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Post by planeimages on Oct 9, 2006 19:32:30 GMT 12
My first air-to-air photography session (well except for one sortie in 1977.) These were taken from Martin Robson’s Piper Lance, a Piper Seneca, a pair of Piper Cubs and an Auster. We managed nine hours flight time with 9 different aircraft being photographed. These were: Cub, Lance, Nanchang, Auster, Ercoupe, Mini Mustang, Vans RV 4, Super Cub and a Corby Starlet. Over 1,100 images were taken using a Canon 20D with a 24-105mm f4 LIS lens. All were captured in the RAW file format. Shutter speeds ranged from 1/250th sec down to 1/60th. We were based at the Peninsular Aero Club’s field at Tyabb on the Mornington Peninsular in Victoria. The session started just on sunrise on Saturday 7th October and concluded in the afternoon of the next day.  Auster  Martin Robson in his Piper Lance machine gunning the water.  1/160th sec for almost full-circle prop blur.  The Lance over Mornington Peninsular  Sparking waters  Piper Cub J4 just after sunrise  So the sun burnt a hole in my retina?  Straight out of the Piper Cub brochure  The golden hour  The sun glints on the silver propeller  Auster makes some G  Super Cub against a threatening sky  RV and a ship  Pinning the RV against the sky  The RV in another part of the circle  The RV against the turquoise water IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/finesse7/IMG_2299.jpg[/IMG] Mini Mustang with Martin squeezed into the tiny cockpit     VH-ERC Ercoupe over the sand spit  Nanchang breaks hard  We fired a missile at the Nanchang and missed  So he fired one back!  Nanchang over the mud flats of the inlet  Hans’ Corby Starlet heads home  The Starlet banks away  Hans’ keeps an eye on the Super Cub.  Hans across the water  Hans’ Corby Starlet  Back to base |
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Post by yak2 on Oct 9, 2006 20:06:19 GMT 12
Wonderful pics Peter, and great to finally catch up. Who will be the first eagle eyed observer to spot the spelling mistake you have photographed here?
Rob
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Post by planeimages on Oct 9, 2006 20:11:59 GMT 12
Thanks Rob,
The Poms call semi- trailers by that name. It took me a while but then you know I am slow!
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 9, 2006 20:12:12 GMT 12
Nice work Peter, thats a big day you had, if I had to pick those Cub shots are awesome  |
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Post by planeimages on Oct 9, 2006 21:46:05 GMT 12
Hi xr6T,
Thank you. The Cub shots were done at the optimum time of day (one of the two periods anyway).
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 10, 2006 18:13:21 GMT 12
Hi Peter, My name is Gavin and I was going to use my name as my user name but couldnt make it work.
Ive done around 6 air to airs lately but cant post any images until the magazines use them. Editors really hate it when people get to see photos before they appear in there publications so best I not break that rule8-)
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Post by corsair67 on Oct 10, 2006 18:33:23 GMT 12
Peter, awesome shots there. One day (when I grow up!) I hope to be able to take photos like that.  |
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Post by planeimages on Oct 10, 2006 19:53:15 GMT 12
Many thanks. Just revert to childhood.
It was a fantastic opportunity to fly with the team at Peninsula Aero Club. They gave me their time, aircraft hours and expertise with immense enthusiasm and utter professionalism. This allowed me to concentrate on letting the creative juices flow.
It was a case of point the camera out the window or door space and fire away. God and Canon did the rest.
The satisfaction of seeing the images come to life on Martin's laptop computer in the aero club after each flight was indescribable.
I would also like to pay homage to Paul Bowen and Mike Fizer in the USA. Their unfettled advice on camera technique and safety briefings was invaluable. Interestingly I used a much shorter focal length lens than they advised. This was possible due to the RAAF-like precision of the pilots' flying and communciation skills to maintain close but very safe formations.
The hospitality of the PAC was also very much appreciated. They have a wonderful club there and my only regret is that I live in Sydney and cannot become an active member.
PAC will have another of their fabulous airshows in March 2008.
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Post by planeimages on Oct 10, 2006 21:36:35 GMT 12
Here are some more from Tyabb.  Rans RV7 through Polaroids  Martin looks content. Love the strip of sun-glint on the prop.  Martin’s idea of a joke.  Sea green, pea green.  Up close and personal  The Lance breaks free  ‘Tis a wonderful thing the control Photoshop gives when using RAW image files  Cub’s flight into darkness  Just after “Oh, dark thirty”. Take off quietly from Tyabb.  The Cub again turns into blue. |
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Post by Bruce on Oct 10, 2006 21:41:54 GMT 12
Missing the C in arctic - love the photos - love the aeroplanes (My kinda aircraft...) the Cub is absolutely Beautiful - despite the spelling - the evening light just suits it. Must get some air to airs of my machine once I get it flying.
Excellent work!
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Post by planeimages on Oct 10, 2006 21:46:19 GMT 12
Thanks Bruce. Well spotted. The Cub shots were at 0600 and the light was every bit as good as it would have been in the early evening. Something about the Cub and its yellow paint.
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Post by planeimages on Oct 10, 2006 23:47:41 GMT 12
Here are the names of owners and pilots of the aircraft involved in the shoot:
RV-7A – Owner Jon Burgess – Pilot Brian Jones
Ercoupe – Owner Drs. Tony Stewart and James Cooper – Pilot Martin Robson
PA 18-180 Super Cub – Owner Brian Jones – Pilot Martin Robson
J2 Cub – Owners – Claudia Jones, Brian Jones Rob Black – Pilot Brian Jones
PA32R-300 Piper Lance – Owners Tony Stewart, Doug Gould, Richard Ogylvie, Martin Robson – Pilot Martin Robson
Midget Mustang I – Owner/builder Rob Black – Pilot Martin Robson
Nanchang CJ6 – Owner/Pilot Nick Caudwell
Auster – Owner/Pilot Rob Black
Corby Starlet – Owner/Pilot Hans Litjens
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 11, 2006 9:27:26 GMT 12
Awesome photos! I especially enjoyed the Nanchang and Cub shots.
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Post by planeimages on Oct 11, 2006 9:57:45 GMT 12
Thank you. Great fun taking them.
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Post by planeimages on Oct 12, 2006 21:10:53 GMT 12
Hi Gavin,
Good to have a name to address. Which mags use your pix? I must have missed your response earlier. Apologies for the late response.
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Post by xr6turbo1 on Oct 13, 2006 17:47:13 GMT 12
Hi Peter, I mainly do work for Aviation News here in NZ. I have a good thing going with them so will stick with them. Also shoot some for Classic Wings and some airchow programs. As far as books go, just Warbirds Over Wanaka and Classic fighters. Am looking to head to the UK for a month to build my file of photos before launching the website next year but work is to busy for me to get away so may flag it. I write stories as well as take the photos but prefer just doing the photos. Its just a bit of fun in my spare time due to a busy life I cant do any where near as much as I would like. I have a few interesting air to airs coming up so will post some photos. |
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Post by planeimages on Oct 14, 2006 12:25:48 GMT 12
Hi Gavin,
I must catch up those magazines. The UK also appeals but the cost and crowds kill me.
XH558's first flight since her rebuild excites. I would also like to do a taxi run in Just Jane and see a couple of Lightning hi speed taxis.
I look forward to seeing your air to airs.
I used the 20D with a 24-105 LIS. It was very comfortable and allowed me to use lower shutter speeds when required.
The pilots were highly competent and they could nail position every time. The fairly calm conditions on the first day helped but they were still great when the wind and turbulence came up on Sunday.
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