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Thanks you two!

 

Got another shot on the news a few days ago:



Submitted this on the 31st but obviously I've had a bit too much screen time as it wasn't aired

 

How did you take that first shot? It's fantastic.

Here's some from me to make up for the time spent away from the forums:

VT-IFI flight deck:

I shot VT-IFI departing Goa in May last year. Almost exactly 7 months later, in December, I flew her from Delhi to Goa!

Il-38SD:

Yeah, yeah, seen one seen 'em all. But I just can't get enough of the bloody thing, it's so... Russian. Right down to the ugly paintjob.

LCA takeoff w/smoke on:

I hate this plane, but pictures like this sell, so...

HAL Rudra:

Take a light, low-cost utility helo and strap some serious heat on it. What's not to like?

And last, from my most recent trip, a freshly-retired MiG-21FL:

It's only the MiG-21FL variant (Type-77) that's been retired. MiG-21MF/bis/Bison variants will continue in service for the next 5-10 years because the country (and Armed Forces) are run by raging morons

 

Ill tell you a little secret - I was in knee deep water

 

That's one of the things I can never bring myself to do. Scares the crap out of me to put my equipment in harm's way, weathersealing et al be damned.

 

I was going to say "Wow, they've really updated the avionics on that May", but then I read the caption.

Oh, man, you'd hate shooting with us then!

Between my girlfriend and I, we kill at least three cameras a year while kayaking. We finally figured out that the waterproof point and shoots aren't proof against getting mashed into the sand by a wave while attached to an overturned kayak. There have even been times when we've killed two cameras in a single day. Makes for an expensive hobby!

What we do now is use only the Go Pro for surfing and buy waterproof P&S cameras used with the expectation they will get killed eventually. I'm more careful with my DSLR, keeping it in a waterproof bag when not actually shooting, but still, it's a risk.

 

Hah! Yeah, the -38 has an oooooold flight deck.

Yeeesh. I got a GoPro precisely because I was so terrified of trashing the rest of my stuff. Well that and the fact that I'm probably going to ride backseat in a fighter sometime soon and want to be prepared

 

Nice shot dude , I've had many a session like that, knee/waist deep lol, its when you get splashed thats annoying lol.

 

That's a really cool shot. I love the point of view and the overall composition. Nice catch!

 

That happened a few times. made sure to give my 6D a full clean up (as well as the lens). Wasnt keen on corroded parts

Thanks everyone else!

I thought id try out the weather sealing a little It stood up to a few sprays!

Today was planning on getting some skiing shots. but left my battery in the charger at home Faaaark....

 

Weather sealing is all well, but if it isn't covered by warranty, I'm not chancing it!

More:


Controls by Angad Singh | Zone 5 Aviation, on Flickr


International Power by Angad Singh | Zone 5 Aviation, on Flickr

 

FEED ME MOAR PICS. And by pics, I mean glamour shots.

Meanwhile...

MiG-21FL on the ramp at Kalaikunda (click for 1600px):


Flybe at Manchester, taken as I came in on an evening flight from London:


Ethiopian/Star Alliance Boeing 767-300ER and the funky Heathrow ATC tower:


Saved the best for last, the beautiful Queen of the Skies:


(click all for big)

 

IMGP0620-S by silverfish51, on Flickr



IMGP0606 by silverfish51, on Flickr



IMGP0655-C by silverfish51, on Flickr


Got around to going through the rest of the shots after recently re-visiting the wreck with my sister. She had a new camera for Christmas and wanted me to teach her the basics.

 

Hopefully not pushing the bar too high (mods delete if it is).


Katarina 'scape by JazzXP, on Flickr

 

Nom

 

Tigerbird by Angad Singh | Zone 5 Aviation, on Flickr


This one is a bit crap, but it's a rare aircraft, so I had to upload.


(click for big)

 

MIG-27, isn't it? Did India only buy a few?

 

Yes and no. It is a MiG-27 and India bought a licence to produce them, so way more than just a few - they made something like 150-160 units. Many have been retired though, and there are I think only 3 squadrons left.

 

Spent the morning investigating the flooding near me


Spade Oak Meadow by OmegaPoint, on Flickr


Almost there... by OmegaPoint, on Flickr


Spade Oak Field by OmegaPoint, on Flickr


Houses by The Spade Oak 2 by OmegaPoint, on Flickr


Flooded Field by OmegaPoint, on Flickr

 

My first attempt at a star trail. Not entirely happy with it, but I came away knowing how I can make it better next time!


All the time in the world by Polarity Photo, on Flickr