The 9th UK South East "Who's in charge of the BBQ roster?" gossip thread

Box Brownie wrote in post #10601225
Cracking captures & methinks you were well placed down the flightline for such nice angles Were you actually at the fence itself and are these crops or full frames???

Thank you Laurence, you're advice paid off mate
We were 6ft from the runway barrier/fencing about 100m past the Vulcan display (towards the funfair/shopping stands area).
The majority of what I posted is pretty much full frame, give or take a tiny trimming. A few on my flickr are crops and the difference is instantly obvious, my Spartan is cropped a fair way in.

Lee's 100-400 was superb, absolutely superb. I was toying with the idea of selling my 200L to go towards a used version.

jnO wrote in post #10601262
Thank you Laurence, you're advice paid off mate
We were 6ft from the runway barrier/fencing about 100m past the Vulcan display (towards the funfair/shopping stands area).
The majority of what I posted is pretty much full frame, give or take a tiny trimming. A few on my flickr are crops and the difference is instantly obvious, my Spartan is cropped a fair way in.

Lee's 100-400 was superb, absolutely superb. I was toying with the idea of selling my 200L to go towards a used version.

Aww gosh Glad it worked for you.

Yes, the 100-400 is the workhorse for airshows ~ I have hired one a few times and for sure on my wishlist though I am sorely tempted by the Sigma 150-500 OS mainly for the added reach??? Hmmmmm! and what about the OS version of the Bigma i.e. 50-500 OS

FIA location ~ I thought about moving down the line but sods law said move and be damned Interestingly I saw one guy with a two step stepladder and he was about 15ft back from the fenceline with space around him but being 2 odd feet higher I surmise meant he had an unobstructed view........food for thought perhaps???

Great shots today guys and gals well done all.
I've learnt a valuable lesson today, I'm not as young as I used to be and next time someone suggests entering a mini triathlon, 500m swim, 3 mile run and 5 mile bike ride, for charity some training may be in order my fitness is not what it used to be it took me twice as long to to the run as it would of last time I did it. I either need to get back out pounding to streets or grow old disgracefully.

vmlopes wrote in post #10600698
Bloody hell I go away for 4 days and there are 20 new pages !!

So whilst I catch up here's a couple from the past couple of days.......

On top of Priddy village looking down onto Wells, the Mendip Heights and in the distance Glastonbury Tor.

The view behind my caravan

Victor,

Not your usual UrbEx very nice location and imagery. #2 is the best IMO as it is timeless and would make a great card/wallhanger ~ any more from that neck of the woods???

PS I noted elsewhere that you had used HDEW for some lenses? They are relatively local and the price of one or two are equal to Kerso but no carriage if calling But have you ever had need to get a refund or swap a lens for any reason such as poor calibration??? i.e. back or front focusing!

courier wrote in post #10598930
took the new 50 out for a spin on friday..

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Stunners, Matt.

TCIK wrote in post #10600098
Evening folks - I trust everyone is well, I am very jealous of the awesome plane shots all! (and the Mrs. did a sterling job too Steve!)

finally shook off the remnants of a MASSIVE hangover to do some pic tinkering, Richmond failed to offer up any Stag Beetles! but there were plenty of other bugs and creepy crawlies...

here's some of my personal faves...
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I'll refrain from posting the spider shots in case a certain someone gets scared!

Gorgeous mate, and thanks for not posting spideys Mike would've put them full screen close up I bet

vmlopes wrote in post #10600698
Bloody hell I go away for 4 days and there are 20 new pages !!

So whilst I catch up here's a couple from the past couple of days.......

On top of Priddy village looking down onto Wells, the Mendip Heights and in the distance Glastonbury Tor.
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Lovely, what a gorgeous part of the world.

I think I might have a couple to post tomorrow as I had a quick hour's walk around the city yesterday morning after work, first time in ages!

Finally, a fabulous array of flight images from everyone else today, great stuff!

Some wicked FIA photos put up, Was going to go in on Saturday but to busy, BBQ both Fri-Sat nights one being in Fleet, so right by the airshow! On home PC for a bit, when back on laptop will post some photos..

