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10-14-2012, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bristol, UK.
Posts: 203
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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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Originally Posted by pmccoy
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.
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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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Originally Posted by pierre smith
Wow...what was the photo plane?
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Thanks Pierre, I was shooting from the back seat of an RV-8.
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Originally Posted by rph142
Those are the best air to air RV photos I've seen. How about some info on the camera, lens, filter setup?
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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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Originally Posted by Bob Ellis
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.
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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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RV-3B G-CCTG - Purchased May 2020
RV-8 G-MIRV - First flight 1 July 2019
RV-6 G-BZRV - Flown the nest.
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10-14-2012, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bealeton Virginia
Posts: 557
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AWESOME!!!
ED.....AWESOME.....SIMPLY AWESOME!!!
YOL BOLSON!!!
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10-14-2012, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 120
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Ed and Bob
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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10-15-2012, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vannes, FRANCE
Posts: 140
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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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10-15-2012, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atlanta NW suburb
Posts: 81
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Wow
Gorgeous Pics Bob! Kudos to the photographer as well...
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10-15-2012, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Warwickshire UK
Posts: 703
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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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10-15-2012, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Newcastle Emlyn, Carms. UK
Posts: 4
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Originally Posted by Mark Albery
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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Correct Sir, Pembrokeshire and an RV 8 camera ship.
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10-15-2012, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bristol, UK.
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Albery
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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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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RV-3B G-CCTG - Purchased May 2020
RV-8 G-MIRV - First flight 1 July 2019
RV-6 G-BZRV - Flown the nest.
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10-15-2012, 12:31 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,420
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Welcome to VAF!!
Barry,  to the good ship VAF!!!
Good to have you here. 
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Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
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10-15-2012, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Lantz,Nova Scotia ,Canada
Posts: 556
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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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