Low-Level – Wales – 12th & 13th Nov 07

Awesome, well done that man.
I would love to come over one day and watch those jets fly past like that, great stuff indeed, thanks for sharing.:)

Stunning shots!!:eek: 😮

I think it’s called having an off day 🙂

I used to play Table Tennis. Then I played a County champ……….I then realised I’d been playing Ping-Pong.

I’ve been taking photo’s seriously since 1979, but some shots on here make mine into snaps.

Thanks for the comments!

Hi Mike,

I can only refer you to

http://www.eurofighter-typhoon.co.uk/Eurofighter/structure.html

‘Automatic slats are present on the main wing leading edges which ensure the correct wing camber is maintained across the flight envelope.’

I suppose they retract as the G-forces come off? These appear to be fully deployed.

Great shots, but they would be better with a lower shutterspeed (1/100th of a second or similar). I guess when you only have a fraction of a second to aim and shoot, you can’t be too picky though! 😀

Using such low speeds is very difficult on fast movers. The amount of useable material would be very low. You’d need perfect panning skills and a lot of luck. All sorts of factors against you such as wind on the hills and the cold/wind chill. Weight of camera and lens also come into factor.

Sometimes low speed shots happen by accident after forgetting to change up speeds after a prop goes through.

Sometime the results of low-speed can be spectacular as the Tornado on this page shows. Chris obviously has his panning skills down to a tee!

http://www.warplane.co.uk/

Superb photos TEEJ

Do you get any advance information on what is likely to appear? I fancy doing some of this stuff myself one day but it would long way to go for me only to find nothing happening.

Cheers

Martin

Hi Martin,

The following websites have all the info. It is advisable to register and get access to the forums.

http://www.lowfly.net/

http://www.warplane.co.uk/

MoD websites on low-flying

http://www.mod.uk/NR/rdonlyres/B61CF8B9-B0D2-4C53-847E-1FFAADC6BE66/0/olf_timetable_jan08.pdf

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/AirSafetyandAviation/LowFlying/LFAs/

I just like to turn up, choose a location and wait. You never know what is going to appear from around a valley corner and that is how I like it. It is advisable to check the NOTAMs beforehand. The MoD also pre-announce exercises and this is sometimes a good indicator that the low-fly areas will see traffic. For example French Mirage 2000s used the Lake District this year during one exercise.

Makes it look so easy doesn’t he?:mad: I second the remark about making you feel like throwing your camera in the bin.

absolutly brilliant. can’t say much more than that! 🙂

Nice shots of the Typhoon there. I notice the leading edge slats are open, is that due to low speed or the tightness of the manoeuvres?

Superb photos TEEJ

Do you get any advance information on what is likely to appear? I fancy doing some of this stuff myself one day but it would long way to go for me only to find nothing happening.

Cheers

Martin

Great shots, but they would be better with a lower shutterspeed (1/100th of a second or similar). I guess when you only have a fraction of a second to aim and shoot, you can’t be too picky though! 😀

Thanks for the comments!

fantastic photos, what camera ,lens ?

Nikon D2X with a Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8.

A few from this week in the Lake District. Very quiet with not a lot of movements.

GR.9 ZG480 after passing over the Thirlmere reservoir on the 11th.

GR.9 ZG858 over the reservoir on the 12th heading for the dam.

GR.4 (unidentified) climbing to cut the corner on the 11th.

Cracking stuff. 3rd one is my fave.

Have to say, these photographs always leave me stunned, not only the skill but the dedication and efforts these sort of shots take in terms of location and waiting for the event etc etc, stunning shots mate, makes me want to throw my camera in the bin!:o

Fantastic shots there like the Harrier shots there 😎

James

fantastic photos, what camera ,lens ?

incredible photos !
thanks so much for showing them!