Head On
Jul, 2016Views
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Location
This photograph was taken at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, UK.Time
It was taken one afternoon as the crew were returning from a training mission and taxiing back to the squadron hangars.Lighting
The natural diffuse light of a partially cloudy day lit this scene, it emphasised the heat waves created by the running jet engines.Equipment
Nikon D610 with a Tamron 150-600mm lens at 600mm. I was stood outside the base and needed the reach of the long zoom to capture the image.Inspiration
The power, speed, action and noise of a fast jet I find awe inspiring. When shooting these amazing machines I try to capture and portray as much of this drama as I can. The heat from the jet exhaust disturbing the air behind the aircraft, which at this point is moving slowly, I feel gives the viewer a hint of the power this aircraft has.Editing
I processed this image to using Photoshop and Colour Effex 2. In Photoshop I cleaned the imaged, cropped and corrected the exposure levels, I used Colour Effex 2 to increase the local contrast and bring out the details of the heat haze.In my camera bag
I now have a Nikon D500 as my go to body for aviation photography. The incredible 10fps and huge buffer mean I don't miss any of the action when shooting these fast moving subjects. A long lens is a must to get up close, I use the Tamron 150-600mm.Feedback
Fast moving jet aircraft require a fast shutter speed to capture the action, I normally set my shutter speed and aperture then leave ISO in auto to get my exposure correct. Smooth panning is also a skill that is required, I always practice this any chance I get.
