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Scottish Airshow 2023

The long awaited Scottish Airshow returned to Ayr seafront on 8th, 9th and 10th September 2023. Over 240,000 people attended, from all over the UK, to see the many different aircraft, including the Red Arrows, Typhoon and Spitfire to name but a few.

It was a warm early autumn day, on the Saturday and there was a real party “BUZZ”, with many families and friends, having barbeques on the greens at the seafront, enjoying the spectacle of the low flying aircraft and aerobatics.

Although I didn’t attend on all 3 days, I did manage to “grab a few shots” on the Saturday; and have included a selection of my images on the slideshow below. I hope you enjoy them.

Follow the link for all static images https://jimreidphoto.com/events-3/scottish-airshow-2023/

Posted by JimR | October 15, 2023 | Categories: Aircraft, Ayrshire, Blog, Entertainment, Events, Photography, Photos, Uncategorized | Tags: Airshow, Ayrshire, Blogging, Events, Photos, Scottish Airshow | 2 Comments

Ayrshire Yeomanry 225th Anniversary Parade_2023

An Armed Forces Parade was held on Saturday 24th June, to celebrate the 225th anniversary of The Ayrshire Yeomanry.

The Parade also marked UK Armed Forces Day. In remembrance, and to honour the fallen, wreaths were laid and 2 minutes silence was observed at the Cenotaph, in Wellington Square.

Many of the public, lined the Parade route to honour, remember and enjoy the spectacle.

Here are a few of my images of this spectacular event.

Still images in the slideshow can be found by clicking this link

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Posted by JimR | June 26, 2023 | Categories: Ayrshire, Blog, Events, Photography, Photos, Uncategorized | Tags: Ayrshire, Events, Photography, Photos, Scotland, Tourism | Leave a comment

Kitesurfers on Barassie Beach

On a windy, but sunny February morning, a few of us from Ayr Photographic Society, met on Barassie Beach to enjoy the acrobatic activities of the local kitesurfing training school, run by Grant Clayton

Below are some of my action-packed images, captured with the new Sony zoom lens

What an amazing performance. Superb !!!!!

Posted by JimR | March 2, 2023 | Categories: Blog, Photography, Photos, Sport, Uncategorized, Watersports | Tags: Kitesurfing, Photography, Photos, Scotland, Sports, Watersports | 2 Comments

Good old Santa – Sony FE 200-600mm

I must have been a good boy, as I’m now the proud owner of this great lens. Here’s a few more local wildlife/bird images, shot with my new lens.

I hope you like them.

Happy New Year to all my fellow bloggers

Posted by JimR | January 2, 2023 | Categories: Blog, Nature, Photos, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tags: birds, nature, Photography, Photos, wildlife, wildlife birds | 1 Comment

Sony FE200-600mm f5.6/f6.3 Trial

I had the opportunity to trial this lens at the end of last week, at Rozelle Park, in Ayr, where I manage to shoot some “active “dog images and a few images of some local birds

Although a little heavier than my Canon FE70-200mm f2.8 IS USM, with metabones e-mount adapter, I found it easier to handle than expected.

The reach and quality of this Sony lens was superb, and the continuous autofocus, on the subjects was extremely accurate. I hope Santa will be good to me, this Xmas so that I can add it to my photography kit bag

Here are a few sample images which I hope you will like

Posted by JimR | December 18, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Nature, Photography, Photos, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tags: Blog, nature, Photography, Photos | Leave a comment

Dumfries House Estate – Another Day Out

Earlier this year, we visited Dumfries House Estate, located near Cumnock, in East Ayrshire. The first visit was towards the end of summer and then again later in the Autumn.

A great place to “chill out”, wandering in the well maintained woodland and garden areas, giving you a real sense of peace and tranquility

Below are a few images taken during our visits

Posted by JimR | December 11, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Landscapes, Photography, Photos, Uncategorized | Tags: Blog, Landscape, Landscape Photography, Photos, Scotland, Tourism | 2 Comments

Fireworks Near Burns Monument

The annual fireworks display, to commemorate Guy Fawkes’ attempt to blow-up The Houses of Parliament in 1605, was held recently at the grounds of Ayr Rugby Club.

Here are a few images, of the local firework display, shot near Burns Monument, overlooking “Brig O’ Doon” Hotel.