Random Photos : Part 4

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RobbieKB

7,715 posts

183 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Lloyd what is it you do mate? Whatever it is, I'm bloody jealous. I thought I remembered reading you were joining the RAF but it might have been another 'tog.

leggly

1,786 posts

211 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Sorry for the quality of the photo (it was pissing down and i was in a t-shirt) but this piece of "Art" really is thought provoking.

Untitled by squiffy1308, on Flickr

lloyd h

1,559 posts

173 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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RobbieKB said:
Lloyd what is it you do mate? Whatever it is, I'm bloody jealous. I thought I remembered reading you were joining the RAF but it might have been another 'tog.
That was me - unfortunately its been an EXTREMELY drawn out process due to a few things but finally starting to make head way with that now. Only for the reserves though. My usual day job is covering track days for MSVT however. For this I was originally out there because I'd made pretty good friends with a few guys on the squadron including a pilot who is responsible for the PR, they were so pleased with the images from December that he put in some hard work to get me on to the exercise. I could've spent the whole 2 weeks out there but due to work I couldn't, however I ended up writing my own article to accompany the photos in the September issue of Vertical911 which is pretty cool! Hopefully this means I can write more for magazines which in turn could open up some doors to new opportunities, slowly slowly and all that! I like to think I'm starting to get noticed a little more as time progresses smile

RNLAF CH-47D Chinook by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

RNLAF Maintenance Crew by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr



Edited by lloyd h on Sunday 17th August 00:24

baz7175

3,551 posts

211 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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2slo

1,998 posts

167 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Too many great pics over the past couple of weeks to comment on. Well done all.

I rarely photograph cars, but this little Spit stood out in a sea of Yank metal in Ontario last week. Good condition for something almost 40 years old:

Triumph Spitfire in Ontario, Canada. by 2slo7, on Flickr

richtea78

5,574 posts

158 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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Baz, do you travel for your job? You always post pics of amazing places!

GetCarter

29,373 posts

279 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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richtea78 said:
Baz, do you travel for your job? You always post pics of amazing places!
He's on the run wink

RobDickinson

31,343 posts

254 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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Not sure what Baz does but he takes a mean photo!

baz7175

3,551 posts

211 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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Cheers guys.

Easy way to explain my job is that I manage key strategic accounts for my company on a technical level, no matter where they are in the world. I currently look after customers around Europe, USA, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

I always try to make the most of my weekends, no matter which country I'm in smile

RobbieKB

7,715 posts

183 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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lloyd h said:
RobbieKB said:
Lloyd what is it you do mate? Whatever it is, I'm bloody jealous. I thought I remembered reading you were joining the RAF but it might have been another 'tog.
That was me - unfortunately its been an EXTREMELY drawn out process due to a few things but finally starting to make head way with that now. Only for the reserves though. My usual day job is covering track days for MSVT however. For this I was originally out there because I'd made pretty good friends with a few guys on the squadron including a pilot who is responsible for the PR, they were so pleased with the images from December that he put in some hard work to get me on to the exercise. I could've spent the whole 2 weeks out there but due to work I couldn't, however I ended up writing my own article to accompany the photos in the September issue of Vertical911 which is pretty cool! Hopefully this means I can write more for magazines which in turn could open up some doors to new opportunities, slowly slowly and all that! I like to think I'm starting to get noticed a little more as time progresses smile
Sounds excellent mate! I've got a mate in the RAF and I know the training and selection process was utterly brutal. You're certainly getting some unique shots.

strummerville

1,015 posts

127 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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A bit sad in this illustrious company, but this is the Roman Bridge in Tavira, Portugal, straight out of the trusty RX100, handheld.


2slo

1,998 posts

167 months

Sunday 17th August 2014
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Two more from Canada:

Sunset over lake Erie by 2slo7, on Flickr

This is a 5 shot photomerge of Detroit taken at f/1.2. Click for larger:








Edited by 2slo on Sunday 17th August 19:19

RobDickinson

31,343 posts

254 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Flickr sharing is fixed now lol.


Middle of Nowhere by robjdickinson, on Flickr

ChipsAndCheese

1,608 posts

164 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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/\ Awesome, Rob!

A couple of iPhone shots of a baby squirrel that we rescued from the clutches of the neighbour's cat this weekend.


Baby Squirrel by d-harding, on Flickr


Baby Squirrel by d-harding, on Flickr

He's now being cared for at St Tiggywinkles, who will release him back into the wild when old enough. smile

LordHaveMurci

12,040 posts

169 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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ChipsAndCheese said:
/\ Awesome, Rob!

A couple of iPhone shots of a baby squirrel that we rescued from the clutches of the neighbour's cat this weekend.


Baby Squirrel by d-harding, on Flickr


Baby Squirrel by d-harding, on Flickr

He's now being cared for at St Tiggywinkles, who will release him back into the wild when old enough. smile
Thought it was illegal to release grey squirrels into the wild or has that now changed?

HenryJM

6,315 posts

129 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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LordHaveMurci said:
Thought it was illegal to release grey squirrels into the wild or has that now changed?
I believe that it is, they are not native and are classed as pests.

LordHaveMurci

12,040 posts

169 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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HenryJM said:
LordHaveMurci said:
Thought it was illegal to release grey squirrels into the wild or has that now changed?
I believe that it is, they are not native and are classed as VERMIN.
Yep, still illegal according to this from the RSPCA http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

LongQ

13,864 posts

233 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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HenryJM said:
LordHaveMurci said:
Thought it was illegal to release grey squirrels into the wild or has that now changed?
I believe that it is, they are not native and are classed as pests.
A bit of fur colouring and some false fufts on the ears and no one will know ...

ChipsAndCheese

1,608 posts

164 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Not sure what they do then. They normally release all animals they get in there, so assumed they would with squirrels too. I guess if they aren't allowed to release them then they would keep them on site.

St Tiggywinkles said:
Any animal or bird unable to be released back to the wild is maintained at the Hospital, in as natural conditions as possible.

LordHaveMurci

12,040 posts

169 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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ChipsAndCheese said:
Not sure what they do then. They normally release all animals they get in there, so assumed they would with squirrels too. I guess if they aren't allowed to release them then they would keep them on site.

St Tiggywinkles said:
Any animal or bird unable to be released back to the wild is maintained at the Hospital, in as natural conditions as possible.
I believe you can release them if you are licensed to do so? They are classed as vermin as far as I know.
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