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- Wed 10 Apr 2024, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: RAF Coningsby 10/04/24 - Typhoon Practice
- Replies: 2
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RAF Coningsby 10/04/24 - Typhoon Practice
Possibly my last chance to get up to Coningsby to catch a Typhoon practice, the weather gods were very very kind, for the morning at least. about an hour after the display jet landed the skies were filled with thick clouds then followed by rain. A few from a very brief morning at the fence 1 https:/...
- Fri 05 Apr 2024, 10:41 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: RAF Coningsby - Turbo1 Practice 04/04/24
- Replies: 0
- Views: 236
RAF Coningsby - Turbo1 Practice 04/04/24
A drive out to Coningsby on a dull and damp morning, with the hopes that the weather would break at some point, which never happened. Not until after the practice display, typical. Spent the day down at the Visitors carpark end, for a change. Not a terrible day considering the rubbish weather. Nice ...
- Wed 03 Apr 2024, 3:30 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: RAF Waddington - Red Arrows Training 02/04/24
- Replies: 2
- Views: 535
RAF Waddington - Red Arrows Training 02/04/24
Trying to squeeze a few more trips in before the team head to sunnier climbs. Quite lucky with the weather during the day, still yet to catch a 9ship practice 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53629676288_661eb25966_h.jpg DSC_8999 by Michael Hallam , on Flickr 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/655...
- Wed 14 Feb 2024, 12:24 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Red Arrows Winter Training
- Replies: 2
- Views: 995
Re: Red Arrows Winter Training
Cheers Dom. Came away thinking Waddington was better viewing than when they were at Scampton. Hopefully a few more days back there to catch a few 9 ship practices
- Tue 13 Feb 2024, 11:18 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Red Arrows Winter Training
- Replies: 2
- Views: 995
Red Arrows Winter Training
Had been a couple of years since I last went to watch the Reds during their winter training, wasn't sure how it would be around Waddington in comparison to Scampton. But I was pleasently surprised 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53526466571_31eac14f32_h.jpg DSC_6421 by Michael Hallam , on Flic...
- Sat 20 Jan 2024, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: RAF Lakenheath 19/01/24
- Replies: 0
- Views: 519
RAF Lakenheath 19/01/24
With the weather looking perfect, another drive out to Suffolk was on the cards. Just a shame it was a late start, first launch at 12:40 and not much to write home about for quick climbs. 17 launches including the 4 RAVN Hawks - stunning little aircraft they are! A shame to only have 5 Eagles go up ...
- Wed 17 Jan 2024, 12:32 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A cold RAF Coningsby 15/01/24
- Replies: 4
- Views: 995
Re: A cold RAF Coningsby 15/01/24
That first shot's a beauty Michael. Thanks toom. Couldn't have asked for a better break into the circuit, right over the top. Super... crisp, winter light is magical. Really cannot beat it Great set. Excellent panning on #5! Thanks Alpha, took a while to get back into the panning technique but got ...
- Tue 16 Jan 2024, 7:48 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A cold RAF Coningsby 15/01/24
- Replies: 4
- Views: 995
A cold RAF Coningsby 15/01/24
A bitterly cold day at Coningsby, but the crisp winter light always helps make up for it 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53466301622_efd57b34fd_h.jpg RAF Coningsby 15/01/24 by Michael Hallam , on Flickr 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53467206541_03c160665a_h.jpg RAF Coningsby 15/01/24 b...
- Sat 16 Dec 2023, 10:08 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1090
Re: A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
Yes, if I remember correctly it landed back before the 13:00 launches
- Sat 16 Dec 2023, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: NATO E-3A Sentry
- Replies: 2
- Views: 575
Re: NATO E-3A Sentry
Very nice! Was watching this from the fence at LN. Can't beat a smokey 707
- Sat 16 Dec 2023, 9:40 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1090
Re: A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
Some super-sharp images in poor light! Thanks mate, very impressed with the autofocusing on the Z9 Very grim day at the fence, the weather promised clear skies and sun, alas it never materialised. BBC forecast fooled you too huh? So annoying, but you did well in the conditions. Yes, BBC forecast pl...
- Sat 16 Dec 2023, 2:11 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1090
A grey and dull last Lakenheath trip of the year
Very grim day at the fence, the weather promised clear skies and sun, alas it never materialised. But it was a good first outing with the Z9 to get a feel for the camera. Given the poor light all day, it performed very well 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53400273963_fe1d042b91_h.jpg DSC_1813 ...
- Sun 10 Dec 2023, 6:33 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Quick Climb Friday - Lakenheath 08/12/23
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2193
Quick Climb Friday - Lakenheath 08/12/23
Another drive out to Lakenheath, squeezing in a last few trips before the end of the year. Stunning crisp light all day 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53388642631_601598f86d_h.jpg D4S_3298 by Michael Hallam , on Flickr 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53388948834_efcb0ddad0_h.jpg D4S_310...
