Aviation Photo-Art at the Wekend Fly-In

By Leo Cachat

Aviation is often the subject of photography as art, and this weekend's fly-in at St. Louis Downtown Airport was a great opportunity to experiment.  There were interesting aircraft around, and there was enough opportunity to work around the visitors and get the right shot.  Flight has always intrigued mankind, and the wonder of flying continues to attract both young and old to experience it first-hand in a variety of flying machines.  Here are some views of a gathering of flying enthusiasts that exemplify the curiosity and joy of flight: