Autumn Airshow 2007

These were taken by my Dad using his first Pentax DSLR, a K110d and 18-55mm lens and a Tamron 70-300mm.
He died unexpectedly last February so I wanted to post these pictures in memory of him and it was his influence that started my interest in aviation photography.

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Rob

Some nice shots there and a lovely testimonial to your father.

If it isn't too indelicate, some could be improved a little with a tiny bit of work. Mainly, lightening them up a little, and perhaps some cropping. The amazing sight of five Spits in a row would be better in letterbox, IMHO.

A really nice set of photos all the same.

Best wishes, Kris.

Thanks for your comments Kris. None of these have been edited, I was given them the other day so just posted them but as I have them now I will play about with them when I have some time.

Cheers

Rob

I love old aeroplanes, thanks for sharing these images.

I'm sure your dad would be happy to know that they've now got a wider audience.

As womble states, some could use a bit of exposure adjustment, but that's easily accomplished.

Excellent work on your dad's part, considering the grey and gloomy skies.

It's now down to you to grow the flame that he sparked in you. What better testament.

Go for it.

Lovely set of photographs. I too share a passion for planes old and new.

Thanks for all your kind comments.

My Dad had been taking pictures with 35mm Pentax cameras for years and after the films were developed the photos would be placed in albums or worse still in boxes which meant they weren't looked at very often!

So this way some of his images can be viewed by more than just family which he would have been really pleased with.

Rob

Hello Rob,
Do you ever get to Duxford, for the "Flying Legends Show?

regards,
Peter

I think there are some good images here and with a bit of work as Kris suggests they could be even better, I wonder what the chances would be of offering any these to an air museum for postcards? royalities to your dads favorite charity of course.

Thanks for sharing your Dad's photos Rob, sorry to hear that he has passed away.
I particularly like the shot with the Wildcat with the Marmet/Hellcat behind and also the Harvard/Texan in a tight turn. Duxford is a fantastic place isn't it, I have visited many times.
I agree that just a little treatment with sliders and you will have a stunning set images there.

I agree kris, but the far end two appear to be a Casa Bf109 and a Focke Wolf 190!

But I don't know much about aircraft.

Nice shots from uor father and sorry to hear of you loss Rob

Great photos Rob, love em all. Thanks for sharing them with us.

top photos rob.

Yea he knew how to take pictures even with the Grey skies