Staggerwingh Prop Gleaming In The Sun...

This gorgeous plane was just dripping with sunshine, the light

playing on its chrome and two tone red surface was gorgeous.

Unfortunately, here it is... scanned. As usual, I wanted to share,

but I assure you its a far cry from the actual print where there

actually ARE shadow details and the prop blades are a myriad of

subtle tones... Anyhow, I hope you enjoy it - its a pretty

aeroplane if nothing else!

Nice use of B&W to give it a period feel, and you just managed to get the whole prop in!

I'm not feeling the sunshine, though. But nice image to look at.

Thanks Alex. I know what you mean about the sunshine - I don't know if you would agree if you saw it, but I think the actual print conveys it a lot better than the scan does. All that silver just gleams in the highlights - here... not so much :)

Well, I am off to admire that MkVIII of yours!

LOL :-)

Very nice compositional study, Peter. I like the way the FILM gracefully handles those highlights on the prop. Good tonal range and with all that vegetation texture, I'm sure the real print is a beaut.

Thanks, August - as always its a pleasure to hear from you, and a compliment from you always carries a lot of weight with me. Glad you enjoyed it.

I?m a big fan of your work, im a particular pilot, and im crazy about planes, tanks to this beatifull images

yes, this is a great work! i love this picture and i am happy to see that u know, what u are doing - and this in the right way :) thank u 4 your constructive critique on my "misdeal" prop picture! it was a snapshot and i like it, cause of its chaos and colours :) honestly, the first time i read your comment i was a bit hurt of your words, but now i know that you want to help me. i hope your help works :) nice regards, kerstin

great composition !

Thank you all for taking the time to look - your kind words are truly flattering and much appreciated!