Misc Vulcan Bomber

Vulcan Bomber · 08:07 AM

Taken at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo, this was the first year that this iconic aircraft had displayed at the show since it had been restored to flying condition after the RAF had handed it over to a private owner.

I am producing these as 18x12 inch prints and if anyone is interested then get in touch. They are £20 including P&P and the proceeds will go towards the Vulcan To The Sky Trust to enable it to fly again next year. I will post overseas as well.

C&C welcome about the image.

Thanks

Rob

RoxnDox · 11-11-2009, 12:53 PM

Ooh, nice! The only thing I might do is try to clone out the jet in the background, if possible. That is a beauty shot of a glorious old warbird, though...

I've always loved the Vulcans and their Victor cousins... We've got a Vulcan in our nearby air museum, but it's not in flying condition. Great to see one in action!

Jim

Ben_Edict · 11-11-2009, 01:15 PM

I must say, this posted image does not justice to the plane or to the image as it could and should be. The watermark straight across is really annoying. Also the greenish hue should easily be corrected. As Jim wrote, the larger aircraft in the background should be removed to give the Vulcan its spotlight place. It is a good image, but can be improved further.

Ben

**Ash** · 11-11-2009, 01:26 PM

Looks OK Rob.
The watermark is quite a hinder, but other than what's already mentioned, the image lacks impact - work on it in your PP program by adjusting colour, levels, curves and perhaps even some selective dodging and burning. And you'll have a winner.

XH558 · 11-11-2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks for your comments

I should have added perhaps that this is a small JPEG file due to the fact that that the actual image is fairly large and I've included the watermark so that it cannot be copied

Someone did say on another forum about the RNZAF on the left of the picture being a distraction...

Having looked at the actual print itself it is a bit sharper and doesn't have the greenish hue to it.

Dale · 11-12-2009, 02:45 AM

Good start,

I guess like the others I needed to look closely at the starboard wingtip. There is a fighter with its undercarriage seemingly attached to the Vulcan's wingtip. Isolating the subject from the background is challenging!

XH558 · 11-12-2009, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by Dale

Good start,

I guess like the others I needed to look closely at the starboard wingtip. There is a fighter with its undercarriage seemingly attached to the Vulcan's wingtip. Isolating the subject from the background is challenging!

Especially at an event such as this where you get all kinds of airshow clutter in the background.

However I do like the fact that I caught the Red Arrows under the Port wing amongst the heat haze and the spray.

Peter Zack · 11-12-2009, 08:26 AM

I think you've gotten some good suggestions and will leave that alone. I'd offer a second version that has the plane's specs. You have lots of empty space on the top and bottom that could have the plane's details for those that like to know that sort of stuff.

heliphoto · 11-12-2009, 09:09 AM

Beautiful aircraft. Like Jim, we also have one at a local museum, but a flying one is rare indeed.

BTW, whenever I see that "PROOF..." watermark, I immediately start singing "... Some people gonna call you up and tell you something you already know..." (I hope someone get's the reference so I don't look like a complete nut!)

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11-11-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Ooh, nice! The only thing I might do is try to clone out the jet in the background, if possible. That is a beauty shot of a glorious old warbird, though... I've always loved the Vulcans and their Victor cousins... We've got a Vulcan in our nearby air museum, but it's not in flying condition. Great to see one in action! Jim

11-11-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	I must say, this posted image does not justice to the plane or to the image as it could and should be. The watermark straight across is really annoying. Also the greenish hue should easily be corrected. As Jim wrote, the larger aircraft in the background should be removed to give the Vulcan its spotlight place. It is a good image, but can be improved further. Ben

11-11-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Looks OK Rob. The watermark is quite a hinder, but other than what's already mentioned, the image lacks impact - work on it in your PP program by adjusting colour, levels, curves and perhaps even some selective dodging and burning. And you'll have a winner.

11-11-2009, 03:39 PM	#5
XH558 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 10 Original Poster	Thanks for your comments I should have added perhaps that this is a small JPEG file due to the fact that that the actual image is fairly large and I've included the watermark so that it cannot be copied Someone did say on another forum about the RNZAF on the left of the picture being a distraction... Having looked at the actual print itself it is a bit sharper and doesn't have the greenish hue to it.

11-12-2009, 02:45 AM	#6
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Good start, I guess like the others I needed to look closely at the starboard wingtip. There is a fighter with its undercarriage seemingly attached to the Vulcan's wingtip. Isolating the subject from the background is challenging!

11-12-2009, 02:50 AM	#7
XH558 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dale Good start, I guess like the others I needed to look closely at the starboard wingtip. There is a fighter with its undercarriage seemingly attached to the Vulcan's wingtip. Isolating the subject from the background is challenging! Especially at an event such as this where you get all kinds of airshow clutter in the background. However I do like the fact that I caught the Red Arrows under the Port wing amongst the heat haze and the spray.

11-12-2009, 08:26 AM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I think you've gotten some good suggestions and will leave that alone. I'd offer a second version that has the plane's specs. You have lots of empty space on the top and bottom that could have the plane's details for those that like to know that sort of stuff.

11-12-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Beautiful aircraft. Like Jim, we also have one at a local museum, but a flying one is rare indeed. BTW, whenever I see that "PROOF..." watermark, I immediately start singing "... Some people gonna call you up and tell you something you already know..." (I hope someone get's the reference so I don't look like a complete nut!)