NMUSAF P-47s Oct 2008

Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:25 pm

With all the Dottie talk, here are the NMUSAF's P-47s as seen in Oct 08. I know they prefer the black ceilings but they're a trick for an average camera to overcome.

Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:13 am

Nice pics. I hate the black ceilings!

Mike

Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:21 am

The trick is to go there with a tripod and a little time, but you can get awesome pics there. I posted a thread with a bunch of pics taken at the museum.

Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:29 am

I love the black ceilings. Gives the place a neat look. I've never had any trouble taking pictures with my cheap cameras...

Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:30 am

mustangdriver wrote:The trick is to go there with a tripod and a little time, but you can get awesome pics there. I posted a thread with a bunch of pics taken at the museum.

For shame MD. You know that tripods are "persona non grata" or in other words not allowed at the NMUSAF, as they would cause an evacuation hazzard.

Your not breaking the rules are you? :wink:

Shay
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Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:59 am

I know Udvar Hazy had a big issue with me wanting to use a tripod. When I visited the NMUSAF I did not even attempt to bring in a tripod. Udvar Hazy I used a low shutter speed technique combined with a flash that I use in all museums now instead of a tripod.

A shot from the darkest, Kal Zoo

Eric

Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:10 am

Shay wrote:For shame MD. You know that tripods are "persona non grata" or in other words not allowed at the NMUSAF, as they would cause an evacuation hazzard.

Your not breaking the rules are you?

I took one when I visited last year, and had no problem whatsoever with the staff there. Their website even advises you to bring one!!!!

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/questi ... asp?id=182

But hey, let's not let the facts get in the way of another excuse to bash the NMUSAF. :roll:

Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:42 am

Nemsafadefenditis - The need to counter any criticizm of NMUSAF, however minor.

I was wrong. Instead of "average camera" I meant to say "below average photographer", like myself. :shock:

Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:45 am

Ken wrote:Nemsafadefenditis - The need to counter any criticizm of NMUSAF, however minor.

I was wrong. Instead of "average camera" I meant to say "below average photographer", like myself.

Ken, that is funny man...nothing wrong with what you have posted, at least you take pictures and give them to us...thanks

Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:32 am

Mike wrote:
Shay wrote:For shame MD. You know that tripods are "persona non grata" or in other words not allowed at the NMUSAF, as they would cause an evacuation hazzard.

Your not breaking the rules are you?

I took one when I visited last year, and had no problem whatsoever with the staff there. Their website even advises you to bring one!!!!

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/questi ... asp?id=182

But hey, let's not let the facts get in the way of another excuse to bash the NMUSAF.

Didn't say it doesn't happen. I see it from time to time. I do find it curious that they suggest it on their website, because IIRC it's placarded on the main doors to the museum. Maybe I'm wrong, I go there so often that maybe i didn't notice the change. But last i noticed it was there. i can see the arguement of both side.

Right now they are about half finshed painting the modern flight gallery or atleast they half of it covered off.

Shay
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Fri Dec 19, 2008 12:18 pm

Ken wrote:Nemsafadefenditis - The need to counter any criticizm of NMUSAF, however minor.

I was wrong. Instead of "average camera" I meant to say "below average photographer", like myself.

Ken I maybe a bit defensive at times becaue the NMUSAF gets alot of flack here and alot of times it is not just. I consider myself an average camera guy and was just trying to help you get better pics by suggesting a way to fix it.

http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... =nikon+d50

Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:32 pm

I volunteered this morning at the Modern Flight Gallery ... The Korean war side is about 1/4 painted as of this moring.

As far as tripods ... there were a few this morning ... and we never had any word about no tripods ...

Have a blessed holiday season to all.

Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:07 pm

Photography or not, I have said it before and I will say it again I think the whole visitor experience would be enhanced if the ceilings were white and all the galleries were brightly lit!

Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:06 am

I've used a tripod at NMUSAF for decades with no problem. During recent visits, I've been using a monopod, with pretty decent results. Back when I was shooting film, a tripod was an absolute necessity, since I would run exposures of 30 seconds or more. Digital is a lot more forgiving..usually a half-second is more than long enough. I think the WWII gallery is a decent compromise..the ceiling in there is olive drab. I noticed when I was at the museum last month that the "theatrical" lighting was in place (but not turned on) in the Modern Flight hangar, in preparation for the ceiling "blackout" next month.

SN