AXALP AirShow Part V

So this is the last part of pictures from Axalp 2010. It means I should somehow summarize the event and trip itself. Ok. First some hints for guys coming with me next year:
- take the fastest camera you have - at least 7fps with AI Servo fast focus set to slow mode;
- take the longest lens you have - 500mm/f4 recommended, but I managed to take pictures with my favourite 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS;
- use spot or partial metering for planes on the rocks (do not mess with whiskey on the rocks :);
- use 1/125 for helicopters and 1/160 - 1/250 for jets if you want to get panning effect;
- use 1/1000 for jets if you want to have them frozen;
- use the whole year to improve your muscles - it's really hard to get camera and lens set stable for few hours; you'll also need to get to 2.500 m to observe them;
- ask the God for good weather as we did this year. It really helps!
- take your personal warming device - it helps in the morning;
- do not forget head lamp for hiking in the dark;
- it seems to be a good idea to take some small ladder - it helps avoiding heads in your pictures; otherwise you can use it a stool;
- get to the other side of mountains (see in the pictures) - it's a little bit illegal, but you have sun on your back, not in front of you - it means chance for better pictures;

Now you can see some more pictures from the Wednesday show at 2pm and from the Meiringen airport on Thursday. Enjoy! Comments welcome! And feel free to get to Axalp 2011. I'll be there for sure!

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