U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, prepare for take-off on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Dedicating approximately thirty years to educating the youth, Patterson has been recognized for numerous achievements and won several awards, such as the Milken Educator of the Year and the Heart of Education award.
CAMERA
NIKON Z 6
LENS
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
APERTURE
56/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/400
ISO
100
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