Great edit of my fav aircraft. Seeing that thing shine in the sun, hear the deep roar as the pilot throttles up, and finally she lifts into the sky. This aircraft is one that exemplifies aviation:it's power and it's glory.

Thanks a lot, Fellas! 

I love this one too, GunnerMan! Terrific paint jobs as well! The fact that I downloaded all 29 MB by dialup should be proof of my love, hee, hee! That's why I named it, "My Flame". 

Not just symmetry, Gentlemen, but bilateral symmetry, just like we Homosapiens! 

Sometimes I just get grabbed by the geometry of what I see. Harkens back to my BW photography, I suppose, which tends to emphasize form.

For a minute there, I thought I saw the whites of the pilots eyes.

That's really up close and personal.

Thanks for taking the time to download such a large file. I feel your pain

Thanks a lot, Gents! 

Yes, well, I do try to be consistent in creating disappointing images, James. 

Just teasing. I know what you meant, M8! Thanks! 

No rush, James. When you feel like it and when you get around to it. Keep it fun, keep it easy, M8!

Hee heeeeeeee! Nou breekt mijn klomp! 

Thanks, Mic! 

No worries, M8! My eyes went funny long ago. Started making better images after that!