Blue Angels in Idaho Falls
Blue Angels in Idaho Falls
Our weekend art show in Idaho Falls went pretty good. We didn’t make as much money as we had hoped, but we had great neighbors on either side, a beautiful park on the river to set up in, and an air show to watch.
I knew about the air show, and the fact that the Navy Blue Angels would be performing, so this was like a bonus.
When we were setting up the show on Friday, they were flying overhead practicing. I suppose they have to get a feel for an area beforehand. Needless to say, it took us longer to set up than usual because how can you not watch them? Saturday I went to the show prepared with my 600mm lens, and I am so glad I did.
I didn’t expect this to be easy, to photograph these super fast jets, and it wasn’t. Finding them, tracking them, and just trying to keep the focus on them long enough to get a clear shot was tough. But so rewarding.
I couldn’t help but think that these guys were just having a blast up there.
They are upside down in this shot. That is the top of the plane you can see.
This was pretty cool too. Earlier in the day this old WW2 P52 Mustang, and the newer F35A flew together. I’m pretty sure the jet had the brakes on.
It was a lot of fun watching the show both days.
This happened when I was waiting for the jets. An osprey had a fish, and this seagull looked like he was trying to talk him out of it. Cracked me up.
Today we’re leaving our tight spot at the RV park, and headed for boondocking on the river again. It will be good to relax and breath.
Hello, awesome captures of the Blue Angels. They do put on an amazing air show. Love the osprey and gull photo too. Enjoy your day!
Cool photos of the Blue Angels. I have seen them a couple of times and it’s always great fun. Sorry to hear, though, that you didn’t make as much money as you had hope…
What a beautiful day for the air show too! Great photos of the planes!
Dearest Mary, that must have been a rewarding experience, to end up with such clear and beautiful photos. Like birds, these planes, closely gliding through the air!
It’s a wonderful feeling when I finally get photos that are a result of several tries (night photos, slow shutter speed) and I really do need to get out at night again to photograph.
LOVELY!
Great post. I thought the birds were imitating the Blue Angels.
Wow! You are an amazing photographer! These are wonderful!
Mary,
As a Navy veteran of the 50’s and who served aboard the first Super Carrier, USS Forrestal, I can relate to the Blue Angels. At almost each port we would pick up VIP’s and take them out to sea for an airshow.
You got some incredible shots of the Blue Angels. I’ve been to one of their shows, and it’s really mind-boggling to see what they do. But of course, my favorite shot is the funny one of the birds! You captioned that just right!
Wow! Great shots, Mary!
Haha. That last shot is great! Well, they’re all great… but I think you’re right about that seagul. :)
We used to live somewhat in the path of the annual air show from the navy base here and the Blue Angels came almost every year. Awesome to watch – and so hard to get good pics. Yours are amazing!
I’ve always wanted to shoot at an airshow but have never been lucky enough. You’d think living so close to Nellis Air Force Base we’d have plenty of opportunity. I love your shots. That dark blue of the planes against the blue sky works beautifully.
You did great with the jets. I bet it was tough.
The Gull cracked me up too. Great shot!
Hey, why don’t you share that fish? LOL
You got some great shots of the airshow – they are so amazing!
All I can say is WOW! (Everyone else beat me to the rest of my reactions.) ?