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Boeing VC-25A "Air Force One"
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Honeywell Flight Test
Air Force One arriving for Obama's commencement speech at ASU on 5/13/09.
Here's one of BA landing last summer.
Cropped more than I generally like, but felt it was needed to catch the interesting effects of the vortices.
Awesome catch on those vortices, Dave! No idea where you were shooting from to catch that, but it looks like an interesting spot. Great angle on the BA 747 as well. That looks like a great spot to shoot from during the summer. Is it still accessible? (I think Joe Kates has shot from there before, but said something about not being able to shoot from there anymore).
Joe-
That spot is completely closed off now, the road is even fenced. I went over there a couple of weeks ago. I think it's an attempt to keep people away from the fuel farm and the new radar tower.
Well, that blows. Aside from the fence, that looked like a really good spot.
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McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73(F)
Previously with Trans International Airlines (Transamerica Airlines), Flying Tigers, and FedEx Express.
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Boeing 747-446
Quote from: Dave S. on June 16, 2009, 07:03:09 PM
Here's one of BA landing last summer.
Awesome picture. It looks like you were on the north side of the airport. Did you just time that location well because Im not keen on waiting there too long as there is no good place to park.
Mitchell,
The BA shot was not taken at/near the old dirt lot on Airlane. I was further west. I do think it's a shame they closed and fenced that area off.
Dave
Today's forecast: Partly cloudy with a chance of Mad Dogs.
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Efforts from a warm afternoon at Sky Harbor.
... and thanks to some timely information from Joe, the real reason I spent a warm afternoon in the sun...
Sorry about the fence post in the last shot.
Quote from: Dave S. on June 24, 2009, 11:01:55 PM
Efforts from a warm afternoon at Sky Harbor.
Dave, are you ever going to share with us your secret PHX location? It's an amazing vantage point!
Quote from: Dave S. on June 24, 2009, 11:04:13 PM
... and thanks to some timely information from Joe, the real reason I spent a warm afternoon in the sun...
Sorry about the fence post in the last shot.
Awesome shots of the Honeywell testbed!
And just one more view showing just how warm it gets during a late June afternoon in PHX.
Matt,
Sure I'll share...after you guys salivate just a little more... ;)
Outstanding shots, Dave. That first one is awesome and really shows off the engine and the mount.
Quote from: Dave S. on June 24, 2009, 11:09:09 PM
Matt,
Sure I'll share...after you guys salivate just a little more... ;)
Well, once we are all done salivating and ready for a drink, maybe we can arrange a Saturday morning with you out along the PHX fenceline.
Light looks like it's best there in the evenings. Morning would be all backlit n'stuff.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on June 24, 2009, 11:23:05 PM
Light looks like it's best there in the evenings. Morning would be all backlit n'stuff.
That's a very good point, and mornings the traffic is usually going the other way. I was just thinking it was cooler in the morning.
What I would love to catch is the Honeywell 757 departing to the east from the east economy lot - you get everything there - the "fun" side would also be the sunlit side.
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UPS DC-8 departing PHX on the morning of Christmas Eve.
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AmFlight 1900C under a soupy sky.
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I've been wanting to catch one of Capital's 727 for a while now.
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Boeing 747 SP-21 (Qatar Amiri Flight)
Waiting for the BA 747 yesterday afternoon, and it was a bit windy. More of a crosswind actually. Looks like the passengers on the United flight had a bit of an exciting touchdown.
737 Arizona
A319 Cardinals
737 Illinois
KC-135R from the 161st ARW.
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The fun of landing into a sunset during the middle of summer.
The second shot reminds me of that old song I used to see on Sesame Street (I think it was Sesame Street), which one of these (tails) isn't the same?
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FedEx
Boeing MD-10-10F
Boeing MD-10 Program (http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_02/textonly/ps02txt.html)
Here's another AzAP exclusive photo, you will not find this photo posted anywhere else!
Quote from: CJPalmer on July 12, 2009, 11:15:13 AM
KC-135R from the 161st ARW.
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What an amazing capture, I am jealous of you catching this one.
I agree with Mitchell on this one. It really shows what gets missed or left out of zoomed-in, full-frame shots.
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British Airways flight on final.
Outstanding shot, Boyd.
Mitchell, thank you. I was lucky in getting this since I was waiting for the 747SP to take off at the time. So I got a twofer that day. :)
Your right Joe, it is easy to miss good shots because you're focused (mentally and optically) on the subject. That is something that I have been trying to work on and it worked well that day.
Quote from: CJPalmer on July 13, 2009, 10:20:59 PM
Mitchell, thank you. I was lucky in getting this since I was waiting for the 747SP to take off at the time. So I got a twofer that day. :)
Your right Joe, it is easy to miss good shots because you're focused (mentally and optically) on the subject. That is something that I have been trying to work on and it worked well that day.
Luck is only part of it as you have a good location there.
NWA Embraer 175 departing PHX on Friday:
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Went out to PHX before work to catch the 7:30 departure of the Capital 727. It left at 7:01, so I missed it. Instead, I got this SWA 737.
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Ameriflight C-99 @ sunset.
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Capital Cargo 727 landing @ PHX:
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Great photo Joe! I love this one!
Sky Harbor Control Tower - just after sunset.
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Thanks Chris! One of the few times I've been happy that an aircraft came in later than scheduled.
Rob, that tower shot is beautiful.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on August 20, 2009, 02:27:16 PM
Rob, that tower shot is beautiful.
Thanks, Joe. I was at the airport yesterday evening to pick up the In-Laws and spent about an hour taking pictures before they arrived.
Had three flights on my wish/picture list - got 2 of them - and got a couple of extras that I will post soon.
Very cool, looking forward to them.
Unmarked DC-9 waiting to take off after taxing to the active runway from the South side of the airport.
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Here's a couple of old photos I dug out of my archives, two liveries we'll never see again. :-\
- Song (Delta's low-cost brand)
- ATA (American Trans Air)
British Airways oneworld arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Boeing 717-200 "Midwest"
Chinese government guy's plane inbound to PHX.
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From Terminal 3.
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Joe, looks like Rob's spot worked very well, nice shot!
Mitchell, looks like T3 worked well too.
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Beech 1900C
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Boeing FA-18D Super Hornet VMFA (AW)-225 Vikings Miramar, CA
Awesome catch, Dave! I really miss these Marine All-Weather guys coming in to Gateway.
Wow, Sky Harbor is back on my favorite list. Found a new location to get some great sunset shots. Well, at least I think it's a great location. I'll let you guys judge for yourselves.
All from today.
... and three more from this afternoon...
... and my last three for the day.
Very nice, Dave... so where were you?
Ahhh, ancient Chinese secret...
Just kidding, I'll send you a pm with the details.
Dave S.
Outstanding photos Dave! Looks like PHX paid off more than Willie would have today.
Yes, it was quite the pleasant surprise this afternoon. I did stay at the east end but didn't see (nor hear) any Harriers departing. I assume they were still at Cutter and would be departing from 25 to the west.
Swift Aviation
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Went to PHX this evening in hopes of getting some interesting shots with the incoming dust storm. It wasnt as bad as they predicted, but still interesting.
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Learjet 35A
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Airbus A300F4-605R FedEx
From yesterday's cold and windy afternoon.
FYI: 2 OH-58D's and a UH-60 just overflew the airport heading north at 1500 ft.
... and the Coyotes' 727 departed shortly after they did. TOTALLY back lit from T4, but I'm hoping that I can salvage one or two of my shots.
Caught this Sky West anniversary paint job back in July of last year.
A long take-off roll and a slow climb out by this SW plane offered a slightly different point of view from T4.
From this morning.
FedEx Express Boeing MD-10-30F
This sucker came in from Honolulu today, no joke, a Go-Jet CRJ 200.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/ASH1101
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Would the circ de soleil sticker by the door count as a "Special Livery?"
Falcon 2000
Anyone seen this guy before?
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Not your usual duo.
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Southwest Airlines departing into the sunset at Sky Harbor
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A fun filled afternoon at Sky Harbor waiting for....
...this guy to return.
Shows off the "fun" side of the aircraft better than any shot I've seen.
Good seeing you out there today!
Joe,
It was a pleasure being out there with some company.
Here are some tower shots, taken while waiting for that pink lady to depart. That Delta 757 is one very loooong plane.
Rob and I had the same idea.
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Awesome sunset shot. Very nicely done.
Some not so usual suspects at PHX today. I've not yet looked up the registration on the 2nd guy yet, but it looks similar to the Honeywell paint scheme. Anyone know for sure?
The bizjet is Honeywell's (and yes - it has pretty much the same scheme as the 757 test bed). FlightAware shows that tracking is blocked by request of owner, but shows Honeywell as the ownership.
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Thanks Rob.
Do you know if they still have their three hole Falcon? Not sure what model it is, have just seen the tail poking out of thier hangar once in a while.
I just had a nice spotting evening within an hour I was able to catch:
Swift 737
Swift 727
Southwest "Green" Airplane
Delta "Grammy Awards"
2x hornets
2x cobra (at a very very far distance, but still there)
Not as special
Aero Mexico
Westjet
Southwest with Wifi plane
Pics up later.
Wow! Is the Swift 727 the same as the coyotes 727?
No the swift 727 has winglets and paint similar to the 737
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A few from today. The light wasn't very good, but did show itself every now and again.
- US Airways Express (Mesa Airlines)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-202Q Dash 8 - Southwest Airlines
Boeing 737-7H4 "The Herbert D. Kelleher" - NetJets
Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV
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TinkerBell Smokin the Tires
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Smokin Mad Dog
From last Friday, this was a charter flight for the Ottawa Senators
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Capital Cargo
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Note - The female pilot on the radio had one of the most beautiful voices ive heard.
Hmm - not bad.
Here's my shot. I JUST missed this - it crossed right in front of me as I was approaching the berm at the end of 40th street. I said a lot of swear words.
I had better luck this morning.
Good seeing you out there, Mitchell.
It was nice to have some company
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Look at this, and security or ops didnt even check this person out.
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US Airways
Boeing 767-2B7/ER
Diversion to Sky Harbor for fuel on her way to Hawaii, she was encountering strong headwinds.
This is the shot I got after messing up my ankle jumping over the wall. At least I got the shot before I threw in the towel and went home to have a date on the couch with a big bag of frozen peas!
It was a pretty productive day at PHX today, with some not-so-typical traffic. As Matt posted above, there was a brief stop by a US Airways 767 for some additional fuel, we also had some F-18 departures. Also had Honeywell landing on 07R, but a landing on 07R doesn't offer a very decent picture from 40th St.
Okay - so I'm a big fan of the exhaust heat and I've cropped the original image to reflect that preference...
A couple of F/A-18Cs from VMFA-232 "Red Devils" departing Sky Harbor.
UPS A300 departing PHX this afternoon:
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Saturday, before the ankle incident:
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
A few cargo movers from the morning of the 24th:
1. AmeriFlight Beech 1900C.
2. Capital Cargo 727.
3. UPS MD11. Check out the condensation in the intakes and the vapor streaming from the winglet. I'm guessing that that moisture (which produced a pretty noticeable haze for a bit) was the result of frost burnoff after sunrise.
Sky West 35th anniversary aircraft departs Sky Harbor on 12-31-09.
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Quote from: Ned Harris on January 01, 2010, 06:46:01 PM
Sky West 35th anniversary aircraft departs Sky Harbor on 12-31-09.
Nice Catch, I have only got this one taxiing as it usually departs/lands on 8/26
FedEx A300 departing PHX well before sunrise back on December 24th.
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Joe, that's a sweet shot!
Nice shot Joe, I 've been wanting to do one of those after work, but been to lazy, just want to get home.
John
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American Mad Dog cookin the competition
Delta/Northwest Airbus A330
Green Bay Packers charter
Here is my take on yesterday's A330 arrival, plus a little fun with a Delta 737.
From last week, shooting with a couple of visitors from Tucson.
The first one is for Ned. What kind of bird is this?
The second, I noticed the spec near the nose after taking the shot. Looks like it's a C-172 flying the VFR transition.
Lastly, I'm going to assume this plane was nearly empty, considering where it's leaving from and where it's headed to.
Southwest departing past the tower
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Dave, I think you bird is a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk in light plumage.
Dave: CJ is correct. Your bird is a juvenile light morph Red-tailed Hawk.
Upon arrival at KPHX on New Year's Eve morning.
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Pretty sporty day at PHX yesterday. Been waiting for a day like this for a long time to try my hand at thrust reverser/mist shots.
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Crap weather is good stuff to shoot in for sure!
British Airways Special Flight
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Couple of mine.
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... and here is my contribution from yesterday's daylight departure of BA. Shortly afterward, I hit 40th St. and caught a surprise arrival while waiting for the FedEx DC-10 to arrive.
... and here is that FedEx DC-10 that sent me to 40th St.
Chris,
What's the story about what appears to be the front half of an RJ's fuselage that can be seen just to the right of the right wing in your rear quarter shot of BA? Is it an optical illusion or actually just the front half of a fuselage?
By the way, that's a nice shot.
Quote from: Dave S. on January 24, 2010, 12:28:51 PM
Chris,
What's the story about what appears to be the front half of an RJ's fuselage that can be seen just to the right of the right wing in your rear quarter shot of BA? Is it an optical illusion or actually just the front half of a fuselage?
By the way, that's a nice shot.
Not sure what the deal is on that, its the upper half mounted on a trailer. I saw it a few weeks back sitting there but didn't take any shots of it. Maybe someone can post a shot of it or has more info?
Nice shots also Dave.
Here is a pano from term 4 I did yesterday.
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C-130 on the way out
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I wish the salt always had water, because there were would better photo ops
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Wow. It looks totally different with water in it.
Lovely paint job, right?
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Some more shots from today's late afternoon effort. Was hoping to catch the British Airways 747 right around sunset, but it didn't arrive until well after sunset - nowhere near enough light to get a shot.
Found another one from today that I like.
Took this last year from Tempe Butte, or "A" Mountain.
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Stephen, nice shot from 'A' Mountain. What kind of lens did you use for that shot?
Here are some shots from early today, hoping to catch some vapor; a combo of cool temps and high(er) humidity levels. As you can see - nothing at all like what they get for vapor in Portland or Anchorage.
Thanks!!
The lens is a Tamron 75-300 el-cheapo lens. It gets the job done but It's usually pretty soft, lacks contrast and I generally don't like it, however it has some amazing sweet spots. For example: The photo of the Air Evac Aerospatiale AS-350 I took thats in the Willie thread.
Hmmm....
If you're able to get that with an effective focal length of 420mm, I need to drag my 40D/300/2X combo (effective 960mm) up there some evening!
Guess I never realized you have that clear a view of Sky Harbor from up there.
It really is quite nice up there. Bit of a hike, especially with gear but its worth it. I have been meaning to get back up there to capture more of the airport however, may make that trip sometime this semester.
From last night
I swear this isnt SFO with United's landing and taking off, plus the water.
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From the Rains Saturday
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Star Alliance
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First time out at Sky Harbor with a camera
Now that is a lot of smoke.
Pilot: "Looks like its going to be a few minutes"
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While waiting for the 777 to return to PHX today, caught these guys.
1 & 2: I love prop discs!
3: Hand up to block the setting springtime sun.
This was a tough one to get right at dark, it has a dreamflight sticker, but you cant see it here:
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Maryland One
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Any idea what the USA VIP jet was doing in PHX this weekend?
McCain in Town????
He was, but he was for his own campaigning, would the govt pay for that type of trip.
C-37A from the 89th Airlift Wing. Could be any number of VIPs. Anyone know if there's any brass in town?
Some stuff from today, working on the 'Smokin the Mains' challenge...
Trying to catch the Delta A330 this morning, I got some more practice on this month's challenge. Unfortunately, the A330 landed long and I wasn't able to get a shot. But I was able to catch these guys:
Quote from: Dave S. on April 04, 2010, 09:01:41 PM
Some stuff from today, working on the 'Smokin the Mains' challenge...
Care to share were you located yourself for these?
Mitchell,
Sure thing, I'll send you a PM with some details.
Great panning shots Dave!
Tried a new location at Sky Harbor today. Although it was breezy and the temperature seemed pretty cool, there was quite a bit of heat haze for stuff on/near the ground. Here are some shots showing off the new location. I'm really liking the reflection of the runway in the AA 737's belly.
Those reflections are very cool.
Quote from: CJPalmer on April 07, 2010, 05:36:43 PM
Those reflections are very cool.
Only possible on the AA 737's. The MD-80's would still be trying to get off the ground.
Be-200 belonging to Russia's Ministry for Emergency Situations departing PHX en route to Santa Maria, CA.
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Great shot Joe!
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A trio from last week
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Beauty!!! :D
Excellent image!
Saudi Arabian Airlines Cargo (Air Atlanta Icelandic)
Boeing 747-230BM(SF)
Came from Brussels on its way to Pinal to be parked in the desert.
Nice Catch, I wish I could have been out there to see that.
Quote from: Mitchell Koffman on April 12, 2010, 05:03:42 PM
Nice Catch, I wish I could have been out there to see that.
Thanks! I didn't see anybody else out there.
Nicely caught Matt - glad you were able to make it out there.
Did you have a heads-up that it was landing on the south runway? I think a few folks were set up for a north runway arrival, since that seems to be what all 747s do.
Landing on the south side too...
Quote from: Joe Copalman on April 12, 2010, 05:10:04 PM
Nicely caught Matt - glad you were able to make it out there.
Did you have a heads-up that it was landing on the south runway? I think a few folks were set up for a north runway arrival, since that seems to be what all 747s do.
No heads-up, just a roll of the dice. I figured that since it would be empty they would put it on the south side. I was going to go to T4 so I could get either runway, but the light was better from the south so I pushed my luck and it payed off (this time). ;D
I know I'm refilling my Karma tank by being a good Kitty keeper but not being able to get out and about over the last few weeks is killing me!!!!!
Nice Catch Boss...
Quote from: FlyingPhotog on April 12, 2010, 05:36:34 PM
I know I'm refilling my Karma tank by being a good Kitty keeper but not being able to get out and about over the last few weeks is killing me!!!!!
Nice Catch Boss...
Anything for good Karma!
Thank you!!
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Very nice shots there. I know that location was thinking aout that one instead of T4 but the sun plays a issue with me. This is my first encounter with a BA 747. I was very happy I got it. OF course she was delayed.
