48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
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48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
Now on to the next round, it's autumn season and that makes for truly excellent photoconditions.
So that's the next subject, per person three pictures in autumn conditions.
I'm a sucker for stories behind a picture, so I would like to invite everyone to share his or her story behind the picture.
Have fun everyone. A few starters from my side to get this rolling.
Farewell event of the Mirage 3 in Swiss AF at Stans-Buochs airbase.
The day before we witnessed operational flying in greyish conditions. On the morning of the event a line of Mirages was assembled in much better conditions
19991021 = Mirage 3DS J-2012 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
Ever since seeing a German AF Phantom at my once local Soesterberg AB, the Spook has kept a special place in my heart.
In 2014 I was fortunate to be able to visit Japan. The JASDF had a military review fly past at Hyakuri coinciding with 60 years Japanese AF, the day was mixed weather, but at the end of the day when 4 Phantoms returned autumn conditions prevailed, good memories.
20141026-35 Hyakuri = F-4 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
I started the morning at Gilze-Rijen AB and saw this workhorse departing in the general direction of low level training area "GLV V". It was not the primary plan, but somehow I found myself on the highway chasing the chinook, a trip which takes 30-40 minutes driving and walking to get into the GLV V. Fortunately the crew enjoyed themselves for about 2 hours, giving ample opportunities for photography.
20191030-163326 GLV5 = CH-47 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
So that's the next subject, per person three pictures in autumn conditions.
I'm a sucker for stories behind a picture, so I would like to invite everyone to share his or her story behind the picture.
Have fun everyone. A few starters from my side to get this rolling.
Farewell event of the Mirage 3 in Swiss AF at Stans-Buochs airbase.
The day before we witnessed operational flying in greyish conditions. On the morning of the event a line of Mirages was assembled in much better conditions
19991021 = Mirage 3DS J-2012 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
Ever since seeing a German AF Phantom at my once local Soesterberg AB, the Spook has kept a special place in my heart.
In 2014 I was fortunate to be able to visit Japan. The JASDF had a military review fly past at Hyakuri coinciding with 60 years Japanese AF, the day was mixed weather, but at the end of the day when 4 Phantoms returned autumn conditions prevailed, good memories.
20141026-35 Hyakuri = F-4 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
I started the morning at Gilze-Rijen AB and saw this workhorse departing in the general direction of low level training area "GLV V". It was not the primary plan, but somehow I found myself on the highway chasing the chinook, a trip which takes 30-40 minutes driving and walking to get into the GLV V. Fortunately the crew enjoyed themselves for about 2 hours, giving ample opportunities for photography.
20191030-163326 GLV5 = CH-47 by Melvin Furster, on Flickr
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I guess I'll follow your Japan/Switzerland lead here
1. End of October 2018 in Hyakuri, amazing few days with great conditions
2. My last visit in Meiringen before leaving Swizterland (spent there almost 2 years)... Bitter-sweet day - bad weather and not much action but great day with my Swiss friends.
3. Non-mil entries are valid, right?
Amazing autumn in Geneva, my first spotting with brand new Canon 7DmkII+Canon 100-400IS L mkII - straight out of the box that day
1. End of October 2018 in Hyakuri, amazing few days with great conditions
2. My last visit in Meiringen before leaving Swizterland (spent there almost 2 years)... Bitter-sweet day - bad weather and not much action but great day with my Swiss friends.
3. Non-mil entries are valid, right?
Amazing autumn in Geneva, my first spotting with brand new Canon 7DmkII+Canon 100-400IS L mkII - straight out of the box that day
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Back in the days when the Mach Loop had traffic. On a freezing November day I had my first trip to Corris Corner and 5 hours and only 1 Hawk in crap light. My frozen body was just thinking of going home then some small breaks in the cloud and 1 pass by MacRobert's Reply-well worth the wait
RAF Tornado GR4 ex XV squadron MacRoberts Reply through Corris Corner by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Back in 2012 in October Lossiemouth had a rare Enthusiast's Day.I believe only 80 or so (2 coaches). Emailed as soon as the invitation opened. Several days later an email to say sorry it was heavily oversubscribed and I had not got a place. A few days before the chosen date another email there had been several drop outs and did I want a place, Brilliant-well worth the 800 mile round trip. The weather largely played ball-home based Tornados, Typhoons and Swedish Gripens. Wonderful RAF hospitality
RAF Lossiemouth Panavia Tornados GR4 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
My one and only Japan trip with the brilliant 4Aviation in Autumn. Who can resist a Japanese RF=4 at Hyakuri
Untitled by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
RAF Tornado GR4 ex XV squadron MacRoberts Reply through Corris Corner by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Back in 2012 in October Lossiemouth had a rare Enthusiast's Day.I believe only 80 or so (2 coaches). Emailed as soon as the invitation opened. Several days later an email to say sorry it was heavily oversubscribed and I had not got a place. A few days before the chosen date another email there had been several drop outs and did I want a place, Brilliant-well worth the 800 mile round trip. The weather largely played ball-home based Tornados, Typhoons and Swedish Gripens. Wonderful RAF hospitality
RAF Lossiemouth Panavia Tornados GR4 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
My one and only Japan trip with the brilliant 4Aviation in Autumn. Who can resist a Japanese RF=4 at Hyakuri
Untitled by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
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Taken in december 2018, It was one of the twighlight engine runs of the Shackleton, It had just rained a lot and was clearing up as I saw the rainbow and thought that would make a nice picture.
