Perfect timing at the runway

tod071 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

So I finally got a chance to catch some military airplanes on the runway. Of course, I'm still a beginner photog and beginner PS user. Any C&C would be appreciated.

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muscleflex · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

they look good to me

tod071 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Thanks

PaulBradley · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Fantastic considering you say you are a beginner. I really like #4 because of the context. Also #7 is great because the plane has space in front of it and is flying "into" the shot, rather than out of it if you see what I mean - I think that creates more sense of movement.

Great captures.

tod071 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulBradley

Fantastic considering you say you are a beginner. I really like #4 because of the context. Also #7 is great because the plane has space in front of it and is flying "into" the shot, rather than out of it if you see what I mean - I think that creates more sense of movement.

Great captures.

Thanks. I definitely see what you mean. I might actually try that with #5 because of the "blast" coming out of the rear. Open up some space.

Honestly, I was actually just trying to get some of the clouds into the photo and ended up with that crop. Dumb luck I guess. LOL!

Mumby · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Nice pictures, the canadian hornet looks good. If I were to humbly offer one piece of advice it would be to use +1/3 or +2/3 expsoure compensation when shooting aircraft against the bright sky. I suspect that for one or two of these shots the jet looked quite dark against the sky, when you brighten the jet in photoshop some noise has been introduced, even at ISO 100. It' s particularly noticable in picture 6. It seems like you had plenty of light for a longer exposure.

Looking forward to seeing some more

Paul

PhotosGuy · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Except for #3 which doesn't look sharp, they look good.

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use +1/3 or +2/3 expsoure compensation when shooting aircraft against the bright sky.

It doesn't look like the light is changing there, so M is my choice.
First set the f-stop & shutter speed you need. Then adjust the ISO.
Need an exposure crutch?

This shows how the subject can affect the exposure & why manual keeps me worry free:
Post #47

PaulBradley · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

I agree with the suggestion to use manual exposure - it gives you total control, gives consistent behaviour from the camera that you can predict and teaches you more about exposure.

tod071 · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Alot to take in, but I'm sure it'll definitely help. I have til the end of July to get more shots.

These Canadian jets are participating in RIMPAC, held in Hawaii every 2 years. The problem is catching these guys at the right time on the runway.

I'll try and get to M mode and play with the exposure compensation. Let's not stop there though. Any more C&C is very much welcomed!

Jamie Holladay · 12th of July 2008 (Sat)

Nice shots.

12th of July 2008 (Sat)	#1
tod071 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mililani, Hawaii Posts: 167 IMAGE EDITING OK	Perfect timing at the runway So I finally got a chance to catch some military airplanes on the runway. Of course, I'm still a beginner photog and beginner PS user. Any C&C would be appreciated. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Mumby Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 115 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Perfect timing at the runway Nice pictures, the canadian hornet looks good. If I were to humbly offer one piece of advice it would be to use +1/3 or +2/3 expsoure compensation when shooting aircraft against the bright sky. I suspect that for one or two of these shots the jet looked quite dark against the sky, when you brighten the jet in photoshop some noise has been introduced, even at ISO 100. It' s particularly noticable in picture 6. It seems like you had plenty of light for a longer exposure. Looking forward to seeing some more Paul __________________ flickr

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PaulBradley Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 278	Re: Perfect timing at the runway I agree with the suggestion to use manual exposure - it gives you total control, gives consistent behaviour from the camera that you can predict and teaches you more about exposure.

12th of July 2008 (Sat)	#9
tod071 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mililani, Hawaii Posts: 167 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Perfect timing at the runway Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Alot to take in, but I'm sure it'll definitely help. I have til the end of July to get more shots. These Canadian jets are participating in RIMPAC, held in Hawaii every 2 years. The problem is catching these guys at the right time on the runway. I'll try and get to M mode and play with the exposure compensation. Let's not stop there though. Any more C&C is very much welcomed! __________________ Canon 1DmkII \| Canon 5D \| 16-35 f/2.8L II \| 24-70 f/2.8 L \| 50 f/1.4 \| 85 f/1.8 \| 70-200 f/2.8L IS \| 2 x 430EX and light stands

12th of July 2008 (Sat)	#4
PaulBradley Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 278	Re: Perfect timing at the runway Fantastic considering you say you are a beginner. I really like #4 because of the context. Also #7 is great because the plane has space in front of it and is flying "into" the shot, rather than out of it if you see what I mean - I think that creates more sense of movement. Great captures.

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Jamie Holladay Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gadsden, Alabama, USA Posts: 21,548	Re: Perfect timing at the runway Nice shots. __________________ The Site The Gallery The Gear "If you really want something done, ask a busy person." Toms wife Nothing is more Exhilarating than combining my two passions, the speed of a shutter, the speed of a car; What a Rush! ~ me What stands between you and greatness sits between your ears, not in your camera bag. ~ John Thawley You know I can't spell just sound it out. ~ me

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