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by Mictheslik
Sun 24 Mar 2024, 7:02 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week #98:A10
Replies: 12
Views: 687

Re: Topic of the week #98:A10

A selection from the A10's last foray into the UKLFS (Good spacing!) and the demo team... https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3861422664.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3861422670.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3861422681.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/i...
by Mictheslik
Tue 20 Feb 2024, 5:59 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Farewell Belgian F-16 Solo
Replies: 7
Views: 677

Re: Farewell Belgian F-16 Solo

A sad loss to the European circuit, if only for the variety in liveries over the years! https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3684543383.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3684543387.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3684543457.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img...
by Mictheslik
Mon 29 Jan 2024, 11:01 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon RF 2x Extender
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Canon RF 2x Extender

Just realised you asked for the RF extender….i completely misread and thought it said EF. Disregard my post!
by Mictheslik
Sun 28 Jan 2024, 11:45 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon RF 2x Extender
Replies: 7
Views: 742

Re: Canon RF 2x Extender

I use the 2x mk3 infrequently on a 300mm 2.8 mk2. It’s certainly softer than the 1.4 but can produce very useable photos. Especially on the higher resolution bodies like the R7 once you’ve reduced and sharpened in post processing.
by Mictheslik
Tue 16 Jan 2024, 1:33 pm
Forum: North American Events
Topic: South West USA 2024
Replies: 28
Views: 2176

Re: South West USA 2024

I’m considering going over for the shows in the autumn, and maybe a week in the sidewinder if anyone is up for climbing some hills?

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by Mictheslik
Wed 03 Jan 2024, 2:32 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the Week #88 - Low Level
Replies: 15
Views: 1673

Re: Topic of the Week #88 - Low Level

A nice trip through the low level archive for this week whilst resisting the urge to post more Greek T2 shots or more from Mollis....here's five from the 2000 or so low level fast jet pics in Lightroom... https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3500566557.jpg https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/...
by Mictheslik
Wed 13 Dec 2023, 3:14 pm
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Interesting Internet (Historic Aviation)
Replies: 315
Views: 143289

Re: Interesting Internet (Historic Aviation)

The hardworking volunteers at Speke finally managed to get some air under the wheels of G-BEJD today after over a decade of being sat on her belly. Possibly the last HS-748 “flight” in the UK…

by Mictheslik
Sun 03 Dec 2023, 6:37 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week #84 - Winter Wonderland
Replies: 10
Views: 2592

Re: Topic of the week #84 - Winter Wonderland

What a lovely variety of types and some stunning cold backdrops. Excellent entries as always, but the standout to me was Bernard’s shock cone F18. Was expecting to see some shots from Axalp, but that is something else!

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by Mictheslik
Mon 27 Nov 2023, 11:22 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week#83 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 4458

Re: Topic of the week#83 2023

Thanks rebel. Certainly a day to remember! New topic is up
by Mictheslik
Mon 27 Nov 2023, 11:20 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week #84 - Winter Wonderland
Replies: 10
Views: 2592

Topic of the week #84 - Winter Wonderland

I’m sure many people have noticed the drop in temperatures in the last few days in the UK with some potential snow on the way in the coming weeks. Don’t think we’ve had a winter challenge for a while, so break out your icy, snowy or otherwise wintery shots. Any subject, up to 5 photos, as long as ju...
by Mictheslik
Thu 23 Nov 2023, 5:35 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week#83 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 4458

Re: Topic of the week#83 2023

Quality over quantity for me this year. 2 Major overseas shows in Italy and Switzerland, along with a few low level opportunities along the way. Absolute highlight has to be the T2: Legitimately one of the best days of the year, let alone aviation moments! https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/...
by Mictheslik
Fri 06 Oct 2023, 6:00 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week#78: On your doorstep
Replies: 19
Views: 5273

Re: Topic of the week#78: On your doorstep

Three that I have to hand taken from my office window!

