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New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:38 pm
by Viper28
Needs a military jet fix so headed over to RAF Lakenheath to see what was happening. Lots of launches including four 493rd jets heading off to Lithuania, anyway a few shots before the inevitable rain arrived:
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Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:44 pm
by Truly55
#12 is simply stunning.
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:53 pm
by Bobby Jo
Superb Shots!
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:16 pm
by baltimore
They're ALL simply stunning!! The best I've seen on FC for quite some time.
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:29 pm
by Jammo
Some superb sharp shots there, the moody dark backgrounds on them are amazing
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:26 am
by Lightningboy2000
Super mega pin sharp tastic!
Fantastic pics there!
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:03 am
by LTFT5
Simon,
A great set of images, great composition and exposure in what appears to be lovely winter light.
Very hard to pick favourites, as they are all fantastic, but for me number 18 and 20, just love the light on them.
Great post
Andy
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:46 am
by DanBeeden
Another vote for #12, pin sharp and just stunning!
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:04 am
by GhostFlight91
Very nice mate every single shot
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:06 am
by captain scarlet
Sharp, well lit and perfectly presented - brilliant set!
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:29 am
by Jackaroo
Lovely set to start off the New Year!
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:32 am
by Viper28
Thanks for all the great comments guys - have a great New Year
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:49 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Simon
Late to the party, but fabulous pics
What cracking light too
Best regards and thanks for sharing
Paddyboy
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:54 pm
by John W
Can't add much to what has already been said.
They will take some beating though !!
Regards,
John
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:12 pm
by Contrail1958
Best set of shots from Lakenheath I think I've ever seen.
Superb
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:01 am
by TeeJay
Hi Simon
Can only really echo everyone else's statements, stunning photos
Trev
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:05 pm
by usafe
Hi Simon,
Absolutely fantastic set of photos, may i ask what kit you are using there please?
Regards
Jerry.
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:51 pm
by Viper28
Thanks again
usafe wrote:Hi Simon,
Absolutely fantastic set of photos, may i ask what kit you are using there please?
Regards
Jerry.
All were taken with a Canon 7D + 300/2.8L IS + 1 .4x TC, TV 1/640th sec ISO 100. The TC was not strictly needed but helped with the touchdown shots.
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:18 pm
by usafe
Hi Simon,
Many thanks indeed.
Jerry.
Re: New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:45 am
by Viper28
ma.salmon wrote:Cracking set viper. Looks like we where at the forest entrance that morning. Don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you xx
Yes those were taken around the gate area. I walked over from the viewing area just after the recoveries started (wearing a Red jacket) and spoke to a couple of people, took those and then ran like hell in the rain back!