Quote from: Jbong on April 13, 2010, 09:44:27 PM
Very nice shots there. I know that location was thinking aout that one instead of T4 but the sun plays a issue with me. This is my first encounter with a BA 747. I was very happy I got it. OF course she was delayed.
Thanks, yours are nice too and the lighting wasnt as bad as I thought either so it turned out well for the both of us I guess.
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N I C E ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
James "JSlugman" O'Rear THANK YOU, SIR!
Trio from this afternoon, which was surprisingly sporty with the winds.
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Nice shots, Mitchell! It was good to see you this afternoon. I guess next time I should bring my camera!!
In the waning days of Midwest, I guess I am not the only one who wants pictures, the pilots have to get in their last pictures too.
More from the airlane area
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Some of my shots from Sky Harbor today. I pulled a biden and missed air force two, but I did get some others in.
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It was a little windy today...
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BA 747 Arrival on May 3, 2010:
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And a little at the gate artistry:
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Thanks Dave for the On Final heads up! ;)
Visit from Europe
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Following up Mitchell's nice efforts, here's what I caught of Martinair's departure to Schipol. Despite what you see in #3, she did finally retract the landing gear, oh about 5 miles after lift-off.
Is there a reson for that or would keeping them down go under the opps list?
Just looking at the flight aware, http://flightaware.com/live/flight/MPH141, it looks like he is turning back to Gander (Although there is no official divert on the flightaware), I hope its nothing serious.
Looks like he's back on course Schipol.
Paul - I believe this plane was in storage at Pinal for an unknown period of time. Normally they retract the gear right away, as there are speed limitations and performance hits when flying with the gear down. Not sure what the reason would be for leaving down for so long. He eventually got them up, and he's still trucking along to Amsterdam.
Okay, a quick Google search found these other potential reasons: an inoperative fire warning system in the gear well can require a minimum cooling time after take-off (something upwards of two minutes) and/or if one or two brakes have been removed (with a maximum of two) some minimum time to allow the tires to spin to a stop before retracting into a wheel well full of delicate hydraulic lines. Either of these seems plausible for an aircraft that is coming out of storage.
- Dave
Ok, thanks Dave
Quoteit looks like he is turning back to Gander
My wife tells me there is very little to purchase in the Gander gift shop should you get diverted there as she did on one occasion with a mil-hop. ;)
Quote from: jslugman on May 08, 2010, 11:01:49 AM
Quoteit looks like he is turning back to Gander
My wife tells me there is very little to purchase in the Gander gift shop should you get diverted there as she did on one occasion with a mil-hop. ;)
I've been to Gander twice on a fuel stop, there is nothing there!
Bizjet in trouble?
I caught this from the far side of terminal 4 while waiting for my parents. I heard a boom and then this trail of smoke lasted until the plane was far far out of sight. of course I didnt have my scanner so I cant confirm anything serious
I think that was Fry's Gulfstream II. I watched it depart from 40th street. Very smokey, but I don't recall a boom.
NASA T-38 at PHX yesterday:
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US Airways
Airbus A319-132
- Arizona
- Arizona Cardinals
- America West 1980s Heritage
East Economy Garage B, Looks like they removed the stairwell for the light-rail construction.
WATCH
YOUR STEP
That first step, she is a doosy.
I bet they still charge your estate $10 a day! :'(
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KPHX tour
KPHX tour 6-4-10
KPHX tour
KPHX tour
Very nice photos. How did you get yourself on said tour?
I have a friend who is a operation manager for the city of Phoenix. Who works at kphx. I am happy you like the pictures. Thank you
Very nice, and yes im sure we all like the pictures and seethe with jealously at the same time.
Tour
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Jason, it looks like you had a great time, and you got some nice shots! Mitchell is right, we all like the pictures and seethe with jealously at the same time.
Actually, I'm just happy for you. Nice set of shots.
Thanks Joe and Matt, We are going to make this "Tour" every week.
Another Smokeshow
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N311FE
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A few from today
Nice Shots.
Really nice Dave! Perfectly exposed and damn sharp! Really high-quality work man.
Spent the afternoon with Joe and Dave S. Fun had by all
Coming IN
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Going Out
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My captures from today's pleasant surprise - daylight arrival and departure of BA's 747.
1) smokin' hot landing
2) mirage
3) fading heat haze
Nice work boys...
Really, really nice work!
Same departure, different angle. After a random conversation about the Shughart/Gordon MOH scene in Black Hawk Down, I was inspired and I told Dave "Let me off here" while driving along AirLane, then I hoofed it a click or so east to what I thought would be a pretty solid place to get sunlit-side departure shots. Several things worked against me. First - AirLane is A LOT closer to the runway that it looks on Google Maps. Second - 747s are big. Like, super-jumbo-mother-gigante. Third - 110º temps and what I knew to be a full load of pax should have let me know that it would be a late rotation. Was still on the ground when it passed me.
All that said, I'm glad I got the shots I did because Dave and Mitchell got the shots they did.
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Thats not how you sounded after your pick up, but hey, you did manage to snag a good picture eh.
Is that your niece, waving from the window underneath the 'N' in 'oneworld'?
Quote from: Mitchell Koffman on June 15, 2010, 10:04:20 PM
Thats not how you sounded after your pick up, but hey, you did manage to snag a good picture eh.
True, I was a little disappointed, but I like the rear-quarter departure shot I posted in the 747 thread, as it tells a better story than a plain old side-on shot. I'm glad I was able to salvage this from my shots.
Just as a follow-up - my niece's group wound up departing on the later flight that departed around midnight. Lame.
Dammit to hell.
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A few from yesterday. as you can tell I'm having a blast with my new lens.
So I went to Sky Harbor today to catch this from Hawaii
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And I also caught this
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Sweet looking shot of a dirty underside!
Where did you grab this shot from, west end of the East Economy Lot?
No, this was over near F1.
Gotcha! ;)
Pardon the terrible lighting, but this merits posting in spite of it. In the foreground is one of the nine F/A-18Es from VFA-81 that came into PHX this evening (I only caught three - apparently some gremlins held up the other six in Arkansas until later). In the background is an American MD-80 carrying none other than Dave S., off to meet up with Sentimental Journey for his first tour stint as a B-17 crew-chief-in-training.
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Oh Sure, Dave gets the military escort... 8)
161st Air Refueling Wing "Copperheads"
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Contact Departure
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747 departing Skyharbor
Alaska Airlines Flight 659 departing Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) for Portland International Airport (KPDX).
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New Zealand Air Force 757 @ PHX today. It came 45 minutes early, so Rob and I missed it landing, but we managed to get it taxiing from customs @ T4 over to the Swift ramp.
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Very Nice Joe... Awesome shot as usual. Me and matt went out there today and it was HOT. I couldnt take it anymore.
Quote from: Jbong on July 25, 2010, 10:41:53 PM
Very Nice Joe... Awesome shot as usual. Me and matt went out there today and it was HOT. I couldnt take it anymore.
Thanks Jason - it was BRUTAL out there today. Rob and I were out from 2:30ish to 5 and the heat was just unrelenting.
Night time in the hangar.
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Heat-hazy letdown for this classic trash-hauler:
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Is this scottsdale?
Um, no. PHX. Terminal 3 garage looking south.
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Cool Joe I just didnt recognize the foliage ,lol
Joe I am right with on the FedEx man I love that. Nice shots.
Convair cargo bird a little farther out (looking like he is diving for the runway)
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Couple from the other day.
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Awsome shot Joe!!!! Question is that your flash or is there that much light out there? Never night shot inKPHX
Floodlights were illuminating the other 767 next to it and I used a long exposure to make the most of it. Clouds reflected a lot of ambient light as well.
well its a Beautiful shot well done. ;D
Pro shot Joe.
Outstanding work, Joe! Here are two shots from this morning and one from Tuesday at lunch. Sorry for the light on the Airbus, but I thought she was a unique enough paint scheme to capture and share.
Nice Air Canada Livery. I caught this while on vacation in FLL, but was well away and did not get nearly as sharp of an image as yours.
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767 doing a maximum performance takeoff. It was airborne by terminal 2.
A rarity, a clean cargo plane. Beechcraft 99.
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Lots of good stuff.
Good catch on the Air Canada retrojet, Jason! Light is phenomenal on the other two shots.
Framing/symmetry on the Southwest shot is outstanding, Zdenek! Really cool look.
Little Spotting today at KPHX
More from today
More from today
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I am not sure about this little Jem. I love how the light was nice for me but I things that the tail section with Reg is a little blurry.
Quote from: Jbong on August 13, 2010, 11:38:36 PM
I am not sure about this little Jem. I love how the light was nice for me but I things that the tail section with Reg is a little blurry.
Parallax Error ... The very nose and very tail are moving at different relative rates than center mass.
You usually see this when shooting prop-driven planes at slow shutter speeds (which I'm guessing you might have been at in evening / morning light?)
Example (http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/p886102989/e22784aad): Notice how the engine area is sharp but the tail of the Cub isn't...
Yeah I did notice it. And thats a great exmaple. Is there a way to fix it or a diffrent technique?
Quote from: Jbong on August 14, 2010, 03:20:57 PM
Yeah I did notice it. And thats a great exmaple. Is there a way to fix it or a diffrent technique?
Only way I know for sure to mitigate the effect is to shoot more perpendicular to your subject. Unfortunately, this leads to less interesting shots.
You might also try shooting from farther away with a longer lens because then the various parts are moving through a smaller arc and won't blur as much.
yeah I could have on at a angle but I was so excited to be this close with them flying right over me. I am going on friday again i am going to try a different angle. And I was using my largest lens. I only have a 55-200mm
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Hey everyone... Mr. Cutter came across these and had me scan them in. Thought ya'll would get a kick out of them. These were taken at the first PHX open house on April 13, 1985 and 66 balloons participated in the launch. I have the permission of Bill Cutter to post these here... the entire story is at: http://hub.cutteraviation.com/bid/50120/Phoenix-Sky-Harbor-1985-You-ll-Never-See-This-Again (http://hub.cutteraviation.com/bid/50120/Phoenix-Sky-Harbor-1985-You-ll-Never-See-This-Again)
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Getting ready to launch from the North Runway
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Everyone in the air... take a look at some of the liveries on the ground, including two SWA Boeing 727s!
When I saw the second pic I seriously thought it was photo shopped cause there would be no way a hot air balloon would be allowed over Sky Harbor but then I saw the other and read the story ,just amazing ,an open house at Sky harbor ,ever since I moved here its been super busy so its hard to imagine it ever used to be like this after all this seems warm and fuzzy and a total 180 from how it feels now
The growth of Sky Harbor has not been a smooth upward slope. It was a pretty "sleepy" major airport until fairly recently when the operational pace began to grow exponentially.
There was a very strong GA presence at SH until only about five to seven years ago with flight schools and flying clubs based there.
Private pilot students used to do racetrack touch and goes in the early mornings or at night by landing on the north side, then flying left traffic to do it again on the south side. Rinse .. Repeat.
Thank you so much for posting these Ryan.
No joke on the ramp - AA DC-10s, Delta 727s - I just want to jump into this photo with my camera!
no kidding Joe
Wait a minute joe I thought I saw you on top of the terminal. I wish they would do that again.
Yep, that was a time when you could take a nap on the runway. I forgot that Southwest had a few B727's. And this is before AWA or back when they only had 3 old B737's
Question on the far top left there is 2 aircrafts with 4 engines any ideas what or who they are? And I wonder what static sircrafts where on display.
I think thay are old DHL DC-8's. That is where the cargo used to be at.
These are really cool, Ryan, thanks for sharing them with us!
Glad to share! We have tons of old photo treasures over at the company and I am slowly going through everything and digitizing it -- I'm limited in some cases with the quality of the scanner, so if anyone has a really high quality one that they are looking to sell and swap out, let me know. Everything is in print form... no negatives and no slides... so I am limited by the quality of the prints.
At the same time, if anyone has any photos of the old Cutter facility that was over on Air Lane between 1959-1988 (before the current location opened), I'd love to see them! We have almost nothing from that time.
By the way, Bob Whitworth over at our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/cutter.aviation.page (http://www.facebook.com/cutter.aviation.page)) said that the PHX Airport Museum is planning a 75th Anniversary exhibit within the next two months, so if anyone has any archive shots that they'd like to help out with, please let me know.
Thanks,
Ryan K.
Quote from: Paul Dumm on August 20, 2010, 08:52:11 PM
I think thay are old DHL DC-8's. That is where the cargo used to be at.
Actually, one of my friends who was flying cargo into PHX that year via a Cessna 402 said that he was pretty sure they were UPS DC-8's from what he recalled.
Either way, DC-8's are still awesome and rare these days! Does anyone know if there are any DC-8 freight birds still out there?
Thanks,
Ryan
I'm digging the view of Terminal 1 in the background. Brings back fond memories when you used to walk out to the planes and board via the internal stairs, at least on the old Republic DC-9's.
- Dave
Ryan, You probable right. I could not remember if it was UPS, DHL, or Flying Triers (or some thing like that).
ATI is still flying them, NASA has one, and I think there are a handful of smaller cargo carriers that have them.
UPS was flying DC-8s into PHX as recently as two years ago, but I think they've purged them from their fleet.
Quote from: Dave S. on August 21, 2010, 10:53:23 AM
I'm digging the view of Terminal 1 in the background. Brings back fond memories when you used to walk out to the planes and board via the internal stairs, at least on the old Republic DC-9's.
- Dave
I loved flying out of T1 when I was a kid, I thought it was so cool being able to walk out to the planes!
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Beech 1900D
Ryan, welcome to the group and what a beautiful set of the balloons at Sky Harbor. Thanks for sharing.
Southwest Boeing 737's - working the arrival pattern...
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4935325149_952a998c2b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/4935325149/)
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Dave S,
You mentioned Terminal 1. Here is an aerial photo of Sky Harbor that I took in 1978. (Excuse the quality, it was scanned from a slide.)
I spy an L-1011 and either a 707 or DC-8 down there...
Very Cool Chris!
Chris,
Thanks! I think I even spy a DC-3 on the tarmac in the upper right!
Dave
I think you're right about the DC-3, Dave.
Look in the Falcon Field section for another old aerial photo.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4946926769_372d96fb7c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/4946926769/)
Mr Mu
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Silver Surfer
"Mr Mu" (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i61/rsamos/smilies/hysterical3.gif)
I thought it was funny
The morning of Christmas Eve, 2009. One of the best times to shoot cargo stuff out at PHX - traffic is heavy, light is perfect.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4960890240_b9eea9558f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/4960890240/)
A couple from today.
- Boeing 737-832
- Boeing 757-232
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4962501854_c62546e927_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/4962501854/)
Bubak, This is a BEAUTIFUL shot!
Quote from: Bubak on September 05, 2010, 07:15:25 PM
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A couple more from today.
Quote from: Jbong on September 05, 2010, 08:46:39 PM
nice photos Matt
Thank you sir, it was good to get out and take some photos again! ;D Thanks for picking me up this morning!!
Hmmm not sure I wanna know the details behind that one
We had a Rookie Spotter with us whom decided to Slam his 44oz thurstbuster.
Not sure if I was supposed to put this under warbirds or under Sky Harbor... but considering it was on our (Cutter Aviation's) ramp, I figured it would belong here! Dan Friedkin flew it in from Houston to PHX and then Kevin Eldridge met him and took off for Chino to join up with the three others for the four-ship flight up to Mather Field.
(http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg259/scaled.php?tn=0&server=259&filename=i34.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640)
Not a bad ride! For those of you curious, this is NL38TF 44-53095 that flew as "Putt Putt Maru" for many years with Waltrip at Lone Star Flight Museum. It was purchased by Tom Blair of Kissimmee, FL for a time then sold to the Friedkin collection, aka: Comanche Warbirds of Houston, TX. Sharp looking bird and super nice pilots!
Awesome! Glad someone caught it.
Did another Mexican Navy CASA 290 come in this evening?
silver
Last Sunday at Sky Harbor, landing on the north runway.
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus
Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) "Tomcats"
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Nice close-in catches Matt! Better than any landing shots I've gotten of them at Willie.
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Cessna 560XL
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American Mad Dog
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Well that's different. Is Midwest a regular sight there?
Yup. A handful of flights daily. They flew Boeing 717s until recently. I believe they are actually part of Republic/Frontier now, hence the new jungle jets.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 20, 2010, 11:02:28 AM
hence the new jungle jets.
Took me a minute but I finally caught on. ;D
Jason, I can completely understand your frustration with dust on the sensor. Those specks make it look like you've never cleaned your lens. With me, that can be a problem too, but let's not go there :P. Avoiding lense changes in the open helps slow the process down, but it just seems to happen. Tempe Camera has done a pretty good job on mine and it's about time for another cleaning. FYI, I have the same lense you just purchased, and I am really happy with it. It's light weight, quiet and the optics are pretty good edge to edge. The price isn't too bad either. ;D
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Every get the feeling that your being surrounded.
I know what your talking abut Jason, Last night it was a few then at 1700 bam!! USAir came alive. There were still more to the left backed up that I could not get in frame.
That's just how it works at hubs. After a morning of shooting at IAH, I vowed to never shoot another Continental 737 again. Then when the good heavy cargo and long-haul stuff started showing up, it used the north runway, which even at 500mm may as well be in Dallas. (I did break that vow, as Continental birds at PHX are a welcome change).
Quote from: Paul Dumm on October 16, 2010, 10:35:05 AM
Every get the feeling that your being surrounded.
If you would have panned just a little further to the left you probably would have seen me at work! It's nice seeing departures from the north runway for once, thanks to the construction occurring on RWY 7L/25R. Sure makes things clogged around the ramp, though.
Smallest one to come in when I was there a few weeks ago.
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Looks like a bug
It is, The little thing was hidding from the BIG BAD BA747.
Finally got a chance to shoot when the clouds worked for a shot, and not against it.
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And it worked well! Nice work.
Did I over do it with the Clone tool?
Quote from: Dave S. on October 26, 2010, 08:41:45 PM
Did I over do it with the Clone tool?
Nah, you're good for at least another five tails...
(http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/55026238/large.jpg)
(As you can see by the paint schemes, mine's a lot older...)
Touche my good man! ;)
I cheated though... I was in Seat 2A at the time. ;)
... and I was standing in seat 3F (the back of my truck).
Re-Touche! ;D
Nice catch, Jason!
Nice "Two-fer" Jason...
