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Postby K5054NZ » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:46 pm

Hi all

If you're at all familiar with the aviation periodicals of our fine nation, you no doubt will have seen the name Gavin Conroy pop up a few times - most notably, the centrespread and cover (seven Fokker Dr.Is) of the latest Classic Wings.

Well, Gavin is my boss!! :clap:

And he has just finished his website, showcasing his work. Let me tell you, I thought I liked his work before, now I'm totally in love.

Please, check it out here, tell your friends, spread the word. And watch this space! "We shall watch your career with much interest!"
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Postby Naki » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:52 pm

Nice pics - Thanks for the HU Zac
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Postby K5054NZ » Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:33 am

;) No worries dude - his work deserves to be out there!

Oops - typo in the title, it's Classic Aircraft Photography.
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Postby ZK-KAG » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:06 pm

K5054NZ wrote: Oops - typo in the title, it's Classic Aircraft Photography.

Sorted B-)
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Postby creator2003 » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:17 pm

really nice site loved the topdressing and the choppers ,at first found the nav abit werid but soon got it sorted ,must be a morning thing for me :blink:
tell ya boss its sweet nice work :thumbup:
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Postby toprob » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:44 pm

The Classic Wings magazine shot really catches your eye on the shelves.
However the site says it's 1024x1365 -- can anyone get it to display this size? I can't.
Shooting from the air adds another dimension to aircraft photography, I'd love to try it sometime.
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Postby Ian Warren » Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:14 pm

Thanx for HU Zak :thumbup: Brilliant photos :)
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Postby ZKTOM » Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:39 pm

Some good pics there, cheers :thumbup:
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Postby toprob » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:36 pm

One thing I didn't notice earlier -- the centre spread in Classic Wings is another one of Gavin's. This is the Corsair, and it is a seriously good shot. If you don't buy CW, pop into your bookshop and just let it fall open at the centre...
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Postby FlyingKiwi » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:04 am

He gets some fantastic shots, good to see a website set up now. :clap:
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Postby Gavin Conroy » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:43 am

Thanks for the feedback it is really appreciated and thanks for the plug Zac.
Just a couple of things, on the front page you can "optimise" the way the photos are viewed so you can click on that to resize shots if you wish. I added that feature for those still on dial up, you can find this section top left.

Thanks again for the feedback and the site will be updated when I get a chance and I have a lot to add to it yet.

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Postby Ian Warren » Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:01 pm

Hello Gavin , Wellcome and Thankyou :) Brilliant photo's , I had a :lol: ,first glimp's the chap in the back of the Cub really looked like he was'nt enjoyin himself , almost see his thoughts , ' WHAT YA BORN IN A TENT ' :D OR SOMETHING :lol: :lol:
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Postby Charl » Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:20 pm

Phwoarr!
Just echo all the above comments, welcome and many thanks for the post Gavin!
I'm off to Whitcoulls...
Actually, flightsim might be a good place to pre-frame air-air shots, they are often so fleeting.
Anyone know what the deal is with the backward swastika on the Bluebum??
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Postby Alex » Sat Jul 07, 2007 1:31 pm

Stunning photos Gavin, great stuff. :D

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Postby ZK-KAG » Sat Jul 07, 2007 4:41 pm

AH!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:

Awesome shots!!! :clap: Especially the Iroquois one! :bow:

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Postby Duckman » Sat Jul 07, 2007 4:45 pm

Wow! Those are absolutely fantastic! Thanks an absolute tonne!
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Postby FlyingKiwi » Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:59 pm

Those are fantastic! :clap:
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Postby Gavin Conroy » Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:12 pm

FlyingKiwi wrote:
QUOTE(FlyingKiwi @ Jul 13 2007, 02:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Those are fantastic! clapping.gif


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Postby benwynn » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:09 am

Zac,

If you would, not classic- But rekon you could get me a few basic shots of Marlborough Aero Club Warrior ZK-DOT??

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Postby K5054NZ » Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:49 pm

benwynn wrote:
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Zac,

If you would, not classic- But rekon you could get me a few basic shots of Marlborough Aero Club Warrior ZK-DOT??

cheers1.gif Ben

Will do! I'm there again Sunday, shouldn't be an issue. She popped over to Wgtn Saturday but she's back now. What angles etc?
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