This last weekend was the end of the annual celebration in Seattle called Seafair. A big highlight of Seafair is the performance by the Blue Angels. For anyone not familiar with the Blue Angels, this is a group of highly-talented Navy pilots that performs a variety of stunts, often times at very close range to each other, with extreme precision and at high rates of speed.
Like thousands of people, I like to photograph these jets when they are in town. One of the best places to capture awesome images is while you are on the water in your favorite boat. I had the good fortune to spend the afternoon with my sister and her family. As you might guess, these jets are very loud and it's a good idea to bring ear protection for your young children.
Like most photographic situations, having the right kind of equipment can make all the difference in the world. That will determine whether you get the shot or not. Photographing high speed objects like the Blue Angels jets requires a fast camera, fast lens, and steady hands. Having lots of space on your memory card is a good thing too because you'll probably take a lot of bad shots in order to capture one or two great ones, but you'll find that it's worth the effort.
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