Monkey

On 26/02/2023 at 21:12, Clicker said:

The cameras are just getting better on phones aren't they ...and with associated apps they can be very good resolution wise  for the printed version  now ...  Good stuff. Monkey .... thanks for  showing our members and guests  what you can do with iPhones now ...I. have the 11 Max  PRO  and  am very pleased with it as  a go to camera if I am caught without my Fuji ...

Thank you. I had my DSLR with me as was at RAF Lakenheath but didn't really fancy swapping out the lens. Mobiles have made massive leaps in IQ and using them like this is a good substitute. They do have major limitations tcompared to a DSLR or mirrorless camera but just for point and shoot they are good

13 minutes ago, Kobione said:

Great set of things I don"t get to see Mark, very nice!

Thank you 

9 hours ago, Paul said:

All fine captures Mark.

Paul.

Thank you

1 hour ago, Clicker said:

It was a great place to capture images of pilots in jets practicing their skills and manoeuvres as you said …. There aren’t many places where you can get a view of an aircraft like this… thanks for posting these well  crafted captures Monkey… good to see you back too !

Thanks Clicker. there are quite a few places to view them low level there are 6 popular spots on the Mach Loop and 2 or 3 more on A5 at Ogwen valley then there is the Lake District with at 5 spots not including the towns and Scotland has quite a few. The Kyle of Lochalsh around Eileen Donan castle and the Skye bridge. Anywhere along the great glen where they travel southwest to Spleen then sharp left to Kingussie and over Insh Marshes rspb site onto either Aviemore or Loch Morlich, We dont see the Tornado now as that was retired before Covid hit and RAF frontliners dont use the Loop (long story) now but are seen daily elsewhere 

1 hour ago, colinb said:

Nice set, liking the Tonka, I don't think I've ever seen one in that colour before 

Thank you Colin, That Tornado was known as Pinkie it was painted in the Desert Storm colours sometime around 2016 and that was its second to last flight 

9 hours ago, Ryewolf said:

Excellent set Mark

Thank you

In the days when it was busy 

One of our dogs friend again iphone and impressive must use it more often 

3 hours ago, Fogey said:

Now that is amazing - especially from an I phone.  I have tried this kind of photography but never really succeeded.

Thank you. It has an amazing set of lens for a mobile Ive even had a print 18 x 12 inch framed and its very good 

Taken on iphone 12 max pro 

40 minutes ago, Denis said:

A bit late..but well done on a great shot

Thank you

On 19/08/2019 at 00:00, Hatter said:

Congratulations, Mark! 

On 19/08/2019 at 00:18, Clicker said:

Well done  Monkey ....  you've   posted some fabulous  aircraft photos of late  but  this is my favourite so glad to see it winning POTW .

On 19/08/2019 at 04:26, FUJI said:

An incredible photograph Mark.....

Congratulations!

 

FUJI

On 19/08/2019 at 06:05, Kobione said:

Congrats Mark, the best of your wonderful aircraft shots.

On 19/08/2019 at 07:08, JohnP said:

Well done!

On 19/08/2019 at 10:26, Rybear said:

Wow what a photo 

On 22/08/2019 at 08:16, David995031 said:

No arguing with that POTW selection. Great photo.

15 hours ago, johntwo said:

A great choice.  The flame provide a dynamic to what would otherwise just be a static shot.

Wow Thank you, Sorry for a late reply ive only just seen this.

Many thanks for all the comments folks 

Lovely set. im jealous you were only 200yds from Coningsby 

1 hour ago, Hatter said:

I don't see why not.  I usually shoot the night sky with as wide a lens as possible - which in my case is the wide end of an 18-55 on a Canon 60D.  That's equivalent to around 28mm on full frame.  Your lens would be equivalent to my 24mm F2.8.  I've never used that for the night sky but the wider aperture might give it an advantage in terms of collecting light.

Thank you Hatter

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Just now, Clicker said:

I personally do not have any objections on a one off but of course it is Jayne’s decision and legally I suppose it's difficult to ascertain if she has given permission  for someone else to post her images . ... I’ll probably have a word with some other admin members Monkey and get back to you ... cheers. 

I wouldnt post any of Jaynes without first asking her as i always do

Would a 40mm f2.8 on FF be ok for the odd sky shots at night IE star trails etc

3 minutes ago, Clicker said:

Well one has to respect that ... I understand ... but the door is always   open if  she changes her mind Monkey... 

Would i be allowed to post odd ones of hers on here obviously I will make it clear they are Jaynes not mine 

8 hours ago, Clicker said:

Maybe Mrs Monkey  can join us one day  too Monkey .... I dabble all the time ....... 

Ive tried many a time to get her to post her images but she wont  On the odd occasion she lets me post one or 2 of them in a private FB group , She had some cracking wildlife shots last year in Scotland but wont post them herself,

I rang my insurance company asking for a quote, Told them what we had and they had to itemise all bodies and lens and replacement costs at todays prices (£12,500 ouch) that didnt include tripods, cards, filters, bags etc good news it only put the house ins up by £30 per year 

I once joined a local Photography club and found it extremely clicky and hugely orientated on competitions I did enter one and won but left soon after as it did not offer what i wanted at the time, I found it extremely hard to get involved and even talk to other members.

So i stick to taking images for me and my family as my wife also dabbles 

im 59 year old with the mind of a teeneger and the body of a 200 year old LOL I retired from work at 52 due to health issue (back problems) I enjoy landscape photography very much but do need to learn more, Recently started doing more wildlife and BIF but my main passion is military aviation, Not airshows so much but when there low level training.

I live in Nottingham on a small private pension with my wife of 38 years I enjoy camping especially in Scotland and also Hiking when my back allows.