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Old 10-14-2012, 03:55 PM
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Thanks to all for the kind comments. Shooting RV's is what I've always enjoyed doing the most, so when you get a session like this with great pilots, good weather and lovely backgrounds, it's a real joy.

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Every couple of weeks I see a wonderful image on the VAF site, and I change my Desktop Screen shot. The second image from this set is awesome! Just love the plane coming through the sunlight. I think this shot will stay on my desktop screen for awhile. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Peter, there are 1800 pixel wide versions available on my Flickr page, here's a link to your favourite, I hope you enjoy it.

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Wow...what was the photo plane?
Thanks Pierre, I was shooting from the back seat of an RV-8.

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Those are the best air to air RV photos I've seen. How about some info on the camera, lens, filter setup?
Thanks Rob, that's extremely kind. The kit is nothing particularly special - Nikon D7000 and an 18-200 lens, no filters, gyros or other gizmos. No cropping in Photoshop afterwards either - I always try and shoot it right. Lighting and scenery courtesy of Mother Nature.

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It was always my dream at the end of this amazing journey to have the plane photographed by Ed Hicks, who in my opinion is the best aviation photographer in the UK, and I think you'll agree he has done me, the aircraft and himself proud.
My pleasure Bob - you are way too kind - there are plenty of other great guys in the UK, so I'll take that as a true compliment. Thanks for asking me to shoot your superb machine, it was an honour.

Here's some others I didn't include earlier, but still love.


Van's RV-8 G-JBTR by Ed Hicks, on Flickr


Van's RV-8 G-JBTR by Ed Hicks, on Flickr


Van's RV-8 G-JBTR by Ed Hicks, on Flickr
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Old 10-14-2012, 05:15 PM
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ED.....AWESOME.....SIMPLY AWESOME!!!



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Old 10-14-2012, 07:10 PM
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Lovely aeroplane Bob, the awards were justified. Fantastic photos Ed.

I particularly like the fog filled valleys, it's been a while since I last saw the English countryside like that, sigh
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Old 10-15-2012, 06:32 AM
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Amazing pictures. Surely the best RV8's we could find. Very good job for the photographer and for the builder.
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Old 10-15-2012, 07:41 AM
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Gorgeous Pics Bob! Kudos to the photographer as well...
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Old 10-15-2012, 11:18 AM
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Absolutely stunning! Well done Bob and Ed.

Was this a magazine shoot?

I know Ed is a keen RV guy and an excellent photographer. Could it be that the chase plane was another RV-8?

I think I recognise the scenery around Milford Haven, and the Pembrokeshire coast.

Is it too late for the Van's calendar?
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:00 PM
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Absolutely stunning! Well done Bob and Ed.

Was this a magazine shoot?

I know Ed is a keen RV guy and an excellent photographer. Could it be that the chase plane was another RV-8?

I think I recognise the scenery around Milford Haven, and the Pembrokeshire coast.

Is it too late for the Van's calendar?
Correct Sir, Pembrokeshire and an RV 8 camera ship.
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:15 PM
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Absolutely stunning! Well done Bob and Ed.

Was this a magazine shoot?

I know Ed is a keen RV guy and an excellent photographer. Could it be that the chase plane was another RV-8?

I think I recognise the scenery around Milford Haven, and the Pembrokeshire coast.

Is it too late for the Van's calendar?
Thanks Mark. Bob asked me to shoot his RV to complete his building journey, so it's not intended for any magazine.

I did drop an e-mail to Ken Scott at Van's, so he knows one of them is available if he wants it. -8's are the most commonly submitted calendar shots though, so it may not warrant a slot.

The camera plane was another RV-8. Barry Gwynett volunteered his Swansea-based machine for the task.


RV-8 G-EGRV by Ed Hicks, on Flickr
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:31 PM
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Barry, to the good ship VAF!!!

Good to have you here.
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Old 10-15-2012, 12:54 PM
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Default Wow!

I just got in the door from buying my paint. Checked in and saw these incredible pictures.

I'm pretty motivated these days anyway, but these pictures certainly add fuel to the fire.

Great job Ed!
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