- Sun 10 Dec 2023, 6:27 pm
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Lakenheath 01/12/23
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2855
Re: Lakenheath 01/12/23
Number 12’s a belter! Cheers mate, love a good wide angle sun burst photo Some very nice images here. #4 in particular is proof that backlighting sometimes works well for aircraft photography! Yeah, tricky light at times, but the backlighting worked well this time. Sometimes just have to make the b...
- Sat 02 Dec 2023, 7:44 am
- Forum: Modern Military Photos
- Topic: Lakenheath 01/12/23
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2855
Lakenheath 01/12/23
My last trip being back in April, a day at the fence was well overdue and with some sun being promised I braved a chilly day at Lakenheath. Nice to finally catch the Skyhawk and Alphajets. Just a shame I ended up the wrong end for the quick climbs, after initially being at the correct end first thin...
- Mon 14 Aug 2023, 6:29 am
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: British MotoGP Silverstone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5127
Re: British MotoGP Silverstone
Excellent stuff. Very jealous! I used to have a Brands Hatch group media pass in the early 1990s and can imagine the opportunities. Brands Hatch in the 90s! Oooooo that would have been special. I love Brands, best circuit in the country Love these, especially the one (9) in the spray. I've always f...
- Wed 09 Aug 2023, 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: British MotoGP Silverstone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5127
British MotoGP Silverstone
My 4th year working media side at MotoGP, always very special getting to work in that paddock. A few from the weekend at Silverstone Plenty more over on my Instagram if anyone is interested, michaelhallam89, plenty of British Superbikes also for any BSB fans 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/531...
- Sun 30 Jul 2023, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
- Topic: How do you store your gear?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3597
Re: How do you store your gear?
All my gear is stored in a Think Tank Airport Security V3. Great for lugging it all around on wheels, and plenty of space for everything. With regards to damp gear, just make sure you thoroughly dry everything off once you get home. I usually leave lenses and bodies out of the bag for a day to allow...
- Sat 29 Jul 2023, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: A week at RIAT23
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2256
Re: A week at RIAT23
Wow, thank you all for the kind comments. I’m glad they were enjoyable to look though
Being a British Superbikes photographer, my style of photography at the tracks slowly creeps into the aviation side, which helps to produce some different images away from ‘the norm’
Being a British Superbikes photographer, my style of photography at the tracks slowly creeps into the aviation side, which helps to produce some different images away from ‘the norm’
- Tue 18 Jul 2023, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: A week at RIAT23
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2256
Re: A week at RIAT23
These are fabulous Michael - the thought you have put into the composition and the way you've picked out something a bit different. It's a great set. No highlights - they all are! by the way, does anyone else think the RAF Typhoon pilot deserves an award for going up on Friday!? Thank you! Yes hats...
- Tue 18 Jul 2023, 8:07 pm
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: A week at RIAT23
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2256
A week at RIAT23
Weather was testing at times, however, overall I thought it was a brilliant show this year! Some real gems in the flying and in the static. A selection from across the 6 days 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53055442796_0a60b80512_h.jpg RIAT23_Wednesday-5173 by Michael Hallam , on Flickr 2 http...
- Thu 06 Jul 2023, 10:17 am
- Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
- Topic: Back Button Focusing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7006
Re: Back Button Focusing
You'll have a switch on the side of the lens, will have infinity and then something like 2.5m to infinity. Set it to the later, no need to have the lens focusing on anything closer. Will help focus quicker for you
- Wed 05 Jul 2023, 12:50 pm
- Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
- Topic: Back Button Focusing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7006
Re: Back Button Focusing
Sorry to ask what is probably a complete novice question but... Could bbf help prevent .. "seeking"? Thats my term for it (so probably wrong), but I found at the BoB show at Duxford that even though I'd framed a takeoff, in decent light (shooting from the tank bank) my 70-300 kept going o...
- Wed 05 Jul 2023, 10:42 am
- Forum: Airshow Photos
- Topic: Shuttleworth Military Show
- Replies: 3
- Views: 651
Shuttleworth Military Show
Yet another enjoyable day at Shuttleworth, a few of my efforts from the show 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53023260412_2fa8e766fe_h.jpg Shuttleworth Military Show by Michael Hallam , on Flickr 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53024320758_2dec9c346f_h.jpg Shuttleworth Military Show by Mi...
- Fri 09 Jun 2023, 9:52 am
- Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
- Topic: Cosford Arrivals 2023
- Replies: 98
- Views: 15903
Re: Cosford Arrivals 2023
Typhoon was just a look around the display area. No practice