FighterControl

Hi all,

I'm new to the forums, but you might know me from instagram where I have posted regularly. I only have been photographing mil aircraft for few months now (as I moved very close to both bases), so i'm very new to it and still learning the best spots and shots and all the settings that come with owning a Canon camera. Hope they are ok compared to some of the amazing shots I see around here! I hope you enjoy this recent mix of Mildenhall & Lakenheath movements taken from late last year (2020) till as recently as this week!

Nice Snaps

Any set with shots of a U-boat and Reapers in floats my boat

Well done and thanks for posting

Paddyboy

hi, strix you definitely know me from instagram.

for a beginner to aviation photography, there is nothing in that set to ashamed of. Absolutely spot on photos imo..i would be happy to post them and i have been doing it a few years now.



Daz

Thanks for sharing these, there's some excellent shots there. A variety of subjects too.

If these are just "snaps" I would love to see some "proper" photos! Great set of images. What camera & lens(es)do you use?

Dr Yan wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:11 am

Nice Snaps

Thank you!

Discodaz wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:24 am

hi, strix you definitely know me from instagram.

for a beginner to aviation photography, there is nothing in that set to ashamed of. Absolutely spot on photos imo..i would be happy to post them and i have been doing it a few years now.



Daz

Appreciate the compliment, I expect to see a few familiars from Instagram here!

Mustang531 wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:36 am

Thanks for sharing these, there's some excellent shots there. A variety of subjects too.

Lucky to be living in such a great area near MH and LH, so I am able to pop-up quickly if its quiet enough at work! Glad to caught a nice variety already despite being very new to it!

Nighthawke wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:37 am

If these are just "snaps" I would love to see some "proper" photos! Great set of images. What camera & lens(es)do you use?

Haha thanks, i'm still learning! I'm hoping to get to the Mach Loop and other bases this year to give myself a bit of a challenge. I used a second hand Canon 7D Mark II which came with a 100-400mm Canon Lens (Mark I i believe) and a 1.4x Extender. I have been thinking about saving up in the future for a different body however, since I do find the 7D Mark II to be a bit noisy and not great in low light, however I am very happy with it for now as i'm quite new to it all.

Excellent shots,Strix92! Well done!

Very nice... Great images in superb light.. like them all but my favourite is the head on Eagle sunset shot... looking forward to your next selection.

Many thanks for posting these up.

T1

Boneyard1 wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:01 pm

Excellent shots,Strix92! Well done!

Thank you!

Tiger 1 wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:27 pm

Very nice... Great images in superb light.. like them all but my favourite is the head on Eagle sunset shot... looking forward to your next selection.

Many thanks for posting these up.

T1

The sunset was out of this world that day, really just orange and beautiful. Glad I could get a few good shots out of it.

Impressive

Quality snaps I’d say in my humble opinion

These are very nice - the autumn/winter light is so great for photography. Love the RC-135U, one I hope to catch myself one day.

You'll know me from Instagram too (@StrikeEagle492).

Set of great shots. Thanks for sharing

Roger P

Superb

Yes that is a cracking set in a wide variety of light

Lovely crisp images

captain scarlet wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:53 pm

Impressive

Cheers

GB26 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:14 pm

Quality snaps I’d say in my humble opinion </span></span></span>

Thank you!

LN Strike Eagle wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:02 pm

These are very nice - the autumn/winter light is so great for photography. Love the RC-135U, one I hope to catch myself one day.

You'll know me from Instagram too (@StrikeEagle492).

I really have been lucky to get out during some really lovely days. The RC-135U was a surprise one! Was about to leave (since it seemed quiet) until someone said "hold up, shark teeth is coming in!" worth the wait

Penfold71uk wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:45 pm

Set of great shots. Thanks for sharing

Roger P

Appreciate it Roger!

Everglades wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:04 am

Superb

Thanks Everglades!

slogen51 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 20, 2022 10:42 am

Yes that is a cracking set in a wide variety of light

It really has been a lovely mild winter and great for light recently (besides the storm)

GhostFlight91 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:16 pm

Lovely crisp images

Thank you! Although I wish I had a camera body that would perform a bit better in low light. The Canon 7D Mark II holds up very well, but only in favourable conditions.