Agreed... Might want to tweak the white balance just a little bit. They both look a tad Cyan on my screen.
I like it, Jason, I think the re-edit looks better.
Thanks matt, but I think I am off a bit on the leveling. When I get home will try again.
Ask and you shall receive! Here are some pictures of Roush Fenway Racing's Boeing 727 arriving on Thursday.
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IMG_9289 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5171117818/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
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IMG_9292 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5171118154/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
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IMG_9302 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5170517005/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
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IMG_9303 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5170517337/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5170517725_999661d711_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5170517725/)
IMG_9308 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5170517725/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
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IMG_9316 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5171117560/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
CRJ @ 1/50.
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Alaska's Spirit of Alaska Statehood 737-400 departing Sky Harbor today.
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Rare AA 757 at PHX, no doubt for increased holiday traffic.
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on November 24, 2010, 04:32:04 PM
Alaska's Spirit of Alaska Statehood 737-400 departing Sky Harbor today.
Solid shot of that bird Matt! Been on my "want to shoot" list for a while.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on November 24, 2010, 06:33:41 PM
Solid shot of that bird Matt! Been on my "want to shoot" list for a while.
Thanks, been on my "want to shoot" list for a while too.
A couple more from today at Sky Harbor.
- JetBlue Airbus A320-232 "Blue Fox"
- United Airlines Boeing 757-222
A couple from this evening at Sky Harbor.
- Airbus A320-232
- Airbus A319-132
Nice ones Matt.
A couple more from this evening.
- Raytheon 400A
- Boeing 737-824
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5217616023_08fac254e4_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/5217616023/)
Thanksgiving arrival.
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Fitting that 7-3 has a turkey painted on it ;)
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A couple from this past Sunday morning.
- Boeing 757-23N
- De Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 Dash 8
A couple more from this past Sunday morning.
- McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82)
- Embraer EMB-145XR (ERJ-145XR)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5248985828_b6d6a7bf98_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/5248985828/)
Airbus something or other on final approach into Sky Harbor. Shot from Mesa.
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Did I
a) take a one day trip to Portland?
b) steal Matt's memory card(s)?
c) spend some time at Sky Harbor this last Friday morning?
...okay, the last one doesn't have any cool flow visualization, but just your classic Mad Dog planting it heavy.
...and while I was at Sky Harbor Friday morning, I managed to catch this guy coming in, with his RAT* deployed. No other sign of distress from him, so not sure what the story was. From the other pictures in the sequence, he may have had his APU running, but no conclusive evidence (it's Sunday, and football on the tv) to suggest either engine was shut down.
* RAT = Ram Air Turbine. They are a backup system, used to provide electrical power, in case there's an 'issue' with either the engine driven generator(s) and/or the APU. The slipstream, caused by the aircraft's forward motion, provides the motive force to spin the 'turbine', thus providing power to flight critical components.
- Dave
At least they put it up front to minimize the sphincter-tightening potential to the passengers. :-\
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Be-200 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5284588616/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Had a great morning at PHX. More to come. Was great seeing you guys (Dave, Brian, and Jack) out there.
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Agreed, it was a great morning in Phoenix and was nice seeing everyone out there.
...and a few from a different angle...
1) an almost-formation departure from a pair of Copperheads this morning (bonus with the wingtip vortices)
2) Vapor, in Phoenix, gotta love it
3) Prop blurrrrrrr
Quote from: Dave S. on December 23, 2010, 01:54:10 PM
Agreed, it was a great morning in Phoenix and was nice seeing everyone out there.
I see you're being watched in #2 (Lower Left Hand Corner...)
Very nice images gents!
Jay,
Actually, he's the 'bird' guy. Contracted to manage the birds around the airport's perimeter, with the intent of preventing any accidental (as if there's any other kind?) FOD, via bird.
Ah, the "Birdman of Sky Harbor" Gotcha...
We should befriend the friend of our feathered friends!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 23, 2010, 01:03:51 PM
Had a great morning at PHX. More to come. Was great seeing you guys (Dave, Brian, and Jack) out there.
(http://air-and-space.com/20101223%20PHX/_BEL2093%20A320-231%20N629AW%20US%20Airways%20right%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg) It was good meeting up with you, Jack, and Dave on the berm this morning. It was a special morning with beautiful weather and a remarkable variety of classic freighters.
Firedog.
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I had words.... just for a second. :o
wow
That was one of them....
Thanks guys. This was the only departure during the 7-8 minutes that the sky was like this. I was looking at the sky, then looking at the empty taxiways and runways, muttering things like "C'MON!" and "You've got to be kidding me." Thank God this one left when it did though.
More PHX low-light stuff. Pretty much just throwing high-ISO crap at the wall and seeing what sticks.
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AzAP(AW).
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A few more shots highlighting the atmospheric conditions at PHX this past Thursday:
DC-10 with blankets of vapor pouring over the wings:
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767 with vapor in the intakes and vortices streaming from the wingtips:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5295597394_5f4d672bfc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5295597394/)
AmFlight Brasilia yielding my first legit propwash catch:
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Santa's last big sleighs heading out to make the final deliveries for Christmas 2010, 24-Dec-2010.
Look closely and you can see vapor in the engine intakes and the wing leading edge top of the Evergreen sleigh.
Really dig that shot of the Evergreen bird crossing the tower.
Fiesta Bowl charters departing this morning, the team was on the 757 and the band was on the MD-11.
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FINALLY!
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- Boeing 737-824
- Boeing 737-7CT
- Airbus A320-232 "Blue Crew"
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5287795929_0507abe2b0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5287795929/)
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- Airbus A320-232 "Blue-T-Ful"
- Eurocopter EC-135P-2
161st Air Refueling Wing
197th Air Refueling Squadron "Copperheads"
First -135 in a formation break over the field, this one breaking right over Cutter.
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Mega-awesome.
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (Ryan International Airlines)
- Boeing 737-924ER
- Boeing 767-34AF/ER
- Beech 390 Premier 1 (Georgia Crown Distributing Co.)
- Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
Boeing 757-224
The last three of these I've seen at KPHX were all marked with United titles.
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Matt, your shot of the 135 turning into the break is awesome. Very, very nice.
Quote from: wingsnstuff on January 15, 2011, 01:06:25 PM
Matt, your shot of the 135 turning into the break is awesome. Very, very nice.
Thank you!
Airbus A319-112
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Airbus A319-132
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Boeing 737-7CT
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Boeing 737-823
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Boeing 737-8K2
transavia.com
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Boeing 737-7H4
FREE BAGS FLY HERE
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this photo. It is an aerial my father took in the 1950's when stationed at the ANG base at Sky Harbor - things sure have changed.
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This historic photo photo is awesome. All those Sabre Dogs lined up sure brings back some memories. Wow. Did you take this photo?
Negative sir - my father took this when he was stationed at the Sky Harbor ANG. That being said, I can clearly remember him taking me to the base and walking the flight line - it was an awesome experience for a kid like me.
Hi Jeff - no problem posting historical photos in the appropriate threads (be they aircraft type, airport, etc), just make sure you are properly attributing them, which you've done with this post, so you're good to go.
I'm loving these shots.
- Boeing 737-7H4
- Airbus A320-232 I ♥ Blue
- Boeing 737-832
While everyone else was in San Diego nailing the Centennial birds.....this is what I was faced with while on the Swift ramp...
1. - 2. Gulfstream Aerospace G550 G-CGUL
C/N 5176
Gama Aviation Ltd.
Phoenix - Sky Harbor (PHX) Feb. 11th, 2011
Air Canada
Airbus A319-114
Horizons Enfance
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Oprah's United bird - departing Sky Harbor in the morning....
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A cold, nasty day back in February.
Off to Hawaii for some mele kalikimaka-ness back in December.
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A cold, nasty day back in February.
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Sun Country
Boeing 737-8Q8
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5663236667_1a3b40eacb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5663236667/)
American
McDonnell Douglas Md-82
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Airbus A319 U.S. Airways N801AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5667315356/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
A couple of shots from last night.
I realized tonight that I really don't shoot airliners all that much any more. US Airways 737 on final at PHX back in August of '09.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/5709211561_0e90d89f89_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5709211561/)
Today I received my new
Nikon AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED, these are the first few shots!
- Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4
- United Airlines (Continental Airlines) Boeing 737-824
- Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-790
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on May 17, 2011, 07:38:32 PM
Today I received my new Nikon AF VR Zoom-NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED, these are the first few shots!
Congrats on the new glass Matt. By the looks of these first images, you and this lens will get along just fine.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on May 17, 2011, 08:01:06 PM
Congrats on the new glass Matt. By the looks of these first images, you and this lens will get along just fine.
Thank you, I'm excited and looking forward to playing around with it!
Congrats on the new glass Matt! Next Time Buy Canon, Canon is the champion!! :-)
I think Matt's work proves that it's not the gear, it's the six inches behind the viewfinder that really matters... :D
Quote from: Bubak on May 20, 2011, 03:53:38 PM
Congrats on the new glass Matt! Next Time Buy Canon, Canon is the champion!! :-)
Thanks, but with the investment in gear I won't be changing from Nikon anytime soon.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on May 20, 2011, 04:18:51 PM
I think Matt's work proves that it's not the gear, it's the six inches behind the viewfinder that really matters... :D
Thank you, Jay!! ;D
Boeing 767-34AF/ER
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^ Very nice image Matt - nice detail on those monster turbofans. It appears that the right seat forgot his sun glasses ;)
Quote from: Jeff Welker on May 22, 2011, 01:03:16 PM
^ Very nice image Matt - nice detail on those monster turbofans. It appears that the right seat forgot his sun glasses ;)
Thank you, Jeff!
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...nice Joe!
Sky Harbor Tower shortly after sunset (still under construction - 12/22/2005). Unfortunately, the light faded fast and I wasn't able to catch any aircraft passing by the tower.
Getting a shot just to get a shot of a particular aircraft really does nothing for me these days. I've wanted to catch a Lynden L-100 for a long time, and when the opportunity finally presented itself today, I ultimately blew it. Not knowing which runway it was coming in on, I went to the East Economy garage, which would allow me to catch it regardless of which runway it came in on. Even if I had a scanner, there would not be enough time to reposition to a better spot. Since the light at that time favors the south runways when shooting from the garage, I was hoping it would land south, but it landed on the north runway. So yeah, I got it, but it's a backlit profile shot that I'm not excited about at all. Had I gambled on the runway and gone to either Air Lane or 48th Street, I would have been rewarded for it. Instead, I compromised on the location to play it safe, ultimately compromising the shot itself. Oh well. One to grow on. Here's a mediocre shot of a rare visitor to Phoenix:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5810668366_3ca671d301_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5810668366/)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/5812692378_e624a72926_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/5812692378/)
Oh heck yeah!
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on June 07, 2011, 10:54:42 PM
Getting a shot just to get a shot of a particular aircraft really does nothing for me these days. I've wanted to catch a Lynden L-100 for a long time, and when the opportunity finally presented itself today, I ultimately blew it. Not knowing which runway it was coming in on, I went to the East Economy garage, which would allow me to catch it regardless of which runway it came in on. Even if I had a scanner, there would not be enough time to reposition to a better spot. Since the light at that time favors the south runways when shooting from the garage, I was hoping it would land south, but it landed on the north runway. So yeah, I got it, but it's a backlit profile shot that I'm not excited about at all. Had I gambled on the runway and gone to either Air Lane or 48th Street, I would have been rewarded for it. Instead, I compromised on the location to play it safe, ultimately compromising the shot itself. Oh well. One to grow on. Here's a mediocre shot of a rare visitor to Phoenix:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/5810668366_3ca671d301_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5810668366/)
Nice Joe, LAC brought the mail to use every week at Lajes Field. Nice to see them somewhere else.
Jumbo-mother departure from PHX back in December.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/5837894177_26d7918d9d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5837894177/)
National Airlines 757 on final at PHX yesterday. Can't say I'm a fan of mid-afternoon straight-overhead light, but man, what a livery.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/5844209501_05966c03d8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5844209501/)
@ Joe - Considering the light you were fighting, that is a great image of a really cool looking livery. Well done big boy!
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'ALLO GUV'NAH!
British Airways 747 on short finals at PHX:
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Couldn't get any closer, huh! :D
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Great low light, early morning image Joe. The star burst lights are excellent. You did a masterful job of panning this bad boy.
That's very cool Joe, nice shot.
Thanks guys. Would have been a MUCH different shot if it had come in from the west on 07R with the sun rising in its face. DC-10 showed up right on time, but Weather.com was 10 minutes off on the sunrise, traffic was coming from the west, and 07R/25L was closed. So I didn't get what I wanted, but I'm still pleased with how it came out.
Two Photo Challenge #16: Silhouette outtakes.
Either would be up to snuff but I think you nailed it with the one you chose...
Quote from: Jay Beckman on June 27, 2011, 05:55:54 PM
Either would be up to snuff but I think you nailed it with the one you chose...
Thank you! I was really hoping for that shot to be with the BA 747, but the CRJ will have to do.
Another Photo Challenge #16: Silhouette outtake.
US Airways
Airbus A321-211
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/5886447906_7114bc55e2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5886447906/)
Wow now thats poster worthy right there
Quote from: Chris Pasley on June 29, 2011, 07:00:08 PM
Wow now thats poster worthy right there
Thank you, Chris!
AmFlight 1900 taxiing out at the crack of dawn.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5890605339_ec30cb233a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5890605339/)
Southwest Airlines
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5892220784_c1d531da37_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5892220784/)
Airbus A319-132
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5897665911_cda2f19fe8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5897665911/)
Nice shot Matt. I like it especially because that's me driving the pushtug. I think this was like a week ago. Love the way our planes look in the evening light.
Quote from: Jason Knapfel on July 03, 2011, 11:58:10 AM
Nice shot Matt. I like it especially because that's me driving the pushtug. I think this was like a week ago. Love the way our planes look in the evening light.
Thanks, and, yes, this was exactly a week ago!
Thanks again, Mr. LD, I really appreciated what you did for me today, you put a great big smile on my face! ;D
US Airways Express
Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200LR
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5111/5903339870_ab44df671a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5903339870/)
Southwest Airlines
Boeing 737-7H4
Illinois One
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5238/5908046840_07ea8cd728_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5908046840/)
British Airways
Boeing 747-436
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/5907486861_03cd72b201_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5907486861/)
US Airways
Airbus A320
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/5918277179_639f89582c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5918277179/)
Airbus A319
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5918274443_435929074a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5918274443/)
Backlit 'Bus
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5932062631_120eb58d17_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5932062631/)
Sunrise Arrival
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on July 09, 2011, 07:56:32 AM
US Airways
Airbus A320
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Airbus A319
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These look suspiciously like they were taken from
inside the fence?
Nice!
Quote from: Jay Beckman on July 15, 2011, 12:24:28 PM
These look suspiciously like they were taken from inside the fence?
Nice!
Thank you!
Boeing 737-7CT
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Airbus A319
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Both Sky Harbor 07/14/11
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Bombardier CL-600 "American Eagle" N535EA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5941541605/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/5941541323_29e17b7546_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5941541323/)
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 American Airlines N569AA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5941541323/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
US Airways
Boeing 737-300
I heard a rumor that these were all going away by the end of the year.
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^^ Great Catch Joe ^^
Thanks Jeff!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on July 18, 2011, 07:46:10 PM
US Airways
Boeing 737-300
I heard a rumor that these were all going away by the end of the year.
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Nice photo.
You are correct - the 737s' are scheduled to be withdrawn from service by the end of December of this year. Both N154AW and 155AW were withdrawn from service last month and four more 737s' were scheduled to be withdrawn from service by the end of this summer. My brother is an F/O on the 737 and is still awaiting a class-date on the Airbus.
Hello all.
I have taken a collection of photos I have taken from Sky Harbor over the past few years and decided to throw them into a movie that I have posted onto YouTube. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks.
http://youtu.be/kpFFRWT2ESs
Well done and welcome to AzAP
bill word
Delta 'Bus
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Aluminum Eclipse
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Kiwi 757 that came through last year:
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6194/6037174763_60fcafd159_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6037174763/)
Boeing 737-924/ER
Continental Retro Blue Skyway
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Honeywell testbed returning to PHX. For as many times as I've caught this bird, I still haven't shot it with the sun on the fun side.
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Boeing 737-7H4
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on August 12, 2011, 11:58:02 PM
Kiwi 757 that came through last year:
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Just out of curiosity, why does this RNZAF 757 have a North American registration?
Reg is NZ7572. Definitely a Kiwi reg.
Killer SWA 737 shot, Matt!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on August 15, 2011, 07:13:31 PM
Reg is NZ7572. Definitely a Kiwi reg.
Killer SWA 737 shot, Matt!
Whooops ! Sorry about that - it looked like N27572.
I had to do a double take on that too.
Over the Goalposts:
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Southern Belle:
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6064/6052199395_625fd01866_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6052199395/)
KC-135R 58-0067 195th ARW Sioux City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6052199395/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Boeing 737-7CT
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6063079505_a155fee479_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6063079505/)
Sunny Side Up:
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A little fill flash would help that...
(Hella Angle!)
Airbus A319-131
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Boeing 737-823
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6071618812_ec5923a615_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6071618812/)
Super images Matt - I especially like #1.
Joe, Thats taking a Belly shot to the extreme ;D
Quote from: Joe Copalman on August 21, 2011, 10:16:28 PM
Sunny Side Up:
I lost my balance and fell over viewing this image Joe - nice one.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on August 22, 2011, 06:28:18 PM
Super images Matt - I especially like #1.
Thank you, Jeff!
Yes, sweet shots Matt! Were those from that evening I called to tell you about the clouds? Really wishing I had time to hand around PHX that evening.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on August 22, 2011, 07:43:53 PM
Yes, sweet shots Matt! Were those from that evening I called to tell you about the clouds? Really wishing I had time to hand around PHX that evening.
Thank you, Joe!
Yes, these were from that night, and so were the prior Continental and Southwest photos that I posted the other day. I have a few more that I'll be posting soon. Thanks again for the call!
Nice Matt...
Best heavy iron shots I've seen in a while. A little Wx adds some nice drama!
Quote from: Jay Beckman on August 22, 2011, 09:55:48 PM
Nice Matt...
Best heavy iron shots I've seen in a while. A little Wx adds some nice drama!
Thank you, Jay!
