Simviation Forum - Yeovil static(craig style)

Sep 19^th, 2004 at 6:42am

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Well after fully looking through my photos a couple of air shots came out well but most were poor, a few statics came out quite well though. Cant wait to see Dougs, but here are mine for now
The great apache

this guy walked infront of my shot despite seeing me taking it, since this was a busy static i wasnt going to wait for the thing to clear again Roll Eyes

This kid was posing for a photo of his own, i was in a rush as it was about to tip it down so he also ended up in mine Very cool biz jet with missiles:)

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Reply #1 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 7:28am

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Some lovely photos there Craig Wink

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Reply #2 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 9:34am

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Very very nice Craig

Thanks for posting them!

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

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Reply #3 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 11:07am

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thankyou for the comments:)

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Reply #4 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 2:19pm

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Come on Craig, you're not really asking the name of the most beautiful fighter ever ? ???

8) 8) 8)

G-VETA is non other than the fabulous Hawker Hunter !

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Reply #5 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 3:11pm

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considering the weather, these are really good photos Craig! typical 300D-cloudy weather-lightning. Wink

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Reply #6 - Sep 19^th, 2004 at 11:45pm

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The "Biz Jet with missiles" is actually a Dassault Falcon 20F with underwing electronic warfare emitters.

I used to work on quite similar aircraft in 414 (EW) Sqdn of the CAF.

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Reply #7 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 7:20am

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Interesting angles Craig.

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this guy walked infront of my shot despite seeing me taking it, since this was a busy static i wasnt going to wait for the thing to clear again Roll Eyes

You have a digital camera so if someone gets in the way you can easily delete it & take another one. Big air displays are not the ideal place to get decent static shots. You need a lot of patience to get the one you want. The best thing is to get there early & head for the static park before the punters arrive. If you can't get a clear shot make a feature of the people in it. I've found this can give some idea of the atmosphere of the place.

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Reply #8 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 7:51am

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Hi Doug, i couldnt get there any earlier than 11, sadly the trains even at 6am arnt that great Roll Eyes

Like I said i wasnt going to stick around for it to clear, i was enjoying listening to my dad and his mate(cheif pilot LOL) talking about it

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Reply #9 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 9:48am

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some great shots craig lovely to see

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Reply #10 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 10:07am

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I've found that generally if I tap someone on the shoulder and ask politely for them to step aside they usually do. It's a major Faux Pas to interfere with someone's picture and most folks want to help...

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Reply #11 - Sep 20^th, 2004 at 10:21am

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I've found that generally if I tap someone on the shoulder and ask politely for them to step aside they usually do. It's a major Faux Pas to interfere with someone's picture and most folks want to help...

You obviously haven't been to a UK air show. There's so many people with cameras these days it's almost impossible not to get in someone's way. Then there's the type of person who stands there for hours admiring every rivet or deliberately walks right in front of you just when you're about to press the button. This is worse with that rare aerial shot & it happens to me all the time.

I don't have much trouble with static shots as I'm prepared to wait my chance or come back later. If all else fails I have a chat with the owner or pilot. Then ask if I can take his photo in front of his beautiful aeroplane. If they're not busy this usually works a treat as they move everyone out of the way for you. Wink

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