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March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
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March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
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 and year in question. Please post the date taken to help the moderators with this.
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 April 2018 (UK time), to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
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.
7. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
8. The decision of the moderating team is final.
9. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
10. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
11. 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
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.
Many thanks to our sponsors, http://www.squadronprints.com, for very generously agreeing to provide the competition prizes again.
Thank you Gill and Team, it is very much appreciated.
Good luck everyone!
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 and year in question. Please post the date taken to help the moderators with this.
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 April 2018 (UK time), to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
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.
7. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
8. The decision of the moderating team is final.
9. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
10. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
11. 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
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.
Many thanks to our sponsors, http://www.squadronprints.com, for very generously agreeing to provide the competition prizes again.
Thank you Gill and Team, it is very much appreciated.
Good luck everyone!
Last edited by Zymurgy661 on Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: Amended closing date to 1st April rather than 1st March!
Reason: Amended closing date to 1st April rather than 1st March!
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
The Coningsby Mashup
Coningsby Mashup by Chris Howe, on Flickr
Original Post: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159319
Coningsby Mashup by Chris Howe, on Flickr
Original Post: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159319
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Cheers Niall
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Nikon D7200
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8
Nikon 300mm f2.8
Nikon 18-140mm
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59398793@N03/
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
In 100th anniversary year I've opted for a shot that epitomises the RAF for me, they don't just serve in the skies, but in the cities or anywhere they are asked. Merlin of the Royal Air Force Fleet Arm landing in Manchester 08/03/18
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Am I allowed to change my mind?!! Gone from Cosford to Yeovilton instead!
AgustaWestland Merlin HC.3 ZJ130 (Explored 28.3.18 - thank you!) by Ian Garfield, on Flickr
AgustaWestland Merlin HC.3 ZJ130 (Explored 28.3.18 - thank you!) by Ian Garfield, on Flickr
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
From the Navy Wings night shoot at RNAS Yeovilton 15/3/18.
F-4K Phantom FG1 XV586 Yeovilton 1 by Martin Brown, on Flickr
F-4K Phantom FG1 XV586 Yeovilton 1 by Martin Brown, on Flickr
Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Thershold Nightshoot @ Middle Wallop Friday 16th March 2018
AAC Westland Lynx AH9A - ZG917 - AAC No. 657 Sqn RAF Odiham (2) by Gary Beale, on Flickr
AAC Westland Lynx AH9A - ZG917 - AAC No. 657 Sqn RAF Odiham (2) by Gary Beale, on Flickr
Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
I have a feeling nightshoots will be a bit of a theme for this month
G-CVIX / XP924 at the Threshold Navy Wings Nightshoot on 15th March
De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 | G-CVIX (XP924) | Navy Wings by Kyle Greet, on Flickr
G-CVIX / XP924 at the Threshold Navy Wings Nightshoot on 15th March
De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 | G-CVIX (XP924) | Navy Wings by Kyle Greet, on Flickr
Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Sea Vixen at Threshold.aero/Navy Wings Nightshoot RNAS Yeovilton 15th March
Threshold.aero nightshoot at RNAS Yeovilton by Jet Photos, on Flickr
Threshold.aero nightshoot at RNAS Yeovilton by Jet Photos, on Flickr
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Definitely month of the 'Nightshoots'! Royal Navy Merlin HC.3 taken during Threshold Aero's superb Nightshoot at RNAS Yeovilton 15/3/18
Royal Navy AW101 Merlin HC.3 by Chris Gilligan, on Flickr
Royal Navy AW101 Merlin HC.3 by Chris Gilligan, on Flickr
Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
F-22 Raptor and F-86 Sabre Heritage Flight formation at MCAS Yuma Airshow 2018....
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
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Nikon D600
Nikon D500
Nikon 300 F2.8 VR1
Nikon D600
Nikon D500
Nikon 300 F2.8 VR1
Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Royal Saudi Airforce F15-SA AF12-1054 Retro flight(in transit) arrives at RAF Lakenheath
RSAF F15-SA AF12-1054 by XWP29, on Flickr
RSAF F15-SA AF12-1054 by XWP29, on Flickr
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Another from a Threshold nightshoot, my take from the few minutes sunset we saw at Cosford.
RAF Cosford Nightshoot 08.03.2018 0102 by JAW-Photo, on Flickr
RAF Cosford Nightshoot 08.03.2018 0102 by JAW-Photo, on Flickr
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
Some stunning photos posted! Here's one of mine from a recent sortie above Northamptonshire with Vampire T.11 WZ507
De Havilland Vampire T.11 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr
De Havilland Vampire T.11 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr
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Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition
RAF Tornado ZA591/058 low level through the Mach Loop on the 07/03/18
ZA591/058 Panavia Tornado GR.4 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
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ZA591/058 Panavia Tornado GR.4 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
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