Airbus A319-132
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Airbus A320-214
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#2 above ^ is the best of this series IMHO. I really like the detail you captured in those big turbines and the wonderful monsoon clouds in the background. A great image all the way around.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on August 24, 2011, 05:25:10 AM
#2 above ^ is the best of this series IMHO. I really like the detail you captured in those big turbines and the wonderful monsoon clouds in the background. A great image all the way around.
Thank you, Jeff!
The last in the series.
Boeing 737-7H4
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(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6098311399_6f8629f0f0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6098311399/)
US Airways 737-300 N156AW & World Cargo MD-11 N274WA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6098311399/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Great catch Chris - got that piggy-back thing going ;)
Agreed, good stuff Chris.
Thanks guys i'm blushing, but that photo is the result of me going out to catch that World Cargo 'MD' takeoff, started with me driving around 'Old Tower Rd' like 5 times trying to find a decent location to shoot from with sun behind me, I finally broke down and talked to the gals behind the counter at Cutter and after promising not to shoot their customers planes and laying some of that famous Pasley charm on them they agreed to let me shoot from the balcony by the old control tower and after about 2 1/2 hrs waiting in the heat I threw in the towel with this photo and a billion Southwest 737's to show for it, lol :P
British Airways
Boeing 747-436
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6132011018_755bc990e7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6132011018/)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6149220030_9ef52fc996_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6149220030/)
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Wow that American Eagle CJ has some stank on it
Air Atlanta Icelandic (Biman Bangladesh Airlines)
Boeing 747-446
Delivery Flight
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6159461987_99e038676f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6159461987/)
@ Joe: You have clearly achieved the rank of "Pan Master" ;) Well done big guy!
Sky Harbor Operations observing "suspicious activity."
Phenomenal catch on that 747, Matt. Congrats on being in the right place at the right time.
And I'm sure there's a picture of you in that ops dude's "candid beefcake" scrapbook now.
National Airlines 757
Evergreen International 747 from last year
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6160795612_3867ff6681_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/6160795612/)
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 18, 2011, 04:05:19 PM
Phenomenal catch on that 747, Matt. Congrats on being in the right place at the right time.
And I'm sure your there's a picture of you in that ops dude's "candid beefcake" scrapbook now.
Thank you, Joe!
Airbus A320-211
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Quote
Sky Harbor Operations observing "suspicious activity."
Man I think I would have been to tempted to do something other then a friendly wave back, something on the childish side, guess thats why im always getting trouble though :P
Quote
Airbus A320-211
Great catch Matt I dont think I have EVER seen one of those out there
Quote from: Chris Pasley on September 19, 2011, 07:49:15 PM
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Sky Harbor Operations observing "suspicious activity."
Man I think I would have been to tempted to do something other then a friendly wave back, something on the childish side, guess thats why im always getting trouble though :P
No reason to be childish, just two grown men playing with cameras.
Quote from: Chris Pasley on September 19, 2011, 07:50:48 PM
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Airbus A320-211
Great catch Matt I dont think I have EVER seen one of those out there
Thank you, Chris!
Not-recent sunrise departure.
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Boeing 737-7Q8
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Boeing 737-924/ER
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 22, 2011, 07:25:50 PM
Boeing 737-924/ER
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..................Nice catch!!!!
Boeing 737-824
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Lavez-Moi.
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I never did like that United paint job - it made the aircraft look dirty before they had the chance to get dirty.
Ugh !
Almost looks as if they grafted in a panel with the usual 1L in place of a cargo door...
Back out at Sky Harbor (@ 40 st. darn I whis I had my Jeep)
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Taken Photos when the wind is blowing and a lot of dust in the air sucks.
Notice anything unusual? Taken November 1978.
Hendrick Motorsports
Saab 2000
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The Honeywell 757 is tentatively scheduled to fly early next week. I might try to get some shots of the take-off depending on the weather and how busy I am at work. What level of the parking garage has turned out to work best?
Quote from: Scott Youmans on October 04, 2011, 08:00:27 PM
The Honeywell 757 is tentatively scheduled to fly early next week. I might try to get some shots of the take-off depending on the weather and how busy I am at work. What level of the parking garage has turned out to work best?
I have had good luck from Level 8 of the Terminal 4 parking garage - http://tinyurl.com/6fjp78n
You can track it on FlightAware (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N757HW) but often it will depart PHX under VFR (no flight tracking) and the first track notice you get will be when it files a flight plan to come back in and land.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on October 04, 2011, 08:00:27 PM
The Honeywell 757 is tentatively scheduled to fly early next week. I might try to get some shots of the take-off depending on the weather and how busy I am at work. What level of the parking garage has turned out to work best?
If it takes off from Runway 08, the second level of the Terminal 2 parking structure is a good place. Here's a shot I got from there:
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Evergreen 747 leaving Sky Harbor for the short hop back to Marana.
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Southwest Airlines
Boeing 737-7H4
Florida One
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There will be a US Airways 767-200 arriving into PHX today (Saturday 10/22) from Pittsburgh at 3:30 MST. The flight is a charter for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Quote from: mrblujet on October 22, 2011, 10:26:56 AM
There will be a US Airways 767-200 arriving into PHX today (Saturday 10/22) from Pittsburgh at 3:30 MST. The flight is a charter for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Nothing special..... just a 767-200....
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N850C is Cutter's 1991 Beechcraft Beechjet 400A
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Learjet 45
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McDonnell Douglas MD-82
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on October 31, 2011, 05:44:54 PM
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
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That's a terrific shot !
Boeing MD-10-30F
Erin Lee
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Hendrick Motorsports
Saab 2000
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Airbus A319-111
Animal Tales - Carmen the Blue Crowned Conure
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Hawaiian Airlines
Boeing 767-332
Koa'e Kea
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on November 05, 2011, 05:30:18 PM
Hawaiian Airlines
Boeing 767-332
Koa'e Kea
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Was that this morning?
Quote from: FelipeG on November 06, 2011, 12:14:05 AM
Was that this morning?
Yes, that was
this yesterday morning.
Looks like you did get a little vape-action right over the right engine pylon.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on November 06, 2011, 09:38:00 AM
Looks like you did get a little vape-action right over the right engine pylon.
Yes, technically I accomplished my mission for yesterday morning, but I was hoping to get a whole lot more.
Cool. We were too far away on 24th and Old Tower.
This came in around 10 this morning
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Ryan Boeing 767-300 N125RD KPHX 06NOV11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garciarf/6319399236/) by KE7WOX (http://www.flickr.com/people/garciarf/), on Flickr
Quote from: FelipeG on November 06, 2011, 11:42:08 AM
Cool. We were too far away on 24th and Old Tower.
Thanks! I sent Mr. J. B. a text letting him know it was going off the north runway soon after I drove by your group and honked.
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on November 06, 2011, 05:35:00 PM
Quote from: FelipeG on November 06, 2011, 11:42:08 AM
Cool. We were too far away on 24th and Old Tower.
Thanks! I sent Mr. J. B. a text letting him know it was going off the north runway soon after I drove by your group and honked.
Yeah he told us, but while we discussed where to go it called tower and took off. But thanks for tipping us off, at least we managed to see it from the distance.
Quote from: FelipeG on November 06, 2011, 06:54:13 PM
Yeah he told us, but while we discussed where to go it called tower and took off. But thanks for tipping us off, at least we managed to see it from the distance.
Not a problem.
Joe Copalman's comment (WTI 2011) about this being the last NEO for the CH-46s led me to post this photo taken back in November of 1978. In those days if someone from the airport approached you it was to give you a lift in their golf cart to the next airplane you wanted to photograph!
Beautiful shot Scott! I miss those colors...
So good. Marine birds wore the field green well.
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AIR LIQUIDE
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A relatively ancient and noisy (for digital) photo of a Dash 8 landing at Sky Harbor in 2004. Taken with an EOS-10D.
Here's a photo of Sky Harbor from the Garrett archives taken in 1953 I believe. Love that tower. Got to go up in it a couple of times when it was still in use. Quite a big deal for an eleven year old.
Here's a photo of Sky Harbor from the Garrett archives taken in 1953 I believe. Love that tower. Got to go up in it a couple of times when it was still in use. Quite a big deal for an eleven year old.
ECLIPHX
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Great shot !
Very cool!
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A couple of 1961 aerials that dad took of Sky Harbor and the ANG base. Quality is not the best. The 4x5 negatives have some type of chemical shift going on that I've never seen before.
The first image is looking north-northeast across the ANG base and Sky Harbor's spartan facilities.
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The second image is looking west-southwest towards 24th Street (just outside of the frame). It may not be easy to see, but I believe there are eight F-104's, three T-33's, and one C-47 one the ANG ramp.
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9 F-104's Jeff. One of the is in the Hanger
Jeff, Thanks for posting these very interesting photos. The thought of F-104s flying out of Sky Harbor is fascinating and to think I was only four miles away. Back then the F-104 had an almost supernatural aura about it with its tiny "razor sharp" wings and Mach 2.5 performance. Leading edge radius was actually .016". Not quite like a razor but you would want to smack your head into it!
Each night when Channel 3 (KTVK) signed off for the evening they played a short film featuring the poem "High Flight" and footage of a USAF F-104. I must have watched that a hundred times over the years. You can find it on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoL-KCFbIpA
Wow Scott. I had completely forgot about the High Flight sign-off. When I was lucky enough to still be allow up when they ended broadcasting for the day, I remember watching this with my dad. Great stuff.
Used to see this same High Flight clip (or very similar) at sign off time in Detroit as well. Never aired it in Dayton, OH though when the station I worked at signed off. We just played an audio cart over a slide showing our license details and what repeaters we used.
I don't recall playing the National Anthem at sign off but I think we played it when we signed on in the morning. These were the days before infomercials so when there was nothing to air that generated revenue, there was no point in being on the air.
We replaced THAT with infomercials? Ugh.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on December 17, 2011, 07:47:01 PM
A couple of 1961 aerials that dad took of Sky Harbor and the ANG base. Quality is not the best. The 4x5 negatives have some type of chemical shift going on that I've never seen before.
The first image is looking north-northeast across the ANG base and Sky Harbor's spartan facilities.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6528819683_1a920fdd2c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6528819683/)
Interesting to note that even at this "early" stage in the development of KPHX, they've already closed a runway as evidenced by the stretch of pavement that dead ends into the ramp in the upper left-hand corner. Looks like they used to have one diagonal runway (like Miami International) for those rare times the winds weren't due east or due west.
The square-slab ramp design is so "Hoover Dam" looking! All of these are simply amazing images Jeff. Keep 'em coming buddy!
Jay is correct. There was a diagonal runway at Sky Harbor. Remnants of it could still be seen into the seventies at least. This photo shows it very clearly. If you look closely you can see a P-38 near the east end of the north runway. The shadow is the best indication that it's a Lightning. During the late fifties and early sixties there used to be a place not far from where the Left Seat is (was) along Airlane where several WWII aircraft were kept. It was just a dirt area with a couple of old hangers. I seem to recall a Corsair and possibly a P-38. Four or five aircraft altogether. Also parked along Airlane were several Lockheed PV-2 Harpoons fresh out of Litchfield still with spraylat on them. I think a couple of these are still at Falcon Field. They were originally owned by Floyd Stilwell. I didn't know that at the time.
We're looking NE to SW here, yes?
Jay, Yes that's correct.
Nice landing sequence Dave. I've never seen this aircraft in the air. Maybe one these days. Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all the AZAP members
This is a really lousy image, because it's a scan of a Zerox of an aerial photo poorly printed on the page of a 1944 Army airport directory, but it shows Sky Harbor in 1943. You can see that there were three runways then. It was also surrounded by mostly farm fields. North is up.
Very interesting indeed. The diagonal runway in the 1943 photo is perpendicular to the later diagonal runway.
Wasn't sure where to post this. Self portrait of Technical Sergeant Welker flying rear seat in Copperhead 2. the 197th FIS had a couple of "F" model 2-seater F-86 Sabres in their inventory. This particular model was configured as a photography platform. Dad spent a bunch of hours in the rear seat. He took this self portrait with his Fairchild K20 aerial camera. Not the best image he's ever made; however not too bad - all things considered.
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De Havilland Canada CT-142 Dash 8 "Gonzo"
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
No. 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron
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Nice one Matt! Unique aircraft.
Speaking of unique aircraft. Here's one from the archives. This Electra was in Phoenix having a side looking radar (like an OV-1D) installed by Motorola. I got to go inside which was pretty cool. They had a seat on an elevator that took you up into the bubble on top. Used for iceberg patrols.
HAZY EIGHT
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Nice to see some DC-8s are still around.
Here's an oldie fron 1980. Those were some long aircraft!
The 8 is one of my favorite airliners. Just love the look of them. And that old Delta livery has always been a favorite. Really wish they'd do a few retrojets in those colors.
The Delta livery was always a favorite of mine too. I especially liked the versions that had the black anti-glare wrap down over the nose like on the KC135s.
KC-135R - Admittedly nothing over the top amazing about this shot but I haven't actually taken that many photos of our local KC-135s with digital.
KC-135A - At the other end of the spectrum, here's a KC-135 with the very loud and smokey J57s. January 1980.
A-7E Corsair II - Four A-7Es showed up at the Guard in August of 1980 for an open house. Not sure what the occasion was. As I was walking in from where I had to park which was pretty far to the west of the gate, the pilots stopped and gave me a lift. Not only did I get to ride in with the pilots but you can imagine how hot is was is August so the ride was doubly welcome.
Convair C-131D - Another one from 1980.
Evergreen 747
UPS 747 - Taken 12-18-2002 with my first and not very good digital camera.
British Airways 747 - 2004
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!
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(Been after this for a while).
RED GIANT
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Even the little guys like to add a little decoration to their planes.
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SANTA'S SILVER BULLET
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Private 737 arriving before Christmas (same 737 was parked on West side of Swift the next morning)
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Some just before Christmas
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Classic Jumbo
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'Arizona' taking off. My first visit to "the berm."
Coincidentally, another Flickr user shot the same plane landing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/31182650@N08/6692172783
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One of the new Skywest-operated Express CRJ's
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US Airways Express (SkyWest) Bombardier CRJ-200ER N944SW KPHX 10JAN12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garciarf/6682757739/) by KE7WOX (http://www.flickr.com/people/garciarf/), on Flickr
Quote from: FelipeG on January 14, 2012, 07:42:34 AM
One of the new Skywest-operated Express CRJ's
Different angle. :)
Quote from: Chris Kennedy on January 14, 2012, 07:06:24 AM
'Arizona' taking off. My first visit to "the berm."
Coincidentally, another Flickr user shot the same plane landing. http://www.flickr.com/photos/31182650@N08/6692172783
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Made a mistake Chris...I caught him, same day but on takeoff, out of here, also....getting old I guess... :-[
Mike
Quote from: pilot744b on January 14, 2012, 11:53:05 PM
Quote from: Chris Kennedy on January 14, 2012, 07:06:24 AM
'Arizona' taking off. My first visit to "the berm."
Coincidentally, another Flickr user shot the same plane landing.
Made a mistake Chris...I caught him, same day but on takeoff, out of here, also....getting old I guess... :-[
Mike
Oh, well. Same day is still good. :)
Boeing 757-200 (N685DA) departing Sky Harbor on 1/13/12.
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_92W0752 Boeing 757-200 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6700849913/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
T-34C landing (without flaps) at Sky Harbor 1/20/2012. Will be sorry to see these phased out.
IAI 1125 - It's roots in the Aero Commander Jet Commander is obvious.
Boeing 737-924 N38403 United Airlines
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Airbus A319-132 N826AW US Airways Arizona
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Great catches at PHX today, Scott. Saw that 1125 over Willie headed to PHX. And I agree with you on the T-34C. Hoping some persevere in the civvie/warbird market, but it's my understanding we shouldn't get our hopes up.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on January 20, 2012, 08:42:59 PM
Great catches at PHX today, Scott. Saw that 1125 over Willie headed to PHX. And I agree with you on the T-34C. Hoping some persevere in the civvie/warbird market, but it's my understanding we shouldn't get our hopes up.
Thanks Joe! I wonder if the Navy feels the airframes have too many hours on them. Didn't they have some wing-spar issues at one point?
There was a discussion on the C's on WIX (Warbird Information Exchange) a while back. Someone on there said that the Navy has stated that the C will never be released to the civilian market and that they have told the FAA that if somebody buys one from another country and imports it, it cannot be registered.
The military quite a while ago stopped selling any aircraft that has any capability as a war plane to the public. The C has been used as a light attack aircraft in some countries.
Lear - Sky Harbor 1/20/2012
Nose of Hornet
Nice. I have yet to see military traffic at PHX other than the KC-135s and the Willie-based T-38s.
And you can see on the Astra it's Aero Commander origins. But they are way more noticeable on the Westwind and IAI-1121 (starting with how low the fuselage was)
I lucked out with the Hornet and two T-34Cs.
I always liked the Jet Commander. Clean simple lines. Haven't seen one in a long time. Yes, very low to the ground, not well suited to rough field operations!
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) "Sharpshooters"
Two-ship departure from today. Also, notice the C-17 parked on the remote, when I arrived today this was on the ANG ramp and then was taxied to the remote.
Embraer E-190-100IGW
Stu the Rabbit
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Matt - Always cool to see Hornets flying out of Sky Harbor. I saw one (heard two I think) leaving Thursday or Friday. They definitely don't sound like Airbuses.
Here's one from many moons ago when they parked on the other side of the airport. Much easier to shoot!
This was the first Mohawk in the "new" gray paint. It was from Oregon and was having the SLAR installed by Motorolla.
I love the OV-1 Scott!
OLD SMOKEY
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Boeing 757-24APF N404UP UPS
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Boeing 767-281(BDSF) N773AX DHL
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Airbus A320-232
Do-Be-Do-Be-Blue
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6785708239_1f1c4a88e3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6785708239/)
Embraer E-190-100LR
Clover the Fawn
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6785724213_072590095b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6785724213/)
I've been trying to catch that plane coming to land on either of the 25's. No luck so far.
Nice shot, I haven't gotten around mine yet.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6789536613_b7d1602211_b.jpg)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster II 02-1108 62 AW, 446 AW McChord AFB
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6789535531_6b67be2e42_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6789535401_cd14ffc11b_b.jpg)
When did you take these C17 shots?
Thursday 01/26/12
F-16C taken (on film!) in1997.
Nice catch Scott!
