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There are many choices for aircraft detailing when it comes to aviation uses. One product we like after tying them all out was a product by Alcoa Corporation. The product is distributed by CLB Enterprises at Alcoa Corporation for aluminum polish in all aspects of detailing. We used this on some museum pieces and noticed the ease of use as we polished out an all aluminum T-33 the trainer version of the F-80 Korean War Vintage "Shooting Star." It took approximately 22 man-hours with Alcoa's Aluminum Polish to complete this project. We bid the job at 40-hours because generally that is what it would take with other brands.

My company, the Aircraft Wash Guys, has plenty of experience with aluminum polishing and bright work. www.aircraftwashguys.com . And who better to trust than the producers of over 1/3 of all the aluminum mined and recycled in the world. Alcoa has with stood the test of time. Alcoa has also been instrumental in the legislation to require citizens to recycle aluminum that is necessary for so many of the needed products we take for granted everyday. Whether it is a beer can, aluminum rail car, Boeing 747 or Apollo Space Craft, you can bet it is made with Alcoa products.

We have tested these products and samples have been sent to all Detail Guys Franchisees. All our teams agree that this is a top notched product indeed. We use this product after testing it on Aircraft and aluminum trim on vehicles, trucks and boats. There is no easy way to clean aluminum and to make it shine; ask any Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast, aircraft owner, yacht owner or show truck owner. There is no easy way. Yet one of the best products we have ever found is Alcoa's Aluminum Polishes. Not only is the product awesome, it is politically correct.

Many might argue that Mother's Polish is the best for motorcycles and we have to agree Mother's is an excellent product, but when using large amounts to do large surfaces, there is a certain profit motivation with our team. Mother's Polishes of course are great also. We thank Alcoa for licensing it's polish from it's state of the art, high tech Research and Development Group, to worthy distributors such as CLB Enterprises so it is available to our team and aviation enthusiasts at a low and fair price. It is this level of commitment to the market place that keeps our team in the winner's circle and Alcoa at the top of their game. And it surely saves the arms of an aircraft owner who needs to polish out their aircraft, because God knows there is no easy way. Aluminum is a perfect alloy for so many of mankind's most prized possessions and innovations; from the wheels on your hot rod to parts and components of the World's highest performance jet aircraft and it has been for decades. Choose the right aluminum polish and save your muscles and time for flying. Think on this.

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In music; if you had to start at the very beginning, you would start with Doe, Ray, Me or so the song goes. In art it would be Line, Texture, and Light. Keep in mind that if you want to be a good photographer, you also want to be a good Artist. Anybody can go out and buy a cheap camera, and push the button. That does not make them a great photographer. But the great ones like: Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and Edward Weston all had one thing in common. These men and women knew art and the elements of design.

Lines can be seen or not seen. They can be solid objects or merely implied. Lines can be straight, curved, or jagged. They can lead your eyes into your photograph, or distract you and force you to look elsewhere. A line may be continuous and unbroken; or it may consist of isolated points that are visually connected by the human eye on some deep subconscious level. In short, they can be your best friend or your worse nightmare.

Vertical Lines represent vitality and strength. Horizontal Lines represent tranquility and being at peace. Straight Lines represent tenseness and precision. These lines are often used to make a positive statement. Slightly Curved lines are loose and flexible. These lines are often thought of as sexy. Vigorously Curved lines change direction more rapidly. These types of lines are considered more active and forceful. Arc of a Circle is very consistent in change of direction. These lines used carefully can demand attention, however . . . used casually it can also be the most boring. Diagonal Lines lead the eyes. If you are aware of that fact, it can be good, if you are not, it could be a disaster for your image. They can lead towards your subject or away from it. The Jagged Line with its sudden, abrupt change of direction suggests energy, activity, or conflict. If you want an emotional response, be aware of these lines.

So who cares about all these different types of lines? You should, if you want your work to look its best. If you shoot a tall powerful waterfall; do you hold your camera in a vertical position or a horizontal one? If you want to shoot a calm peaceful lake with a mountain reflecting off the surface, which direction should you shoot then? When your picture says one thing, and you shoot in the opposite direction, you've lost all credibility as a great photographer. Even if the scene is beautiful, if the format doesn't fit the image, you just got lucky.

When I was in High School, I took pictures of everything. I won several awards. Everybody knew me as a photographer and life was good. When I went to college, a teacher reviewed my portfolio. This man studied every picture, then calmly said,

Do you know what youre problem is? A little nervous I replied, No. Whats my problem? Your problem is . . . you were told you were good. He answered. I was only 18, so in a cocky voice I asked, And why is that a problem? He grinned like he expected my reaction. Youve been told you were good, by people who have no idea what good really is. Now, you're going to be good, according to those who know what good really is.

To say that day was a changing point in my life, would be a major understatement. It was like this gigantic light bulb suddenly turned on and lit my way for how I would view things for the rest of my life. Being aware of lines, both seen and unseen is one of the first steps in becoming great. Dont just rely on plain luck. When you know what good is and why it is good, you can produce good over and over again. Dont just shoot what your friends and family like. If you want to become the best, study the best. Find out what you like, and then find out WHY you like it.

This Article Written By: Tedric A. Garrison Cedar City, Utah

Tedric Garrison has done photography for over 30 years. In college he was an Art Major, and firmly believes that Creativity can be taught. Today; as a writer and photographer he shares his wealth of knowledge with the world, at: http://www.betterphototips.com

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