Canadian Forces Snowbirds Over Cobourg (LARGE POST)

[Harv]

Those of you who know me also know that I photograph mostly wildlife, primarily birds. Today was a day to photograph birds of the fixed wing variety.

Each year on the Canada Day Weekend, the town of Cobourg where I live hosts a three day Waterfront Festival. It is estimated that the festival brings approximately 55,000 visitors to our town of 17,500. Most years as part of this festival we get to enjoy an air show performed by the Canadian Forces aerobatics team, the Snowbirds. My good friend Bob joined me today to photograph this event.

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Thanks for looking.

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[Awais Yaqub]

These are great. Great job done

[Andy]

:bow :bow

[Harv]

These are great. Great job done

Thanks very much for the kind words.

[ShepsMom]

Outstanding shots!! I love shooting planes, one of my fav. subjects :clap

[Harv]

:bow :bow

Thanks a lot, Andy. Much appreciated.

[Harv]

Outstanding shots!! I love shooting planes, one of my fav. subjects :clap

Thanks very much, Marina. This is a small town and the Snowbirds were the only team here for the festival. One day I'd like to shoot a full air show. I think it would be a blast.

[Patti]

Harv, these are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing.

The Snow Birds were just south of here for the St. Thomas Air Show about a week ago. They were scheduled to do a 'fly by' over our hospital for our Veterans. I was poised for the shot but they flew farther west and no shot, and no view for the Vets unfortunately. :scratch

Your photos make up for our missed opportunity. Stunning!

Patti
London

[Harv]

Harv, these are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing.

The Snow Birds were just south of here for the St. Thomas Air Show about a week ago. They were scheduled to do a 'fly by' over our hospital for our Veterans. I was poised for the shot but they flew farther west and no shot, and no view for the Vets unfortunately. :scratch

Your photos make up for our missed opportunity. Stunning!

Patti
London

Patti, thanks so much for your kind words. I'm sorry you missed the opportunity. They are a very talented team. Hopefully, you will find another opportunity to see them.

I had intended to go to St.Thomas for the Wings & Wheels show last weekend but a funeral I attended took precedence.

[Serrator]

Harv...wonderful shots! You did an outstanding job!!

We are having our annual airshow next weekend here...now I can't wait. Love the precision and power shown in yours.

[Skippy]

Those of you who know me also know that I photograph mostly wildlife, primarily birds. Today was a day to photograph birds of the fixed wing variety.

Each year on the Canada Day Weekend, the town of Cobourg where I live hosts a three day Waterfront Festival. It is estimated that the festival brings approximately 55,000 visitors to our town of 17,500. Most years as part of this festival we get to enjoy an air show performed by the Canadian Forces aerobatics team, the Snowbirds. My good friend Bob joined me today to photograph this event.

1D MkIIn, 300 f/2.8L IS, Bushhawk
ISO400, f/8, 1/1,600 Sec.

Thanks for looking.

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh my,my,my Harv :jawdrop
These are Super Cool :clap :ivar :barb
Awesome!
What a series :bow .... Thanks for sharing .... Skippy
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[squirl033]

great shots. some of those remind me of some pics i took of the Snowbirds at an airshow here in the states back in the late 1980's... i really need to get to an airshow again one of these days. haven't been since i got a DSLR and a really good zoom, methinks it's time to give it a try!

[Harv]

Harv...wonderful shots! You did an outstanding job!!

We are having our annual airshow next weekend here...now I can't wait. Love the precision and power shown in yours.

Thank you very much. I appreciate you looking in and commenting. I hope you enjoy your show as much as we did ours. It can be a lot of fun. I look forward to your pics.

[Harv]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh my,my,my Harv :jawdrop
These are Super Cool :clap :ivar :barb
Awesome!
What a series :bow .... Thanks for sharing .... Skippy
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Thanks a lot, Skippy. You're very kind.

[Harv]

great shots. some of those remind me of some pics i took of the Snowbirds at an airshow here in the states back in the late 1980's... i really need to get to an airshow again one of these days. haven't been since i got a DSLR and a really good zoom, methinks it's time to give it a try!

Thanks for looking and kind words. I'm sure if you got out to a show you'd really enjoy it. It can be a real rush.

[pnphoto]

Very well done! Now I am really looking forward to the Snowbirds visit here July 21!

[Harv]

Very well done! Now I am really looking forward to the Snowbirds visit here July 21!

Thanks a lot. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.