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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Yesterday after uploading one airplane, the bug bit me again and I finished this one that has been kicking around on my desk top for 6 months:)
I removed this aircraft from its' crowded background in the US Air Force Museum, added a dark cyan blue fill and added a frame just to keep in practice with a few things I don't do very often. Hope you like the different effect...or is it affect. LOL
The "Blackbird" (SR-71) came out of Lockheed's Top Secret Skunk Works in the mid-1960s and was operational from 1966-1998. It did amazing things at speeds above mach 3 [approx. 2,304 mph or 3,708 kph] and holds speed records that are unbroken to this day.
Bill:)
P.S. Oops, just couldn't quite fit in the entire pitot tube...LOL
"Boeing B&W"

Comments (43)
Wow Bill for it's age it still looks so incredibly modern and stealthy.
I really like the way this turned out! What you did to the background gives it sort of a blueprint look that retains the atmosphere but makes the plane really pop. Excellent postwork!
great shot and postwork
Great photo and postwork on this! I've always been fascinated by this plane.
magnificent work!
awesome capture and excellent postwork....Nice image..Bravissimo..!!!
I do like this Bill, something different to make it stand out! Clive
Impressive airplane and photo... Reminds me of the Avro flying saucer...
Great work Bill. I have a feeeling I am looking into the future and see some super craft (well kind of it is...lol) The angle is cool.
Turned out great..nicely done!!
Looks very futuristic! You did well with your postworkings here!
I love the way you did the postwork on this, Bill. It really makes the Blackbird stand out - and stand out it should. Truly a classic aircraft. It's maximum capablities are still classified to this day, as I understand it.
Superb photo and postwork. Wiki has a treasure trove of data - search "Lockheed Blackbird."
Great work - you really emphasize the plane's lines with this post work. Well done.
You have really made this into a wonderful image and the plane really stands out.
looking wonderful
Amazing post work Bill. This baby replaced the U-2 if I remember correctly. A monster of a plane. Love the POV especially on that engine. Dana
wonderful composition!!!
At this pov and with the postwork it brings to mind an alien ship. Stunning!
Amazing ship and great photo!
Excellent work!!
Very lovely capture and super post work on this one Bill. I like what you have done.. excellent!
Wonderful image you have created Bill.
Lockheed's Top Secret Skunk Works! What a great name for a workplace..shame you couldn't tell anyone the name! It is a very pretty object fo sure!
That is such a beautiful work you have done. It looks superb.
Wonderful presentation!!
Super fast.... Wonderful work. Aloha
Good to see you've been bitten Bill. Excellent postwork really makes this stand out. Hard to believe this has been operational since 66 as it still looks modern and stunning today.
My favorite plane. Excellent capture and postwork. :)
A very cool blue effect, Bill.. Like how its worked out.. Never would have noticed the pitot tube if you hadn't of said anything, but hey! Still a great job.. Will try and get a shot of Duxfords SR-71 on Saturday.. lol Have a groovy day.. Rob