Progress.....

[Stigish]

Ladies & Gentlemen, my life today made progress !

It all started at about 7am, with the words "Shall we go to the airport today?" Now, if any of you knew my missus, you would know that those words would probably never pass her lips unless she was repeating what i'd said already.

That was shortly followed by "We could take a picnic and sit in the viewing enclosure, Hayden (my youngest) would love it"

As you could imagine, I was on the floor in shock by this point .

So, we spent most of the day in the public viewing enclosure at Bournemouth Airport today. I was a really quiet day for departures/arrivals but there were a few. Made better by the fact the barrier at the entrance had been removed, so we didn't even have to pay (normally £4) so I got me some beers on the way home .
The best part of the day by far was just as we were leaving. A Ryanair flight came in followed by a BMI Baby departure..................Dawn then says "I find those big ones fascinating. Isn't it just amazing how they get them off the ground in the first place? We could stay a bit longer, its getting a lot better now."

I did pinch myself a few times just to make sure. What more could I ask for today...........The sun was blazing, the sky was clear, the enclosure was pretty much ours and I'm now having a beer!

It's probably just as well I've got next week off before I start my new job, I bet she'd love to go for a drive somewhere near Lyneham .

A few pics will follow.........

[Mayfly]

Hurrah - let me in on your secret please,

[Stigish]

I'm still trying to figure it out myself, last week she was taking the p1ss out of me being a "plane spotter" now she's joining me. Persistence maybe??????????

[Cluny]

I smell a case of reverse psycology

[Stigish]

The first hour was sloooooow

This looker was in and out and circling most of the day keeping the runway slightly busy

Finally something that made a bit of noise.........Our resident Cobham Falcons



I haven't seen one of these for a couple of years around dorset skies, the lovely SeaKing

Last few arrivals/departures




Haydens favourites Just a shame they weren't real

I smell a case of reverse psycology

She has gone out tonight...............hmmmmm.

[Nickolas]

Smell a rat...........

Women..........treat them as the enemy...........

Get a food taster, only share her food, don't leave her alone in the kitchen.

Check bank statements for new life insurance policies..........

[Mayfly]

nah!! take no notice of Nick - it's when she makes advances to you, you really need to worry!!!!!!

[Jigsaw]

nah!! take no notice of Nick - it's when she makes advances to you, you really need to worry!!!!!!

Yep, cos camera's aint cheap

[Mayfly]

[Mayfly]

Stiggy did you shoot these pics in RAW - [no Jiggy I didn't ask if he shot them IN the RAW!!!]

I've just been playing with the Canon Software for RAW & found it very easy to use...

[Stigish]

Stiggy did you shoot these pics in RAW - [no Jiggy I didn't as if he shot them IN the RAW!!!]

I've just been playing with the Canon Software for RAW & found it very easy to use...

No, I shot them in the highest quality J-PEG setting, yesterday was a bit of a fiddle with the settings & shoot day, so I needed the most space possible on my memory card. I still haven't given myself enough time to read the manual and put all the tips to practice. I was basically relying on the sport mode with the AF on before, so I wanted to test out different shutter speeds etc yesterday. The problem was, I was fighting a losing battle against the 12' fence. Being a shortarse and not wanting to invest in a new ladder meant most of the shots were of a lovely shiny fence .

We went to monkey world today and I realised how difficult it is to snap animals, especially through glass/fences. I gave up in the end as I didn't have any patience left after the temperature went past 30.

I'll be shooting in RAW for my sisters wedding in August as I'm looking to experiment with the pics at a later date, so all tips will be appreciated.

I was flicking through some photography magazines in Tesco yesterday and there was one that was giving loads of tips on airshow photography, I can't remember which one it was, but it had some helpful stuff.

[Nickolas]

You guys (and Mayfly) who are Canon owners might want to try this mag.

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/p ... scription/

I've had a subscription since January and it's a blooming good read. Loads of hints/tips etc and its all for Canon users.#Very good DVD with each issue too.

[Stigish]

Thanks Nicholas , I'll be looking into subscribing to that once my new job starts.

[Mayfly]

I ordered it on subscription last week

first issue will be delivered toward the end of July - I just missed this issue

thanks XP

[Nickolas]

July issue has a feature on how to take piccies at airshows...........

Bit bloody late in the season for such an article if you ask me..........

[Mayfly]

Oh poo - need to look to see if I can find it today then - wonder if Tesco sell it - it's the only place I get to these days!!!

Yeah it is late - perhaps they need an airshow enthusiasts to point them in the right direction Nick

[Stigish]

If its in the july issue, then surely it must be out already ? Most magazines I read come out up to a month before the date on the cover..........If not earlier?

Is it a publication you can pick up straight from the self, anyone?

[Xplumberlives]

Yes it is available in most of the Major Supermarkets straight off the shelf, but NOT the top one like most of your reading material!!!!

[Stigish]

Yes it is available in most of the Major Supermarkets straight off the shelf, but NOT the top one like most of your reading material!!!!

I couldn't reach that shelf if I tried

[Xplumberlives]

I thought you took a ladder!

[Mayfly]

well Tesco didn't have the July issue!! only June

If you get them on subscription you normally get them 3-4 days before they reach the shops

[Nickolas]

July issue has a feature on how to take piccies at airshows...........

Bit bloody late in the season for such an article if you ask me..........

Oooops Red Face Dept

It's the August Issue on sale on 28th July.

Sincere apologies .........

[Mayfly]

haha so even less helpful for the airshow season!

[Nickolas]

haha so even less helpful for the airshow season!

I know..........gives you the hump eh?

[Stigish]

July issue has a feature on how to take piccies at airshows...........

Bit bloody late in the season for such an article if you ask me..........

Oooops Red Face Dept

It's the August Issue on sale on 28th July.

Sincere apologies .........

Now theres a good excuse to come to the Bournemouth Air Festival................."I'm just going there to test out these new things I've learned from this new magazine I'm subscribing to, it'd be a terrible waste of a magazine if I don't go"
Plus you get the added bonus of being able to get above the action from the cliff top