Photo of the Month - December 2009

[SteveS]

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 in question.
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 January 2010, to enable anyone with last minutes entries some breathing space
6. Voting will be conducted by the moderators, in the 72 hours following the closure of the competition. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
7. The decision of the moderating team is final.
8. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules (Rules Clicky)
9. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.

Prizes –
First Prize
Your choice of two prints from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints
Your photo will be added to the Hall of Fame sticky

Second Prize
Your choice of one print from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Third Prize
Your choice of ten bookmarks from from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Many thanks to our sponsors for very generously agreed to provide the competition prizes.

Good luck!

[phoenixegmh]

"Shiny 'Star"

[crazydunc]

[RickIngham]

Well aviation wise, December will be non existent so il post my entry now...

[Jonathan Warner]

here is my attempt from a very cold windy Northolt.

[Hammy]

Here's mine...



Cheers,
Martin

[np1991]

Kinloss Base Guardian XV240, 9/12/09

[clio197]

My 1st attempt at this so be gentle ! Went to Waddington on 1st December and this was my last shot of the day. Couldnt even tell you what it is as I am new to all this . Fast jets, no probs, things with props, no idea ! Quality lost in upload to photobucket for some reason, pin sharp on my pc

[dunmailbiffa17]

[dinger]

Waddington 10/12/09



Dinger.

[The Phantom]

Sunrise takeoff at Lyneham, December 2009.

[BP2324]

'Vulcan 51- clear for take off' Waddington 3 Dec 09.

[TonyO]

'Grizzly' gets airborne...

[Tooks]

Cottesmore Harrier...

[sunshine band]

Saturday morning airtest at Waddington.

SB

[JONLITE06]

Blast-Off! Coningsby 10/12/09.

[DeltaCharlieKilo]

Thought I'd give this one a go. Last dump and burn display at Langkawi, 5 Dec.

[Ross Forsyth]

Leuchars 10th Dec

[gamecock]

[steve149c]

G-RAFD King Air - RAF Valley 4th December 2009, with the inspection crew for G-RAFX. Seen departing R13 on a dark evening....

Steve