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TThealer56 — F-15 Eagle
Published: 2008-08-29 02:24:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 2708; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 1413
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This is a F-15 Eagle that flew at the airshow... And yes, that's water vapor off the wingtips. Near as I can tell it's from the speed of the wings hitting the air. I'm sure someone can explain it better than I.
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EDIT- By the way, this is NOT HDR
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That is really cool. My son says that's compression waves coming off the wings that turns the air white. I have no idea what that means, though.
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It really kinda surprised me, as I didn't notice them looking through the viewfinder.
Thanks!
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I'm deathly afraid of heights! Well, unless I'm in a helicopter. 
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The water vapor is formed when the wings are loaded up (high 'G' turns) under humid conditions. A pressure differential occurs that causes the rapid compression then decompression of the air causing the trails.
That is an excellent shot!!
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Thanks so much! 
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wish I had the glass to get this shot, maybe next years air-show!
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I did this with a 200mm. Someday I'll get my 300, and do better!
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There is always bigger and better
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You're probably right.
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Wonderful shot~ I love the soft focus and the contrasts of the differnt shades of blue ^___^
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Thanks so much!
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Nice Capture, Yes it water vapor. I'm told it happens when they are flying just below the speed of sound
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Awesome capture !
Did you have to anticipate the F-15s position in the air. ?
I hope this is not a silly question.
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Actually I had the camera set on continuous focus, and continuous shooting, so it was a bit like following it along and hope like hell!
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W(h)ell, it sure did the trick ! 
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