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by Mictheslik
Fri 01 Sep 2023, 5:13 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: ZigAirMeet 23 - (Naughty) Mountain, Airshow, Emotions
Replies: 15
Views: 4176

ZigAirMeet 23 - (Naughty) Mountain, Airshow, Emotions

Anyone who follows me on social media will probably be fed up with how much I have been singing the praises of the ZigAirmeet over the last two weeks. I think I can comfortably say it was the most enjoyable airshow I've ever been to. Obviously a large part of that is the stunning setting at Mollis, ...
by Mictheslik
Sun 27 Aug 2023, 4:42 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: ZigAirMeet 2023, Mountain Airshow Action - 18/19 August (updated!)
Replies: 10
Views: 3794

Re: ZigAirMeet 2023, Mountain Airshow Action - 18/19 August

Superb set from what was probably my favourite airshow I’ve been to. The pat suisse shots are great (I assume taken from somewhere on the live side?) Also slightly jealous of the hornet shots. Frustrating that there were 2 demos on Friday when I went mountaineering, but only a couple of fast passes ...
by Mictheslik
Sun 20 Aug 2023, 9:00 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August
Replies: 10
Views: 4160

Re: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August

It might take me a while to get through them all! Agree on the distance to the runway point….I don’t think I’ve ever been closer to a departing fast jet! I genuinely think if the C17 hadn’t have cancelled its wingtip would have been close to the crowd line! As a postscript to the above, I thought I’...
by Mictheslik
Sat 19 Aug 2023, 7:51 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August
Replies: 10
Views: 4160

Re: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August

What a couple of days…not sure if anyone else went from the forums, but I can safely say that Mollis is the most picturesque airshow venue I have ever attended. I thoroughly enjoyed every act: even what I would normally class as filler (the Pitt’s for example) was flown excellently, and in that sett...
by Mictheslik
Wed 02 Aug 2023, 9:49 pm
Forum: European Events
Topic: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August
Replies: 10
Views: 4160

Re: Zigermeet 2023 -18/19 August

Anyone else going this year? In the past has anything departed on the Sunday or do they hang around until the Monday?

.mic
by Mictheslik
Sat 24 Jun 2023, 6:29 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Forza Italia!
Replies: 12
Views: 2195

Forza Italia!

I spent an enjoyable (if hot) two and half days in the vicinity of Pratica Di Mare last weekend for the superb 100th Anniversary show of the Italian Air Force. Apologies for the volume of photos, but they were reduced down from the 3500 I took! 1. https://mictheslik.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p18336998...
by Mictheslik
Fri 09 Jun 2023, 10:32 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023
Replies: 233
Views: 65368

Re: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023

I didn’t realise there was a spotter’s day…thought it was media and schools only…

Not complaining…..will give me a good opportunity to try out my naughty terrace. Do we know if the flying programme for Friday is the same as the weekend?
by Mictheslik
Sun 30 Apr 2023, 4:41 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Misty Merlins on Dartmoor
Replies: 5
Views: 1702

Misty Merlins on Dartmoor

Despite living in the South West for some reason I had never ventured down to Dartmoor for the annual Ten Tors event. This year I decided to rectify this and spent an enjoyable day watching the comings and goings of a pair of 845 NAS Jungly Merlins as they moved equipment up to the Tors. It started ...
by Mictheslik
Wed 19 Apr 2023, 9:48 am
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Canon R7 hints and tips please
Replies: 13
Views: 4563

Re: Canon R7 hints and tips please

I’ve had the R7 for a couple of months now coming from a 7D2. To address your points: 1. I’ve got two back button focus options set up. Normal BBF is standard single point AF with no intelligent tracking modes. I’ve also set up the * button to start eye detect AF (as I shoot a lot of wildlife). I’ve...
by Mictheslik
Mon 17 Apr 2023, 5:33 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: The End is Near: The Ultimate RAF Hercules Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 11808

Re: The End is Near: The Ultimate RAF Hercules Thread

A quick browse through the archive found a couple more to tick off:

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by Mictheslik
Mon 09 Jan 2023, 11:04 am
Forum: European Events
Topic: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023
Replies: 233
Views: 65368

Re: Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2023

AirBnB booked in zingarini on the coast…even has a roof terrace. I wonder whether I’ll get a good view of the flying display! I love the idea of limiting the show to current and historic types. The SwissAF anniversary section of Air14 at Payerne is still one of the best thematic airshow set pieces I...
by Mictheslik
Fri 21 Oct 2022, 5:57 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Sidewinder Low Level - October 22
Replies: 7
Views: 3123

Sidewinder Low Level - October 22

Spent a week hunting low level jets in California prior to the Edwards show with mixed success. It was very quiet, especially on the day that I hiked 2 hours each way to find a spot where the light wasn't awful! Still happy with a few of the shots...quite a lot actually! 1 https://mictheslik.zenfoli...
by Mictheslik
Sun 16 Oct 2022, 1:45 am
Forum: North American Events
Topic: Edwards AFB Airshow 2022
Replies: 178
Views: 51406

Re: Edwards AFB Airshow 2022

I think the F18 was a recently acquired NASA jet as it had an N reg.

I agree though, a decent show but maybe not up to the hype.