Job Done

Richard Veal

Job Done

This is a Sea King Helicopter belonging to 771 Squadron S&R, RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall.

They had just done a display with the Lifeboats at the Dawlish Air Show, 20/08/09.

I have added a texture to this as the sky did not look very good and wanted to give it more impact.

I think I have done ok.
What do you think? Be honest please.

Anyway, thank you for looking.
Hope you like it.

Best Viewed Large.

Pentax K110D.
Sigma 70-300 macro @ 210mm
f/11.
Iso 400.
1/350th.

Job Done belongs to the following groups:

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Job Done by Richard Veal
Job Done by Richard Veal
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great shot Richard, wonderful textures and composition mate!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Shaun.
    Glad you like it.

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Super treatment, the colours are superb.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you John.
    Always nice to hear from you.

  • Edward Denyer

    Edward Denyer

    Nice one Richard. Certainly now has some Imact. Looks like you took if from another Helio. – Ted
    Good for Warbirds Group

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Ted.
    I will have a look. :-))

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    oh wow Richard fantastic work mate well done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Tony.
    Glad you like it.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    awesome image and edit!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Cheryl. xx

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Nice one Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks CJ.

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    awesome shot of the plane
    dont think it needs a texture as its a brilliant shot anyway

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Cynthia. :-)

  • Tori Buck

    Tori Buck

  • Richard Veal replied

    Wow Tori.
    Many thanks for the feature.
    It is indeed an honour to be featured in your fantastic group.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Great capture Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Torfinn, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated my friend.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A wonderful woek lovely

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you as always Tina.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    I think it looks great Richard – really has a great impact – it’s also a really good capture :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Deb.

  • Hans Bax

    Hans Bax

    Stunning shot, Richard! And congrats on your feature!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Hans.
    Glad you like it, and what a surprise at being featured so quick. :-)

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    you have made th esky appear as the sea…I though you were in another aircraft shooting this downward….......well done mate…........

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks KJ.
    Glad you like it my friend.

  • Mark Tull

    Mark Tull

    looks great Richard..
    If i’m being picky, the texture over the rotars could do with being covered, other than that, looks awesome :o)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Mark, and I was thinking the same, but on thinking about it, it gives it a Bermuda Triangle sort of feel/look, and decided to keep it as it is.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Terrific capture Richard – congrats on the feature!!! x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you and thank you Pauline. :-))
    Glad you like it.
    xx

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wow such a striking image richard, a very fine piece,dawnxx

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Dawn. Glad you like it. xx

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    Excellent work, Richard! xo

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lori, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated. xx

  • AndyReeve

    AndyReeve

    This is fantastic. Cant tell you how many times I tried to photograph helicopters with little success.
    (I lived near Culdrose)

  • Richard Veal replied

    LOL. Just across the road also, along with Predannack field next door.
    Anyway, many thanks Andy, and for the fave also.

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Awesome capture and treatment Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Phil, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated my friend.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    it looks incredible my friend – lovely work!
    :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks #1, and for the fave also.
    Many thanks my friend, Stand easy, and Carry On. :-))

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    It looks amazing , it looks as though you have taken it from another aircraft looking down to the sea. Fabulous work and a fav x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Irene, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated, and glad you like it. xx

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    It’s certainly different Richard and also very eye-catching, works for me!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks for you nice comment David.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fabulous shot Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Svetlana.
    Glad you like it.

  • scoob29

    scoob29

    Great shot Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Sue. xx

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    I think this is brilliant Richard, the shot is really awesome and the texture layers gives it great impact. Top notch image :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Trish.
    Very glad you like it. xx

  • DaveReed

    DaveReed

    Excellent shot Richard, the texture definitely makes it more dramatic . . . nice work :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Dave.

  • Hertsman

    Hertsman

    Fantastic Richard.

    771 Sqn Webpage

    They may like a copy?

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Richard.
    I was thinking that myself, but cannot find a direct way to contact them.

  • NICKY7

    NICKY7

    SPOT on !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Nicky.
    How’s it going?

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Excellent capture Richard, an instant FAV for me. Don.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Don, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated my friend.

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta...

    Spot on so full of drama, I just have to add this as a fav. Its superbly done, I usually don’t like the pastiche painting effect of playing with textures but this is different as it creates something completely new. Mark Tull may have a point but I think you would have to have it poster sized to have it make any real difference.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Peter, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Excellent capture Richard… :o)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Amanda.

  • shakey

    shakey

    I like it Richard,adds impact.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Paul.
    Again, thought I would try something different by adding a texture, as the sky looked quite bland.

  • Iani

    Iani

    Being stationed at Culdrose in the Seventies this takes me back. Great shot.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.
    I will be going past it in October, (again) on my way to the Lizard.

  • Steve Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Great capture Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Steve.

  • Susie Peek-Swint

    Susie Peek-Swint

    Terrific detail and I love the textured background .. it looks like a choppy sea!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Susie.
    I am not a great lover of textures, but had to do it with this, and I am pleased at how it turned out.

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning mate great deatail

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Brian, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Yes….you’ve done a wonderful job on it Richard, what a fabulous image :-)))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lyn.

    Hope you had a lovely time in Cornwall.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    I did thank you Richard…lovely weather, great food….just lovely :-)))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thats good. And passed off without any incidents. LOL

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    It did in deed…I kept well away from Torbay hospital this year…lol

  • maka1967

    maka1967

    Great angle! Love the treatment. The image is full of life.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Zhao.
    Glad you like it my friend.

  • TinKat

    TinKat

    excellent

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks TK.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Nicely done Richard..

  • Richard Veal replied 6 days ago

    Many thanks Jason.
    Sorry for the delay in replying.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida 6 days ago

    excellent,

  • Richard Veal replied 6 days ago

    Thank you Scott, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.

  • katymckay

    katymckay 6 days ago

    Certainly adds impact!!! superbly done…congrats on feature !!

  • Richard Veal replied 6 days ago

    Many thanks Kat. I see from your profile that you are not too far away.
    I know the area well, as I used to deliver all around their.

  • katymckay

    katymckay 6 days ago

    I actually live in Brent Knoll..you must know it…you cant miss the big “bump ” lol

  • Richard Veal replied 6 days ago

    Oh yes.
    Delivered around there on many occasion.

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