One of the last ever visits by an Austrian MD to Malta
International Airport. This was shot through double-glazed
glass from the viewing gallery, with the camera being covered
with a thick black jacket to blank out the internal reflections.
(Mark Zerafa)
Black Cats Lynx, Malta International Airshow 2015. This photo
was problematic due to the strong light-source on the nose of
the helicopter. Be prepared to compromise.
(Mark Zerafa)
Another aishow nightshot, this time a NATO E-3. I had to raise
the tripod well above the normal height to avoid the objects
which would have otherwise covered part of the fuselage. Live
view mode is handy in such cases.
(Mark Zerafa)
White fuselages are particularly challenging as they reflect a
lot of light, so expect some over-exposure in some areas
(Mark Zerafa)
It is perfectly feasible to shoot through a fence, as long as the
centre of your lens is looking through a hole in the fence, and
there is no light source shining on the fence.
(Mark Zerafa)
Sometimes, you just get lucky, with the plane in the right spot
under some good lighting, like this Armee de l’Air C-130 at
Apron 4, Malta International Airport.
(Mark Zerafa)
When shooting against a light source, it is important that you
meter on the aircraft, and nowhere near the light source. This
may require some compromise on how well you can actually
expose the aircraft.
(Mark Zerafa)