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July 2, 2017 By John Adams 23 Comments

An impressive display from the Red Arrows

I’ve always had a fondness for the Red Arrows. I think it stems from when I moved schools as a young boy. My new teacher informed me I may see them fly past ocassionally as the team was, at that time, based at RAF Fairford, just a few miles from my school.

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One of the Red Arrows during a display at Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this week.

I took the above picture on Friday when I was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (more on the blog next week about the Festival). I fired off a number of shots while the Red Arrows put on an impressive display.

Getting a decent image proved very challenging because of the speed the aircraft move. When I pressed the shutter release, this particular aircraft was in the top right hand corner of the viewfinder. As you can see, it moved a long way in a short space of time!

When I reviewed the pictures I had taken, I was quite taken by this one. While it wasn’t the image I had in mind, I like the position of the aircraft and the fact the red smoke trails behind it. I think the blue and the white smoke add some further colour to a very dull sky.

I’d be curious to know if you have ever taken a picture of the Red Arrows? If not, what is the fastest moving object you have successfully managed to snap?

I’ve added this picture to the #MySundayPhoto blogging linky. It’s hosted by a superb blog called Photalife.com. Please do click on the badge below to see some great examples of photography from the blogging community.

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  1. Tara says

    July 2, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Great shot, I like how you’ve cropped it. I have a soft spot for them too. I was very lucky to have them fly right by our flat, while I was sat on the balcony with the camera, as they were coming to land at Norwich Airport. Amazing sight. #MySundayPhoto

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  2. Nige says

    July 2, 2017 at 6:17 am

    I have never seen them in real life just tv, very impressive shot looks awesome #mysundayphoto

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  3. Sarah MumofThree World says

    July 2, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Love this! There’s always something very exciting about seeing the Red Arrows. It’s years since I last saw them.

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  4. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    July 2, 2017 at 7:51 am

    A great splash of red, white and blue, I bet it was amazing to see live

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  5. darren coleshill says

    July 2, 2017 at 7:56 am

    Great view, I remember watching the Red Arrows at Goodwood a few years ago.

    Thank you for linking up

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  6. Catherine's Cultural Wednesdays says

    July 2, 2017 at 8:08 am

    Great picture, I love the Red Arrows. I think that the peloton in Olympic Cycle Road race might be my fastest thing and that was a blurry mass, you can just about make out Bradley Wiggins #MySundayPhoto

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  7. Debbie says

    July 2, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Hi John, it may not have been the shot you had in mind, but it’s still a good one! I’m imagining you lying flat on your back on the floor getting this shot. As for the fastest thing I’ve successfully photographed? MmmMMmmmm, that was probably a snail in motion, although I am hoping to top that with a photograph of that bloomin’ bumblebee!

    xx

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  8. Paul @ Topsy Turvy Tribe says

    July 2, 2017 at 11:27 am

    What a great shot. Love the ble pic the sky peeping through to compliment the colour off the plane and the red smoke. We had the red arrows fly right over our heads in Polzeath, hard to photograph but amazing to see!

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  9. Cal at Family Makes says

    July 2, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I can imagine they are quite tricky to capture. You’ve done a great job here. #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      July 4, 2017 at 6:02 am

      Thanks cal, it was more down to luck I think!

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  10. Emma T says

    July 2, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    I’ve only seen the Red Arrows as a child I think – certainly not when I had a camera to hand. I’d be lazy and burst shot probably! But definitely key to get in the coloured trails

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    • John Adams says

      July 4, 2017 at 6:02 am

      The colour trails add to the shot don’t they?? Can’t remember if I did this in burst mode or not. I’m going to say not because the focus is a little too good for burst.

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  11. Notmyyearoff says

    July 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    I love watching the Red Arrows fly about but I’ve never managed to capture one. This is a really impressive shot. It’s definitely harder than it looks!

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    • John Adams says

      July 4, 2017 at 6:01 am

      it is much hardr than it looks. A bit like snapping butterflies. Only thing is you expect the Red Arrows to be fast, butterflies you think will be slow (see the previous week’s #MySundayPhoto and you’ll get the reference to butterflies!)

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  12. Neesie says

    July 2, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Wow you did well to capture this. I remember when the red arrows flew over our house to refuel in Aberdeen airport. By the time I’d ran into the house for my camera they we’re just on the horizon. It was a case of that was a brilliant shot…that I missed :/
    I’ll be ready for them next time thought ;D
    Have a great weekend

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    • John Adams says

      July 4, 2017 at 5:59 am

      Yeah, my memory cars is rammed full of reject pictures! I was too slow on many occasions.

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  13. Helena says

    July 3, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Love how you’ve captured all three contrasting colours. #MySundayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      July 4, 2017 at 5:46 am

      Thanks Helena. I didn’t really notice the colours until I had the image displayed on my monitor but I think it works well.

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  14. Anthony - Dada & Monkey says

    July 4, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    You nailed it! You’re absolutely right, the positioning of the aircraft was spot on, great photograph. #MySUndayPhoto

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    • John Adams says

      July 6, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Anthony. As you may have gathered, it was more by chance than anything else!

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  15. Mike Williams says

    July 4, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Nice shot! My cousin was invited to join the Red Arrows many years ago. He didn’t take it up though. We’re looking forward to the Biggin Hill Airshow in August!

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    • John Adams says

      July 6, 2017 at 8:43 am

      My word, what an opportunity to turn down! May have to look at Biggin Hill, the eldest is quite a fan of the Red Arrows.

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  16. Martyn says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Do you know that I’ve never seen a Red Arrow display. Seen lots of pictures and clips on tv but never in person. Am exceedingly jealous. Great picture this week! See you on tomorrows. #mysundayphoto

    Reply

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