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Photo of the Month,July 2011.

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Mike
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Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Mike » Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:16 am

Photography Competition Rules

1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry.
2. The photograph must have been taken during the month in question.
3. The photo can be of any subject you like, as long as there is some military aviation connection.
4. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not, (cutting and pasting the moon into the shot, for example). HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.
5. The competition will remain open until 23.59 on the 1st August 2011, to enable anyone with last minutes entries some breathing space
6. Voting will be conducted by the moderators, in the week following the closure of the competition. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
7. The decision of the moderating team is final.
8. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
9. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
10.Please do not comment on entries other than your own.

Prizes –
First Prize
Your choice of two prints from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Second Prize
Your choice of one print from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Third Prize
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.

Many thanks to our sponsors for very generously agreed to provide the competition prizes.

Good luck!
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by ramjet » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:10 pm

OK I'll start, Thunderbirds taken at RAF Waddington on Friday 1st July

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Soundbarrier » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:37 am

Navy Days at Den Helder navalbase, NL (July 3rd, 2011).

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Tinker Toy » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:27 pm

Black Cat! At Waddington Airshow (Saturday). :)

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Black Cats... by AussieBushHat, on Flickr

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Pete-r » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:33 pm

This is my effort, Thunderbirds at Waddington Sunday 3rd July
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good luck everyone

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by SteveR » Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:51 am

Hi All, this is My 1st attempt of entering the Monthly photo comp. Taken at the Waddington 2011 Airshow during the RAF Tornado Role Demo.

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Tornado 'Alien1' Waddington Airshow 2011 by SteveRule, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Monique » Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:49 pm

My pic for July... Taken at Legends, Sunday morning.

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by awacsfan » Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:36 am

MY humbly entry... Saudi Hawks formation, Koksijde AB, Belgium 7 July 2011

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by 2e1var » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:10 pm

In two days I caught two I'd been after for ages, F4 and R1, I'm going with the F4 I think

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by MerlinJon » Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:32 pm

A-10 HDR from RIAT

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A-10A HDR by JonCoombes, on Flickr

Cheers
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by PaulM » Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:09 pm

Legends, Saturday 9th July.

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My website has been updated with other shots from the day plus Waddington Show and a recent tour of the Bulgarian Air Force.
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by smacken » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:09 pm

My attempt from Waddington on the Friday.

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Thanks, Steve

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Phil Standfield » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:50 pm

Hi. Mine from Yeovilton Airday
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by np1991 » Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:58 pm

Kinloss today
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by tomcat14 » Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:58 pm

Yeovilton Air Day 9th July.

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Big Stuey Style » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:54 am

Hi All, this is my try from Yeovilton Air Day last week, even though the weather was rubbish.

Good Luck All

Stu

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Viper28 » Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:44 pm

Yes another one from Yoevolton I'm afraid. Taken early Saturday morning (07:45) when the polish MIG-29 did his validation flight
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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by Ellins » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:47 pm

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by PeteFletch » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:55 pm

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Re: Photo of the Month,July 2011.

Post by vis814 » Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:55 pm

Coningsby Tornado's, 13/07/11

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