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by 55
Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Hoops & Disks and things in between....even Dr.Doolittle!!
Replies: 13
Views: 5425

Hoops & Disks and things in between....even Dr.Doolittle!!

A few shots from the past few weeks, hope you enjoy an thanks for looking... 1. https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5679/31113513231_6e18b37a1c_b.jpg cockpit sunrise by simon farrow , on Flickr 2. https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5497/30411335914_5609fc1b61_b.jpg Airbus A400 climbing out on departure by simo...
by 55
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

eagle1 wrote:Wow Simon, a fantastic set of shots, such a great variety and ALL top class

Call me prejudiced, but I love those Eagles

Thanks for sharing

Cheers

Martin
Cheers Martin,

I'd kind of have to agree with you there mate :)

Si
by 55
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

josh sykes wrote:Top drawer , an excellent set !
Cheers :)
by 55
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

Hi Buddy Now that is a superb set of pictures, great mix there and top quality. :thumbs: Like them all. Only slightly jealous over the Ospreys rotor lights... :P Take care, catch you out n about soon. Trev Cheers Trev, Those hoops have been a long time in the capturing lol!! catch up soon bud Si
by 55
Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: Lakenheath 14th Nov...very busy
Replies: 0
Views: 1421

Lakenheath 14th Nov...very busy

Today's movements up until 13:37 I missed a couple at the end of the list and from after 13:37 could hear it was still busy from mildenhall, can anyone fill in the missing blanks please, much appreciated. Ln 494-320 Ln 314 Ln 2000 Ln 2001 Ln 2002 Ln 3004 Ln 310 Ln 603 Ln 309 Ln 3003 Ln 493 027 Ln 16...
by 55
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Monthly photo competitions
Replies: 1
Views: 1269

Re: Monthly photo competitions

Hi, I am a newbie here and maybe everyone else already was aware but I have a question about voting in the monthly voting comp. The Oct 16 rules stated - "6. The voting will be carried out by you, the members of FC, by a poll which will be created at the closing of the competition." - I waited for ...
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

markranger wrote:Lovely mix of light and aircraft types, :thumb:

Cheers Mark, appreciated. You visiting any fences any time soon?
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: ROAR31 Takes the wire at LN 2/11/2016
Replies: 18
Views: 5201

Re: ROAR31 Takes the wire at LN 2/11/2016

Brilliant capture Trev, right place at right time :)
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

The Phantom wrote:Cracking images :Wow:

I take it that's a big quality lens to get those 06 departues so crisp?
Thanks,

Was using a Canon 100-400L with most of the shots at 300mm or less, with an 80D

Cheers Si
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:11 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

Yunglee wrote:Really great shooting, the second one is amazing :clap: :clap: :clap:
Cheers Lee

Was an amazing sunset with the mist, was praying for Pinky to get back in time :)

Si
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

grumpy616 wrote:Great stuff Si.

Pete
Cheers Pete,

Is there a Xmas Grim Reaper Supporters meet up on the cards? :)

Si
by 55
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

Re: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

SUPERB Shots :thumbs: I'll say it again - You cant beat winter sunlight for photograthy bringing out the shadows and giving things a 3D look, most of these in my humble opinion are Frame Worthy :clap: Fantastic set you should be very proud :thumbs: C. TY really appreciated, Have been spoiled with t...
by 55
Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:17 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........
Replies: 19
Views: 5946

sunsets, rainbows and hula hoops........

Sunsets, rainbow's and hula hoops....oh and some Eagles :D hope you enjoy :) 1 https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5728/30677995196_e0802ff91e_b.jpg Marham sunset Granby Tonka #2 by simon farrow , on Flickr 2. https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5485/30626457591_ed165f7dec_b.jpg Marham sunset Granby Tonka by si...
by 55
Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046
Replies: 23
Views: 6767

Re: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046

eagle1 wrote:Pretty much all been said by fellow FC'ers, but I wanted to add my congratulations to you for an excellent post

Well done Simon

Cheers

M
Much appreciated, was amazing to watch :)
by 55
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: night ops at LKN
Replies: 5
Views: 2418

Re: night ops at LKN

Cheers guys :)
by 55
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: LN F-15D Powers out the Hall
Replies: 29
Views: 6776

Re: LN F-15D Powers out the Hall

cracking shot mate
by 55
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: LN F-15D Powers out the Hall
Replies: 29
Views: 6776

Re: LN F-15D Powers out the Hall

Druid wrote:Gorgeous shot! I heard that today while working at my laptop, wish I'd seen it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHMuVe ... e=youtu.be
by 55
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:58 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046
Replies: 23
Views: 6767

Re: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046

paddyboy wrote:Hi Simon :P

Proper 'Reaper' take-off there :Wow:

Last is a stunner :thumbs:

Well done you :thumb:

Paddyboy :clap:

Proper Reapers take-off like their one at RIAT :)

below is a link to a video of it :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHMuVe ... e=youtu.be
by 55
Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046
Replies: 23
Views: 6767

Re: What a take-off from F-15D LN-046

kingsown wrote:Great set what lens are you using
was either a 100-400L or 300L 2.8, I think the latter :)

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