Jeff Welker Report post Posted May 4, 2012 I had a tremendous opportunity come to fruition today. I got a very early call offering me a chance to photograph A-10's in a live fire exercise at the Barry Goldwater USAF Range. I was able to rearrange a few appointments and quickly headed out the door. Hearing those Hogs firing their 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-type cannons within close range of your camera position is quite an experience. These Hog drivers are sharp shooters with those cannons and I would definitely not want to get caught in the open desert with one of these bad boys on my tail. Here are a few images from the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 4, 2012 VERY cool pictures!!!!! Must have been very awesome to be there! Thanks for sharing! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Those are amazing pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted May 4, 2012 That sounds and looks like an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Very nice pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deercrazy Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Awesome pictures of an awesome plane! The one with the gun smoke is way cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Awesome! The A-10 has always been my favorite plan and I love the pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Welker Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks all for the kind words - it was a great experience. Got to handle a loaded 30mm round after the flights ended; it makes a 50 caliber look seriously small. When they fire their cannons the 30mm rounds go super sonic and make the loudest/wildest sound you've ever heard. Combine that with the very loud "buuurrrrpppp" of the cannon firing, and any self-repsecting insurgent would likely soil themselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Man what an impressive aircraft and equally impressive photographs, very well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Jeff, very well done!! What are your shutter speed and other settings? Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 5, 2012 That had to be a blast. Thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Welker Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Jeff, very well done!! What are your shutter speed and other settings? Doug~RR Thanks everyone for the nice comments. @Doug: I shot most of my images at 1000th to 1250th shutter speed and f/4 to f/5.6. I was also shooting at ISO 100 with an EV of +⅓. I was using a Canon 1DMk4 camera and Canon 100-400L zoom lens. It was definitely a hoot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Jeff, very well done!! What are your shutter speed and other settings? Doug~RR Thanks everyone for the nice comments. @Doug: I shot most of my images at 1000th to 1250th shutter speed and f/4 to f/5.6. I was also shooting at ISO 100 with an EV of +⅓. I was using a Canon 1DMk4 camera and Canon 100-400L zoom lens. It was definitely a hoot Gimbal mount on a tripod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 5, 2012 Unbelieveable clarity to those photos! Wow, I love your work!! Thanks so much sharing the pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Welker Report post Posted May 6, 2012 Here are a few more for your viewing pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
