Meiringen last week

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Chucky
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Meiringen last week

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Hello,

I went to Meiringen last week for a while and then moved to Alpnach !
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REY_2657-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2662-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2458-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2599-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2483-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2774-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2807-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
8. Alpnach
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REY_2742-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr
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REY_2692-28 par Philippe Rey, sur Flickr

Cheers

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Nice set. Number 1 for me.
What is this pod under F-5?

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Bartek wrote:Nice set. Number 1 for me.
What is this pod under F-5?


I don't know the specific name of that pod. It is used for target towing purpose during air to air gun practice.
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Stunning set of photos, just great :clap: :clap: :clap:

Kev

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Stunning set of pictures, I always enjoy your amazing posts, so crisp and clear, brilliant.......Ciaran
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Great photos! Love the underslug pod.

I got a question, is 400mm overkill here? I'm going in 6/7 weeks and trying to decide what to rent, 300mm or 400mm prime.
6D | 7D | 60D
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6

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Maisie wrote:Great photos! Love the underslug pod.

I got a question, is 400mm overkill here? I'm going in 6/7 weeks and trying to decide what to rent, 300mm or 400mm prime.



On all the jets pictures I used the 300mm on my D300s, i.e. 450mm.
I was at the runway crossing spot (north side) when the Tiger was taking off runway 10 (pictures #1 and #2)
On picture #3 I was at the western crossing on the south side, runway 10.
On pictures #6 and #7, I was on the western hill.
You can find all the interesting spots on that site http://airshow-reviews.com/meiringen.html

You can even use a 70-200mm when you are at the runway crossing road when the runway 28 is in use, you are very close to the runway.
Otherwise a 400mm could very helpfull because of the high elevation of the surrounding mountains, you will always have a nice background :smile:

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Stunning as usual Phil
Good to see some sun on the runway.
What a difference 2 Weeks make
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RichPittman wrote:Stunning as usual Phil
Good to see some sun on the runway.
What a difference 2 Weeks make


Thanks Rich ! The base is more friendly now with the sun over the runway :biggrin:

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Chucky wrote:
Maisie wrote:Great photos! Love the underslug pod.

I got a question, is 400mm overkill here? I'm going in 6/7 weeks and trying to decide what to rent, 300mm or 400mm prime.



On all the jets pictures I used the 300mm on my D300s, i.e. 450mm.
I was at the runway crossing spot (north side) when the Tiger was taking off runway 10 (pictures #1 and #2)
On picture #3 I was at the western crossing on the south side, runway 10.
On pictures #6 and #7, I was on the western hill.
You can find all the interesting spots on that site http://airshow-reviews.com/meiringen.html

You can even use a 70-200mm when you are at the runway crossing road when the runway 28 is in use, you are very close to the runway.
Otherwise a 400mm could very helpfull because of the high elevation of the surrounding mountains, you will always have a nice background :smile:

Cheers



Cheers for the reply! I think I'll go for the 400mm f/5.6 and see what happens! :)
6D | 7D | 60D
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6

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