Not the best of 2011 but my portfolio instead!

[FrankCrebas]

Hi All,

Instead of selecting my best pictures of the year I created my areal photography portfolio with a lot of 2011 highlights. It is a ever changing collection and for 2012 I have some nice additions in mind that won't be necessary exotic stuff. But this is it for now. I feel very fortunate to have had these opportunities and to work with such great and professional people!

A nice 2009 summer night out with a 2 ship Lynxes for deck qualifications on board the HMS Rotterdam near the Den Helder coast. Photoship: Lynx

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

J-066 Orange Jumper of "Kantoor Testvliegen" over the Wadden, Photoship: L39

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--2.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

The classic Hunter F6 of the DHHF flown near Volkel enroute to the 2009 Luchtmachtdagen Photoship: L39

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-4969.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

December 2009 306Det then based at Springfield Ohio. Photoship: F-16BM J-067

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--3.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr


AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-8438.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

March 2010 simulating a missile while attacking HMS van Amstel at the North Sea with Skyline Aviation. Photoship: L39

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--4.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Intercepted by a 2 ship F-4F Phantoms. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-2668.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Also from Wittmund is this 2 ship A-4's. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-1759.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

My second areal encounter with the Lion. Some more flights followed but I still love this one with Hitec at the controls. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--5.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Tigermeet Gripen. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-8843.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

And the Flying Gass pump of the OH ANG overhead Eindhoven. I remember that it was warmer at this level than on the ground... Phontoship: Again the wonderful Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--6.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

To Kick off 2011 2 ship F-4F's. Photoship: L39

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--7.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Apache Demoteam over Kinderdijk. I always wanted to photograph a chopper over a windmill. Photoship: SKHV Harvard

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-5735.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Same day now with the awesome Spitfire. Photoship: Harvard

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--8.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Red Bull Corsair over the Channel. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--9.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Tweety at the Vliehors. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--10.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Solo Turk near the Vliehors. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-3.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr


Boff enroute to the Leeuwarden Luchtmachtdagen. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--11.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Finish Hornets overhead Ameland. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--12.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

My friend Iceman enroute to Leeuwarden. Photoship: Skyvan

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--13.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

I was honored to film and shoot the last Martinair passenger flight with Skyline Aviation. Photoship: L39

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-2315.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

November 2011 Flying with the 148th FS out of Tucson Arizona. More pictures soon in your favorite aviation magazines. The first shot was taken with the Canon EF 8-15mm fisheye. Photoship: F-16BM J-882

AMARG_nov_2011_FC_--14.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr


AMARG_nov_2011_FC_-2.jpg by Frank Crébas, on Flickr

Thanks for looking and best wishes for 2012!

Frank

[Andressi]

Frank, this is a stunning collection you present here! Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes for '12 to you, too!

[Tim88]

Really unique pictures, thanks for sharing!!

[Andras]

Well Frank, astonishing........... The F-16BM and the Mig-29 are exceptional in composition and angle/atmosphere! and the rest of your snapshots (;-) ) from the air keep repeating in my mind.. Absolutely the nicest portfolio i've seen this year!

Merry Christmas!

Greets

Edit: See, i'm looking at it again.... The solo Turk is hubba hubba hubba as well.. and the flare popping stuff..

Edit2: OOioioi the Hornets and the Grippen...IT SUCKS!... that i did not take those myself..

[Hans Rolink]

Brilliant shots Frank! Well composed and exposed. Not sure which one I like most, but the two Hornets look really good. Incredibly close to each other and to the Skyvan.

Hans.

[DJMikey]

Very cool Frank! I like your pic of Solo Turk the best.

[hammie]

Hey Frank thanks for sharing your portfolio a very nice wakeup on this Christmas day an awesome set of photo's very inspiring all the best for the coming year..

Jan-Arie

[wvanbel]

Hi Frank,
Thanks for sharing your amazing portfolio here! These shots are real stunners! Looking forward to see more. All the best for 2012!
Best regards,
Walter

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[Nozem]

jealous

[tomba2247]

Uhhhh.... Speechless....

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[Maurice]

Breath taking Frank!

[warthog64]

all of the above comments! very nice...

[Polecat]

all shots are spectacular and cool Frank... but by far the most aesthetic: the Hunter!! Says it all in one pic

[LarsEHAM]

HOLY SH*T!!
I don't know what to say

[vmd]

The difficult part is getting in the right position, if u know what I mean still I miss some variation in background! Great job, Frank.