Contrast between F-22 arrivals.

[BenSm17h_photography]

F-22 arrival dusk by Ben Smith, on Flickr
The second cell arrival held much poorer lighting which required more extreme shutter speeds (1/80 here) whilst the first cell, seen below, had strong and direct sunlight which allowed faster shutter speeds and lower ISOs (1/160, ISO 100)

F-22 arrival by Ben Smith, on Flickr

Pretty interesting how fast the light can die.

[Nighthawke]

Both crackers and great panning. The R7 certainly delivers! Many thanks for posting.

[paddyboy]

Stunning pair of shots there, Ben

[d555]

You've got a steady hand.
Nice shots

[BenSm17h_photography]

Thanks all!

[reaper493]

Usual Ben Smith quality

[Richard E]

Excellent panning in both pictures and an interesting object lesson in the effects of light.

The model makers amongst us will now retire to debate for many hours about the correct shade of gray/grey to use to finish an F-22A

[BenSm17h_photography]

Excellent panning in both pictures and an interesting object lesson in the effects of light.

The model makers amongst us will now retire to debate for many hours about the correct shade of gray/grey to use to finish an F-22A

Thank you, Richard!

Hard to judge the shade when the colour changes so drastically depending on the scenario. I suppose that's because the 'grey' has some reflective sheen to it... like foil.

[BenSm17h_photography]

Usual Ben Smith quality

Haha thank you! Are you a follower on instagram perhaps?

[Stratocruiser]

Absolutely fabulous!
Thanks for sharing your superb captures

[BenSm17h_photography]

Absolutely fabulous!
Thanks for sharing your superb captures

Many thanks!