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12-JUL-2009 Sayer

F18 Transonic Pass

Detroit, Michigan

At 750 miles per hour... it is quite a challenge to get a sharp and detailed photo.
Water vapor cascades off the curved surfaces of the plane like a cloud of smoke.
As the F18 rapidly approaches it is eerily quiet and such an amazing sight.
Shortly after it passes the rush of sound overwhelms your ears.


This was my first time photographing a fighter jet demonstration.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II ,Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1250s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Marco Valk18-Jul-2009 08:55
Spectacular shot; good work! v
Bill Robinson18-Jul-2009 02:51
Terrific moment captured Sayer!
Apostolos Tikopoulos17-Jul-2009 17:38
Amazing picture my friend. Excellent flight catch. V.
Guest 17-Jul-2009 03:48
very dynamic perspective! v
Art Parnell17-Jul-2009 02:50
What a cool shot, Sayer. The water vapor adds an eerie effect, the detail is amazing!
Dick Lowthian15-Jul-2009 23:21
Nicely captured, Sayer.
Guest 15-Jul-2009 14:56
Great capure! I've always been amazed by the fog like cloud that appears as a jet crosses the speed of sound.
Guest 15-Jul-2009 02:46
awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew Mannell14-Jul-2009 23:43
Wicked!
Guest 14-Jul-2009 16:44
Great shot with the vapor coming off the back, Sayer!
Anthea's Photography14-Jul-2009 16:24
Absolutely superb amazing shot! v
Guest 14-Jul-2009 14:11
Every image amazes me!
Bob Gilley14-Jul-2009 13:28
Fantastic image Sayer. Aviation is only second to my passion of photography.
Guest 14-Jul-2009 01:07
Magnificent!!!!!
Randy Adams14-Jul-2009 00:24
Incredible work Sayer! Great timing to get the vapor...You were on the ground?!! Amazing! V
ifotog13-Jul-2009 23:47
Excellent, Sayer.
Carol Rollins13-Jul-2009 23:25
WOW! Sayer, this is an incredible shot! Amazing stuff. ~
Jess. ( Lady.D.)13-Jul-2009 22:10
Well shot Sayer, terrific capture. The jet smoke really adds to the overall appeal of the image...
angelique raptakis13-Jul-2009 21:24
very cool. and the sky is a nice background
Guest 13-Jul-2009 18:41
Prety cool
Joe Lasker13-Jul-2009 17:30
Wow! That's a great shot
Tricia13-Jul-2009 16:36
What an incredible capture, I wish I had been there to see and hear it!
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