by Jim M. Goldstein

More Blue Angels photos from San Francisco’s 2007 Fleet Week performance. Today I couldn’t resist trying my luck one more time photographing the Blue Angels during the last day of their San Francisco performance. With the benefit of getting the best positioning possible, the press area, I was able to get some other wise unattainable photos of the Blue Angels. Enjoy…

Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007, photo by Jim M. Goldstein
Blue Angels San Francisco Fleet Week 2007
Approaching The Speed of Sound


Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007, photo by Jim M. Goldstein
Blue Angels crest on a bombardier jacket

Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007, photo by Jim M. Goldstein
The men behind the Blue Angels who keep them on target and safe.

Blue Angels, Fat Albert, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007, photo by Jim M. Goldstein
“Fat Albert” on approach, with Alcatraz in the background, to kick off San Francisco Fleet Week festivities

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12 Responses to “Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007 - Part III”

  1. Richard Wong

    on October 8 2007

    Wow, I really like that jacket close up. That isn’t something you see everyday. Very graphic design feel to it.

  2. jim

    on October 8 2007

    Thanks Richard. As soon as I saw men in uniform I knew I had to get a shot like that.

  3. Rod

    on October 8 2007

    Awesome shot of the F-18 skimming the water! We were on a boat at the west end of the zone cleared by the Coast Guard. I lost track of #5 until he was nearly touching the mast on our catamaran. The scene was of sheer power and adrenaline, and you did an excellent job of capturing it!

    How can I get a copy?

    Rod

  4. latoga

    on October 8 2007

    I especially like the one of the #5 on the edge of the sound barrier. This is something that you don’t see very often…except at SF Fleet Week. With the moisture in the air from the bay, you get some great images as the pilots dance just on this side of Mach.

    Great catch!

  5. Tom

    on October 8 2007

    Dang Jim, you nailed it. I love fat albert with alcatraz in the background, beautifully crisp. The “men behind the blue angels” is great too, it really reminds me of a classic 50’s shot. Thanks for capturing this for all of us who passed and wish they didn’t now.

  6. Jamie

    on October 8 2007

    Did you get my comment ?

  7. jim

    on October 8 2007

    Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment. I had a blast photographing the event. I’m glad I got some decent photos to show for it.

    Tom I never thought about the 50’s quality of that one shot. I think you’re right. :)

    Jamie I only received your comment at 7:07. If there was another I did not receive it.

    Rod contact me via my contact form and I’ll be happy to work with you to get a print.

  8. Gary Crabbe / Enlightened Images

    on October 9 2007

    Great shooting, Jim. Some really nice images.

  9. John W.

    on October 10 2007

    Great shot of that jet, Jim. You can really feel the energy in that one.

  10. Noel

    on October 11 2007

    Awesome images as usual Jim…the first one is AMAZING!!!!!

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Jim M. Goldstein
Jim Goldstein is an independent photographer specializing in landscape, travel, environments, nature and event photography for advertising and editorial use.

A member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Jim produces the highest quality photography for both commercial clients and fine art photography collectors. Jim's photography has been featured in the Washington Post, Sierra Club, Future Snowboarding magazine, Surfmag.com, SFGate.com, and a variety of other publications