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Dragon's commeth to Fairford

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Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Dunk » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:16 am

Up early to catch me some Dragons, luckily they arrived just after the sun had risen, which enabled me to try something different, shooting into the sun!

Dragon86 was first as the sun rose over the horizon
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U-2S Dragon86 80-1069 by Duncan Monk, on Flickr

Then Dragon 88 appeared about 15 minutes later.
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U-2S Dragon88 68-10336 by Duncan Monk, on Flickr

Couldnt stay around to see if there was anymore movements later…..

Was good to see Adam C, Mike B and Paul K and Mark K this morning.

Cheers

Dunk

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Jammo » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:13 pm

That first shot is stunning, very elegant aircraft :thumb:

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by SamP » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:28 pm

Very nice Dunk, shooting into the sun definitely payed off for the first shot!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Flyingmonster » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:34 pm

Spot on Mr Monk! :thumb: :thumb:
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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by DeanW » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:35 pm

The first shot is superb!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by warrior2035 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:44 pm

Really good effort, luck does not happen, it requires getting up early in the morning!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by scammell » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:05 pm

First time that I've felt moved to post a reply but that first shot is outstanding. :thumbs:

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by MikeB » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:19 pm

First shot is sweet, good work mate!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by DanBeeden » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:50 pm

Excellent work on shot no1!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by bigcrow » Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:22 pm

Nice Dunk.. 1st is lovely... :thumb:

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by uk-heliman » Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:14 pm

Nice, agree with others 1st shot very nice.
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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by LTFT5 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:44 pm

Really like that first shot
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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by TonyO » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:18 pm

So you definitely didn't just change the colour temperature then? ;)
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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by nick197 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:26 pm

The first shot is stunning :thumb:
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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Dunk » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:41 pm

TonyO wrote:So you definitely didn't just change the colour temperature then? ;)
No CloneO I didnt, check out Mikes shots to confirm.

Thanks for your comments chaps, always appreciated.

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by paulk » Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:13 pm

Epic first shot mate, was good seeing you briefly this morning!

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by paullangford » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:19 pm

First shot is a cracker Dunk

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Richard B » Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:41 pm

First shot is the winner, :Wow: the rest are rubbish . :lol:

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by Mark Owen » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:09 pm

Here's another vote for the first shot. :Wow:

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Re: Dragon's commeth to Fairford

Post by paddyboy » Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:42 am

Hi Mark :P

That first is a stunner :Wow:

The second is only superb :lol:

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