580A9512 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
The 20th anniversary of XL231 arriving at Elvington on retirement, Shes taken care of by the Xl231 resroration team, lead by her owner Andre tempest. Here she is completing her fast taxi run at the exact time she landed at elvington. Shes still very much live. In the cockpit was Andre, Their live RAF pilot, Ollie suckling and Squadron Leader Martin Withers DFC as guest. This run was dedicated to Andre's dad who passed away that year.
victor 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Finally, I dont know if December 5th is autumn but that is when it was taken. A few freinds and I decided to take a trip in the freezing cold to Coniningsby. As we were leaving after a really good day with loads of Typhoon pics, someone said "tonka on the way" and in glorious golden light she did a few passes and this was the last one as the light started to go.
marham tonka by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Ironically I'm listening to forever Autumn as I type this. One towered over big ben ...ULLLAH!!!
580A9512 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
The 20th anniversary of XL231 arriving at Elvington on retirement, Shes taken care of by the Xl231 resroration team, lead by her owner Andre tempest. Here she is completing her fast taxi run at the exact time she landed at elvington. Shes still very much live. In the cockpit was Andre, Their live RAF pilot, Ollie suckling and Squadron Leader Martin Withers DFC as guest. This run was dedicated to Andre's dad who passed away that year.
victor 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Finally, I dont know if December 5th is autumn but that is when it was taken. A few freinds and I decided to take a trip in the freezing cold to Coniningsby. As we were leaving after a really good day with loads of Typhoon pics, someone said "tonka on the way" and in glorious golden light she did a few passes and this was the last one as the light started to go.
marham tonka by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Ironically I'm listening to forever Autumn as I type this. One towered over big ben ...ULLLAH!!!
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Panavia Tornado GR4 ZA554/046 "PRIMUS 01" - Royal Air Force - RAF Marham, October 2018 by DanB, on Flickr
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I have no golden or russet leaves to show.
Tall in the Saddle leaving Old Warden Race Day in late setting sunshine in October 2016
rd11 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
At the same show the beautiful DH88 Comet went up late in the soft late afternoon light for a second display
rd14 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
At Co-operative Key in October 2002 time was running out on my trip to catch a Bulgarian Frogfoot in the sun, luckily this one went up in the late evening and landed about 10 minutes before sunset. OK in these digital times, but on KR64, on 1/80th of a second, waiting a few weeks before you see what you have. Tense times. Look at the horizontal shadow on the tailplane.
img379 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Tall in the Saddle leaving Old Warden Race Day in late setting sunshine in October 2016
rd11 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
At the same show the beautiful DH88 Comet went up late in the soft late afternoon light for a second display
rd14 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
At Co-operative Key in October 2002 time was running out on my trip to catch a Bulgarian Frogfoot in the sun, luckily this one went up in the late evening and landed about 10 minutes before sunset. OK in these digital times, but on KR64, on 1/80th of a second, waiting a few weeks before you see what you have. Tense times. Look at the horizontal shadow on the tailplane.
img379 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
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Autumn at Lake Wanaka.
Totally awesome watching the Catalina do a water landing and takeoff prior to the Airshow
IMG_5824 by Andy Heap, on Flickr
Air NZ 737 on approach to Queenstown over the Shotover river
705 (2) by Andy Heap, on Flickr
Or perhaps you mean this by Autumn Colours? Very English!
This was the return of the Spitfire to Omaka after a long rebuild. Was crashed by Tim Wallis on take off - he was used to flying a Merlin powered spit and needed opposite rudder for the Griffon.