Quote from: FelipeG on January 29, 2012, 10:50:34 PM
I've been trying to catch that plane coming to land on either of the 25's. No luck so far.
Nice shot, I haven't gotten around mine yet.
Thank you, it was good to see you out there the other day.
Solid catch, Scott. Can't recall ever seeing an F-16 with a captive Maverick before - at least not in real life.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on January 31, 2012, 08:35:03 PM
Solid catch, Scott. Can't recall ever seeing an F-16 with a captive Maverick before - at least not in real life.
Thanks Joe, and at Sky Harbor of all places. This was when everything was over on the north side. Much easier access then.
Airbus A319-111 N923FR Frontier - Rudy Raccoon
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6799454049_319c5db7f2_b.jpg)
DC-3 in FAA scheme. EOS-10D and Canon 75-300mm IS. The early (digital) days. October 2003.
Is that the DC-3 that's now "Duggy?"
Quote from: Jay Beckman on February 08, 2012, 05:03:25 PM
Is that the DC-3 that's now "Duggy?"
I don't think so. The FAA still owns it.
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/aviation/dou.htm
Thirty seven years ago at Sky Harbor, a few shots from February 8, 1975:
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American Airlines Boeing 707-323B
(http://air-and-space.com/19750208%20PHX/75036%20707-323B%20American%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
American Airlines Boeing 707-323B
(http://air-and-space.com/19750208%20PHX/75038%20707-323B%20American%20rear%20landing%20l.jpg)
American Airlines Boeing 707-323B
(http://air-and-space.com/19750208%20PHX/75039%20727-131%20N852TW%20TWA%20right%20front%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
TWA Boeing 727-131 N852TW
(http://air-and-space.com/19750208%20PHX/75051%20KC-97L%20AZANG%20rear%20in%20flight%20l.jpg)
Four turning and two burning, Arizona Air National Guard Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker
Boeing 727-223/Adv
Houston Rockets
Saturday morning departure - w/ light clouds....
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6873121907_2425006db6_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/6873121907/)
Very nicely done Rob!
MORNIN', SUNSHINE!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6873480411_8956d36cf1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6873480411/)
After four+ years of hoping and a couple near catches, I finally caught Alaska's Tinkerbell!
Boeing 737-490
Magic of Disneyland
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6927206777_171d6db628_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6927206777/)
Here's a little multiple exposure experiment I worked on out at Sky Harbor Friday 25-Feb-2012 morning.
This is the South runways departure traffic from 8:00-8:26 A.M.
I still have another ~1.5 hrs. more to add, but thought I'd post what I've done so far.
This is not handheld shots of 19 airplanes thrown together.
I set the camera on a tripod, aimed at the tower, set the lens at 70 mm, focused once and then turned off the AF and stabilization.
When a plane took off, I snapped a few shots of it.
Then in the computer, I took a single shot of each airplane, masked the airplanes, and copied them all into one shot, with the planes in the exact position, relative to the tower as in each original photo.
Nothing super technical, original, or magical, but I thought I'd like to give it a try.
I think it came out kinda cool.
This is basically what used to be able to be done with a film camera, where you would wind the shutter, but leave the film in place for multiple exposures on the same frame. Most decent SLRs had a button on the bottom of the camera, which could be pushed to not advance the film when the shutter was wound.
Very clever Bill...
So cool. Looking forward to seeing the next 1.5 hours worth.
I like it!
Very cool Bill! the guys who work in the tower would love to see that.
Here's the final version of shots at 70mm. I have another 30-45 minutes worth shot at 135mm. I'll get to those later in a different compilation.
This photo represents the South runways traffic at Sky Harbor on Feb. 24, 2012, between 8:00 and 9:09 A.M.
There are 51 airplanes in this compilation, not including the ones on the ground. There were a couple planes, all general aviation I think, which climbed too quickly to go thru the frame.
I count 7 airlines represented, counting United/Continental as one, 4 bizjets, Turboprops and general aviation planes, a USAF Tanker, and a MD-11 FEDEX.
There is one special livery, the Alaska Idatarod paint scheme.
The dominance of Southwest and USAirways really shows.
Awesome, really nice work, Bill!
...very cool!
That's very illustrative of how busy Sky Harbor is.
Totally poster worthy!
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6952475895_5e5485c7b3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6952475895/)
Looks like a typical morning at Sky Harbor.
Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6807821240_4839e0e2bc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6807821240/)
Boeing C-40 (USAF version of 737) parked at Sky Harbor Sunday morning
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6954558477_bf8c1ba79a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/6954558477/)
- Boeing 737-3H4
- Boeing 737-7H4
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6968468995_d87d2da4a2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6968468995/)
Nice shot Matt. I like that you can see the extreme dihedral and the Phoenix skyline. No mistaking that it's a 787!
Boeing 787
So Scott caught the front half of Camelback Mountain...and I managed to grab the back half...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v39/p429024771-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v39/p429024771-4.jpg)
Taxiing between the two 07 runways, almost all the way to the west end...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v37/p511822254-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v37/p511822254-4.jpg)
...before making the final turn towards Cutter.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v38/p309144918-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v38/p309144918-4.jpg)
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 09, 2012, 08:58:35 PM
Nice shot Matt. I like that you can see the extreme dihedral and the Phoenix skyline. No mistaking that it's a 787!
Thank you!
There was a lot of heat haze out there today, and the Lear that taxied in front of us right before the 787 landed didn't help anything.
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 09, 2012, 08:54:28 PM
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6968468995_d87d2da4a2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6968468995/)
Matt,
That's a pretty sweet looking angle and BG you caught there!
Quote from: Dave S. on March 09, 2012, 09:50:11 PM
Matt,
That's a pretty sweet looking angle and BG you caught there!
Thank you!
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6823900946_6cc920e49a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6823900946/)
Here's something that you do not see every day.
Form the other side of the Runway, I beleved that some of our happy little group are in the crowed in the background.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6971157061_9ecb031e72_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76654858@N08/6971157061/)
Land Before Dreams...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v10/p547648315.jpg)
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6974751087_46962b62b3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6974751087/)
Japan Airlines Flight 8008 arriving at Sky Harbor at 9:58 this morning.
(http://air-and-space.com/20120322%20PHX/20120322%20PHX_0020%20777-346ER%20JA736J%20Japan%20Airlines%20right%20rear%20landing%20l.jpg) 777-346ER JA736J
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 11, 2012, 07:35:43 PM
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6974751087_46962b62b3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6974751087/)
Seeing this angle makes me think that maybe I should have stayed down low and not taken to the ramparts when she hit the ramp.
Nice one Matt!
Atlas Air Flight GTI8472 (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/GTI8472) departed for Narita at 12:41 this afternoon.
(http://air-and-space.com/20120322%20PHX/20120322%20PHX_0147%20747-481%20N263SG%20Atlas%20right%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg) Former All Nippon 747-481 N263SG is a passenger airliner.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 12:57:16 PM
Seeing this angle makes me think that maybe I should have stayed down low and not taken to the ramparts when she hit the ramp.
Nice one Matt!
Thank you!
I was thinking just the opposite after seeing your shots from the ramparts.
Departing CH-47
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7011466073_60c93d3d80_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/7011466073/)
Fleet of Challengers
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/6865352906_3c3775a6c2_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/6865352906/)
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/7022612635_8cc5b1e056_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7022612635/)
What thing does not go here. ???
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Hey Bill; That's a great series .... and all on one direct flight ..... just think how many more airport runways you could have photographed if you had flown to Buffalo instead.
MR. BASEBALL
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/7031140907_753dbe26f8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7031140907/)
^^^^ Wonderful catch Joe.
Thanks, Jeff. Image alternately titled "iHate." Three folks with front-row seats out there, and not a single DSLR.
A whale among minnows:
(http://air-and-space.com/20120330%20PHX/20120330%20PHX_0204%20777-246ER%20JA705J%20Japan%20Airlines%20left%20rear%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
Japan Airlines 777-246ER JA705J, US Airways DHC-8-202 N434YV, and Honeywell 757-225 N757HW.
Departing tomorrow...
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6900897680_b6c4e858a1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6900897680/)
DHL 767 now wearing "Operated by Atlas Air, Inc" titles on the nose.
Still a Franken-plane - just with different shades of yellow;
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6903627924_3f4a92077d_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/6903627924/)
Airbus A319-111
Flip the Bottle-Nosed Dolphin
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5116/6909268418_b646f6f578_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6909268418/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/6909210370_db2e35e642_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/6909210370/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5114/7055300495_1391b0d8d3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/7055300495/)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/7037518901_060fd7cd7a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/7037518901/)
Boeing 747-451
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/6912452316_47ea739f59_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6912452316/)
Nice clean shot Matt. Wish this was a regularly scheduled flight!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 08, 2012, 05:49:57 PM
Nice clean shot Matt. Wish this was a regularly scheduled flight!
Thanks, I wish it was too!
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6676027401_7bc8b2ef76_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildbill5441/6676027401/)
DSC_0271 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildbill5441/6676027401/) by Wild54Bill (http://www.flickr.com/people/wildbill5441/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5116/7058860569_1b99a5201c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildbill5441/7058860569/)
DSC_0036P2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildbill5441/7058860569/) by Wild54Bill (http://www.flickr.com/people/wildbill5441/), on Flickr
New Car Herk Smell
Delivered to the 39th Airlift Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 9, 2012.
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules
39th Airlift Squadron (39 AS) "Trailblazers"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7072322183_839f91e8e2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7072322183/)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 Dash 8
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/6932348336_f7416aac70_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6932348336/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/7098166417_56df0275e0_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/7098166417/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5193/7098166411_4da2c4c60d_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/7098166411/)
Boeing 737-8H4
First SWA 737-800 I have seen, thanks to a friend at SWA who gave me the heads-up (this flight was tracking as a B733 on FlightAware).
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/6994659600_007c4d0cf6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/6994659600/)
CACTUS AND CLOUDS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7271019264_555ff5099b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7271019264/)
Convair 580 - Frontier Airlines, 1967-68. View looking SSW from just west of Terminal 2.
Photo taken with Kodak Instamatic, 126 film.
Bell UH-1 - I believe this Huey was operated by the Customs Service. I was photographing it near the old executive terminal when several guys drove up. At least one had a rifle in a case. They got in and took off. I didn't ask any questions.
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 Dash 8
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7276889006_704ff11ef0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7276889006/)
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7281310734_7a47e6b321_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7281310734/)
Boeing 757-232
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7281334140_207ceb2752_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7281334140/)
Airbus A321-211
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7099/7283112810_244cb28c25_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7283112810/)
Boeing 747-436
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7291255700_f87eff9334_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7291255700/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7323833048_39d3b5e31b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/7323833048/)
Grumman Gulfstream I
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7343558856_007a227840_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/7343558856/)
SHIP OF GOLD
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7607263264_d133a8862c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7607263264/)
It's hard for me to get out and get shots like this with two kids these days, so I'm going back to 2009 to find some.
WOWZER SIR JOE!!!!!
Thanks, Jeff.
THE BIG TEN
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7609742052_8fd6191833_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7609742052/)
Nice shot Joe. Somewhat different vantage point, nice to see South Mountain and the Estrellas in the background.
Not a great shot but an uncommon sight at Sky Harbor.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7618444760_5966119dbf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/7618444760/)
ALUMINUM ECLIPSE
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/7619238376_aec8573eda_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7619238376/)
LIFE ON MARS
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7619600002_be16d7ef47_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7619600002/)
British Airways
Boeing 747-436
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7627116454_a10957dd32_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7627116454/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7632502684_07fec97e04_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7632502684/)
737-490 Alaska Airlines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7632502684/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7635106368_198d11a594_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7635106368/)
Vanilla AF1 shot.
No wonder vanilla is such a popular flavor! Very clean shot.
KC-135 and Citation X - EOS-10D
IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7656911128_5a6efb2eed_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7656911128/)
Excellent shot Joe!
Awesome Joe! I have been going for that shot for over a year now, but the stars never quite align to my satisfaction.
Thanks guys. I think the optimal time was about a month ago, when the sun was still up when it departed, but even at ISO1600 and wide-open, I'll take it.
As my laptop has died, this one straight of the card with no editing ;D
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7660201842_e24d8eaf6c_c.jpg)
DELTA FORCE
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7665083304_9b92f7edc2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7665083304/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7682216784_ddf889e606_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7682216784/)
Boeing 737-7H4 N711HK (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7682216784/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Nice going Chris, a look into Southwests past You're doing a good job with your "new" 40d.
Thanks Bill! I been getting some great oppotunities too
A non-737 Southwest Airlines aircraft...January 1984
OV-1C Mohawk - US Customs - The pilot that escorted me onto the flight line had some very interesting stories.
OV-1D Mohawk - Based at Fort Huachuca - December 1978
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7712188856_5203dc5db7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7712188856/)
UH-60 Blackhawk U.S. Army (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7712188856/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
A couple from this afternoon's visit to Sky Harbor.
BA on the South side of Phoenix
Yes Virginia, A Boeing 747-400 will fit under the Tram Bridge.
But at 15 ft. taller, I'm not sure an A380 would fit.
Cool shot Bill... Nice of them to paint your info on the bridge. Saves having to use a watermark.
Looks like well more than 15' above the 74 tail though.
A couple of Southwest 737s.
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7720938232_1c5dcc01b8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7720938232/)
Shamu
Boeing 737-8H4
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7720924872_7ae9bca295_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7720924872/)
FedEx Express
Boeing MD-10-30F
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7720951648_4374091cbc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7720951648/)
British Airways
Boeing 747-436
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7720964910_3b67ba8101_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/7720964910/)
MD-11
Airbus and Clouds
(http://air-and-space.com/20120807%20PHX/_BL39168%20Tu-204-300A%20RA-64010%20Business%20Aero%20right%20front%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
Business Aero Tupolev Tu-204-300A RA-64010 departed from Sky Harbor at 11:25 AM on August 7, 2012. I waited an hour and a half for it to taxi. I heard it cleared to taxi to Runway 7 Left, but it took so long to start its engines that the pattern switched to 25 before it got moving.
ConAir Express - departing Sky Harbor
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8301/7747096806_3f5acb5272_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/7747096806/)
I tried playing around with the colors a bit and this was the result
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7749713976_c264bb2b4b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7749713976/)
747-400 British Airways 'Re-Edit' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7749713976/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Quote from: Scott Youmans on August 05, 2012, 10:08:35 PM
Airbus and Clouds
Great sky Scott. Is that Four Peaks in the background?
Thanks Bill, yes, that is Four Peaks. Or three of them at least!
A couple from today while working on the current challenge.
- Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 Maryland One
- Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-790 Portland Timbers
Southwest's new
Colorado One was there too, but she never moved from the gate.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7861989582_f94a2bb2e1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7861989582/)
FA-18D Hornet VMFAT-101 BuNo 164219 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/7861989582/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Morning Hawaiian departure
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7865758180_2d1787e9d3_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/7865758180/)
Here's a couple of re-edits from last year:
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s1/v49/p138129664-5.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/e83bb100)
Boeing 737-924/ER Blue Skyway
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s4/v63/p1083805474-5.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/e40998f22)
^^^^ WOW :o :o :o MATT!!!! Wonderful images sir. Have you been practicing lately ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Jeff Welker on August 29, 2012, 07:14:45 PM
^^^^ WOW :o :o :o MATT!!!! Wonderful images sir. Have you been practicing lately ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thank you! Yes, you caught me, I have been working on my editing technique.
CARGO CLASSIC
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/7891827546_e554f481ae_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/7891827546/)
Been after this one for a while, finally made the trip out to catch it after a sinus infection kept me up all night. Still not the shot I was after - it showed up almost fifteen minutes earlier than Flightaware said it would, so I was totally unprepared.
Convair 580s are among my favorites. Frontier used to fly them here and they were always fun to see. Love those big square tipped props.
Very strong Joe!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on August 29, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
Convair 580s are among my favorites. Frontier used to fly them here and they were always fun to see. Love those big square tipped props.
Same here. I've always liked this "class" of aircraft, along with the older Convairs and the Martin 404.
The Tupolev 204 from earlier and a very rare bird visits Phoenix.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/7942274792_1882769215_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/7942274792/)
Tupolev 204 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/7942274792/) by CJPalmerPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/cjpalmer/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/7942270504_c5fb8f0d77_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/7942270504/)
Beechcraft Starship (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/7942270504/) by CJPalmerPhoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/cjpalmer/), on Flickr
Effectively Ground Effecting...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v56/p1106613050.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7978769188_f93ed9e90c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/7978769188/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7978768164_2d8709cbba_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/7978768164/)
Finally I was able to get up to PHX for a little bit. I spent a fair amount of time at home learning the focus system on the 7D and making some adjustments. Despite the fact that on Sunday morning the sky was a mixed bag I'm feeling better about the results.
ZeroG 727 returning to Sky Harbor early - and trying to fake out all of the photographers.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8090529396_d0280c5d11_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8090529396/)
America West Ohio 757
Another old America West 757
And another
Last but not least...
Ok, this IS the last one.
Scott, I love all those old AWA theme planes. I wish they had kept them when they changed their branding to US Airways, or at least kept the new theme planes as Boeing 757s. They just don't look right on A319s.
Boeing 727-227ADV(F)
G-Force One
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8098574585_efeb684c7c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8098574585/)
Hi All,
I have my last day to shoot some pictures in Arizona this coming Friday 26th I am meeting someone from a flight in the evening but intend going up for the day, I would like some help where to go and get some landing or departing shots, I have only ever shot from car park 3 before, I would like to stay with my car if I could as I will also have my SBS system working, if anyone fancys a meet and chat that would be cool my cell number is 520-4651940 any help would be greatly appreciated would like to stay trouble free with police or security lol.
Harry
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
437th Airlift Wing (437 AW)
315th Airlift Wing (315 AW)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/8152641026_36337717b7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8152641026/)
New York State of Mind - C-17 taking equipment to NYC to assist with disaster relief.
Outstanding, Matt
NYC Bound and Determined
Inbound
Saturday morning C-17 departure #2;
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/8157981857_70b51bf61f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8157981857/)
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
787 Dream Tour
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8158536050_d20e896fe7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8158536050/)
Did anybody get any of the C5s'?
Thanks to Joe for a timely heads up, caught this guy headed into Sky Harbor as he passed over my house late Friday (11/2) afternoon. Reviewing the shots of him flying over my house, it seems to take quite a while for the landing to gear to fully extend. Overall, not much of a shot, but I do like that I captured the landing gear during their long extension process - notice the main gear have yet to make the 90° rotation to align with the runway.
