1 Soldier...

DSC08157, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Nickname "Devils in Baggy Pants." The nickname was taken from an entry made in a German officer's diary.

I walked up to the soldier and asked him if he would mind me getting a photo and he said, " It would be my pleasure." I took the photo and then i shook his hand and thanked him for the photo op.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

DSC08266

DSC08266, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Free falling...

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08271

DSC08271, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Floating Down To Earth! This was after the 1st pass of the C130. Each aircraft made 3 passes over the field. I love how they are just suspended in the air by the photograph.

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 100

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DSC08261, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Still Jumping!!

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08232

DSC08232, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

First One out! Another waiting...

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08239

DSC08239, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

62nd reunion in St Louis. 82nd Airborne Division
"All American" / "America's Guard of Honor" C130 was held at the Mid-America on 8-14-2008

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

DSC08260

DSC08260, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO Speed: 100

82nd Airborne Division "All American" "America's Guard of Honor"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmstringer/sets/72157606725078292/

I attended this today and took over 480 photos! I used my Quantaray LD af 70-300mm lens and i took most in "Action Program"

Please feel free to go and look at them. I only posted 46 of the photos. What i did post is a complete action set of the troops jumping out of the aircraft, a C130.


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82nd Airdrop Reunion.

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

Sitting 1.1

Sitting 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was sitting on the second landing and i got her attention. She looked at me and i was able to get a great shot of her. I live the sun in her face and the contrast between he and the carpet. She really is a fun cat to take pictures of.

Exposure: 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 75 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Sitting 1.2

Sitting 1.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was sitting in the big picture window that we have on the second landing of the stairs in our home. I love the contrasting color of her with the glass and sunlight that is present in the window. I was able to get multiple shots in B/W using the 70-300mm lens and hood. Some were with flash, this was not.

Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Ready TO Jump!

Ready TO Jump!, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

She was at the second landing on the stairs and i had been taking some pictures of her. She was getting ready to jump and run up to the second floor. I still had my camera so i took a flash shot of her. Crazy Photo!!

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Outside...

Taken with my LGVX8600 1.3Megapixel phone.
From RMStringer

9 WORDS WOMEN USE (and the true meaning)

 

 

9 WORDS WOMEN USE (and the true meaning)

(1)Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument, when they are right and you need to shut up. 

(2)Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. 
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. 

(3)Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. 

(4)Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Do Not Do It! 

(5)Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.) 

(6)That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. 

(7)Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.   (I want to add - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - then it is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' .... that will bring on a 'whatever'). 

(8) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying SCREW YOU! 

(9)Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

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No Longer Used: Color

No Longer Used: Color, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

This is the color photo brother to the B/W photo of the same title. There was a spec of dust on the lens that pisses me off at the upper center.

Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/32
Focal Length: 120 mm
ISO Speed: 400

DSC07978

DSC07978, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

These are blooming outside of my home on the front walkway. They have nice little flowers on them. I used the Macro setting on my 70-300mm lens to take this photo.

Exposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Supertanker 1.1

Supertanker 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

From about 4 till 10pm the all come back to land at Scott Air Force Base. It is really close to our home. Using the Quantaray 70-300mm for this photo as it flew over me.

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Evening Sky 1.2

Evening Sky 1.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

I walked out of my home and i saw this cloud formation. I know that the lines are a con trail but the colors are so soft and nice. I was shooting in Landscape Creative style using Apature Mode and my 70-300mm lens.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 90 mm
ISO Speed: 400

I will be at this show.

September 20-21, 2008
I cant wait to go to this. It has been years since i have attended one of these and with my new camera, it will be awesome to take some amazing pictures at the event.

DATES, TIMES & COST

Air Show Dates: September 20-21 2008

Air Show Times: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Air Show Flying Times: To Be Determined

Shiloh & Belleville Gates: Open at 9:00 AM

Cost: FREE

Parking: FREE

DIRECTIONS TO SCOTT AFB

Scott AFB is located by Shiloh, Illinois and is approximately 19 miles east of St. Louis By Auto: From Interstate 64 take exit 19 towards Shiloh and follow the signs to enter through the Shiloh Gate. From Illinois Route 161 the base is located between Belleville and Mascoutah where you can enter through the Belleville Gate. By Metro Link (highly recommended): You can take the Metrolink to the Shiloh-Scott station where buses will take you to the Air Show area of the base. Normal Metrolink and bus fees apply.

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Sunset 1.1

Sunset 1.1, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

We had some nice evening clouds. I was out just shooting away trying to drain one of my batteries. I took this in Sunset Style shooting in Apature Mode using my 70-300mm lens.

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 70 mm
ISO Speed: 400