Military Aircraft: airshows, operational, whatever, lets see what you have!

[TeenTog]

Hi, all- Some great shots! Modern military aircraft are a fascination of mine, and some of the photos here are incredible! My question is this: what kind of changes do you make in Photoshop to give your photographs that gritty, industrial-y look?

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi hydrapenguin.
I think you need to be more specific, I would not answer your technical querie as I'm certain you don't mean me, and I suspect many if not all the other participants here are too modest to assume you mean them!
I would suggest that you direct this question at named individuals to ensure the information you want is forthcoming.

Cheers, Graham.

Hi, all- Some great shots! Modern military aircraft are a fascination of mine, and some of the photos here are incredible! My question is this: what kind of changes do you make in Photoshop to give your photographs that gritty, industrial-y look?

 

[enice128]

http://www.emcphotography.com/Events/Jones-Beach-Air-Show/

 

[Click]

Nice pictures, enice128.

 

[enice128]

Thanks Click...again lol! Been wanting to shoot either the T-Birds or Blue Angels now for some time! This past Memorial Day was the time so convinced the wife to pack up a cooler & chairs w the family & head out to the beach! It was a blast! All the shots w the exception of the T-Birds were taking from my chair by the concessions. However for them I had to take a walk on my own to the edge of the water to gain access as close to them as poss! My family held back which was a good thing because it was scary loud esp when they snuck up on us a couple of times! Again, little post editing as in the F1 pics....Thanks again!

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
A few more from the Bournemouth Air Festival.
The first two are the Royal Marines beach assault support force, apparently they dragged off an unsuspecting local radio newsman courtesy of his colleagues. ;D


IMG_6061_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6070_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Plus a Sea Vixen ex Royal Navy.
IMG_6121_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6128_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6160_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Cheers, Graham.

 

[dhr90]

I do like that Sea Vixen!

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
And some more. Keeping the best for last, will post some of the Vulcan at the end! ;D

IMG_6170_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Can see the spouts for the coloured smoke.
IMG_6215_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Nicely framed in the Shieldhall rigging.
IMG_6286_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6324_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6406_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6439_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6498_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6555_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6595_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

IMG_6579_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Cheers, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi dhr.
The Sea Vixen is a beauty, sounds great too.

Cheers, Graham.

I do like that Sea Vixen!

 

[Click]

Beautiful series, Graham. I really like your pictures. Well done.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Click.
Thank you for your kind comment. You always seem to have kind words of encouragement for those of us posting images. I for one appreciate your consistent input.

Cheers, Graham.

Beautiful series, Graham. I really like your pictures. Well done.

 

[Click]

Hi Graham.

Thank you very much for your kind words.

...And keep posting your pictures.

Cheers!

 

[Roo]

Hi Click.
Thank you for your kind comment. You always seem to have kind words of encouragement for those of us posting images. I for one appreciate your consistent input.

Cheers, Graham.

Beautiful series, Graham. I really like your pictures. Well done.

Fully agree with both of you here

 

[Viper28]

Late post from Airboure (Eastbourne) off Beachy Heah, last possible chance of catching the Avro Vulcan XH558 sea locked before its grounded at the end of the year. Even hired a Canon 200-400/4L 1.4 TC!

So hopefully in more or less appearance order:


#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

And the star of the show....
#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

#11

#12

#13

#14

#15

#16

#17

 

[Meatcurry]

Wow! Stunning! Great shots, I was there on the sea front, were you on the cliffs?

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Simon.
Stunning shots, excellent clarity and detail. Looks like hiring that lens really paid off for you.
Not jealous at all. ;D

Cheers, Graham.

Late post from Airboure (Eastbourne) off Beachy Heah, last possible chance of catching the Avro Vulcan XH558 sea locked before its grounded at the end of the year. Even hired a Canon 200-400/4L 1.4 TC!

So hopefully in more or less appearance order:

 

[Click]

WOW Stunning shots. 8) Well done, Simon.

 

[Viper28]

Thank guys!

Wow! Stunning! Great shots, I was there on the sea front, were you on the cliffs?

Yes I was up on Beachy Head about 50m down from the War Memorial, it's a bit hit and miss as a lot did not come past but great when it does.

The 200-400L is a fantastic lens, probably the best I've ever used, certainly the best built I've tried. I'm so use to primes however that I kept forgetting it was a zoom. The built in TC was excellent, I can't see any appreciable difference in IQ using it or not.

 

[Don Haines]

Thank guys!

Wow! Stunning! Great shots, I was there on the sea front, were you on the cliffs?

Yes I was up on Beachy Head about 50m down from the War Memorial, it's a bit hit and miss as a lot did not come past but great when it does.

The 200-400L is a fantastic lens, probably the best I've ever used, certainly the best built I've tried. I'm so use to primes however that I kept forgetting it was a zoom. The built in TC was excellent, I can't see any appreciable difference in IQ using it or not.

It might be a great lens, but you obviously have the skill to use it! Great shots, I particularly like the Avro Vulcan

 

[dhr90]

Wow, those are some stunning shots Simon. You've really made the most of what is obviously a great lens.

Anyone else feel inadequate now?