Classic British Flight Sim

Hi folks

Went on my usual trip down to Duxford on Sunday and bagged around 1000 more photos. Instead of the usual 'in the air' shots, I thought I'd post a few from a different angle. Yes, there are still pics of aircraft where they're meant to be, but I've also included some ground shots. I've also tried to capture the audience / pilot participation, which seems so special to Duxford (maybe because they taxi so close).
Anyway, here are the pics (don't worry, not too many).....



















































Anyone get the feeling that I enjoyed the vintage jets?

Regards

Kevin

Great pictures Kevin.

Was there on the Saturday and thought Jonathon Whaley put in a superb display in the Hunter. He certainly seemed to be enjoying himself.

You really take a cracking shot Kevin... they are superb! Love the Hunter and Sabre together.

What are you using?

Thanks for the comments, guys.

DaveG wrote:Great pictures Kevin.

Was there on the Saturday and thought Jonathon Whaley put in a superb display in the Hunter. He certainly seemed to be enjoying himself.

He certainly did put on a superb display!!!
Did you see his low pass with the canopy open? I had just changed my memory card, but had failed to format it. I managed about 5 shots of Jonathon Whaley waving through the open canopy, when I ran out of memory. I had to sacrifice those shots, in order to continue photographing
Never mind... Here's a pic of the man himself, earlier in the day - readying 'Miss Demeanour'.

Ben Watson wrote:You really take a cracking shot Kevin... they are superb! Love the Hunter and Sabre together.

What are you using?

Cheers, Ben.

Equipment as follows

Nikon D200
Nikkor 70-200 AF-S VR f2.8G
Nikkor 2X teleconverter

For the close up ground shots I used

Nikkor 18-70 AF-S f3.5-4.5G DX

Finally, can't believe that I forgot to add the following shot, after what I said about the audience / pilot communication. This one really sums it up.



Regards

Kevin

I got a couple of shots of the pass with the canopy open, not great pics though.

Kevin.........

You list your equipment, but although that helps, it has nothing to do with taking good shots.

Angle, cropping fresh ideas point of interest character...........all those thing make the difference between a photograph and a snap.

You have some cracking pic here ....the close ups of the pilots give so much interest for example even down to a tatty old ladder

Soft crowds in the forground also give the message of an event, an enjoyment en masse.

Very very nicely done

Garry

Gorgeous Stuff Kevin

Glad to see the Speed Six and the Mew Gull in attendance --- that really is a VERY polished finish.

Mind if I nick the Gnats for my son? he has so many Arrows photos on his wall now

Leif

Gorgeous Gnats......so easy to get bitten

Garry

Garry Russell wrote:Kevin.........

You list your equipment, but although that helps, it has nothing to do with taking good shots.

Garry

Cheers, Garry

I couldn't agree more.

It doesn't matter what kit you have - there is always ample oportunity for a good photograph.

Get out there, get shooting and show us your results!

Garry Russell wrote:Gorgeous Gnats......so easy to get bitten

Garry

My favourites, as if you hadn't noticed

DaveG wrote:I got a couple of shots of the pass with the canopy open, not great pics though.

Looks great to me!

Regards

Kevin

All top quality shots there chaps - nice one. Thanks for squeezing in the Aerostars too

Cheers

Rich