300b (68) by Andy Heap, on Flickr
Totally awesome watching the Catalina do a water landing and takeoff prior to the Airshow
IMG_5824 by Andy Heap, on Flickr
Air NZ 737 on approach to Queenstown over the Shotover river
705 (2) by Andy Heap, on Flickr
Or perhaps you mean this by Autumn Colours? Very English!
This was the return of the Spitfire to Omaka after a long rebuild. Was crashed by Tim Wallis on take off - he was used to flying a Merlin powered spit and needed opposite rudder for the Griffon.
300b (68) by Andy Heap, on Flickr
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Dakota bathed in late afternoon light at Duxford, October 2007
IMG_6846 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Shuttleworth's Camel taking off from Old Warden, October 2018
Sopwith Camel F1 Replica D1851 / G-BZSC by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Max Holste Broussard 5-ML/G-CIGH leaving Old Warden, also October 2018
Max Holste Broussard 5-ML / G-CIGH by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
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IMG_6846 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Shuttleworth's Camel taking off from Old Warden, October 2018
Sopwith Camel F1 Replica D1851 / G-BZSC by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Max Holste Broussard 5-ML/G-CIGH leaving Old Warden, also October 2018
Max Holste Broussard 5-ML / G-CIGH by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
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Beaver at Vancouver seaplane port in November 2010.
zDSC_2635D by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Avent DC-10 freighter arrives at Liege in October 2009.
zDSC_1898C by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Harbour Turbine Otter at Vancouver October 2010.
zDSC_0945D by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
zDSC_2635D by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Avent DC-10 freighter arrives at Liege in October 2009.
zDSC_1898C by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Harbour Turbine Otter at Vancouver October 2010.
zDSC_0945D by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
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Re: 48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
Towards the end of the Race Day & Roaring Twenties Finale at Old Warden back in October 2016, the light on offer was amazing.
de Havilland DH88 Comet - Race Day & Roaring Twenties Finale, Old Warden, Sunday 2nd October 2016 by Chris Day, on Flickr
The trees wrapped around the old racetrack at Brooklands also make for a good backdrop, especially with the autumnal colours.
British Aircraft Corporation Concorde - Brooklands Museum, Sunday 20th November 2016 by Chris Day, on Flickr
And from a long time ago, the much missed Duxford Autumn Airshow back in 2007.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Duxford Autumn Airshow 2007, Sunday 14th October 2007 by Chris Day, on Flickr
de Havilland DH88 Comet - Race Day & Roaring Twenties Finale, Old Warden, Sunday 2nd October 2016 by Chris Day, on Flickr
The trees wrapped around the old racetrack at Brooklands also make for a good backdrop, especially with the autumnal colours.
British Aircraft Corporation Concorde - Brooklands Museum, Sunday 20th November 2016 by Chris Day, on Flickr
And from a long time ago, the much missed Duxford Autumn Airshow back in 2007.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - Duxford Autumn Airshow 2007, Sunday 14th October 2007 by Chris Day, on Flickr
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Always looking to capture the aircraft-in-front-of-the-Moon picture but it can prove hard. But managed to get an unidentified airliner quite close to a waning moon, at 8 on a November morning.
Low-light, murky skies, yes autumn can be struggle. These were all in play when two Pandas arrived at Edinburgh, for display in the city's zoo in 2011.
Sometimes the sun does break through in autumn, as for the arrival of a 787, again at Edinburgh, from much brighter and warmer location.
Low-light, murky skies, yes autumn can be struggle. These were all in play when two Pandas arrived at Edinburgh, for display in the city's zoo in 2011.
Sometimes the sun does break through in autumn, as for the arrival of a 787, again at Edinburgh, from much brighter and warmer location.
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Another good theme
First up, back to 20 October 1986 and a trip to IWM Duxford. Typical autumn day started dull, then some rain, then some sun
Duxford_19861020_0036 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
Moving on to Nellis in October 1996, the afternoon serials returning to the circuit. The sun catching the underside of the Nighthawk
Nighthawk_Red_Flag_1996_0003 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
6 October 2010, A109E departing RAF Valley Enthusiasts' Day
IMG_3137 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
First up, back to 20 October 1986 and a trip to IWM Duxford. Typical autumn day started dull, then some rain, then some sun
Duxford_19861020_0036 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
Moving on to Nellis in October 1996, the afternoon serials returning to the circuit. The sun catching the underside of the Nighthawk
Nighthawk_Red_Flag_1996_0003 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
6 October 2010, A109E departing RAF Valley Enthusiasts' Day
IMG_3137 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
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Re: 48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
Three from the Loop from autumns past...
