AVweb’s Picture of the Week …
This week saw a slight dip in submission numbers to our “Picture of the Week” contest – only forty-odd photos arrived – but, thankfully, there were some real keepers in the mix. Take this week’s winning photo, for example: Jay Weise of Denver, Colorado uses composition, lighting, editing, and context to masterful effect in his contribution. The result is a nostalgic and eye-catching image – no small feat when you consider his subject is the EAA’s B-17 Fuddy Duddy, which has shown up in our submission box at least two or three times a week for the past ten weeks. Kudos, Jay – your official AVweb baseball cap will probably be on the way by the time you read this! If you’d like to win one of these nifty AVweb hats, submit your own photos today!
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This week saw a slight dip in submission numbers to our "Picture of the Week" contest - only forty-odd photos arrived - but, thankfully, there were some real keepers in the mix. Take this week's winning photo, for example: Jay Weise of Denver, Colorado uses composition, lighting, editing, and context to masterful effect in his contribution. The result is a nostalgic and eye-catching image - no small feat when you consider his subject is the EAA's B-17 Fuddy Duddy, which has shown up in our submission box at least two or three times a week for the past ten weeks.
Kudos, Jay - your official AVweb baseball cap will probably be on the way by the time you read this!
If you'd like to win one of these nifty AVweb hats,submit your own photos today!
Yes, it's O.K. if they're Fuddy Duddy pictures. ;)
Due to privacy issues, AVweb does not publish e-mail addresses of readers who submit photos.
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copyright Jay Weise |
"B-17 Fuddy Duddy Flies at Centennial Airport"
Jay Weise of Denver, Colorado sends us this
latest photo of the EAA's Fuddy Duddy B-17.
Followers of "POTW" have seen Fuddy on a couple
of her stops across the U.S., as she makes her way
to AirVenture. Watching Fuddy depart is
Matt Burchette, standing alongside a vintage 1940s
bicycle. (No word on whether Matt plans to take
the bike on a cross-country tour for the EAA.)
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AVweb continues to receive a large number of excellent images for our POTW contest. Here are some of the runners-up. Click on the links below to view larger versions.
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copyright Michael DiAntonio |
"Flying at Van Sandt"
Speaking of AirVenture,
Michael DiAntonio of Wildwood Crest,
New Jersey definitely has the fly-in spirit.
Michael tells us this is the second time
he's submitted this picture, and we're
glad he took the time to re-submit.
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copyright David Dubin |
"Fire No More! Sikorsky CH-54A to the Rescue"
David Dubin of Redwood City, California
reminds us of another staple of summer flying:
aerial firefighting. Fortunately this Sikorsky
helicopter was on hand to dump its fire
retardants and avert disaster.
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Bonus Pictures
Despite a slight dip in submission levels
this week, we'll still shell out some bonus
pictures - because, y'know, they're fun ... .
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copyright Richard Proctor |
"Keep That Concrete Pouring"
Here's another helicopter on the job,
courtesy of Richard Proctor of Havelock North,
Hawke's Bay (New Zealand). And this chopper
is making good time, by Richard's estimate:
"1 ton of concrete 1500' up to wind tower
and back in three minutes!"
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Used with permission of Larry Krengel |
"The Tradition Continues"
Larry Krengel of Marengo, Illinois
captures the momentous occasion as
"Marvin Padget welcomes John Baker to the world
of aviation following his first solo flight made in a
Blanik L-23 at the Sky Soaring Glider Club."
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Used with permission of Brenda Rahmann |
"Fly-Girl Chelsea"
It looks like young Chelsea may be joining
John Baker in the flying club - in a few years.
For now, she's geared up to travel as a passenger in this
photo from Brenda Rahmann of Columbia, New Jersey.
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To enter next week's contest, click here.
A Reminder About Copyrights: Please take a moment to consider the source of your image before submitting to our "Picture of the Week" contest. If you did not take the photo yourself, ask yourself if you are indeed authorized to release publication rights to AVweb. If you're uncertain, consult thePOTW Rules orsend us an e-mail.
