Ta for the info Bill...i'll make a note of them and give them a call when i'm ready.

Regards

Karlo

I don't buy printed photo magazines...haven't done for years but i'd be interested to know whenever these mags do a review of a particular product:

1. How much of the magazines total annual revenue is coming from the manufacturer whose product is being reviewed.

2. Any links or freebies between the said manufacturer and the reviewer.

This sort of information should in my view be compulsory by law.

The aircraft is one of the new Airbus A400M transport aircraft known in RAF service as the Atlas C.1. It fits in size wise between the C130 Hercules and the C17 large jet transport aircraft. Many of the C130 aircraft are slowly being replaced by the Atlas which can carry between 1.5 -2x more payload than the C130.

As it has its rear ramp down and was close to Salisbury plain i'm guessing it was doing qualification training on low level tactical airdrop or re-supply missions...the presence of the supporting Diamond Aviation twin prop chase plane implies it was recording the exercise as part of the qualification process.

The aircraft was supposed to have been delivered by Airbus with these low level tactical missions already pre-certified but due to a very expensive and complex series of problems with the aircraft which led to delays and even possible talk of the programme being cancelled, for political reasons the RAF agreed to take delivery of the aircraft with only airline type route flying capability and the intention of certifying the aircraft for full capability tactical missions once in service.

Eventually the RAF will have 22 of these...I think they've got about just over half that number at present.

I really like No.4 Bill followed by No.8.

If i'm honest the close up of the sand-dune grasses don't really have as much appeal...less of a pronounced IR effect compared to a normal mono.

Out of interest what wavelength did you have it converted to and are you pleased you made the right choice? Would you change to a different wavelength if you could do it again?

I like the idea of an IR conversion myself but it will have to wait until after I upgrade my camera and i've no real idea how to choose the right conversion.

Regards

Karlo

I really like the whole set. I often find myself taking shots of grasses, love the detail in these and of course Pentax is famous for the quality of its 'greens'.

Those with the red poppy are really to my taste as well and the last shot is superb. I'd personally be very pleased if i'd taken these.

Regards

Karlo

Love these as well Gary. You've really captured the enthusiasm and the personality of the pilots.

Regards

Karlo

Really good...what a standard you've set for yourself!

Regards

Karlo

Great those Chris.

I particularly like the Tornado on the Loop but my favourite shot has to be the last one...Sea Harrier...superb lighting...could almost be on the deck of a carrier at night...one with a tiled deck!

Look forward to seeing some more.

Cheers

Karlo

I can vouch for the seller...my son bought his Sigma 150-500 off him this time last year...lens exceeded expectations in terms of condition and was extremely well packed and delivered very promptly. You can buy with confidence.

Good luck with the sale Phil...that Sigma looks cracking value...wish i had the spare cash myself.

Karlo

What a cheeky chappie.

Great images again Derek. The first one is mesmerising...just waiting for it to unfurl.

Regards

Karlo