Let's face it; doing what they do, they've earned the right to swagger!

Thanks John.

Looks like a fun day

I'm not sure the mono works for this subject ( IMHO ), as it is such a colourful subjet.

I love the close up of the wheel.

Makes me more jealous that I can't come.

Lovely images, but...is the horizon straight in the first one?

I might come out to Helsby one evening after work and try to re-produce your shot. See a direct comparison between the K20d and my istDL...but then...I might want a K20 after that

Well, I shall be sure to post my results in here for you to compare

Yep, I'm hoping for a better tripod for my birthday...I've dropped enough hints

Having just bought RR's Tamron 70 - 300mm lens, I'd like to know how to get the best out of it.

I was impressed by Snootchies shot across the Mersey. I know the area and know the distance involved, this is why I fell for the lens. But there must be more to having a long lens than photographing something far away. I've read somewhere ( I think ) that zooming into something, rather than getting closer will compress the distance between object and background, is that right?

Any tips or advice for using this lens.
Thanks.

Now that's my kind of macro!

And yes, there is beauty in technology.

I like all the shots, however, those of the pilots are great!!! Especially the first one