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August 1, 2008 at 6:11 pm in reply to: Stansted during July, Kingfisher 727 and an An124 #495951

neil osborne
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Make sure you do not park anywhere near the crash gate at the end of the road though.

No, I was parked well away from the crash gate. Quite funny really, within 15mins of me being there, 2 airport police cars turned up. They had a good look, then drove off round by the crash gate.

Only been to the area at Belmer Road once, will have to go again and walk further up to where you took the pics. It’s quite a good location there.

I really should go more often as Stansted is literally 35mins down the road from me.

August 1, 2008 at 12:42 pm in reply to: Stansted during July, Kingfisher 727 and an An124 #496134

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Most were taken from the mound near the the fire training place that you describe. The light there is only good for photography in the late afternoon/evening. There is some fencing there which has mostly fallen down. I go there regularly, as do many others and have never been challenged or chased away. Security sometimes take the registrations of the cars parked in the lane but other than that they leave you alone. I know of some other spots for shooting planes on approach to Stansted in the morning near Molehill Green for 23 and Takeley for 05. I can send you more info on these if you are interested.

Is this the mound off Belmer Road? As I was going to ask, do you need a stepladder for those shots that you took?, and if so, what size of ladder…:D

I’ve been to the end of Green Street when they’ve been landing on 23. That’s quite a good spot. Had no trouble from the police there either after two of their cars appeared…:o

August 1, 2008 at 12:23 pm in reply to: Farnborough – A different set of pics #496137

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Excellent photos there. Makes a refreshing change to see some unusual angles.

Yeah sure, no worries. 😉 The key to Photoshopping is with layers. Heres a few quick pointers on how to do this:

– Make two layers (one with colour, one without).

How do you do this? Open up your image and get the cropping and any re-sizing done first. After you’re happy with it – press CTRL+A, then CTRL+C, then CTRL+V. This has copied and pasted a new layer on top of the original shot.

– Desaturate

To take the colour out you can either make the saturation -100, or use the ‘desaturate’ option: (in PS CS2: Image/Adjustments/Desaturate).

– Expose colour

Now the top layer is B & W, you can cut out the desired bits by using the ‘Lasso Tool’. Just follow the edges carefully and then join it up to where you started. After you’ve made a shape around the whole tail – press delete and this will expose the colour on the first layer.

Hope that all makes sense. If not, drop me a PM and I’ll send you some screenshots.

Cheers,
Alex

Just tried that in Paintshop Pro X2, works a treat…:D

July 23, 2008 at 9:07 pm in reply to: A380 model #524510

neil osborne
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And it’s a bit unnerving the first time you come flying out the tunnel and get confronted with the thing straight in front of you as if it’s taking off right over your’re head 😮

July 18, 2008 at 1:51 pm in reply to: What do you think of Eva Air #525278

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Im flying with this on 1st Nov from Heathrow to bangkok then Taipei and on to Brisbane. In the 747-400 then the A330-200.

Some of my clients use Business Class or Premium Econmy (sp) on Eva Air. They’ve had no complaints. They still keep going back to them, so they must be okay.

Just be prepared for the chaos that is Terminal 3.

July 17, 2008 at 2:22 pm in reply to: New Monarch logojet #525772

neil osborne
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Jennifer Ellison, now I wouldnt mind that but Jade Goody???? NOOOOOO!!!!!

Exactly, I think Monarch should pay the passengers if Jade Goody is going to be the celeb…:eek:

July 16, 2008 at 10:11 am in reply to: Good flying photos? #450400

neil osborne
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Just curious, how many % wise do you achieve of good printable flying photos at an air show :confused:
Simon:cool:

At the moment, 1%…:o

Still trying to get to grips with the DSLR.

July 15, 2008 at 1:31 pm in reply to: Flying Legends – Sunday 13th #506529

neil osborne
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Thanks for the comments. I’ll try altering the shutter speed next time I’m down at Duxford for some practice, and boy do I need it…:o

July 14, 2008 at 4:11 pm in reply to: Legends Verdict & Was it Busier because of RIAT? #1198423

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how close were the B-17’s and what escort did they have.

Just for you…

Apolgies for the crap photo, I’m still trying to get to grips with the camera and failing miserably (sp)

http://www.neilosborne.fotopic.net/p51927933.html

July 13, 2008 at 10:54 pm in reply to: Legends Verdict & Was it Busier because of RIAT? #1199416

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In my opinion, fantastic! !

Not in my opinion, it just didn’t seem as intense as past Legends. Maybe because we’ve lost some excellent types overseas over the past few years, dunno, prehaps it’s because I’m spoilt with DX being only 10mins down the road from me. Or maybe it was because some of the types were down at Fairford-by-the-sea.

Saying that, weather was fantastic, breeze getting in and out. Joined FOD, why I didn’t join earlier, gawed knows…:o

Plenty of traders to pinch you’re hard earned money and nice to see the Guinot girlies again….:D

July 13, 2008 at 9:53 pm in reply to: Legends 2008 #507127

neil osborne
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Nice shot of Pink Lady. Must admit, she did seem to be mowing the grass at times….:D

July 13, 2008 at 9:07 pm in reply to: Legends 12/7/08 #507137

neil osborne
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I like the 5th shot, looks good.

I’m having trouble mastering my DSLR, all my flying shots are coming out blurred. Oh well, more practice…:o

July 11, 2008 at 9:39 pm in reply to: Duxford Friday Arrivals/Practice – 11 Jul 08 #507479

neil osborne
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Cracking photos as always.

I was there too, I’m obviously doing something wrong with my camera as none of mine came out like that…:(

July 9, 2008 at 10:17 am in reply to: On board the Liberty Belle #1206506

neil osborne
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Excellent shots there.

I saw both of them flying round the M11 near to Madingley late yesterday afternoon. Even the traffic on the M11 was slowing down to watch.

July 8, 2008 at 11:37 am in reply to: Liberty Belle departs from Biggin #1207993

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Just departed with P51 in hot pursuit!

Both have just flown over Melbourn, loverly sound and sight…:D
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