Nice image Eric. I appears to be leaning slightly to the right and would benefit for a little perspective control in PS. Otherwise, well done sir.
Sunset C-17 arrival into Sky Harbor on Saturday evening;
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/8166955942_ea8d58b7b3_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8166955942/)
^^^^ Great golden light on that image Rob - well done.
What Jeff Said!
Beauty Rob!
(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Civilain-Aircraft/i-NRjxxJ6/0/XL/IMG_1121-XL.jpg)
WOWZER Chris! Super image of Sky Harbor from an perspective not usually photographed. Terrific capture and processing.
Very cool Chris! I can't for the life of me figure out where you took it from.
Thanks guys! taken from "A" Mountain, Shooting from there again tomorrow with my 400.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8218056985_ccdd35b65f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8218056985/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8219141260_25f7daefd3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8219141260/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8218055885_ecb30060c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8218055885/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8218056339_b0228d2482_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8218056339/)
Bit of a dated shot:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8249020768_f033bc5a0b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8249020768/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8248274870_63c046f614_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8248274870/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8250343985_3754ea1de8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8250343985/)
"If You Can Read Me, ROCK THE TOWER!!!"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v67/p1317810982-5.jpg)
Alabama Get Away...
117th Air Refueling Wing
Alabama Air National Guard
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v62/p1318029194-5.jpg)
Inspired by the recent images from Jay and Rob, I deviated from my normal "Friday at Willie" routine and made my first photo trip to KPHX. The late afternoon/evening light was very nice and I had a great time. Spent the majority of my visit practicing panning techniques.
ROLL ON TWO FIVE RIGHT
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8252990113_3ebbaeda7a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8252990113/)
Thanks to Joe for giving me pointers on where to position myself. I also enjoyed shooting with Matt and Bo.
Looks as if you've mastered the technique. Even got the strobe!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 07, 2012, 09:15:32 PM
Looks as if you've mastered the technique. Even got the strobe!
Thanks Scott. While I haven't master much of anything in photography, I had fun trying a few new things yesterday afternoon and got lucky on a couple of shots.
ALMOST THERE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8254933524_1ebdab5ee2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8254933524/)
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8069/8253285595_0f350e428a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8253285595/)
Jay, love the SW jet passing the tower, something about that just interests me.
Quote from: GX on December 08, 2012, 12:10:54 PM
Great work, Twitch! ;D Yep. My name for you. Great meeting you yesterday! Had a blast. Looking forward to much more of it!
I like it Bo. It is way better than my nickname in school; "Uncle Wiggly". Look forward to more fun in the future.
BeckmInspiration
Airbus A320-232
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8254792791_48f9387bb3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8254792791/)
It was good to see you again, Mr. Welker, and Bo, it was nice to meet you. I had fun hangin' out with both of you.
Quote from: GX on December 08, 2012, 01:03:19 PM
Dude.... You cut the tail off. Sinner.
Just as I thought I was getting over chopping off parts, and now I'll never do it again!
Quote from: Jeff Welker on December 08, 2012, 05:59:57 AM
Thanks Scott. While I haven't master much of anything in photography, I had fun trying a few new things yesterday afternoon and got lucky on a couple of shots.
Told you that spot is a good panning laboratory. Loving everyone's recent PHX shots.
^^^^ - Oh for the steady hands of a young photographer - no panning tricks required ;)
I thought these images looked good on your LCD last evening. They look even better posted on the forum. Very solid work Bo.
Continuing with the 1/30th sec. and slower shutter speeds (this one is actually 1/15th sec.) series, here's one from tonight's session out at KPHX with Mr. Welker.
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8255637791_4c17cfec67_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8255637791/)
It was definitely fun shooting a Sky Harbor this evening. Matt and I ended up challenging each other to shoot slower and slower shutter speeds as the light changed from evening to night. We both hit the brick wall at 1/8th. I was totally amazed at Matt's ability to pan at 1/15th :o Unlike like yours truly, Matt did not cheat or use any artificial aides to get some great images at horrifically slow shutter speeds. Again, the steady hands of the youthful shooter ;D
NIGHT OWL
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8486/8256928024_1e2e6594a4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8256928024/)
INTO THE NIGHT
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8256866064_e849000d7b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8256866064/)
CONTRAILS AT SUNSET
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8255858091_bd2b65a7f2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8255858091/)
While I was happy to simply get a shot of this wonderful sunset, Matt's inquisitiveness caused him to magnify the contrail on his LCD for further investigation. Turns out is was two jets (likely military) flying close formation.
Wow guys. Those evening panning shots are quite nice.
Particularly tricky are the shots of jets in the air, as they are not simply moving horizontal, but all are pretty cool.
Takes the mundane out of the airliner shots.
Actually worthy of looking at airliners when shot this way.
Boeing 737-4Q8
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8257685169_b9378dc4d2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8257685169/)
Quote from: BillOz on December 09, 2012, 12:10:34 AM
Wow guys. Those evening panning shots are quite nice.
Particularly tricky are the shots of jets in the air, as they are not simply moving horizontal, but all are pretty cool.
Takes the mundane out of the airliner shots.
Actually worthy of looking at airliners when shot this way.
Thanks Bill. I've had little interest in shooting aluminum sewer pipes for nearly 3 years. I mean seriously, when I thought of shooting military platforms compared to commercial airliners, it was like comparing an opportunity to shoot a Victoria's Secret model versus the Dickies' Workwear catalog.
After my trip to LAX for Endeavor and getting a brief chance to shoot the great "heavies" that frequent those runways, I started to feel differently about things. That being said, PHX does not generally have the variety of aircraft that LAX does. Thoughts of shooting 737 after 320 after RJ were not the stuff of my dreams. Accordingly, my LAX enthusiasm began to fade. I was once again happy to forget about PHX and to resume pointing my lens at Willie and Falcon. Then that bastage Voyle's posted this http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg37144#msg37144, followed by a quick volley from Kaspar, Joe, Jay and Bo - I was doomed.
I finally got my mind right and saw the potential for making images at PHX that appealed to my aesthetics. That's when I got the idea to try some slow shutter speed panning tricks to help create images that caused the limitless numbers of Boeing and Airbus offerings to "pop". As I told Matt last night, I'm headed to the parking garages next to explore those opportunities. Sure, there is no pagoda and military surprises are less frequent than at Willie. Nevertheless, in-between the seemingly never ending line of SW Airline tubes, something different shows up like this http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=100.msg38267#msg38267. Another bright side is that FlightAware information seems more reliable at PHX than Willie.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8255795359_09384349bb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8255795359/)
Three straight afternoons and evenings at KPHX has been instructive and exhausting - I need a rest. Messrs. Ottosen and Pasley were my guides tonight and we played with some long exposures. The images below constitute the last of my shots from tonight - much more to learn.
ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8072/8260371656_0872eb2619_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8260371656/)
My brain is fried and I have no idea what title to offer for this image :P
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8362/8260371500_c5d25760a8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8260371500/)
Had even more fun this evening with Welker and Pasley, this time from the top of T4. This is three 30 sec. departure images layered in PSE.
Very cool guys. I'll have to meet you over there some evening. I'm just a few minutes away.
Another set of very cool images Jeff & Matt.
My battery died while out there last night but was so much fun watching and learning, I learned more last night from Matt and Jeff on timed exposure shots im ready for another night shoot :)
Here's a couple more from last night.
RUSHING THE END ZONE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8262381241_049eb2bb0e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8262381241/)
I haven't been able to get out to play lately, so here's one from last year.
The horizontal lines in the foreground make a perfect graph of the vertical (angular mainly) movement of the lens. Of course the IS is damping that to a large degree provided it was being used. The IS might even be overshooting in some cases so who knows. Still a good measure of the stability.
To all of you guys shooting at Sky Harbor. I dislike you all......... ;D ;D
Those shots that all of you have been putting up lately are spectacular. If I had to single out a batch, Jeff, those panning shots are off the charts. Simply Amazing!!!!!!
Dear John
Boeing MD-10-30F
FedEx Express
John
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8264417587_da783572bb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8264417587/)
Boeing 767-43AF/ER
United Parcel Service (UPS)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8265977194_7daa18d9fe_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8265977194/)
SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER SMOKIN' THE MAINS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8265021773_33e548b2e0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8265021773/)
Quote from: Jeff Welker on December 11, 2012, 07:03:40 PMSANTA'S LITTLE HELPER SMOKIN' THE MAINS
Another Welker gem...
NIGHT DEPARTURE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8221/8269093986_d745be0dcb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8269093986/)
Whoa.
VERDANCE OF PERMANENCE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8268271701_5534dd774b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8268271701/)
One from last year.
My big plans for adverse weather photography at KPHX disappeared nearly as quickly as the sunshine went to hide behind the clouds. The rain was very tardy in arriving and they never switched runways. Aircraft were coming and going in all the wrong directions and the combination of events was definitely not what I had hoped for. Oh well, that's how the ball bounces. I did get a few keepers and enjoyed complaining about conditions (or the lack thereof) to Joe, Matt and Paul.
WHALE'S TAIL
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8270777433_6c0c8d0d96_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8270777433/)
IllUMINATUS AIRBUSUS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8271288999_047441fded_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8271288999/)
Airbus A319-111
Frontier Airlines
Domino the Black Tail Deer Fawn
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8273285200_19a81d0a13_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8273285200/)
. . . AND BABY MAKES THREE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8203/8273826406_225a7b9b78_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8273826406/)
Another almost-but-not-quite shot. For years I've been after a nose-on shot of Honeywell's 757 on short final with an engine mounted on the test pylon. Yesterday yielded the right combination of winds from the east and an arrival time I could actually make, but the clouds were not what I had planned, and even though I adjusted my position for the a nose-on shot with the crosswind, I still didn't move far enough left. Still satisfied with the shot, just not the one I've been after. Guess I'll just have to keep plugging away.
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 (VMM-363) "Lucky Red Lions"
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8274038440_4a7d46a1bf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8274038440/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8276369964_959c969119_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8276369964/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8273958341_b7f70fe057_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8273958341/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8205/8275021882_902f255430_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8275021882/)
STORMRIDER
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8494/8277441772_a428dd3a74_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8277441772/)
WestJet 737 on final at PHX.
BREACHING BOEING
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8278512026_8fc4e44c9f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8278512026/)
T-39N - Relatively ancient (1997) scanned from grainy color negative.
Beech Super 18 - Operated by Catalina Flying Boats, Inc. (2008)
CF-188B - Another one from the archives. Early digital photo taken December 7, 2002.
It's better to be lucky than good...
VMM-363 "Red Lions" Color Bird
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s2/v70/p1335809224-5.jpg)
910th Airlift Wing AFRC
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s2/v70/p1335878228-5.jpg)
Quote from: Jay Beckman on December 16, 2012, 04:20:06 PM
It's better to be lucky than good...
Or as in this case, both!
One usually augments the other! Thanks Scott...
Santa's Not-So-Little Helper...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v65/p1335948276-5.jpg)
Southwest Airlines
SeaWorld Adventure Parks
Shamu
Boeing 737-7H4
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8279863618_06f115ec11_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8279863618/)
737-200 - Antique 737
VMFA(AW)-121 Green Knights Hornet - Recently redesignated VMFA-121 flying the F-35B Lightning II.
Douglas DC-3 - May 2004.
McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30F - December 2012.
Baby Boeing - Parking garage perspective - October 2006
This morning at Sky Harbor...
Winter W I D E Body
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s4/v69/p1339789310-6.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p295952012/e4fdb8ffe)
Nailed it.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 18, 2012, 12:48:34 PM
Nailed it.
Thanks, but wishing I'd nailed that landing too!
Sounds like neither of us got the shot we wanted. Rematch!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 18, 2012, 01:04:09 PM
Sounds like neither of us got the shot we wanted. Rematch!
Sounds like a good idea. Game on!
Quote from: Dave S. on December 18, 2012, 12:41:19 PM
This morning at Sky Harbor...
Winter W I D E Body
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s4/v69/p1339789310-6.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p295952012/e4fdb8ffe)
Very nice catch Messrs. Dave. I especially like the muted tones of the morning light and the compressed background of "A" mountain and the Hayden Mills area. ;D
Quote from: Dave S. on December 18, 2012, 12:41:19 PM
This morning at Sky Harbor...
Winter W I D E Body
Very nice, Dave!
From last night's practice with my new tripod, a Boeing 737-700 at 1/30th sec.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8286487378_d821bded91_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8286487378/)
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30F FedEx N321FE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8286487378/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
NOT SHRUGGING
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8499/8286545130_49e873ece0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8286545130/)
Well Done Dave!
Nice close in angle Joe. Bonus title points!
THE LITTLE GUY
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8286144489_f7a7319c23_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8286144489/)
Quote from: GX on December 18, 2012, 08:03:21 PM
Quote from: Dave S. on December 18, 2012, 12:41:19 PM
This morning at Sky Harbor...
Where were you for this shot? Great look!
Bo,
Thanks! The shot was taken just off of 24 St. The fence that filled the bottom of the frame has been cropped out.
Boeing 757-24APF
United Parcel Service (UPS)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8222/8289204520_f9914c0ff9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8289204520/)
Nearly Departed...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s4/v63/p1342106224-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p848088400/e4ffeea70)
I enjoyed a brisk morning with Dave S., Joe, Matt, and Jack trying to catch a few of the holiday heavies. This DHL 767 arrived shortly before sunrise and the light was very nice with subtle tones of pink and orange.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8288832001_98ee5e0438_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8288832001/)
I always feel like...somebody's watching me...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s8/v81/p1342699252-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p748983969/e5007f6f4)
Synchronized panning
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s2/v1/p1342694626-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p388936334/e5007e4e2)
Trifecta: Turbo Fan, Piston and Turbo Prop power
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v36/p1342697190-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p456837357/e5007eee6)
MORNING GLORY
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8290713592_b6fa07efa6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8290713592/)
RAND'S U-HAUL
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8495/8290203367_0acf0dc68a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8290203367/)
MERRY FEDEXMAS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8212/8290303189_76094f41b4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8290303189/)
SANTA EXPRESS
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LIFT WITH THE LEGS, NOT THE BACK
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ARABIAN LEAPFROG
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TORONTO BOUND
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Boeing 747-212B(SF)
Evergreen International Airlines
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Nice photos of the EIA and Emirates 747s' guys'.
Boeing 747-47UF/SCD
Emirates SkyCargo
Operated by Atlas Air
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Quote from: mrblujet on December 21, 2012, 09:06:38 PM
Nice photos of the EIA and Emirates 747s' guys'.
Thanks, and it was good to see you today.
YELLABIRD
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Two minutes before shooting this, I was helping some Jamaican dude push his van out of traffic after he ran out of gas.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 21, 2012, 09:26:58 PM
Two minutes before shooting this, I was helping some Jamaican dude push his van out of traffic after he ran out of gas.
Very nice, Joe, but I still don't think he was Jamaican.
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on December 21, 2012, 09:28:51 PM
Very nice, Joe, but I still don't think he was Jamaican.
You're probably right. No dreadlocks, and he called me "brud-dah" instead of "mon." US Virgin Islandian? Nice enough guy, just not someone you'd want to hire as a courier if you want your stuff to get where it's going on time. Maybe he's the reason Evergreen left so late.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 21, 2012, 09:38:56 PM
Maybe he's the reason Evergreen left so late.
Then maybe you should've pushed more quickly.
UP CLOSE AND PARCELNEL
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He Ain't Heavy
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Nice trio of images Kaspar.
Plane Jane
TAKING THE RED EYE - OZ AIRLINES
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Dornier 328JET
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Airbus A320 'US Airways' N644AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8301648026/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
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Since the latest rage is dusk panning I had to try it ;D Needless to say I need some more practice, proving to be very tough to do! especially since I don't have any IS lenses.
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With the looks of this photo, not a lot of practice is needed, very nice!
Jeff there is no way you and I snap the shuter at the same moment in time. ( I just had a slower shutter)
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AutoPilot ON.
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"Take Me To Your Leader"
Quote from: Paul Dumm on December 23, 2012, 02:36:58 PM
Jeff there is no way you and I snap the shuter at the same moment in time.
You know what they say about great minds Paul ;D However, yours is definitely the better exposure.
I had a great time this morning and truly enjoyed the experience. The Waffle House was a culinary highlight ;) I learned some new tricks (thanks Jay, Matt and Joe) and generally enjoyed talking and shooting with all who could participate.
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Quote from: Tower Guy on December 23, 2012, 02:30:45 PM
With the looks of this photo, not a lot of practice is needed, very nice!
+1 - Hey Panning Boy; enough with the self effacing - that image looks terrific ;D ;D ;D
Panchromatic - 1/60th sec., f/6.7, ISO 2000
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Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 23, 2012, 08:15:32 PM
Panchromatic - 1/60th sec., f/6.7, ISO 2000
I really enjoy how smoking the mains on a slow shutter-speed pan shot looks like water. Wonderful job Scott.
Thanks Jeff! Glad I wasn't using film. The keeper rate was about 1:50!
CU N AZ Cheekily borrowed from the vanity plates populating many vehicles in the state, a reference to Arizona being the Copper State
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Chris V. pointed out this opportunity when we were at 40th Street last night.
JUMBO MOTHER
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Here's the definitive answer to yesterday's (Sunday) "Is it a 767 or a 777?" question. It's a 767
Going through my shots from Saturday evening, I caught it's arrival. It was the Chicago Bears' charter bringing the team into Sky Harbor for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. I took a closer look at its tail number, and it sure seems to have been an ominous one for the Cardinals...N666UA
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LITTLE ELVES
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Suns.
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Bears.
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Da... Quote from: Chris V on December 24, 2012, 11:35:05 AMBears.
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Mele Kalikimaka
Aloha Means Rotate!
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Lot of awesome shots by everyone!
Hole Hole Hole!
Merry Christmas!
(Variation On A Theme)
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McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
FedEx Express
Hollis
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Boeing 757-24APF
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Guess we had "Hollis" covered... ;D
Boeing MD-10-10F
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UPS AND DOWNS
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West By Southwest
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GREEN QUEEN
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Apparently this was one of the final flights of an Evergreen 747-200. Word is they have all been parked now.
