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Well, Pat has the eagle eyes - I didn't even notice the lamps. I think you can take that as a compliment, since the subject drew my attention to the point where I didn't see the lamps:)

WONDERFUL composition - really outstanding!

What I especially like about this one is the abscence of any give aways placing this in modern day - it looks like it could be a trio of Mustangs somewhere in 1945 (other than unit markings, etc - but still, lets get into the moment, shall we?). This one really cought my eye and I really enjoyed it - great work, as usual. While I am here - Happy New Year, may you have an outstanding 2008!

 

Peter.

Great timing!

mk XVI... Battle of Britain...? Anyhow, a lovely shot - this one would go on the wall! And smite me, oh prop blurr purists, but I like it just the way it is. You see, I know that they all seek the holy grail of the 360 degree prop circle... but to me that only applies to more pedestrain airplanes: with a Spitfire, the number of prop blades has to be displayed prominently:)

I swear, when I see these lovely Spitfire shots, I feel like the Joker in Batman:"Where does he get all those wonderful toys!". As always, I am just glad I get to enjoy them vicariously through your pics... Man, I am long winded - lovely shot!

Beautiful capture, very, very well done!

I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the overt reliance on the eye of newt by yourself and others. "Oh, eye of newt will fix it" or "needs more eye of newt" is the prevelant attitude of you young whipper-snappers who simply don't want to get their hands dirty with tried and true methods like sacrificing kittens or the tedium of collecting fly's wings. Obviously a little hard work with toad's bellies were the way to go, but what do I know...

 

Jokes (of probably questionable quality) aside :) I do think that the plane in the reworked version does convey the feeling of depth somewhat better, while in a fashion typical of your work manages not to feel over-done or heavy handed. Kudos, however you did it - I shall now go and mourn the countless eyeless newts...

 

Pleasure as always,

 

Peter.

Lovely image, if I couldmake a small suggestion - the second plane in the background seems to stand out a little too much. The main subject is just perfect, like I said about the Griffon engined Spit from a while ago - they are getting pretty darn seamless. I just wonder if a little less contrast, I don't want to talk out my ass since I have no clue how to make these, but if there is a way to impose a delicate haze over he back plan to make it seem a little less sharp? Either way, just my impression of course - in any case its nice to see one of the WWI greats, especially one that did such yeoman's work yet doesn't get the publicity of the DrI's and SE5a's.

Not that I could do any better, but I have been told (and it seems to work) that when shooting a moving vehicle, it generally works better to leave a little more space in front rather than behind (apparently our minds have a better time grasping it that way...). Just a minor suggestion on what is a great action shot. I think it really does eveything you want from panning: shows the motion of the car, the wheels, while giving a sharp image of the vehicle and conveying a sense of speed. Job well done.

You know, the hind being accepted into service after the proto Spit is something I never noticed - funny, after seeing photos so many times! Very intriguing point. And very, very true about the ability to stretch the original design on and on - as remarkable as the Spit is in this regard, I think the Canberra has it beat. Not to mention the South African Shacks, the last of which I think was just retired last year!

Still a beautiful photo - and you know I am not exactly a big fan of composites, but I am certainly appreciative of your efforts. Perhaps if more of them looked like yours I would not be so dismissive of them. Always a pleasure,

 

Peter.

They sure are pretty, aren't they? I find I just can't help but take a picture of one when I see it(there is a red one in my portfolio - in B&W of course):) The colours in this really work, too.

Really defines the term "grey-scale".

This just may be the most seamless one yet - well done. As far as the plane goes, its funny how much you have to squint to see any K5054 left in this one, isn't it?

I have to admit, being a long time rally fanatic, I love the blue cars - but I think if I was to buy one, I would go with the silver. It is a handsome colour, very understated, and it does not draw the kind of unwanted attention (read: overzealous cops) that the rally replica surely would. And as you have demonstrated, it really does look great given the right setting. Good job, I really like the picture.

I see the Russell group planes regularily, but never a IIc, and never in desert colours - jelous, once again:)

Great job, great eye to spot the way the leaves would create a background. It really sets off the car, especially in the "no, I am not getting the gold wheels and rally-blue please give me a ticket" silver :)

I love it, but of course I am biased:)

And this is how you do composites - good job. Where did you snap the IIc I wonder?

gorgeous study of a perfect plane! And this one I actually get to see from time to time!

Great.. I just wonder if a wheel manufacturer would like the wheels to be... I don't know.. visible?

I am not one of the prop-blurr fanatics, but this... just ruins the image for me. Its not even about degrees of blurr in this case - the prop is completely frozen. This would have been much, much better if the airplane didn`t look like it wasn't moving, seemingly suspended like a museum piece - or perhaps in the final stages of becoming a part of the scenery (God forbid!).

Its so hard to tell from a scan - it eats so much of the sharpness, detail, and most of tonality from a print, but I like the composition and I think it would be a strong graphic image "in person". Good to see that someone is still out there engaging in photography!

Actually I like it a lot. Very interesting mix of elements, makes you think, and just visually I think its strong. Nice job.

There are several things that bother me about this image - well, not the image, but the file processing. The one that really jumps out at me is the halo around the car, and another is the fact that there seems to be a lot more contrast in the background than the main subject. I am not sure how to fix that other than to take an actual balck and white photo of the scene as I am not really familiar with data processing.

Interesting photo, nice title!