James V Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I thought I would posta few shots on here of what I can only describe as the LOUDEST experience I have heard in a long while. The picture quality is not particularly great, it was very claggy but it made for some great vapour shots - anyway enjoy the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I spy a new desktop picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 All great shots. But that last Mudhen shot is a stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cheers guys - 81tfw if you want the full hi res shot e-mail me on [email protected] and i'll send it to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousER99 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Not the best quality?? I would LOVE to see the ones you take that are better!! All of those pics are stunners but I have to agree with Daz, the last one is superb!! When I make it to the UK next year, I need someone to take me up there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have to get up there my own self, but I don't think my shots would be as good as these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Tasty stuff matey !! What lens ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Beautiful pictures - you are lucky to have access to such a great location. All I get to see are NY ANG C-130s and Blackhawks on routine training flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cracking shots, nice to see an Eagle take Corris corner low down. Nice to see the pilot tapped in the burners for the pass. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cracking pictures, thanks for posting. It's going to start getting cold up there now!!!!!. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Mike, I'll gladly take you there or if you wanted to meet somewhere etc.. I'm sure we can sort something out. I must warn you however, that the traffic there can be good one day, and poor the next - its all down to the weather - I waited 2 years to snap an Eagle low level so its all luck of the draw. The most I have seen in a day was 29 passes, the least was 2 and that was in 2 days of being up the hill in the rain, mist and snow.... Daz, what camera and lens have you got? I would advise if you are going that you need a fast lens, my weapon of choice is a 100 -400 is L but mosty the guys who go regularly are shooting on very expensive prime lenses! A few more shots when the weather has been kinder: and here too : http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesv9820/se...57601638794065/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Tasty stuff matey !! What lens ?? Gundy; I usea Canon 30D and a 100 -400 IS L - Got a 70 - 200 2.8 but its not long enough for the Corris Corner turn - Cracking shots, nice to see an Eagle take Corris corner low down.Nice to see the pilot tapped in the burners for the pass. Shaun. Shaun - Thanks for the comment - I saw on my mates Flickr page that the pilot taps in the burner on the top at 90% and the underside at 70% to get them round the corner... Makes for a cracking shot Cracking pictures, thanks for posting.It's going to start getting cold up there now!!!!!. Chris. Stringbag - It was getting cold and wet up there when we left! Mind you I got to see vertical snow in March 2008 when I went there!!! Thanks for the kind comments gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 They are great, others might have all he gear, but you appear to know how to use yours. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dan, Thanks for the comment, i think the experience with the camera comes over the years I have had the camera - Like you say it helps if you know how to use it and you are not afriad to experiment with settings and different shutter speeds. Using the sun and other elements also helps too. Cant wait to go back to the loop soon I hope! They are great, others might have all he gear, but you appear to know how to use yours.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Gundy; I usea Canon 30D and a 100 -400 IS L - Got a 70 - 200 2.8 but its not long enough for the Corris Corner turn - Shaun - Thanks for the comment - I saw on my mates Flickr page that the pilot taps in the burner on the top at 90% and the underside at 70% to get them round the corner... Makes for a cracking shot I think the use of Burner was for the guys on the hills, only recently have the Eagles got braver and started taking the gap at Cadair and making the hard turn for Corris. They seemed quite happy before the continue down the Valley and over the lake, the F-15E's appear to be a lot more common on the "Roundabout" this year. There was a standing joke among the Loop photographers about the USAF Eagles drivers, that they all wanted to be NASA astronauts because it was quite rare to get one with background in the photograph! I've spent a fair bit of time on the Loop myself, some days filled with non stop excitement while others have been a dead loss. Having been there (many times!) and tried it, you done a great job with your photographs. I think Corris corner is the nicest location on the Loop, but the sun is a problem in the afternoon. Shaun. Edited November 23, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Not good quality? Dude, they blow away the stuff I posted up in my recent Dubai Airshow thread.. Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Great photos, James ! Thank You so much for sharing them ... Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmplat Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wow great photo's! where in the UK is this Mach Loop?? Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Wow great photo's! where in the UK is this Mach Loop??Jan The location is in Wales. The Mach Loop is a series of one way valleys in the UK low flying system that allow low flying in a anti clockwise circular pattern. The name "Mach" does not come from the speed of jets though the valleys but because the area is just North of the Welsh town of Machynlleth. Low flying area 7 Wales Edited November 26, 2009 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 The location is in Wales. The Mach Loop is a series of one way valleys in the UK low flying system that allow low flying in a anti clockwise circular pattern. The name "Mach" does not come from the speed of jets though the valleys but because the area is just North of the Welsh town of Machynlleth. Low flying area 7 Wales Shaun thanks for this info - always wondered where it was! from the site it seems there are numerous places to get shots. I think I may have to take a trip there... Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Robertson Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Amazing pictures, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 James... STUNNING PHOTOS ,thank you.. Do you mind if I use one or two for MY desktop...thank you HOUSTON... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 houston, send me your e mail address and the photos you want and i,ll send it to you. James...STUNNING PHOTOS ,thank you.. Do you mind if I use one or two for MY desktop...thank you HOUSTON... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitnut617 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Now isn't that strange, when I was a youngster my parents would take all the family on holiday to what I think is the town of Dolgellau shown in that link Shaun posted. All I can remember is how it was pronounced which sounded like Dol-geth-lee and was near Barmouth, I'm not sure if Dolgellau is pronounced that way though. My parents would rent this farmhouse up in the hills nearby the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Cor!!..that fourth shot down of the Eagle in the first batch is a stunner! Lovely pics James, thanks for taking the time to post them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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