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April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
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April 2019 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. The date the photo was taken MUST be included in the post.
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 May 2019 (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 coming third!
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. The date the photo was taken MUST be included in the post.
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 May 2019 (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 coming third!
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!
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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
‘3298’ Royal Norwegian Air Force (333sqv) Lockheed P-3C Orion. Seen pictured on April 2nd backtracking Runway 30 at Prestwick for a dawn Joint Warrior sortie.
3298 Norwegian P-3 by Danny Banks, on Flickr

Danny Banks,Newcastle-upon-Tyne
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannyboyo20
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Canon EOS 5D MkIV
Canon 100-400 F4-5.6 II IS L
Canon 70-200 F4 L IS
Canon 1.4x III
Patience & Optimism!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannyboyo20
http://groups.google.com/group/north-ea ... -movements
Canon EOS 5D MkIV
Canon 100-400 F4-5.6 II IS L
Canon 70-200 F4 L IS
Canon 1.4x III
Patience & Optimism!
Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Departing B52's heading off to meet the tankers on 6.4.2019
B52's depart Ffd 06_04_2019 by Paul Tursner-Upcott, on Flickr

If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!
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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
RAF c-130 at Brize Norton 05/04/19

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Tribute to 47 squadron
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RAF Lakenheath 01.04.19


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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Now using Canon R7+ Canon RF100-500
Canon 7Dmkii + Canon 24-105
Canon 7Dmkii + Canon 24-105
Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Departing RAF Lakenheath on the 13th of April 2019. Deploying F15E AF 87-0199 TABOR93
F15E AF 87-0199 Tabor93 by XWP29, on Flickr

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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Tornado GR4 waiting to be put in a HAS at RAF Lossiemouth. This aircraft will soon become the new gate guard on the base.
ZA554 by Alan Paterson, on Flickr
Photo taken 5 Apr 19.

Photo taken 5 Apr 19.
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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
I'll have a go with this one (my only military subject this month I believe)............
Jaguar XW653 'Spirit of Coltishall' ) in a permanent flying pose at Norwich County Hall on Good Friday (19th April 2019)
XW563 Jaguar Norwich County Hall 19-04-2019 9310 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr
andy
Jaguar XW653 'Spirit of Coltishall' ) in a permanent flying pose at Norwich County Hall on Good Friday (19th April 2019)

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admin on the sister forum, http://www.civilianaviation.co.uk
but being old and grey I like a bit of the military stuff too !
co-owner of UK Light Aviation Enthusiasts google group and Stansted Aviation Enthusiasts google group:
but being old and grey I like a bit of the military stuff too !
co-owner of UK Light Aviation Enthusiasts google group and Stansted Aviation Enthusiasts google group:
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Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
MO Boss Bird departing RAF Lakenheath, Saturday 20th April.
MO F-15E AF90-0233 MAZDA31 departs RAF Lakenheath by James Cutting, on Flickr

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Final B52 arrival of the day, Fairford, 1st April 2019
Fairford April 2019 by Andy Kenyon, on Flickr

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Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II, departing as part of Exercise Iniochos 2019 at Andravida AB, Greece
Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II Andravida AB April 2019 (33) by Mike, on Flickr

Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
The 493rd Fighter Squadron heritage jet departing Lakenheath 18th April:

F-15C Eagle 84-0010 - 493rd Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath by stu norris, on Flickr

F-15C Eagle 84-0010 - 493rd Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath by stu norris, on Flickr
My flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/53647931@N05/
Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
Cheers Niall
Nikon D7200
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8
Nikon 300mm f2.8
Nikon 18-140mm
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59398793@N03/
Nikon D7200
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8
Nikon 300mm f2.8
Nikon 18-140mm
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59398793@N03/
Re: April 2019 Photo of the Month Competition
492nd Fighter Squadron F-15E above the snowy slopes of Helvellyn, Cumbria 2/4/19
F-15E, Cumbria by Chris Roche Photography, on Flickr

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