Yep, all 3 airworthy 747s have been parked. It appears that their Supertanker(s?) is also parked at MZJ with no engines, so my guess is that they won't fly any of the classics anymore.
Also, I was at T4 yesterday and taxiways T & S (bridges between T3/T4) are currently open.
SANTA GOES GREEN
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 26, 2012, 08:43:46 PM
GREEN QUEEN
Apparently this was one of the final flights of an Evergreen 747-200. Word is they have all been parked now.
Quote from: FelipeG on December 26, 2012, 09:44:45 PM
Yep, all 3 airworthy 747s have been parked. It appears that their Supertanker(s?) is also parked at MZJ with no engines, so my guess is that they won't fly any of the classics anymore.
Also, I was at T4 yesterday and taxiways T & S (bridges between T3/T4) are currently open.
From the FWIW Department, a UK aviation shooter named Mark McGrath tells me;
"Word is that the USAF has banned the 747-200's from undertaking airlift charters due to the high fuel costs compared to other types. USAF picks up the fuel bill on these flights". I'm not sure where Mark is getting his intel; however, it may make sense since the seasonal work for FedEx and UPS probably does not feed the bulldog for an entire year.
There was something like that on the A.net forum. I also read something like those contracts pay a fixed price per mile, and if the operator incurs any extra costs then it comes out of their profits (so say DoD pays standard rate for a 747-400, and if you use a -200, whatever the extra costs are they come out of your own pocket).
Not exactly sure which one is the most accurate one, but the high fuel costs are definitely to blame. Not to mention, the -1/2/300 takes a flight engineer, the -400s don't.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on December 26, 2012, 11:31:31 PM
SANTA GOES GREEN
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Jeff, damn fine shot you got here.
3:19 To Phoenix
(More Bus than Train)
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How Long Skinny Stuff Gets Shipped
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From the Land of Enchantment
On the Rocks
HAULY BABA
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Very nice shot Scott, with all the great shots coming out of PHX lately, I don't remember seeing any with these rock formations as the background.
After all the holiday shooting at PHX, I felt like Sky Harbor and I needed a rest. Just as I put my camera case away, my Dad called this afternoon and asked if I'd take him to 40th Street so he could capture a few arrivals/departures. My afternoon was relatively clear, so off we went. I did not check FlightAware before we left so I had no idea what we might find. Had an interesting surprise when the New York Knicks taxied out in their clean 737-400 for departure to Sacramento where they play a game against the Kings tomorrow evening.
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Later, a UPS MD-11 arrived in some decent late afternoon light. You'll note the "World" charter in the background. It is my understanding that this is the University of Oregon's "ride" to and from the Fiesta Bowl.
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Quote from: Tower Guy on December 27, 2012, 08:49:50 PM
Very nice shot Scott, with all the great shots coming out of PHX lately, I don't remember seeing any with these rock formations as the background.
Thanks Harvey, Papago Buttes are certainly unusual formations, similar to the head of Camelback Mountain.
Quote from: Jeff Welker on December 27, 2012, 09:43:52 PM
After all the holiday shooting at PHX, I felt like Sky Harbor and I needed a rest. Just as I put my camera case away, my Dad called this afternoon and asked if I'd take him to 40th Street so he could capture a few arrivals/departures. My afternoon was relatively clear, so off we went. I did not check FlightAware before we left so I had no idea what we might find. Had an interesting surprise when the New York Knicks taxied out in their clean 737-400 for departure to Sacramento where they play a game against the Kings tomorrow evening.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8072/8316059593_ff85aebd0f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8316059593/)
Later, a UPS MD-11 arrived in some decent late afternoon light. You'll note the "World" charter in the background. It is my understanding that this is the University of Oregon's "ride" to and from the Fiesta Bowl.
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Actually, that World MD-11 was a charter for the Michigan State football team for their match-up against Texas Christian in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl over at Sun Devil Stadium. The aircraft originated from East Lansing, MI.
Quote from: mrblujet on December 28, 2012, 10:15:49 AM
Actually, that World MD-11 was a charter for the Michigan State football team for their match-up against Texas Christian in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl over at Sun Devil Stadium. The aircraft originated from East Lansing, MI.
Thank you for that clarification. The Spartans also travel well ;D
BIG FISH
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 28, 2012, 10:49:27 AM
BIG FISH
I've been waiting for this image - most excellent Joe. What focal length is your fisheye?
Thanks Jeff! It's a true 8mm for APS-C sensors. Scott has a 14mm version of this lens made for full-frame sensors, and when we've compared shots, mine is clearly more "fishy" than his. Honestly, the ocho is a bit too wide for me, but for the price, I'm not complaining.
Great shot Joe! It's nice that you've got a good bit of the street and the whole aircraft. I'll have to give my 14 a try in that spot.
farewell, JOLLY everGREEN GIANT
Boeing 747-212B(SF)
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AA
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E7D_1609_1200_n863nn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garciarf/8319691293/) by FelipeGarcia. (http://www.flickr.com/people/garciarf/), on Flickr
Fly Me Through The Moon...
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The Whale No Longer Tasks Me...
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Quote from: Jay Beckman on December 28, 2012, 09:56:00 PM
Fly Me Through The Moon...
Looks like two whales no longer task you. Good to know 40th works in the winter.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 28, 2012, 10:41:28 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on December 28, 2012, 09:56:00 PM
Fly Me Through The Moon...
Looks like two whales no longer task you. Good to know 40th works in the winter.
40th was good for about three waves of approaches plus maybe three others that were high/low near misses. Last near miss (and I mean JUST under the disc of the moon) was a King Air!
Sun Seeker(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v64/p1355054586-5.jpg)
Shuttle-esque
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Nice job on the moon shots!!
NASA would be proud of you Jay, at least you got something on the moon, great shots.
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 29, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
NASA would be proud of you Jay, at least you got something on the moon, great shots.
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 29, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
NASA would be proud of you Jay, at least you got something on the moon, great shots.
+1 - You really made the most of your opportunity Jay - well done.
TOY HAULER
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Delta flew-in an Airbus A330-300 into KPHX today. Apparently, the aircraft was used as a charter for U of Wisconsin Badger fans and was flown from Madison, WI into Los Angeles for Tuesday's Rose Bowl against Stanford University. For whatever reason, the aircraft was flown into Phoenix and sits at the remote remote at the end of the north runway.
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Business End of "Serena"
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(*Mods: Feel free to move this to the appropriate Airbus thread if desired)
TINY AFTERBURNERS
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SLEIGH ON ROLL
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Shot back in August together with Chris, shot with a shutter speed of 1/2, F2.8...
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G-CIVL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79988143@N02/8324683505/) by Bjorn vd Flier (http://www.flickr.com/people/79988143@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Bjorn van der Flier on December 30, 2012, 05:09:53 AM
Shot back in August together with Chris, shot with a shutter speed of 1/2, F2.8...
Wow that one did end up coming out pretty good
Today at Sky Harbor, in order of departure:
- World Airways McDonnell Douglas MD-11
- Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-990
- Miami Air Boeing 737-8Q8
INTO THE LIGHT OF THE DARK BLACK NIGHT
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Shot from my backyard back in May.
I was awake early this morning so I grabbed the camera.
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^^^^ Sir Chris - I've always liked the colors on the flying pineapple and your morning images really make them shine. I'm assuming there was a little frost on the fern this morning. You are most dedicated to get out there at such an early and brisk hour ;D
Holy Moly your HA trumps my HA from a few days ago!
Stunning shots!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 28, 2012, 10:49:27 AM
BIG FISH
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Love the fisheye Joe!! Cool shot!!
Thanks Jeff! it was a crisp morning for sure ;D That Evergreen shot of yours is killer! That 5D3 seems to be working out nicely.
Thanks Jay!! the sun popped out over the clouds just before HA taxied out so I was lucky.
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Nice Kaspar!
Fast times at Sky Harbor High
The victorious Michigan State Spartans departing Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day after the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
World Airways
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
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1971 McDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F FedEx N367FE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8331050725/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
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Nice "catch."
BALANCING ACT
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GIANT
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STRATOSTROBE
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Nice shot Jeff.. Great light/angle/subject..
Very nice, Mr. Welker! Was this that same evening we were on top of T4 with Mr. Dumm?
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on January 07, 2013, 06:09:08 PM
Very nice, Mr. Welker! Was this that same evening we were on top of T4 with Mr. Dumm?
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on January 07, 2013, 06:09:08 PM
Very nice, Mr. Welker! Was this that same evening we were on top of T4 with Mr. Dumm?
Thank you gentleman. Yes sir, that was our trip together to the top of T4.
I woke up with the flu and could not get back to sleep. Decided to play with a few images to see how my NyQuil induce haze might influence my post processing. I think this particular image conveys how I feel...
EARLY MORNING @ PHX - FedEx DC-10 departing with last minute Christmas deliveries
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Looks WAY busier than it was last night!
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Great shots guys!!
DoJ/JPATS Saab 2000 N92225.
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BYE
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Nice work Jeff. Excellent panning.
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^
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VERY nice!
Late Freight
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It was fun hangin' out with Mr. Shields in the rain and the mud this afternoon! We were treated to a couple of surprises, and the vapor wasn't too bad either.
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules
143d Airlift Squadron (143d AS)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8418072773_4b71d13d33_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8418072773/)
A Southwest 737 doing its best to imitate a Paul Bowen 'cloud splitting' shot as it exits the clouds on approach to Sky Harbor. Kind of a noisy shot, but still thought it looked cool.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s2/v73/p1400432296-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p994389139/e5378e6a8)
Concorde 210
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8419436878_7d873d744e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8419436878/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8419436878/)
I shot this from the observation roof deck at the Left Seat Restaurant on the north side of runway 8/26. This aircraft is now on display at the Intrepid Museum in New York. (Sorry for the mediocre quality, I misplaced my negatives so I had to scan a print).
Tom, very, very cool picture!!
Terrific shot !
I remember the time before this shot when a BA Concorde flew into PHX from JFK on a charter/promotional flight. I was out in the backyard at my parents' house and heard this huge roar and stepped-out from under the patio to watch this white arrow shooting across the sky heading eastbound back to JFK.
Quote from: Bubak on January 27, 2013, 07:02:24 AM
Tom, very, very cool picture!!
Quote from: mrblujet on January 27, 2013, 10:13:21 AM
Terrific shot !
Thanks! That brought back some good memories of shooting out at Sky Harbor.
Very cool, Tom! I remember watching a Concorde arrive at Sky Harbor from the Left Seat when I was a little kid.
Alenia C-27J Spartan
135th Airlift Squadron (135 ARS) "Baltimore's Best"
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8507/8422519748_97526b9266_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8422519748/)
Boeing 757-232
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8183/8424682707_a0efa97b94_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8424682707/)
Vapor on the Saturday (1/26) morning Hawaiian departure;
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8426318789_286e0762d5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8426318789/)
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules
143d Airlift Squadron (143d AS)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8048/8427666709_e1c8b2aa1f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8427666709/)
Nice grab Matt. Was this one coming in at about 2:45 this afternoon?
Quote from: azbill on January 29, 2013, 06:42:29 PM
Nice grab Matt. Was this one coming in at about 2:45 this afternoon?
Thank you! No, this was during Saturday's storm.
Boeing 737-4Q8 N769AS Alaska Airlines 01/16/13
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8447018688_ea2871bab2_b.jpg)
Boeing 727-223 N698SS NHL Phoenix Coyotes 01/16/13
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8447018516_c5cb353b3a_b.jpg)
(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Civilain-Aircraft/i-q5jqTfM/0/XL/IMG_4917-XL.jpg)
And so we move on to April's POTM now...
Good Lord what an image!!
Wow!
Quote from: Jay Beckman on February 09, 2013, 11:44:47 PM
And so we move on to April's POTM now...
Good Lord what an image!!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on February 10, 2013, 09:06:09 AM
Wow!
What Jay and Scott said. Let's see, Voyles only posts about 1 photo a month and each one is an off the charts, POTM, home run. Apparently, pacing one's self is not a bad strategy ;D ;D ;D
Thanks guys!! There was some pretty funky clouds around Sky Harbor yesterday that made for some nice light at times. This was one of my last shots that day and I got this message as I was shooting "CF FULL"!
(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Civilain-Aircraft/i-Q6sshTv/0/XL/IMG_4651-XL.jpg)
Boeing 737-990
Alaska Airlines
Spirit of Disneyland II
We're Going to Disneyland
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8466920476_46bb83186f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8466920476/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8419177676_6020dc9ba8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8419177676/)
Boeing B-757-222 s/n 25130 (1991) United Airlines N535UA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8419177676/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8420830148_037beb5281_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8420830148/)
Boeing B-737-7H4 s/n 32524 (2007) Southwest (Kidd's Kids Special Livery) N268WN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8420830148/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
KPHX Tones & Contrasts...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8473611489_54674cea0e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8473611489/)
With the merger of US Airways and American Airlines officially announced today.
Soon to be Extinct
US Airways
Airbus A321-211
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8473785633_470b9a50e4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8473785633/)
Vance, your arrival shots into PHX are outstanding, what a great perspective from short final.
Thanks Harvey
BAKED ALASKA
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8512609978_1b26eac1e3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8512609978/)
Quote from: Joe Copalman on February 26, 2013, 11:53:23 PM
BAKED ALASKA
WOW - I'm feeling soooooo funky. And I thought Jimmy Hendrix was dead ;D
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8514226392_9e994c0d90_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8514226392/)
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 American Airlines N567AM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8514226392/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Quote from: Joe Copalman on February 26, 2013, 11:53:23 PM
BAKED ALASKA
Funky Joe! Good to meet you last night. My camera ran 'out of ISO' as it got truly dark, but I kind of like this one....
Chris
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8522348214_1fca6a032b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8522348214/)
UH-60L Blackhawk U.S. Army 98-26809 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8522348214/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
My 124 Will Eat Your 757
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8529527262_c8784992c2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8529527262/)
BRUTUS MURAVCHENKO
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8528415061_b7a309a51e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8528415061/)
This afternoon's rare arrival. Thanks for the text, Dave!
Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8534697173_4c3ec36812_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8534697173/)
Vapor images in Arizona - no problem. All you need is horrific rain, followed by hail, followed by rain, mixed with (what felt like) a 30+ degree drop in temp ;D
SW VAPOR
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8541700531_f34db6cf42_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8541700531/)
BOEING WATER PUMP
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8595093619_31d8fe5bcf_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8595093619/)
Beckman inspired tilt/shift fun at Sky Harbor.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8547023740_f9bb3e597c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8547023740/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8547023470_5c1e563e20_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8547023470/)
The Porta Potties are sharp Jeff, blur out the unimportant subjects.Way to go I like it ;D
bill word
ANGRY RED PLANET
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8106/8580467650_4eeb8b5753_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8580467650/)
This evening's fun and unexpected arrival.
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (VMM-365) "Blue Knights"
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8581980958_ea3bb3180d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8581980958/)
Headed for a Knight on the Town...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8581139585_47a325f0f7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8581139585/)
SMEARBUS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8584061285_8f29926e8e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8584061285/)
Katie Comes a Callin'
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8586199807_c69b4ffff3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8586199807/)
Richard The Deliverer
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8587283048_6b88d6cb1b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8587283048/)
Sunset at Sky Harbor
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8589714252_a4f9c37666_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8589714252/)
Quote from: Rob Silliman on March 26, 2013, 08:36:18 AM
Sunset at Sky Harbor
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8589714252_a4f9c37666_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8589714252/)
^^^^ Very nice image Rob ^^^^
BIG KATIE
(http://jeffdwelker.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v72/p1501417410-5.jpg)
This evening's BA arrival, and the first image to be run through my newly acquired Nik software.
Boeing 747-436
oneworld
British Airways
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/8602519992_9b97ebb448_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8602519992/)
When I overcame my "aluminum tube" allergy during the Christmas onslaught of heavies, it was too late in the year to catch one of BA's "Jumbos" arriving at Sky Harbor in reasonable light. This evening I was determined to wait until she arrived; even though the clouds were blocking the setting sun. As "oneworld" turned on final, it was apparent my silent prayers for a last minute shaft of sunshine would go unanswered. I cranked the ISO to 800, the shutter speed to 1/60th, and added +2/3 EV. Not the results I had envisioned, but is was a fun exercise nevertheless. I appreciate Matt hanging in there with me while I kept praying for the sun to find a sliver of open space in the clouds. I found it extremely difficult to operate my camera properly with my fingers crossed ;D
Here is my best image from the evening effort.
QUEEN OF THE DARK SKIES
(http://jeffdwelker.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v71/p1507251780-6.jpg)
Boeing 737-4Q8
Alaska Airlines
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8603913435_73f38bcac7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8603913435/)
QUEEN OF THE OVERCAST SKIES
(http://jeffdwelker.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v75/p1513101072-6.jpg) (http://jeffdwelker.zenfolio.com/p837672766/e5a301710)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8620292798_d7b066a45f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8620292798/)
MD-10-30F Federal Express N315FE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8620292798/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Boeing 737-990
Alaska Airlines
Spirit of Disneyland II
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8662239848_177b2616c6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8662239848/)
Three-fer...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v82/p1559243846-5.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8133/8712908880_e23c3b94da_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8712908880/)
Great shot Kaspar
bill word
(http://air-and-space.com/20130507%20PHX/20130507%20PHX_BL36482-488%20Solar%20Impulse%20right%20front%20pan%20m.jpg)
Solar Impulse panorama. (http://air-and-space.com/20130507%20PHX/20130507%20PHX_BL36482-488%20Solar%20Impulse%20right%20front%20pan%20l.jpg)
The day this photo was taken was a pivital one for me not only was it my FIRST time shooting a Russian aircraft it was also my first chance to do so with another member of AzAP, I met Joe C. out at 40th st (my first time there as well) I remember thinking it was odd that two guys were standing together taking photos of the same plane, lol man I had no clue, but I had a tragedy that day too, my dog 'Mitzi' who was 20 had suffered a stroke when I got home and passed in my arms later that night but that was the beginning of over three great years and even know I have this uncanny ability to piss people off I hope to be with you guys many many more years..........
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/8734825634_c798218b8e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8734825634/)
Beriev Be-200 21512 Russia Ministry of Emergency Situations (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8734825634/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Great shot Chris, very unique aircraft, just plain COOL!
