Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/11/16

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Subject: [Leica] Airplane noses and spinners.
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:50:42 -0600
References: <6a7544a60911161325je6fd785i4cb96a06528e7f39@mail.gmail.com>

While I've looked at all the aviation photos recently posted;
I'm not particularly moved by the large flying machines.
Not in the way sailing vessels move me.

But this series absolutely delights my eyes and imagination:
sculptural
gorgeous color
amazing engines
breathtaking collection

Regards,
George Lottermoser
george at imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com/blog
http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist

On Nov 16, 2009, at 3:25 PM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote:

> I had an opportunity to visit the Udvar-Hazy branch of the  
> Smithsonian Air
> and Space museum soon after it opened. I became fascinated with the
> geometric designs of airplane faces and spinners. It also gave me an
> opportunity to exercise my then new DSLR.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Larry+Z/Airplane+noses+and+spinners/
> Unfortunately I misplaced the notebook that identified all the  
> aircraft in
> the pictures. If anyone can tell me what they are, I will be eternally
> grateful. But there is no prize, just the satisfaction that you  
> know more
> about airplanes than I do.
>
> Be sure to visit this museum if you are in the Washington DC area.  
> Wear
> comfortable shoes. It also helps if you have a 12 year old boy with  
> you.
> Larry Z
>
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In reply to: Message from lrzeitlin at gmail.com (Lawrence Zeitlin) ([Leica] Airplane noses and spinners.)