Seamus Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Afternoon all, During these long dark Winter months, I like to take the time to look back over the years photogrpahic efforts, and thought I'd share a few from my favourite week of the year. For the first time I spent fiove days at Fairford for RIAT, attending everyday except the Friday. Firstly Wednesday, when many of the star items arrived, most notably the Fitters, which would prove to be my aboslute highlight of the show, and probably the season. I was also presented with my first and last opportunity to shoot an A-7 in the air. RIAT2014_WED_001 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_004 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_034 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_014 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_009 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_015 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_WED_018 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr The Thursday was a busier day for arrivals, and also offered my first glimpse of the Fitter demo as the pair rehearsed RIAT2014_THU_015 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_THU_108 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr in stunning morning light. RIAT2014_THU_001 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_THU_006 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_THU_018 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_THU_010 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr Saturday's showday was spent at crowd centre, which was the best place possible for the Fitter's missed approaches, The sight, sound and smell of them in full burner was immense! RIAT2014_SAT_001 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_017 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_031 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_047 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_092 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_069 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_072 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_006 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_055 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_077 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_012 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SAT_042 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr I had planned to attend flying Legends at Duxford on the Sunday, but weather conditions up there, combined with a large numebr of cancellations meant I spent the day at Fairford, viewing the show from outside the fence. Turned out to be one of the most exhillirating viewing experiences of a show i've ever had. RIAT2014_SUN_001 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_002 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_005 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_012 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_019 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_020 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_022 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_033 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_062 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_SUN_075 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr Finally, Monday was spent back in the Park and View to see eveything depart. RIAT2014_MON_008 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_MON_001 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_MON_003 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_MON_004 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_MON_006 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr RIAT2014_MON_010 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr All in all, a pretty superb week. Thanks for looking, hope they were of interest, there's plenty more on my Flickr account too. Cheers, Shaun 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Quality shots, Shaun. If you don't mind, I'd like to use the Red Arrows over the top photo as a screen saver, it's superb, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 What a stunning selection, Shaun! Really hard to pick a favourite. I was there Friday to Sunday, and like you the Fitters were the highlight for me. What lens/lenses do you use, if you don't mind me asking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Outstanding collection of crisp shots. Many thanks for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Stunning collection of photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Many thanks all, glad you like them Quality shots, Shaun. If you don't mind, I'd like to use the Red Arrows over the top photo as a screen saver, it's superb, Sean By all means, be my guest. What a stunning selection, Shaun! Really hard to pick a favourite. I was there Friday to Sunday, and like you the Fitters were the highlight for me.What lens/lenses do you use, if you don't mind me asking? Don't mind at all, I have a pair of Canon 7Ds that I team up with a 400mm L F5.6 prime and a 100-400L, the former for displaying fast jets, and the latter for helicopters, props, and jets when they are too close for the 400 i.e. the arrival and departure shots. I also have a 24-70 L F2.8 for big and/or close stuff, though none of these were taken with that. It's a setup that pretty much covers all my airshow requirements, though of course I wouldn't say no to a 500mm F4! Thanks again, Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks Shaun, it's on a 24 inch H.D. screen, it looks fantastic, Sean Edited January 16, 2015 by sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Cracking shots Shaun. Crystal clear and sharp. Bravo! For me, the A400 in the steep right hand, nose down bank is the money shot. The dynamism and drama of that shot make it a winner in my book. With the shimmering vapour over the wings and the wingtip vortices that aircraft looks like it's really getting a clip on. Quite an impressive sight in real life I'd think. Great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Many thanks all, glad you like them Don't mind at all, I have a pair of Canon 7Ds that I team up with a 400mm L F5.6 prime and a 100-400L, the former for displaying fast jets, and the latter for helicopters, props, and jets when they are too close for the 400 i.e. the arrival and departure shots. I also have a 24-70 L F2.8 for big and/or close stuff, though none of these were taken with that. It's a setup that pretty much covers all my airshow requirements, though of course I wouldn't say no to a 500mm F4! Thanks again, Shaun Thanks Shaun. I use Nikon equipment and have recently replaced my 300mm prime with the relatively new 80-400mm AF-S zoom to give me more flexibility. I can't wait for the season to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Excellent shots - love the underside pics with all the pylon detail + burners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Lovely shots. I agree with you completely about the Fitters. Amazing display and if they came back this year I would attend again just to see them. Made me add the 1/32nd Resin Fitter to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Shaun,, there are FAR TOO MANY OUTSTANDING photographs of GORGEOUS WIGNY thingys that I can not make MY mind up..... BUT I do love them all. they are extremely Focused, sharp and very defined shots indeed.. Absolutely GORGEOUS and STUNNING.. :heart: Thank you for sharing them ...must have been quite an effort to put them together for us..appreciate that... {if I can , may I choose ONE for MY desktop...with your consent} thank you KUDOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Superb images Shaun, thanks for sharing. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Superb images Shaun, thanks for sharing. Mark +1 Absolutely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks for the additional comments guys, much appreciated Cracking shots Shaun. Crystal clear and sharp. Bravo! For me, the A400 in the steep right hand, nose down bank is the money shot. The dynamism and drama of that shot make it a winner in my book. With the shimmering vapour over the wings and the wingtip vortices that aircraft looks like it's really getting a clip on. Quite an impressive sight in real life I'd think. Great stuff That was a very special moment from the Atlas, with vapour pouring from it throughout the whole of the wingover. Made a lot of us photographers very happy! Thanks Shaun. I use Nikon equipment and have recently replaced my 300mm prime with the relatively new 80-400mm AF-S zoom to give me more flexibility. I can't wait for the season to start! Enjoy the new lens, the extra reach of 400mm is a god send at airshows. Shaun,, there are FAR TOO MANY OUTSTANDING photographs of GORGEOUS WIGNY thingys that I can not make MY mind up..... BUT I do love them all. they are extremely Focused, sharp and very defined shots indeed.. Absolutely GORGEOUS and STUNNING.. :heart: Thank you for sharing them ...must have been quite an effort to put them together for us..appreciate that... {if I can , may I choose ONE for MY desktop...with your consent} thank you KUDOS Well, I could hardly say no after such an enthusiastic response! Help yourself Houston Thanks again, Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Great photos Shaun ....... thanks for posting. Notice anything wrong with the Hungarian An-26 ??? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks Ken. Only thing I can see is the union flag is upside down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 That's it - they must be declaring an emergency It's interesting how many times it happens - quite often here in the UK by organisations that should know better. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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