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Low-level clouds at McCarran International (Thursday)
11 years ago
the weather for Thursday (4 Dec 2014) presented a challenge for pilots, and resulted in numerous delays, takeoff go-arounds, and diverted flights.
It presented me with a great opportunity to capture aircraft with condensation forming around the wings of the approaching aircraft. I'll share a few of these shots before uploading the Thunderbird photos.
For low-level clouds, there are two things you should keep in mind. First is visibility: there will be times when you won't see the jet until the time in which you normally take the first shot. In other words, be alert!
Second is the focus mode: under no circumstances do you want to use continuous focus. Doing so may result in the system re-focusing on the subject at the instant before you take the shot, resulting in a blurred image.
And because there's very little in the way of light, stick to using an ISO of 400 or better.
I'll probably select six or seven photos from Thursday, then begin uploading the Thunderbird pics! :D
It presented me with a great opportunity to capture aircraft with condensation forming around the wings of the approaching aircraft. I'll share a few of these shots before uploading the Thunderbird photos.
For low-level clouds, there are two things you should keep in mind. First is visibility: there will be times when you won't see the jet until the time in which you normally take the first shot. In other words, be alert!
Second is the focus mode: under no circumstances do you want to use continuous focus. Doing so may result in the system re-focusing on the subject at the instant before you take the shot, resulting in a blurred image.
And because there's very little in the way of light, stick to using an ISO of 400 or better.
I'll probably select six or seven photos from Thursday, then begin uploading the Thunderbird pics! :D
