T-28 Trojan Aircraft Aviation Photo

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Photo of a single T-28 Trojan gray naval prop-driven aircraft flying across airshow center as smoke streams from the wingtips. Large white clouds and light blue sky show through in the background. Photo taken at the Prairie Airshow in Peoria, Illinois.

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Goal of the Photo

While attending the Prairie Airshow in Peoria, Illinois in 2010 I captured many incredible aircraft. This aircraft, a T-28 Trojan, flown by Herb Baker and affectionately known as "Ditto", was put through its paces in a fantastic aerobatic display. I wanted to capture an isolated shot of this training aircraft as it passed through airshow center. Not an easy feat using a manual focus lens.

Project Specs

Camera and Lens Used

Camera: Pentax K110d DSLR
Lens: ProMaster 70-210mm f4.5-5.6 Telephoto
Aperture: f9.5
Film Speed: ISO 200
Focal Length: 200mm
Shutter Speed: 1/500th second

Location and Date

Location: General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA)
Peoria, Illinois

Date: July 25, 2010

Photo Analysis

One of the more difficult types of aviation photos to capture is an airshow performer flying at a high speed. Getting the plane nicely composed in the frame while also in focus is critical. This photo is nearly centered in the frame with plenty of blue sky and white clouds. The streaming smoke off the wings gives the still image a sense of movement giving the viewer a feeling of the power and excitement of this moment.

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