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Alibo5NGN From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 772 posts, RR: 1
Posted (6 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 2201 times:

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I am still relatively new to aviation photography and DSLR. I am still working my way towards getting it right. I have achieved some successes and some failures along the way. But thanks to the advice, inputs, opinions and critiques of Anetters, I have come a long way.

My focus in Aviation photography (which is a hobby for me), is on the difficult stuff. The only way I can move ahead is to study the works of successful Anetters and ask for advice on shots that are difficult to place. Below are 8 photos I took while transitioning from a point and shoot to a DSLR. They may not be the best, but they cover potential motive and quality issues. Your constructive criticism as to the chances of these photos passing the scrutiny of our able screeners would be greatly appreciated.

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Thank you. Ken.

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Timdegroot From Netherlands, joined Apr 2002, 3674 posts, RR: 67
Reply 1, posted (6 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 2192 times:

Hi Ken

Heathaze is a problem in almost all of these shots. I can't see any of these making the grade here although you are probably well on your way. I'd say the 1st shot is the best attempt although it still looks soft.

Also the last two have a pole blocking the aircraft = motive.

Tim

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Viv From Ireland, joined May 2005, 3109 posts, RR: 31
Reply 2, posted (6 years 7 months 1 week 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 2175 times:

And the wheels are obscured in a couple of the shots.

Nikon D700, Nikkor 80-400, Fuji X Pro 1, Fujinon 35 f/1.4, Fujinon 18 f/2

Alibo5NGN From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 772 posts, RR: 1
Reply 3, posted (6 years 7 months 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2060 times:

Thanks Tim for your constructive and informative advice. It is nice to learn from a seasoned screener.

Quoting Viv (Reply 2):
And the wheels are obscured in a couple of the shots

Viv, it is impossible to get the full wheels of planes taxing at LCY. LCY is built on what was formerly a pier in what used to be the London Docklands. The runway is surrounded by water.

Cheers Ken.

It takes knowledge to make a career. It takes wisdom to live a life.

AviatorG From St. Lucia, joined Apr 2005, 263 posts, RR: 1
Reply 4, posted (6 years 6 months 3 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 1964 times:

Quoting Alibo5NGN (Thread starter):
My focus in Aviation photography (which is a hobby for me), is on the difficult stuff. The only way I can move ahead is to study the works of successful Anetters and ask for advice on shots that are difficult to place.

My feelings exactly scratchchin

All great shots, although I believe #2 looks 'excessively' blurry or 'out-of-focus'. (Perhaps its just me..) Sunset shots can usually make great motives, and from the above set, I like #3 most. Good luck getting them into the database. wink

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