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by Wiltshire-Dave
Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Topaz
Replies: 9
Views: 3807

Re: Topaz

I use it extensively for both aviation and other subjects, really like it as it allows me me to shoot at 6400 with little damage to the image and 12800 as long as you're careful. Will just say it pays to check the image it produces before export to ensure the denoise/sharpening etc. is not over done...
by Wiltshire-Dave
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Cleaning Mounted Slides
Replies: 7
Views: 2920

Re: Cleaning Mounted Slides

Slides will clean well but if the mould has attacked the emulsion then cleaning may not help - depends on the level of damage, hope yours will be ok. I lost a set to mould a few years back and then spent hours in Photoshop repairing the damage so at least I managed to keep a copy of the images if no...
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 13/09/21
Replies: 36
Views: 4154

Re: Notam 13/09/21

3 135s now down on the ground
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 13/09/21
Replies: 36
Views: 4154

Re: Notam 13/09/21

Ospreys just left both the c130s are moving
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 13/09/21
Replies: 36
Views: 4154

Re: Notam 13/09/21

No 2 arrived, previous post only said they were expected. Was trying to help as I was by the fence as they turned up. Sorry for the confusion

Dave
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 13/09/21
Replies: 36
Views: 4154

Re: Notam 13/09/21

2 ospreys in
by Wiltshire-Dave
Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Notam 02/04/21
Replies: 23
Views: 2745

Re: Notam 02/04/21

All the chase cars have gone to the western end, I'm at the Eastern!
by Wiltshire-Dave
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: NOTAM 09-01-2021
Replies: 20
Views: 3109

Re: NOTAM 09-01-2021

Took less than 20 seconds having left the ground to dissappear into the murk here
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: memorial to U-2 pilot killed in Fairford crash
Replies: 9
Views: 3363

Re: memorial to U-2 pilot killed in Fairford crash

Not just those who are outside the fence (obviously) Mission bird on Friday 28th had a special marking https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50289714287_83f1ca8882_b.jpg Mission bird 28-08-2020 by Dave Hooker , on Flickr And a close-up, sorry the enlargement on the image is quite extreme as I sadly di...
by Wiltshire-Dave
Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Early Saturday morning
Replies: 8
Views: 2935

Re: Early Saturday morning

Thank you for your kind comments. A few more from Saturday, enjoy https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50260348582_ddef9532e3_b.jpg 20200822-974A4300r by Dave Hooker , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50259504228_f0e0cefbec_b.jpg B52 landing as the sun rises over Fairford 22nd August 202...
by Wiltshire-Dave
Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Early Saturday morning
Replies: 8
Views: 2935

Early Saturday morning

Hi all, just thought I'd quickly post one from the arrivals on Saturday, be gentle I've not posted images here for a long time!

Enjoy

Image20200822-974A4382r by Dave Hooker, on Flickr
by Wiltshire-Dave
Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: NOTAM 27/3/20
Replies: 4
Views: 1910

Re: NOTAM 27/3/20

Would be nice, improve my working from home!
by Wiltshire-Dave
Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: RAF Fairford
Topic: Death 11 & 12 2nd September NOTAM
Replies: 99
Views: 22951

Re: Death 11 & 12 2nd September NOTAM

2nd C5 just landed 9:54l

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