October 31st 2008. Ian and I spent the day up Corris Corner to make the most of the colourful autumn backdrop. No frontliners that day, apart from a German Tornado that teased us with a couple of high passes. This was the best of the day for the autumn colours...
Hawk T.1A Low Level in Wales by Peter Starling, on Flickr
30th October 2009. I think this was my one and only trip to the loop with prior knowledge of a planned pass. This was a fini flight for a pilot off back to the states. He gave us a series of stunning passes through Cad...
F-15E Strike Eagle by Peter Starling, on Flickr
November 17th 2007. Back up Corris Corner. Although a bit late for the autumnal backdrop, I dropped lucky with some fantastic flying from the F-15 crews. The light was pretty dire but we all like to see some clouds being made!
F-15E Strike Eagle Low Level in Wales by Peter Starling, on Flickr
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October 31st 2008. Ian and I spent the day up Corris Corner to make the most of the colourful autumn backdrop. No frontliners that day, apart from a German Tornado that teased us with a couple of high passes. This was the best of the day for the autumn colours...
Hawk T.1A Low Level in Wales by Peter Starling, on Flickr
30th October 2009. I think this was my one and only trip to the loop with prior knowledge of a planned pass. This was a fini flight for a pilot off back to the states. He gave us a series of stunning passes through Cad...
F-15E Strike Eagle by Peter Starling, on Flickr
November 17th 2007. Back up Corris Corner. Although a bit late for the autumnal backdrop, I dropped lucky with some fantastic flying from the F-15 crews. The light was pretty dire but we all like to see some clouds being made!
F-15E Strike Eagle Low Level in Wales by Peter Starling, on Flickr
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I guess my one and only Autumn airshow was Aviation Nation at Nellis AFB, on November 13th, 2011.
So here are a few "evening light" shots of this event:
DSC_0670 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
DSC_0668 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
DSC_0675 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
So here are a few "evening light" shots of this event:
DSC_0670 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
DSC_0668 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
DSC_0675 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
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Some stunning entries so far, but I'll put a few images forward nevertheless.
Firstly, as many have mentioned, the softer sunlight gives much nice photographs without harsh shadows, as this shot from Koksijde Air Base in October 2016 shows.
And for those days where the sun doesn't make an appearance, at least we have beautifully coloured backgrounds with the Autumn trees. This shot from a very cold day spent spotting in Berlin.
Finally, a combination of warm sunlight, and colourful trees, at Old Warden.
Firstly, as many have mentioned, the softer sunlight gives much nice photographs without harsh shadows, as this shot from Koksijde Air Base in October 2016 shows.
And for those days where the sun doesn't make an appearance, at least we have beautifully coloured backgrounds with the Autumn trees. This shot from a very cold day spent spotting in Berlin.
Finally, a combination of warm sunlight, and colourful trees, at Old Warden.
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Re: 48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
OK, time to decide.
Lovely entries all around, many stood out for me personally:
Draken, fantastic autumn colours on that Saudi airliner.
PeteFenwick, lovely light on a tornado line-up and the tower making for nice composition.
Andy XH558, mystic light on an aircraft with a special story.
Seamus, wow low level Sea King with autumn colours in the background
Andyph, Catalina on water
DerekF, Beaver on water at sunset
Peter345, low level Hawk with a beautiful range of colours
But the absolute winner for me is Mictheslik with the low level Harrier, it feels like painting combining autumn conditions with our beloved hobby.
Well done and over to you!
Lovely entries all around, many stood out for me personally:
Draken, fantastic autumn colours on that Saudi airliner.
PeteFenwick, lovely light on a tornado line-up and the tower making for nice composition.
Andy XH558, mystic light on an aircraft with a special story.
Seamus, wow low level Sea King with autumn colours in the background
Andyph, Catalina on water
DerekF, Beaver on water at sunset
Peter345, low level Hawk with a beautiful range of colours
But the absolute winner for me is Mictheslik with the low level Harrier, it feels like painting combining autumn conditions with our beloved hobby.
Well done and over to you!
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Re: 48 Hours Photo Comp: Autumn conditions
Thanks Ridgeback. That was my last ever pass from a UK Harrier, and the colours and lighting couldn’t have been better.
Another great crop of entries though. New competition up shortly.
.mic
Another great crop of entries though. New competition up shortly.
.mic