Probably still a work in progress as there are a few niggly things. I have hand painted the majority of the Eagle to try my hand at it. Any C and C more than welcome.
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Layne, the angle is possibly for something called "composition". Ever considered that? If every shot had to be straight and level/more to that effect, each shot would be boring.
Some of my favourite planes from the USAF (assuming that is a KC-10 lol) Mustang! Its perfect, and nice hand painting.
I agree with the vortex comment, it does look like it's origin is the fuel nozzle.
The lighting is dramatic and that angle needs dramatic lighting to compliment it. Sytse is right about the light angle. but I like the intensity of the light.