Most Backlit Airshow Shots Ever | SoCal Airshow 2025

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Hello everyone!

Over the weekend I attended the SoCal Airshow at March AFB. Unfortunately the static display, where I was taking most shots was a spot that resulted in my shots being backlit (surprise). I relocated to the side where it wouldn’t be backlit but the aircraft were too far away so it wasn’t worth staying.

Enjoy the photos

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The F-35A demo team putting on a great performance

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B-1 Lancer making a quick flyby before heading back to Texas

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PACAF C-17 flying behind the tower

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Oh Canada

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Heritage Flight

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KC-135 Demo

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Oh Canada-

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butter doing what butter does best :flexed_biceps:

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Yup… backlit shots :sob:

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Blacklit pics need to go on the IFC black list..

great pics!

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Nice shots! I didn’t bring a camera, but I still had a blast. I had some trouble watching the Thunderbirds demo from up close because they kept flying directly in front of the sun. First time going, and I’d definitely be down to go again.

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March Airshows :handshake: Nellis Airshows

(being horrible for lighting)

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Thank you!

I didn’t bother staying because I relocated to the museum but it wasn’t a very good spot for my lens. I left after catching some shots of the T-38

Idk how I’ve managed to pick th

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Add pacific airshow too

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So basically all the airshows I’ve been to

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I can’t escape backlit shooting (at least airshows wise)

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Remove this part and the sentence is true.

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Love me a :bone:

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Nice pictures!

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Silence.

My bone craving was satisfied that day

Thanks

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Well well well..

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Silence Mr. Bannedaccount

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