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This wonderful Spitfire donning the D Day Markings Registration; NFX was captured whilst paying an visit to Rochester Airport with one of my Support Workers. We had been there no longer than fifteen minutes, sitting down and enjoying a cup of tea, when one of the staff noticed my camera on the table. He in turn looked at may and said; "There will be a Spitfire doing a flypast in about five minutes if you want a photograph?" I have never ever been in a position to capture a flying aircraft before, so I rushed as quick as I could into the ground opposite the main hanger and waited with bated breath. I soon heard the familiar chugging of the Spitfires thumping engine, and managed to capture a couple of rather unforgettable images.
The sky in the original image was rather featureless, so with a quick bit of CS6 'Jiggery Pokery' I managed to change the sky. "I hope that you approve?"
"Although this is not a Silly Sunday photograph, photograph number two is?". As you will see the Spitfire came frighteningly close in my view finder, which caused me to fall flat on my 'ask to questions', and in turn my camera went flying. Luckily only superficial damage was caused, however I am now beggining to sport a rather large bruise. 
Thank you all so very much for taking the time out to look at commenting on yesterdays upload 'Pointless'.
I hope that you have a great day, I on the other hand will start processing my images from yesterdays rather wet, windy and hailstone filled day out at Leeds castle.
Regards Nathan
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 550D |
| Lens: | Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD  Check out Totally Tamron! |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 9 Oct 2012 - 2:39 PM |
| Focal Length: | 300mm |
| Lens Max Aperture: | f/6.5 |
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/2000sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 250 |
| Exposure Mode: | Action (High speed) |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| White Balance: | Auto |
| Title: | Rochester Airport Flypast |
| Username: | 
NDODS |
| Uploaded: | 14 Oct 2012 - 12:18 AM |
| Tags: | Aircraft, DDay., Photo journalism, Silly sunday, Spitfire |
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Changing the sky in V 1 has worked well, Nathan, allowing the sunlit fuselage and wings to display even better, I'm sure. Beautifully captured in fine detail.
Capturing V 2 was an example of dedication to your art when the circumstances resulted in your total collapse.....glad no serious damage to good self and equipment ensued though.
Ronnie.
The change of sky in V1 works well, and you've positioned the plane beautifully in the frame.
Although V2 is a fun image (a bit like my birds in flight shots really), I was quite concerned about your mishap and hope you're ok.
Wonderful images Nathan, I have seen Spitfires fly over a few times but have never been lucky enough to capture one :-( Have a great day my friend and take care
Hugh
v1 is very well worked, Nathan. A lovely portrayal of this icon. v2 ... one has to laugh A bruise and hurt pride.
Dave
V1 is brilliant Nathan.
My brother used to fly these in the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight which he led for his final tour of duty before retiring.
Sometimes if he was displaying on the West side of the country he used to come over our house and give us a private flypast - the neighbours were impressed
Jason
Love the light and the angle of the Plane banking round Nathan, smashing !
John 
Wow Nathan this is a super shot, does this man have no boundaries lol. talk about putting your hand to anything, ...lovely capture the plane stands out so well good shot well worked pleased you are ok,
John
What an adventure!
I can't help but smile at somebody nonchalantly asking would you like to take a photograph?
A very job you've made of it too even if you did need new sky.
As for V2 - that was close!!!!!
Hope posterior is healing and camera undamaged!
Kate
Terrific work in v1 Nathan, that one "takes my breath away"
V1 well reconstructed Nathan fine image as for v2 least no damage to the equipment in the fall and i'm the bruising to the sure'ask to questions' will med soon 
Good work
Graham
V1 is worthy of being a magazine cover or advertisement for these special events, Nathan. Well done for keeping your finger on the shutter button whilst panning in an unusual way. Pride more bruised than body, I feel.
Malc
Oh dear, sorry to read of your accident in taking V2 - glad to hear you came away with no more than a bruise! 
A super capture in V1, and a fine bit of jiggery-pokery, Nathan, wouldn't have known
Trev
Nothing like being in the right place at the right time, although it ended up a bit of a tragedy - that showed real dedication though! Nathan, I do hope you are O.K. after the tumble. Great shots, and your work on V1 is ACE.
Lavina
excellent work Nathan, always a thrill to get a plane in flight and so close, not easy - wish I had been there but sympathise with your bruising, would have made a good picture though norty me
I really like what you have done in v1.. and I hope your bruise is not too bad.
V1 - great capture! V2 - still laughing at your narrative!
Carol
wonderful shot my friend take care now keep safe Steve
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