For me, one of the most impressive moments of spotting: the take-off of a fighter plane.
In terms of sound and smoke production, this is the ultimate among fighter planes: this German Tornado produces enormous thrust and then shoots into the air with two huge stabbing flames. This looks spectacular from the rear but certainly from the front too, as you can see in this picture.
'What do you do with all those photos you take'? Is a question I am regularly asked. 'Well, sometimes I print a few to enjoy myself', is then my standard reply. Lately, I have noticed that more and more people enjoy my photos and that is why.. Read more…