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July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
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July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Photography Competition Rules
1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry.
2. The photograph must have been taken during the month and year in question. Please post the date taken to help the moderators with this.
3. The photo can be of any subject you like, as long as there is some military aviation connection.
4. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc. are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not (cutting and pasting the moon into the shot, for example). HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.
5. The competition will remain open until 23.59 on the 1st August 2014, to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
6. The voting will be carried out by you, the members of FC, by a poll which will be created at the closing of the competition.
7. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
8. The decision of the moderating team is final.
9. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
10. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
11. Please do not comment on entries other than your own.
12. The winning entry will also be posted on AeroResource with full credit given
Prizes –
First Prize
Your choice of two prints from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints
Second Prize
Your choice of one print from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints
Third
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Squadron Prints, for very generously agreeing to provide the competition prizes again.
Thank you Gill and Team, it is very much appreciated.
Good luck everyone!
Photography Competition Rules
1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry.
2. The photograph must have been taken during the month and year in question. Please post the date taken to help the moderators with this.
3. The photo can be of any subject you like, as long as there is some military aviation connection.
4. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc. are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not (cutting and pasting the moon into the shot, for example). HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.
5. The competition will remain open until 23.59 on the 1st August 2014, to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
6. The voting will be carried out by you, the members of FC, by a poll which will be created at the closing of the competition.
7. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
8. The decision of the moderating team is final.
9. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
10. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
11. Please do not comment on entries other than your own.
12. The winning entry will also be posted on AeroResource with full credit given
Prizes –
First Prize
Your choice of two prints from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints
Second Prize
Your choice of one print from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints
Third
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.
Many thanks to our sponsors, Squadron Prints, for very generously agreeing to provide the competition prizes again.
Thank you Gill and Team, it is very much appreciated.
Good luck everyone!
Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
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Thanks, Sam.
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Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Tough choice again for this month but I will go for this one.
Cold War Warriors by Ashley Wallace - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr

Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
No offence but doesn't rule number 4 rule the above out?
Cheers
Mark
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Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
My attempt this month ,taken at RIAT 2014

Red Arrows 50th anniversary ,edited .
All the very best as always
Max

Red Arrows 50th anniversary ,edited .
All the very best as always
Max
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Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Ill throw this into the mix, the A400M throwing it about on takeoff

Airbus A400M by TH1213, on Flickr
Thomas

Airbus A400M by TH1213, on Flickr
Thomas
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Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
"Working Together"
A Royal Air Force Merlin works with ground troops
Working together by Dan Kemsley, on Flickr
A Royal Air Force Merlin works with ground troops

Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Here's my entry, Italian air force Typhoon at RIAT 2014
Italian Typhoon pulling G
by R.S. Photography, Thanks for 400k+ views, on Flickr



Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Corsair...


You want the Aladeen news, or the Aladeen news?
Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
I'll go with a Herc I caught a couple of weeks ago on Cad West


Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Here's an effort from me this month, good luck to all, as always all excellent shots
Canon EOS 60D EFS 55-250 RAF Typhoon with D-Day markings by Axle2uk,
Cheers
Tony

Cheers
Tony
Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!
Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Mach Loop Typhoon at 1/160 sec 23rd July 2014


Re: July 2014 Photo of the Month Competition
Don't get to do as much Photography as I would like these days, heres my entry from Monday 14th July Open Day at Farnborough.


Cheers! Jamie
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