Hope all's well!

Bodmin636 wrote in post #10599148
Nice shots posted everyone. Was going to try and get to brands today but ache too much after my trackday yesterday.
Havn't taken any photos myself for a while but heres a couple the wife took of me yesterday.

Nice shot

Box Brownie wrote in post #10600055
#1 the lovely Vulcan with bomb bay doors open (modest crop)

#4 the Hurricane on final approach (full frame)

#5 the ME109 (full frame), the first time I have seen the well prepped & cared for old warbird

Laurence some great pics looks as though you had a great time, pity I could not make it in the end as it is a long wait until the next one

Version II for me

TCIK wrote in post #10600098

I'll refrain from posting the spider shots in case a certain someone gets scared!

Love the detail in this one and don't be bullied into not posting spider shots !!

vmlopes wrote in post #10600698


The view behind my caravan

Nice pics, don't normally like kiddy photos but for me I really like this one

jnO wrote in post #10600757
Couple more...

F16

Nice shot

courier wrote in post #10601128
nothing technically amzaing but here's my faves from FIA '10
put together a bit of a storyboard of the red arrows performance : )

Really like these two as as has already been said I like the way you have made them yours

Another great day bike racing with Rich

Here are a few
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First and second in the TDG cup slogging it out

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Hi Adrian

Yes, was a good day though damned kna****ing. Met up with Matt (courior) and his pal Ollie.

When you say version II do you mean "B" I have checked others images of that plane and the "A" is a closer match for the colours so I will get round to re-reviewing my PP on any I post just to be carefull I do not introduce 'strange' colours. As for what look more pleasing well that will always be another matter

Airshows wise ~ what about Shoreham, would love to get there one year/this year???

adrian5127 wrote in post #10601855
Another great day bike racing with Rich

Here are a few
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First and second in the TDG cup slogging it out

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What a stonking set of images ~ this one I really like but a pity about the tight crop across the top?

After your last bit of feedback about access it would seem there is at least one place for open views but I surmise it can get crowded???

Nice shots Adrian!

Few from the party..Didn't take flash with me, so there just a bit of fun, longish shutter, high ISO and all handheld bar the dog photo.

Radders wrote in post #10602092
Nice shots Adrian!

Few from the party..Didn't take flash with me, so there just a bit of fun, longish shutter, high ISO and all handheld bar the dog photo.

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Great stuff!

Box Brownie wrote in post #10601472
Victor,

Not your usual UrbEx very nice location and imagery. #2 is the best IMO as it is timeless and would make a great card/wallhanger ~ any more from that neck of the woods???

PS I noted elsewhere that you had used HDEW for some lenses? They are relatively local and the price of one or two are equal to Kerso but no carriage if calling But have you ever had need to get a refund or swap a lens for any reason such as poor calibration??? i.e. back or front focusing!

I have never bought lenses from them, but got my 5DMKII body there.............very pleased with their service and like you say its a brick and mortar place that you can visit

Ronin Silv wrote in post #10601391
Great shots today guys and gals well done all.
I've learnt a valuable lesson today, I'm not as young as I used to be and next time someone suggests entering a mini triathlon, 500m swim, 3 mile run and 5 mile bike ride, for charity some training may be in order my fitness is not what it used to be it took me twice as long to to the run as it would of last time I did it. I either need to get back out pounding to streets or grow old disgracefully.

Grow old gracefully mate :p Well done on finishing though!

vmlopes wrote in post #10600698
Bloody hell I go away for 4 days and there are 20 new pages !!

So whilst I catch up here's a couple from the past couple of days.......

On top of Priddy village looking down onto Wells, the Mendip Heights and in the distance Glastonbury Tor.

The view behind my caravan

With a little bit of tweaking in PS you could pass this off as a Constable.

Lots of nice shots in the past few days - too many to comment on all of them.

Lee - was it the cheepo version of the Rode video mic you bought - if so it is the same one as I got - what do you think? I think audio gain control on the Canon would be nice. Perhaps the 7D MkII - Eh?