Avgas Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) First time out with suitable gear which took some getting used to - 5000 shots for a return of 200ish ok shots tells the story 😀   I tend to go a bit haywire in post (noob enthusiasm) but here they are, some of my favourites. Advice/pointers eagerly accepted!               Edited July 21, 2018 by Avgas 18 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 More, more!  Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Nice photos - the second one is stunning, a real WOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 1 hour ago, bootneck said: More, more!  Mike  I'm afraid they're all a little samey Mike, but I'll scratch through them and see what I have. That's the problem when you stand in one spot for the entirety of the event!  53 minutes ago, Gorby said: Nice photos - the second one is stunning, a real WOW!  Thanks Gorby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 A couple more. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planehazza Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 It's cheating if you're taking the photos from within one of the planes in the formations!! Seriously, they are some seriously sharp, up close shots. Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Why are you asking for pointers, seriously we should be asking you 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very nice, mate. I love the Mirages but the second to last (the F-16) is great  Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 very good, nicely done! ..but no 617 flyby? Was that not the highlight of the show ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, colin said: Why are you asking for pointers, seriously we should be asking you 😉 Come and have at my recycle bin - it'll change your mind 😀  But seriously... Anyone with a Sigma 150-600 C have any pointers with settings? I got mine a week before the show and didn't have any practice time. I find focussing, especially when attempting it at 450mm and above pretty much impossible. I have to start at 250-300 and follow while zooming in.  1 hour ago, FalkeEins said: very good, nicely done! ..but no 617 flyby? Was that not the highlight of the show ?  It was a highlight, along with the US heritage flight but as I was camping and not inside the airbase, the action was just too far away. I'll definitely be going in next year!  Thanks for the comments everyone - I've tried 'liking' them all but BM is giving me hassles and won't allow me do so. Edited July 22, 2018 by Avgas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, Avgas said: But seriously... Anyone with a Sigma 150-600 C have any pointers with settings? I got mine a week before the show and didn't have any practice time. I find focussing, especially when attempting it at 450mm and above pretty much impossible. I have to start at 250-300 and follow while zooming in. Â I love the knife edge trash hauler. :) Â Re settings - what body are you using it with? (If it's Nikon, I may be able to help, if it's Canon or any of the pretenders, I won't be much use) I take it that the 'C' in the description refers to the 'Contemporary' version; if so, you may be stuck, regardless of settings. The more expensive Sport version is tuned for faster focus, and it does make a difference. Â If you'd like to PM me to save cluttering up an excellent photo essay, please feel free to do so, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thank you Rob, I'll pm you soon. Very kind of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just love the way you've captured the subtle panel lines on the Typhoon wing!  I have a Nikon D300 but there's no way I could get quality photographs like that.  Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) Thanks Mike, yea when I and/or the lens got it right then I really liked the results. Shows there's potential there if I can figure out what works and what doesn't more consistently! Â I can't really comment on your camera as I'm a Canon user except to say that at a glance they don't appear worlds apart. Mines a 50D from way back that I purchased used when I purchased my lens. The lens made the bigger difference when compared to the kit lens from my old 1100D, which was rubbish, frankly. Edited July 23, 2018 by Avgas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 30 minutes ago, bootneck said: Nikon D300 Â Do yourself a favour and consider a D7200, D7500 or D500. 2 (D7200) or 3 (the others) generations on from the D300, and the improvements are... mind blowing. Â The D7200 should be available at a discount, seeing as it's the old model. And D500s are available lightly used- a pro body for just a couple of songs, what's not to like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Rob G said: ........a pro body for just a couple of songs, what's not to like! My pension! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 10 hours ago, bootneck said: My pension! 😕 Yeah, always an issue, and you can't live in or eat a camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Great photos........I'm not a big fan of Aerobatic Display Teams but that shot of the Frecce third from bottom is outstanding ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 22 hours ago, Tiger331 said: Great photos........I'm not a big fan of Aerobatic Display Teams but that shot of the Frecce third from bottom is outstanding ! Â Thank you. I'm glad I could do them some justice! They really were brilliant every time I watched them over the weekend. In my opinion the best aerobatic team there. Â I've got quite a few pics of them and anybody who's kept tropical fish might know what I mean when I say they remind me of a school of Cardinal Tetras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Amazing photography- thank you for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missile-monkey Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thank you for sharing those with us. I concur they are really very good. My favorites are 2nd in the top lot. F16 I think. Number 4 in the first batch fantastic underside detail. Number 10....really cool and I loved number 6 in the 2nd batch.  Regards  MM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 14 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Amazing photography- thank you for posting.  14 hours ago, missile-monkey said: Thank you for sharing those with us. I concur they are really very good. My favorites are 2nd in the top lot. F16 I think. Number 4 in the first batch fantastic underside detail. Number 10....really cool and I loved number 6 in the 2nd batch.  Regards  MM  Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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