August 2, 2013

a night at the EAA Airventure


This has been a staple of the husband and I's summer for a while. We first went to the EAA Airventure three years ago, and if you have not heard of this. It's one of the largest air shows, and people come from all around the world, literally to see it.

The first year we went was the first year it was putting on it's night show, and it's so fun to watch all the planes light up the night sky. Well this year was a bit different with the husband being away, but that didn't stop me from going. It just so happened that a local band that both the husband and I have enjoyed for many many years was performing, Chasin' Mason. This was the band we went to go see together on our first date, and one of their song's was played during my Father-Daughter dance at my wedding. I was happy to soak in some sun and listen to some good ole' country music.

As the sun set, it was simply gorgeous. I took a walk to see the Warbirds that flew in WWII and captured some fantastic images. Twilight hit, the night show began. The show never gets old for me, and they ended with some fantastic fireworks and a wall of fire that you could feel from your seats.

This year was bitter sweet, but I'm glad I got to capture some photos to share with the husband when I knew he really wanted to be there right along with me.

10 comments:

  1. You take such awesome photos! Love the sunset shots... it makes the planes look eery.

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  2. I love these photos, looks like a great time!

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  3. It sounds like such a cool event! I love air shows! As always, great photos!! (: Have a great weekend!

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  4. I'm so jealous of your photography skills! I really need to learn more about my dSLR.....

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  5. Beautiful pictures! Luke is on his way right now for the day! He's gone every year for about the past 5. I even gave him permission to take the big camera even though my nephew is in town. ;) Have a great wknd!!

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  7. Awesome pictures! What a neat event.

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  8. i love air shows! they are always so much fun!

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  9. I have so many memories of EAA as a kid. The pictures brought me right back!

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