Hi Nick, really like that, nice and colourful bg which all works very well. A great bit of thinking that.
Many thanks Michael
I think the composition was the hardest part, I tried many permutations but settled on this one.
Definitely fits the theme. I can't decide about the addition of the paper aeroplane. I've thought yes and I've thought no. That said all the elements are there and the map makes a great backdrop.
Hi Peter, I thought about it but one of the principle reasons for including it in the scene is that I wanted to try out the custom white balance, something I perviously haven't used. The paper plane (
Cue the old Status Quo record!) was an ideal subject to experiment with so for it's been a good week and i'm moderately pleased with the result.
Hi Nick, looks great. I think perhaps the plane should have been further above the chart to convey the idea that it's flying over, but it looks great even so.
Thanks Mark, Yep I considered raising the height of the plane with a view to focusing on it with a small depth of field to blur out the background somewhat. However, failed miserably to make the plane balance on the end of coat hangar, bamboo cane and a few other implements. Had I little more time on my hands, a garage that didn't leak I think I might have accomplished that .
By the way there is an interesting 'free' event down in HMNB Portsmouth that you may be interests in this weekend. "Remember the Falklands' Both HMS York and the new T45 Destroyer HMS Dragon are open to the public, the Royal Marries band are playing to the backdrop of HMS Vctory. More info here:-
http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/events/event1054.php
As your in the vicinity and if time permits may be of interest...
Great way of dealing with the terrible weather this week, nice clear colourful pic.
Many thanks Gramps, I wish the weather was better it's still as dishwater in the East Midlands, good call staying in I think....
Hi Nick, it fits the theme well. I like the map as the BG, you obviously know your stuff
Many thanks Neil, I know nothing, but every day is a school day, in particular where photography is concerned !
Hi Nick
Scrolling down I thought the Helicopter shot was your entry - my god I like that shot...
So to your real shot, at first I was disappointed, I went back to it without looking at the other shot first, and It has some great strengths, Great background, good WB with the plane, and in all well set up - so in the end a nice thought out take on the theme
Thanks DK, nice comments. I probably learnt more during this exercise than photographing rotary-wing aircraft and I managed to stay dry. I did want to bring something a little more interesting to the table though. If i get a chance then I will
Sea King...nice.
Was the crop intended? If so, big
from me. It really emphasises the size. I suspect B&W was the only choice and it works.
Cheers.
Hi Andy, I try to never crop images post-exposure. I always concentrate on framing at the point of exposure. The tight composition was a deliberate act to convey the power of the aircraft. I wanted to show the detail in the structure of the aircraft. The image is acutely in colour, the Sea Kings' are painted grey and when flying very low to the sea are extremely hard to spot with the Mark 1 eyeball. Many thanks for your comments.
Hi Nick,
Nice Sea King shot. We have one of those visiting us this week too!!!
I think your map shot is superb. It's pin sharp and the lighting is perfect. A great effort for playing the custom wb
As for content, I've seen what pilots need to fly, this is clever
Andy I think this is actually colour, if you look closely the tail light is red and the wheel casing nav light is green! It's a grey aircraft against grey sky!!!
Many thanks
Many thanks Marsha, Using the spot meter on the side of the aircraft is in my humble opinion is the best way to record the exposure to bring out the detail. I'm glad you liked my still life too
I like both of these for differing reasons Nick.
#1 Great processing on this, a bold choice of crop too which I think works particularly well. The perspective really gives a sense of scale taken from a position which I would imagine not many people have access too.
#2 In a single image it really tells a story. Like the vivid colours in there too. I am not sure about the inclusion of the paper plane, it does add humour to the shot though. Iain
Many thanks Iain, the Sea King was taken wile I was on the quarterdeck, under the flight deck looking up as it was about to land directly above me whilst on Ops off the coast of Libya last year. It was taken with a little compact camera that I always carry with me at sea. A DSLR can be really intrusive and get in the way at times.
You've certainly captured the theme well for flight Nick!!! I liked the helicopter shot and thought that was it!!! Then scrolled down and saw the photo. Works really well for 'flight' Well done!!!
Many thanks Victoria for your kind words
Iain
