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Gravdigr · 06-23-2012, 04:56 PM

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Explanation: As seen from Frösön Island in northern Sweden the Sun did set a day after the summer solstice. From that location below the arctic circle it settled slowly behind the northern horizon. During the sunset's final minute, this remarkable sequence of 7 images follows the distorted edge of the solar disk as it just disappears against a distant tree line, capturing both a green and blue flash. Not a myth even in a land of runes, the colorful but elusive glints are caused by atmospheric refraction enhanced by long, low, sight lines and strong atmospheric temperature gradients.

classicman · 07-05-2012, 12:24 AM

Headed out to do some fishing - trying to get a few of the sun rising on a boat doing 25 knots was probably not the brightest idea...
Took a few as the sun started to peek over the horizon.

classicman · 07-05-2012, 12:28 AM

And a few as she his behind the clouds.
Keep in mind fast moving boat and basic point & click camera.

classicman · 07-05-2012, 12:30 AM

Oh, and FTR - I don't think I've seen the ocean that calm in probably 25+ years.
We were about 10 miles offshore at that point.

Gravdigr · 07-05-2012, 03:32 PM

Nice pics, Classic!

Usually, the far away pics don't get too bothered by the movement, as long as the shutter ain't open too long. Calm water helped too, I'm sure.

Gravdigr · 07-05-2012, 03:34 PM

I like the visible rays in post #86.

They're hard to capture sometimes.

classicman · 07-05-2012, 04:59 PM

thanks Grav. I liked that one too. I can only imagine what a nicer camera with some sort of filter could have captured.

Lola Bunny · 07-05-2012, 07:11 PM

There's nothing great about this picture except for the fact that my nephew was really excited to see the planes fly across the sky. I was heading over to his place to read to him before his bedtime when I heard a loud noise above. I looked up and saw three planes fly slowly by. I thought to myself what pity my nephew didn't see them because he loves airplanes. I went in and told him about it. He was excited. While talking, we heard the loud jet engine sound again. I yelled, they're flying by again, and I ran out the door with my nephew and my sister behind me. He was so excited to get the tail end of it. Then I noticed that he didn't even where shoes. He ran out into the courtyard barefooted. LOL We went back in and five minutes later, we heard the planes again and again, we ran out. That's when I realized the planes are circling and they pass by us every 5 minutes. So, we all just stood there in the garage to watch the planes fly by for every 5 minutes until they stop. ....hihi

Rhianne · 07-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Sorry, my love of all things mechanical and sheer pedantry force me to correct you. You heard piston engines, not jet engines! Sorry, I won't do it again...

Lola Bunny · 07-05-2012, 08:26 PM

Piston engines, it is...

Rhianne · 07-06-2012, 03:29 PM

Are you in the US? I'd guess the two fighters are Mustangs but I wouldn't even be able to have a try at the bigger, less sexy plane. I have a friend though who could probably tell you what the pilots had for lunch.

Gravdigr · 07-06-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhianne

...I wouldn't even be able to have a try at the bigger, less sexy plane...

B-25 Mitchell maybe? The tail configuration is similar (note the diagonally-cut horizontal tail surface), but, I'm not sure the leading edge of the wing is correct. The going away angle of Lola's pic may be deceptive, too.

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Lola Bunny · 07-28-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhianne

Are you in the US? I'd guess the two fighters are Mustangs but I wouldn't even be able to have a try at the bigger, less sexy plane. I have a friend though who could probably tell you what the pilots had for lunch.

Was this question for me? Oops, I'm sorry. I didn't realized a post was directed at me. In case you still care to know, the answer is yes, I live in the U.S.

Gravdigr · 09-10-2012, 08:29 AM

I absolutely tripped out when I saw this on the horizon yesterday. Then I remembered that the 'Balloons, Tunes, & Bar B Q Festival' was this past weekend in Bowling Green, KY. I guess he was trying to get in one last ride before packing up. Not too many balloons this year, I understand. Usually a huge turnout though. Wrecked economy, I guess.

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Gravdigr · 09-10-2012, 08:31 AM

I also saw some turkeys on the way back from the crick.

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07-05-2012, 12:24 AM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Headed out to do some fishing - trying to get a few of the sun rising on a boat doing 25 knots was probably not the brightest idea... Took a few as the sun started to peek over the horizon. Attached Images __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-05-2012, 12:28 AM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	And a few as she his behind the clouds. Keep in mind fast moving boat and basic point & click camera. Attached Images __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-05-2012, 12:30 AM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Oh, and FTR - I don't think I've seen the ocean that calm in probably 25+ years. We were about 10 miles offshore at that point. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-05-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Nice pics, Classic! Usually, the far away pics don't get too bothered by the movement, as long as the shutter ain't open too long. Calm water helped too, I'm sure. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-05-2012, 03:34 PM	#6
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I like the visible rays in post #86. They're hard to capture sometimes. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-05-2012, 04:59 PM	#7
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	thanks Grav. I liked that one too. I can only imagine what a nicer camera with some sort of filter could have captured. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-05-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	There's nothing great about this picture except for the fact that my nephew was really excited to see the planes fly across the sky. I was heading over to his place to read to him before his bedtime when I heard a loud noise above. I looked up and saw three planes fly slowly by. I thought to myself what pity my nephew didn't see them because he loves airplanes. I went in and told him about it. He was excited. While talking, we heard the loud jet engine sound again. I yelled, they're flying by again, and I ran out the door with my nephew and my sister behind me. He was so excited to get the tail end of it. Then I noticed that he didn't even where shoes. He ran out into the courtyard barefooted. LOL We went back in and five minutes later, we heard the planes again and again, we ran out. That's when I realized the planes are circling and they pass by us every 5 minutes. So, we all just stood there in the garage to watch the planes fly by for every 5 minutes until they stop. ....hihi Attached Images

07-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#9
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	Sorry, my love of all things mechanical and sheer pedantry force me to correct you. You heard piston engines, not jet engines! Sorry, I won't do it again...

07-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#10
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Piston engines, it is...

07-06-2012, 03:29 PM	#11
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	Are you in the US? I'd guess the two fighters are Mustangs but I wouldn't even be able to have a try at the bigger, less sexy plane. I have a friend though who could probably tell you what the pilots had for lunch.

09-10-2012, 08:29 AM	#14
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I absolutely tripped out when I saw this on the horizon yesterday. Then I remembered that the 'Balloons, Tunes, & Bar B Q Festival' was this past weekend in Bowling Green, KY. I guess he was trying to get in one last ride before packing up. Not too many balloons this year, I understand. Usually a huge turnout though. Wrecked economy, I guess. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

09-10-2012, 08:31 AM	#15
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I also saw some turkeys on the way back from the crick. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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