"First of all, thanks to all who made this JC Contest very memorable for me. Braniff was truly a one of a kind airline that made a deep impression on me when I was young.


In first place,"












"Jordan gets up close and personal with this magnificent BI paint. For me, it conveys two meanings. First, the unfocused background shows Braniff finishing its very last flight, standing alone on the tarmac, awaiting its fate as it fades into aviation history. Second, the extended (and lighted) staircase loudly states, “Welcome aboard!” Of course, let’s not forget that gorgeous sky!"










"A well deserved second goes to Mitch."






"I have to admit lime was probably the least favorite color of mine from the “jelly bean fleet”. However, Mitch does a top notch job with this shot. The lime colored BI 727 blends in perfectly with all the other colors as the screenshot projects a true splash of colors.


Well done, Mitch!"




"Third place is.... A Tie Again!


Wafu448




This is a truly fantastic shot. What a moment that must have been for Braniff to make the transition from the prop age to the jet age. As for the text, the choice of font as well its placement (along with the artwork) gets top marks from me. Incidentally, my dad has a large scale model of a BI 727 with the exact paint job that the 707 has on it.





Gtirob





Unbelievably beautiful, Rob! What makes this shot stand out is the choice of AC. I don’t think a BI jet would have given the beautiful sky true justice. Add to that, a perfect choice for the border. Super job!!

Lastly, I want to welcome Applepie to the JC Contest. It’s nice to see new people get involve in this weekly contest. I hope you continue to craft your work as you learn from others who have come before you. I know I have!

Again, thank you all for making this a great JC Contest for me. I will email my Dad with all shots submitted along with the results.


Carry on, Jordan! "