crieffy Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Posted these on the airgunbbs but thought I'd stick 'em on here too.. Taken last week at "the Bwlch" - north of Dinas Mawddny in Wales. Although we'd seen F15s, Harriers and more through the week, none showed when I went up with the camera Anyway, watching the Hawks snake through the valley and roaring past was pretty good too Even got a wave and a wing-waggle! Hello! These ones were even doing low-level in the dark! Well worth a visit if you haven't seen them up close before. Some cracking restarants nearby too - Bwyty Mawddach was stunning! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySmith Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Top stuff criefy.. What camera are you using..? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 cracking pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Top stuff criefy.. What camera are you using..? Tony Nikon D300 with a 150-500mm lens - though 200-300mm would be plenty (and too much for the Hercs, LOL) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalex Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 You've had your own airshow. Great photos, well done. What about the noise, any headache? Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Great pictures mate....beautifull scenery up there....used to camp up there with my mum and dad when i was a wee boy....Well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 first class pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 You've had your own airshow. Great photos, well done. What about the noise, any headache? Rob. Noise wasn't too bad - F15s may have been a different story! There was a chap up there who said an F15 had done a vertical climb with afterburners on and he reckoned the place was going to shake apart Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Awesome pics . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 FANTASTIC PICS MATE.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 nice pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Good Darts! Excellent pics there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 You have some cracking shots there indeed, the last one is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Noise wasn't too bad - F15s may have been a different story! There was a chap up there who said an F15 had done a vertical climb with afterburners on and he reckoned the place was going to shake apart Cheers, John I was at the RIAT in 2004, he's not kidding, the ground shakes, not a pleasant feeling The B-52 is no better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyr8 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 southport airshow this weekend,as a kid i can remember the lightnings practicing down there.they were awsome to watch going vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Crikey crieffy you got close to them mate!I bet your ears were ringing eh?Top Pics mate! :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Brilliant mate top piccy's :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 what kind of shutter speeds were you getting for them mate, very nice cheers, lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 excelent photography on your part buddy, both thos aircraft are also used by Canada the BAE hawk and the herc i will be riding on one of those soon to a very hot place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 way to go and that last picture is fab well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killjoy Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What location would I type in on google maps to get the best viewing spot for these? I live in Anglesey and have heard loads talking about how cool they are to see so would be stupid for me on the door step not to go for a look. Cracking pictures by the way :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Edit// Found a bit of onboard footage on youtube.. The Bwlch is at 0:40 on the left, and Cad West/East is at 1:09. 10 minutes in a car or 30 seconds in a jet! What location would I type in on google maps to get the best viewing spot for these? I live in Anglesey and have heard loads talking about how cool they are to see so would be stupid for me on the door step not to go for a look. Cracking pictures by the way :unsure: Lucky sod I'd be there every other day! Take plenty of clothing when you go though - it was a decent day when I went and still bloody cold. Take a peek here > http://www.lowfly.net/6.html That site has details of all the best locations and maps of where to head to. Follow the road on google maps and you'll see a couple of rather full laybys at Cad West and Bwlch what kind of shutter speeds were you getting for them mate, very nice cheers, lee I used 1/500 and 1/640 on the jets - could have done with being faster but it was quite a dull day. I tried 1/100 on the Herc to get full prop blur but it was a bit too slow and I had started shivering to much by then, lol John Edited September 24, 2009 by crieffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntercarbine Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 excellent mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 stunning pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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