Maverick? Goose? Your Chariot Awaits

David McMahon

Maverick? Goose? Your Chariot Awaits

This US Hornet was sitting under portable floodlights on the apron of Avalon airport, Melbourne, during the 2009 Australian International Air Show.

This angle caught my attention because the long, slender nose cone was partially in darkness and partially lit, while other surfaces were highlighted sharply against the inky-black night.

The design of the engine intake, in particular, shows just how slender some of the leading surfaces are on this highly-regarded fighter jet.

My challenge here was to achieve a strong composition and absolute clarity – without a tripod.

I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. Shot without a tripod, using a Pentax K100D and a Sigma 70-300mm lens. F4.5, 1/15 sec, ISO 800, focal length 150mm.

Featured in DIMENSIONS, November 2009.

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Maverick? Goose? Your Chariot Awaits by David McMahon
Maverick? Goose? Your Chariot Awaits by David McMahon
  • IndraniGhose

    IndraniGhose 19 days ago

    You got a real good close shot.
    Great capture!

  • David McMahon replied 19 days ago

    Thanks for the favourite, Indrani. I had a feeling you’d like this shot. Lucky the public walkway was unrestricted.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1 19 days ago

    Awesome!!

  • David McMahon replied 19 days ago

    Thank you, Cheryl. It was such an interesting sight that I had to stop and take a shot.

  • Edward Denyer

    Edward Denyer 19 days ago

    Good angle and l;ighting David. – Ted

  • David McMahon replied 19 days ago

    Thanks, Edward. I had walked past it about an hour earlier, at dusk, but when I retraced my steps after dark, the whole ambience just beckoned me!

  • Munggo

    Munggo 19 days ago

    Excellent shot mate, like the shadow and light.

  • David McMahon replied 19 days ago

    Thanks, Munggo – appreciate it.

  • Shulie1

    Shulie1 19 days ago

    Great shot, David

  • David McMahon replied 19 days ago

    Thanks very much, Shulie – I was lucky with the position of the floodlights.

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner 17 days ago

    Greetings David; A beautiful hand held capture! The shadows and framing are absolutely stunning! Well done my friend.
    steve

  • David McMahon replied 17 days ago

    Thank you, Steve. There is no arrogance in my decision to avoid tripods – it just increases the fun of the challenge. Delighted to know you like this shot!

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen 16 days ago

    Wonderful immage…..very powerful and I really like the perspective you took on this one. Great shot !!

  • David McMahon replied 16 days ago

    Much obliged, Sean. It was handy being able to compose this asymmetrically, so the perspective kind of fell into place. Glad you like this one!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 15 days ago

  • David McMahon replied 12 days ago

    Thank you very much, Sharon. Delighted to know that this image was featured. As always, thank you for letting me know.

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 15 days ago

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • David McMahon replied 12 days ago

    Thank you very much, David. Luckily the walkway gave me an (almost) unimpeded view.

  • mcneder

    mcneder 12 days ago

    Isn’t there a bird called the ‘boobie’ ?? Hmmmm – what can I say, probably no more eh?

  • David McMahon replied 12 days ago

    I can honestly say that thought had not crossed my mind!!

  • mcneder

    mcneder 9 days ago

    Well at least you HAVE a mind. My mind was crossed many years ago – just kidding. Your photography is top notch! Keep it going.

  • David McMahon replied 9 days ago

    Terrific to know that you think my photography is top-notch. That’s a huge compliment.

  • Victoria Jostes

    Victoria Jostes 3 days ago

    congrats on your feature, d! you accomplished your goal here: sharp as a tack, my friend!! as always, just love your titles!! :))

  • David McMahon replied 3 days ago

    My very humble thanks on all counts, Victoria. Great to know you like the titles as well as the images ….

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