N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

Mighty wings

Camera: Nikon D500

Lens: 200-500mm f/5.6

Exposure: 1/125 sec, f/6.3, ISO160

MISSION: Capture images that show off the incredible beauty and power of awe-inspiring aircraft at one of the UK’s biggest air shows

PHOTOGRAPHER: Andrew Yeates

LOCATION: County Meath, Republic of Ireland

KIT USED: Nikon D500, Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

INSTAGRAM: @andyy28

Ever since I on the telly and building hundreds of model kits to plane spotting. I’ve even had helicopter flight lessons! I started to photograph air shows around Ireland in 2011 and joined my local camera club in 2014. I took a big interest in wildlife and macro photography, but always returned to aviation. Eager to learn more, I wanted to visit some of the bigger air shows around the UK and Europe.

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