C130 Hurricane Hunter Saying, "Oh, Hello"

bulldurham · Apr 22, 2015

So, I drive up to the parking lot by the Jetty's store at the St Andrews State Park, in Panama City Beach, Fl, get out my camera gear and I hear this roar of a very close to the ground, rather large aircraft. I had no time to do anything but back off 600mm to 320mm and make three exposures as this C130 came roaring by at, oh, I'd say maybe 300 feet up. I wish I'd had the time to slow the shutter for some proper prop blur but honestly only had just enough time to make three quick clicks.

BrickHouse · Apr 23, 2015

Incredible photo! She's a hell of a bird! Riding in the back, packed nut-to-butt with 50 marines isn't fun but she's got some incredible capabilities.

weepete · Apr 23, 2015

Very nice mate, looks like you nailed the exposure on it and the background is a very nice gradient and colour!

jackruff · Apr 23, 2015

Nice. We see them often as we're just northwest of Biloxi's Keesler Air Force Base, their home. They often conduct low altitude training flights over us.

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tirediron · Apr 23, 2015

BrickHouse said:
Incredible photo! She's a hell of a bird! Riding in the back, packed nut-to-but with 50 marines isn't fun but she's got some incredible capabilities.

Still more comfortable (and with better amenities) than Air Canada! :irked:

DaPOPO · Apr 25, 2015

bulldurham said:
So, I drive up to the parking lot by the Jetty's store at the St Andrews State Park, in Panama City Beach, Fl, get out my camera gear and I hear this roar of a very close to the ground, rather large aircraft. I had no time to do anything but back off 600mm to 320mm and make three exposures as this C130 came roaring by at, oh, I'd say maybe 300 feet up. I wish I'd had the time to slow the shutter for some proper prop blur but honestly only had just enough time to make three quick clicks.

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I think it's great with the blur on the props as is. Was lucky enough to see one with the rocket assist years ago, fun to see..

pez · Apr 25, 2015

Good job!

Gary A. · Apr 25, 2015

The Herc's are amazing. Great shot.

pez · Apr 25, 2015

Almost every Friday, between 11AM and 12PM, two C-130's make a low level high performance S-turn over my house! I LOVE it, but in years have never managed to capture them when it happens. You grabbed it in a few seconds, lol.

DGMPhotography · Apr 25, 2015

Incredible detail! Well done!

The_Traveler · Apr 25, 2015

I rode to Europe and back on a C130.
It is very cold and incredibly loud and the web seats are truly uncomfortable.
It is so loud that even shouting in your neighbor's ear didn't work yet the crew chief has a sound system for announcements that can be heard over the motors.