PA474 & FM213 (Vera)

[colinb]

Looking through a few old photos that I shot way back on August 13th 2014 of the last two remaining airworthy Avro Lancaster aircraft that I had not previously shown.  Whilst I like the picture it was rather bland with no sky detail. So with time to spare I searched for a suitable backdrop and with a little blending, blurring, dodging and burning I thought the outcome didn't look too bad? 

[Martyn]

48 minutes ago, colinb said:

I thought the outcome didn't look too bad? 

You are a master of understatement Colin, that is an awesome picture! I love the sense of movement that the clouds and sun bring to the image.  

I see you are from Lincolnshire. I'm reminded of a holiday in Lincoln many years ago where we visited Tattershall Castle. We were stood on the very top of the castle and were lucky to see a Lancaster and a Spitfire passing low and close. It would have been a great photo opportunity had I been into photography back then!

[colinb]

2 hours ago, Martyn said:

You are a master of understatement Colin, that is an awesome picture! I love the sense of movement that the clouds and sun bring to the image.  

I see you are from Lincolnshire. I'm reminded of a holiday in Lincoln many years ago where we visited Tattershall Castle. We were stood on the very top of the castle and were lucky to see a Lancaster and a Spitfire passing low and close. It would have been a great photo opportunity had I been into photography back then!

Hi Martyn - thank you very much for you comment, much appriciated.

I can report that Tattersall Castle is still there although not open due to the current situation. On the up side they do seem to be making more of the place these days with quite a few events during the year (well maybe not this year). If you head over this way again let me know

 

[Denis]

Simply beautiful Colin, you have done a magnificent job...and what could be a commercial seller in my view!

[Clicker]

That's added a bit of drama hasn't it Colin ... though I have long been a fan of your Lancaster Photos  it's great to help nature just a bit sometimes when you've  captured an iconic  aircraft as well as you do especially if the sky was just being a flippin' awkward flat grey on the day ! Well manipulated Sir !

[Ryewolf]

That's an excellent shot Colin and the background really works to emphasise the planes