet
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to photograph this F-18 Super Hornet that was part of the Lancaster Airports community days plane showcase. I am not sure I did this multi million dollar plane justice with my lighting, but it was a fun time. This plane flew over my house as it arrived in the area for the show and merely hearing it throttle up slightly was enough to impress with its raw power. I can only imagine being on the receiving end of this piece of military power at its full capacity.By the time you hear it coming,it’s too late. I was confused why the plane has the slogan “Pukin Dogs” on it but after looking on the net I found this, The squadron adopted its current insignia in 1953, a winged black lion (or a mythical Griffin) on a blue shield. The distinctive squadron name “Pukin’ Dogs” came about when the squadron commander’s wife saw the creature’s droopy head and gaping mouth design. She stated, in front of the squadron pilots, that it looked like a “pukin’ dog.” The pilots loved that, and the name stuck
Panchito 2
Same plane as yesterday but captured at sunset.After the sun went down, I used flash to illuminate the silhouetted plane allowing the shiny details to be revealed.
B-25 ”Panchito”
This is a shot I did at sunrise at the Lancaster Airports community days this past weekend. In the foreground is the Delaware Museum foundations B-25 Panchito and in the distance is the C-123-K Thunder Pig. I used multiple flash pops to light the plane in the pre-dawn light until the sun came up. These shiny planes are a real challenge to light and it was good practice for me.
Air show Sunset
Our local airport hosted community days this past weekend and there were a variety of aircraft on display.Thanks to the generosity of staff there,I was allowed access after closing to light paint several planes. I believe This plane is a Stinson Reliant v-77 Gullwing and was the last plane I was able to shoot at sunset.There was a lot of vendor junk in the background so I had to crop tighter than I would like to eliminate those items.
Refreshment Run
The boy in front has a gallon of milk,but the girl in back looks like she has a bottle of brew but I am pretty sure its meadow tea or something similar.She was driving the scooter straight so everything is on the up and up.
Horseless Power
Dad and the boys cruise the rough and tumble grounds.
Digging In The Dirt
From what I was told this is a fairly rare old bucket excavator located at the rough and tumble association. The bucket alone must weigh a ton.
Wheels of Progress
I must admit I do not know exactly how this contraption works but I believe it is a threshing machine used to separate grains from the stalk. It was being demonstrated at the threshermans reunion this past week.I shot this with flash at dusk when everyone was watching other events. Old machinery can be quite amazing in its intricate design and construction.
Power Tools
Some serious old iron sits in a field at the rough and tumble association.
Obstacle Course
A group of Amish spectators watch an old steam engine competition at the Rough and Tumble reunion. This event featured the tractor team navigating an obstacle course,and just a few feet ahead they stopped and blind folded the driver and the guy sitting on the back got off and connected ropes to the drivers arms and controlled the tractor direction by tugging on the ropes much like controlling a horse.
Sparks Will Fly
This was an unexpected opportunity that presented itself at the threshermans reunion this past week. I was ready to leave after it got dark and heard someone say that the spark show was happening soon. The spark show as I understand it involves these old steam tractors putting wood shavings in their burner or whatever they call it and then these sparks shoot out the pipe in front.It is a very impressive show and glad I got to see it.
Steaming Out Of The Past
I spent two hours this week at the Rough and Tumble historical associations threshermen’s reunion in Lancaster county,Pa. This event features all kinds of old steam engines and rusty iron machinery from the past. To see these incredible machines in operation is something to witness and their whistles are a whole other story,and after standing right beside one when the whistle blew,I can tell you it is something you wont soon forget. These two beauties were lined up at dusk and even though I came upon them later than I would like,there was still enough color in the sky to try a shot. The engine in front is a 1913 Frick Eclipse steam tractor owned by Jim Wright and the one behind is a 1912 Aultman Taylor steam tractor owned by Gary and Russel Bingaman.
The Gazebo
I lit this gazebo scene for fun on a recent summer evening.
Huge Silos
I came upon this huge grain silo facility and decided a long lens would be the best choice to capture its size.
Winding Road
Wether you are walking, driving or riding a bicycle, this country road beckons with its mature trees and meandering fence.
The Poser
This Amish boy seemed to be posing for a photo although he had no idea I was snapping this.He was waiting on the steam train to come by.
Blue Morning,Blue Day
A light fog creates a nice atmosphere in this relaxing scene.
Backup Plan
I think this was a Mennonite wedding location and the bike on the buggy was something you don’t see every day.
Almost Captured
This was as close as I have gotten to getting lightning this summer.It was literally flickering above this farm as I pulled over and that quick it stopped,but I was so sure this was going to be the spot.You should have seen me cowering in the back of my truck with the tail gate down as I fired the shutter at 4 seconds about a hundred times to no avail.
My Hobbit Hole
This is the third and possibly last installment in my hillside rail trail decorating. The hobbit hole features old mossy fence wood,ornate tiles notched into the timbers,a lantern, sign post that reads Enchanted Forest Cottage,Home of Nibbles T McGibbles,esquire. I also built a bed and put carpet and wallpaper inside the structure so people can look in at Nibbles the gnome.It is actually even prettier since I took this shot because I added iron scrollwork on the roof and moved the believe sign to the door itself. Walkers and bikers on the trail seem to really appreciate seeing the creative efforts I have made to enhance the trail experience.My wife was not too pleased I borrowed her dog figurines but they were the perfect scale to be in there.
Chester County Farm
Late evening light skims across the fields side lighting the fence and farm. This farm had loads of round hay bales out in the morning but by evening they were all gathered up.They would have been a great addition to the shot.
Summer Progressing
Summer harvesting continues as we move slowly but surely toward autumn.
A Brief Window
A storm rolls through and for about one minute the clouds opened enough to allow me to capture the farm illuminated against the dark sky.
Country Road Infrared
This infrared scene features a quiet back road in Pennsylvania.It is wonderful to find a place devoid of power lines and signs everywhere.
Peek a Boo
I stopped to photograph an Amish guy working a field when out of nowhere in the grass,these two heads pop up. Wish they had smiled a bit but it was an interesting moment.
Donald Reese Photography 