9 Little Arrows

[kev7d]

The Red Arrows at this years Sunderland Air Show. I have a 70 - 300 lens arriving any day now, so next time I will get in a bit closer.

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[Korky]

OK, so you could have been closer, but I reckon that's still a smashing image. The composition is lovely.

 

Korky

[kev7d]

Thanks Korky. I left for the show knowing I would have limitation, but discovered that there was still a composition of the bigger picture to find. It was good learning for me. Mind you, I was a little jealous about the guy next to me with the 400mm lens. :)

[ChrisLumix]

Thanks Korky. I left for the show knowing I would have limitation, but discovered that there was still a composition of the bigger picture to find. It was good learning for me. Mind you, I was a little jealous about the guy next to me with the 400mm lens.

 

One advantage of my (derided) superzoom is that it takes me to 486mm (equivalent) Very handy for situations like this. 

[Paul]

Like the angle - there are a few arrow images around just now, but this still merits it's own good work.

 

Paul.

[kev7d]

Chris / Paul - thanks to both of you for commenting.

I have just opened the box to a nice new pristine lens, L 70 - 300, so I will be definitely getting a little closer next time around. Looking forward to having a play with the new kit.

[NannyFerret]

I think the bloke with the 400 km lens would be jealous of this shot.

It doesn't always have to be about how close you can get as this shot shows.

I like it a lot.

[JamWheel]

The arrows often do better with a wider shot, as do many formation acts. This is a nicely composed shot that you would have missed with a longer lens.

If you can get your hands on an additional body so you can have one with a longer lens than the other it helps a great deal in remaining as versatile as you can

[kev7d]

I think the bloke with the 400 km lens would be jealous of this shot.

It doesn't always have to be about how close you can get as this shot shows.

I like it a lot.

Thank you. :)

[kev7d]

The arrows often do better with a wider shot, as do many formation acts. This is a nicely composed shot that you would have missed with a longer lens.

If you can get your hands on an additional body so you can have one with a longer lens than the other it helps a great deal in remaining as versatile as you can

Thanks for the positive comment.

I do have a second body, a 40d that has hardly been used for over a year. I like this tip. I had not thought of this. Cheers.

[David61]

I agree with Korky 100 %. I think its a great shot too,some times you can be to close but for this shot I think you caught it spot on,showing the smoke trail.

[JHFoto]

The trouble with the Red Arrows is by the time you hear them they have gone......

[colinb]

Chris / Paul - thanks to both of you for commenting.

I have just opened the box to a nice new pristine lens, L 70 - 300, so I will be definitely getting a little closer next time around. Looking forward to having a play with the new kit.

well if you are looking for air shots get your bum over here to Coningsby, Euro fighters and Awacs a plenty, plus you might catch the arrows near Scampton at some point allowing for out-of UK winter training

[ChrisLumix]

We used to live in Cirencester. The Arrows were based nearby (Fairford or Kemble, can't remember which). Saw Concorde quite a lot too (Fairford?).

[kev7d]

Thanks all for commenting. Appreciated.