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
437th Airlift Wing (437 AW)
315th Airlift Wing (315 AW)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8407/8746052626_9970078397_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8746052626/)
Boeing 747-436
oneworld
British Airways
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8747114461_895e4cd061_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8747114461/)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
437th Airlift Wing (437 AW)
315th Airlift Wing (315 AW)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8551/8749773154_9c7a465616_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8749773154/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/8750184555_6b13bfed5b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8750184555/)
Airbus A320-232
US Airways
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/8751519339_b8a260108b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8751519339/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8757427164_9824849912_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8757427164/)
Boeing 737-300 U.S. Airways N156AW (re-edit) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8757427164/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Boeing 737-824
United Airlines
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8759226752_ce18294d51_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8759226752/)
Solar Impulse departed from Phoenix at 4:47 AM on Wednesday, May 22. It is is scheduled to arrive in Dallas, Texas at 1:00 AM on Thursday.
(http://air-and-space.com/20130522%20PHX/20130522%20PHX_0108%20Solar%20Impulse%20HB-SIA%20right%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg)
(http://air-and-space.com/20130522%20PHX/20130522%20PHX_0189%20Solar%20Impulse%20HB-SIA%20right%20side%20take-off%20l.jpg)
(http://air-and-space.com/20130522%20PHX/20130522%20PHX_0217%20Solar%20Impulse%20HB-SIA%20right%20rear%20take-off%20l.jpg)
(http://air-and-space.com/20130522%20PHX/20130522%20PHX_0256%20Solar%20Impulse%20HB-SIA%20right%20rear%20take-off%20l.jpg)
Now, lets see if some idiot reports these slow moving lights as a UFO, like they did several years ago with the flares from Gila Bend. Nice shots by the way Brian.
Quote from: Tower Guy on May 22, 2013, 12:26:11 PM
Now, lets see if some idiot reports these slow moving lights as a UFO, like they did several years ago with the flares from Gila Bend. Nice shots by the way Brian.
Thanks. Solar Impulse moves so slow that it appears to be a line of hovering lights, obviously alien in origin. It took over three minutes from the start of its take-off roll to reach terminal 4.
Ground Level view of the take off (already off the ground)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/8793219509_9e7bfdb3f3_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8793219509/)
Climbing for all its worth
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8803803482_7f471a9f05_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/8803803482/)
McDonnell Douglas MD-11(F)
FedEx Express
Aquinnah
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/8819390858_e0ea0363a6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/8819390858/)
SmokEx
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/8899672640_6c016992ba_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garciarf/8899672640/)
FedEx MDD / Boeing MD-10 N570FE KPHX 30MAY13 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garciarf/8899672640/) by FelipeGarcia. (http://www.flickr.com/people/garciarf/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/8930321324_ed69d21d86_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8930321324/)
Airbus A319 U.S. Airways (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8930321324/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/9039676188_0377864000_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9039676188/)
Airbus A319-100 U.S. Airways N837AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9039676188/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
SUNSET OPERATIONS KPHX
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5330/9103869046_e4b50e08f7_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/9131222651_380d0ff293_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9131222651/)
Airbus A319 Air Canada C-GBHZ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9131222651/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Arriving at Golden Hour.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/9133267960_b1e5a777ae_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9133267960/)
GOLDEN ARRIVAL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9133267960/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Got up early and drove down to PHX to get the AN124-100 as it departed. The sky's were overcast and the air was really dirty so the pics are crap :-(
Antonav 124 Line up and wait.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/9168427860_e0a4bda761_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9168427860/)
AN124100 line up and wait (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9168427860/) by cholubaz (http://www.flickr.com/people/53700117@N07/), on Flickr
Rotate
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2827/9166204795_d51ac477c1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166204795/)
AN124100 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166204795/) by cholubaz (http://www.flickr.com/people/53700117@N07/), on Flickr
I got a Alaskan Air and Hawaiian Air taking off too
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/9166219317_731462d51d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166219317/)
IMG_8978 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166219317/) by cholubaz (http://www.flickr.com/people/53700117@N07/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/9166208501_99d63d2e16_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166208501/)
7673G5Hawaiian (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9166208501/) by cholubaz (http://www.flickr.com/people/53700117@N07/), on Flickr
Boeing 757-2G7(WL)
US Airways
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/9169232416_cb4d633928_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/9169232416/)
Boeing 757-28A
US Airways
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5451/9171520624_64f5336001_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/9171520624/)
Like the angle and the light on that last one, Matt.
Matt, great shot. As Joe mentioned, the light is beautiful.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on June 29, 2013, 09:32:19 PM
Like the angle and the light on that last one, Matt.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on June 29, 2013, 11:20:03 PM
Matt, great shot. As Joe mentioned, the light is beautiful.
Thanks Joe and Scott! There was an approaching storm, and this was some of the last light before the clouds completely closed in and ice started falling from the sky (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg41011#msg41011).
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on June 30, 2013, 12:08:03 PM
Thanks Joe and Scott! There was an approaching storm, and this was some of the last light before the clouds completely closed in and ice started falling from the sky (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg41011#msg41011).
I was lucky to be with Matt on this particular afternoon and had a great time shooting both pre-storm and during the rain/hail - lots of fun and some very interesting light. This shot was taken shortly after Matt's 757 - just before the dark clouds took control.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/9177382597_acd2eab5a3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/9177382597/)
Quote from: Jeff Welker on June 30, 2013, 04:21:46 PM
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on June 30, 2013, 12:08:03 PM
Thanks Joe and Scott! There was an approaching storm, and this was some of the last light before the clouds completely closed in and ice started falling from the sky (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg41011#msg41011).
I was lucky to be with Matt on this particular afternoon and had a great time shooting both pre-storm and during the rain/hail - lots of fun and some very interesting light. This shot was taken shortly after Matt's 757 - just before the dark clouds took control.
Those are both fantastic shots with perfect lighting. The planes look so clean like they were just washed and waxed. :-)
Cheers,
Chris
I took this one May 9th when I was over at Cutter at PHX for their monthly fly in luncheon on the patio
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9177677697_cd80504933_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9177677697/)
N698SS Coyotes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53700117@N07/9177677697/) by cholubaz (http://www.flickr.com/people/53700117@N07/), on Flickr
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/9195725239_afbc45a3f2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9195725239/)
Airbus A320-232 United Airlines N479UA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9195725239/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
From a series of early morning images I took during my initiation into the "Breakfast Club" of AzAP shooters two days before Christmas. Breakfast at the Waffle House, rubbing shoulders with good people - all mixed with a liberal dose of high ISO - I had a great time. Fooling with this image gets me looking forward to Christmas 2013.
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Jeff, the color and light are perfect, I've never seen a FedEx look any better than this, your processing is top notch also.
Quote from: Tower Guy on July 16, 2013, 10:07:41 PM
Jeff, the color and light are perfect, I've never seen a FedEx look any better than this, your processing is top notch also.
Thanks Harvey. The winter morning light was terrific and Jay showed me how to use my 'Auto ISO' feature. In other words, I got lucky :D
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Sikorsky UH-60L U.S. Army 98-26809 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9317256486/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
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Speedbird departure from Sky Harbor with a great sunset.
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G-CIVB DEPARTURE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9329361955/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Dawn US Airways departure
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Boeing 757-236(SF)
FedEx Express
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Kaspar, your Speedbird touch down shot is a great capture, that tire smoke trail is about perfect.
A fellow shooter recently remarked that it takes talent to make an aluminum shipping tube look good. While I'm not claiming to have the talent, it sure helps to have a great backdrop.
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Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
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Southwest 737's at sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9431879020/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
BOSS HAWK
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OBAMACHOPPA
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FedEx taking off from Sky Harbor with some Crepuscular rays. Taking on my first spotting trip with my new Nikon D5100 :)
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CREPUSCULAR RAYS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9466459859/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Got an awesome opportunity to get to take some pictures of the president's limos the night prior to his arrival.
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PRESIDENTS LIMOS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9477296586/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
A shot I took prior to my British Airways sunset take off photo. I took this photo to make sure my camera settings were good.
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SUNSET DEPARTURE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9483703176/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
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Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 American Airlines N567AM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9506160253/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Once more unto the breach…
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Pretty cool Jeff!
WHITEHAWK
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A few weeks ago I took my film camera out to Phoenix and tried some B&W film. Got the prints back today and they included an CD. The FEDEX is a slight crop, that is why there is more grain.
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Boeing 747-436
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Airbus A320 U.S. Airways N626AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/9675900910/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Very nice panning shot Chris.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 05, 2013, 09:04:32 PM
Very nice panning shot Chris.
+1 - Definitely a "Mr. Steady Hands".
NIGHT MOVES v.1
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Beautiful shot Jeff! I love the colors.
Jeff, none better, love the star burst on all the lights, the clarity is perfect. The lighting of the taxiway in front of his landing light is perfection. I'm proud to say I know the guy who shot this. I'm a fan of night airport shots and this sets the standard.
Quote from: azspyder on September 06, 2013, 11:34:42 PM
Beautiful shot Jeff! I love the colors.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 06, 2013, 11:53:54 PM
Jeff, none better, love the star burst on all the lights, the clarity is perfect. The lighting of the taxiway in front of his landing light is perfection. I'm proud to say I know the guy who shot this. I'm a fan of night airport shots and this sets the standard.
Thanks Steve and Harvey, I get lucky once in a while ;D
With all the heat and humidity, it was relaxing to do some night photography.
NIGHT MOVES v.2
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Very nice series Kaspar, I especially like the retro American Airlines livery.
NIGHT MOVES v.3
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I've clearly gone berserk with these blended images. Here is the last one for a while; I promise ;)
NIGHT MOVES v.4 or how to make a U-Turn with an Airbus?
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Kaspar, you have a wonderful group of shots above here, I really like the retro American Airlines shot, nice work!
Jeff, your blended image shots are outstanding, they are cool and fun to look at, keep them coming. You can to be proud of each and everyone of them.
A long exposure of the Sky Train coming over the bridge at Sky Harbor to terminal 4.
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SHE'LL BE COMIN' 'ROUND THE MOUNTAIN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10060678105/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
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U.S. Airways Airbus A319 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheising/10142669735/) by Chris Heising (http://www.flickr.com/people/cheising/), on Flickr
Not sure this is the right place, but here is one from Dad's archives. The ANG at Sky Harbor circa 1958. They had a ton of those ugly (sorry) F-86D's. This photo was taken looking due west.
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Terrific photographs Kaspar. I am especially fond of the UPS image. The downtown skyline in the background makes for an excellent composition.
As some of you know, I have been experimenting with slow shutter speed panning on arrivals at PHX for a while now. Besides my shaky hands, the 3/4 final approach shots have been the most difficult for me to catch in focus. I finally decided to try different f/stops to see if I could find a sweet spot that improved my keeper rate. Initially it appears that the smaller apertures help. While I've known for years that this works well for landscape images, I had not considered it for dynamic photography (yes, I'm slow). This particular image was shot at f/11 and 1/125th. Not sure if I've found a cure or if I just got lucky. As the scientist's say, more research is required.
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G-BNLF
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SPEEDBIRD 289 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10372573343/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
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AUREUS VOLUCRIS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10323225284/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Some other sunset arrivals.
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N637AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10353315904/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
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L.J. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10177934913/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
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N824AW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10301486954/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Took my monopod on my last spotting trip to try some panning shots. This photo was the only one that came out decent.
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TRIALS AND ERRORS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10353122266/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Was spotting at terminal 2 and while waiting for the next aircraft to land I was on my phone. I looked up and was shocked to see this UPS 767-300 right in front of me! I've been wanting to get a photo of a UPS 767-300 with the winglets and this day just happened to be my lucky day!!
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GOLDEN BEAUTY (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10029518754/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
A beautiful scene that will soon be gone with the days getting much shorter.
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ONEWORLD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10060572246/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
A fellow spotter informed that some F-5's were going to be taking off from Sky Harbor and I just happened to be going on that day. These F-5's are from VMFT-401 based out of MCAS Yuma. I waited an hour and a half for these guys to depart. The photo is backlight but I was happy and surprised to see that they took off in formation!
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SNIPERS ON THE MOVE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/9808626725/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
A special image for my 500th Flickr upload...
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MY 500th FLICKR UPLOAD :) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10716137494/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
AWA 737-300 - April 1997 - Nothing too noteworthy here. Playing around with noise reduction in Lightroom to see how it handles grain from scanned film, this was ISO 400 print film. Works pretty well but it does knock out some detail with the excessive amount I used in this case. I also slid the "Clarity" control to the left a bit which gave a little glow. Looked pretty good going a touch the other way as well.
Looks rather "Welker-esque" Scott...
Looks like you got a nice, clean scan! Did you WAIN that right into LR?
I love the subtle painterly effect of your scanned image Scott. It doesn't hurt that I'm a fan of the old AWA paint scheme.
One of the main reasons I'm venturing back into film is something I've been seeing in scans like Scott's. The transitions in tonalities and light seem much smoother in a analog image compared to a digital file. Maybe its just a defect in my vision, but I see a difference - especially in black and white images. Not that I don't like digital photographs, quite the contrary, it is just that I love the almost 'glossy' tonalities I find in analog. It's as if the modern digital camera sensor captures light with sharper/contrasty transitions compared to analog film. Of course I can't back any of my conjecture up with science, it is just what my eyes see and how my brain tries to make sense of it.
My hope is to strike a happy medium with analog negatives that are scanned for some LR/PS massaging and printed via inkjet. A hybrid method that lets me play at both ends of the photographic field. All that being said, I don't anticipate trying to photograph Super Hornets launching at full AB with my Hasselblad 500CM. While some of our ranks could probably pull that off, I'm not one of those folks. That is what my 5D3 and 7D are for ;D
Jay, This was scanned many years ago into Photoshop with a Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED, a pretty decent scanner. I just happened to come across it and thought I'd see what Lightroom would do. The grain in the original is terrible simply due to the 400 speed print film. Between the smoothing effect of the noise reduction and the other tweaks it does have a "Welker-esque" look which I like.
Thanks Jeff! Maybe there's hope for some of my old film images that I've pretty much rejected due to the graininess. Not surprisingly I found medium format film to be far superior to 35mm. A friend has a Hasselblad with some sort of digital back (around 45MP I think) that I'm going to play with next week. We're going to do some side by side comparisons with a D800e. I have a feeling it will be impressive but no doubt has many of the same limitations that the medium format film bodies have. Price alone will keep me out of that arena. You can't beat the 35mm style DSLR for much of what we do and they just keep getting better. For static work though.......$$$.......Never mind.
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Boeing 737-832 Delta Airlines N3738B (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/10849366523/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Departure from Sky Harbor at sunset.
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COPPERHEAD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10850079863/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Honeywell's Boeing 720B. Sadly it was scrapped soon after.
Another archival shot scanned from print film. I don't suppose I need to identify the aircraft type.
Here's a really old (and grainy) shot of a Sikorsky S-55 taken around 1968 or 69 with a Kodak Instamatic on B&W film. One of my first aircraft photos. This old chopper was at Sky Harbor for a few years as I recall and was operated by the USGS. They also flew a very nice yellow-orange T-33.
VS-41 Lockheed S-3A at Sky Harbor in December 1997.
UH-1H - January 1979
Loving the film scans Scott; great stuff. Keep them coming sir.
Scott, cool shots one and all. The UH-1 is a stand out against that dark sky.
Thank you gents. These were scanned many moons ago. Thought folks might find them interesting. After carefully studying Chris V's recent non-aviation photo I'm not so sure any airplane is very interesting, relatively speaking.
P-3C - September 1979
OV-10A - June 1997
A few from the weekend...
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Outstanding - all - really great light.
Thanks Scott!
Rush Hour
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RIDERS ON THE STORM
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Jeff, love the aircraft against that sky, it really pops, great light.
Quote from: Tower Guy on November 20, 2013, 09:00:08 PM
Jeff, love the aircraft against that sky, it really pops, great light.
Thanks Harvey. Lucky to be in the right place when the elements combined in a good way ;D
Quote from: Jeff Welker on November 20, 2013, 09:02:51 PM
Quote from: Tower Guy on November 20, 2013, 09:00:08 PM
Jeff, love the aircraft against that sky, it really pops, great light.
Thanks Harvey. Lucky to be in the right place when the elements combined in a good way ;D
Dittos on Harvey's comment, fantastic light!
Another old slide with some heavy noise/grain reduction. America West 757.
An early digital photo. I realized how far digital cameras have come when I took a close look at this 2003 photo. Ok at this size but pretty poor viewed at 100% of original size. Probably used an EOS-10D.
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McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15F
Ameristar
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That's a rare one these days. Amazing how short the old DC-9s look compared to the MD-80s and 90s'.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on November 24, 2013, 10:39:15 PM
That's a rare one these days. Amazing how short the old DC-9s look compared to the MD-80s and 90s'.
I was thinking the same thing as it flew by.
Landed on runway 08, then taxied across taxiway Sierra in fantastic light!
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WORTH IT (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11101592573/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Pulling into gate 15 at terminal 3.
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FACE-OFF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11097436283/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Hand-held panning at 1/25 of a second.
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WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYLAND (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11068543815/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
A really cloudy and rainy day of spotting when I went so I thought a black and white photos would look nice.
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INTO THE UNKNOWN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11055775394/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Taken a while back. The sun came out right as they were pulling this American 737 into the gates at terminal 3.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/10878040236_1be053e0b0_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10878040236/)
ONE UP LIKE THE SUN UP (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10878040236/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Getting pushed out for departure.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/10888120136_34e3b5c53a_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10888120136/)
N322US (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10888120136/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Another push back for departure.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/10888310763_b88b1e4fe7_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10888310763/)
N3773D (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10888310763/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
I like these ERJ-190's. Especially in the Air Canada livery.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/10887556075_2fab84d287_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10887556075/)
AIR CANADA ERJ-190 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/10887556075/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Sky Harbor departures with the ATCT in the foreground.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/11123025483_e2b7efb8a5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11123025483/)
WE ARE ONE LIKE THE SKY IS TO THE STARS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11123025483/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/11126949913_2579b52ed5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11126949913/)
COLOR STORM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/11126949913/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
GOODBYE :'(
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/11210499403_6824ef231b_b.jpg)
From 12/7/13
Conti-nited Departure
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v91/p809116236-5.jpg)
Leaving 35 for 85 (degrees)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v120/p543267959-5.jpg)
The Big Kahuna...
Hawaiian Airlines 8am departure
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v86/p792333180-5.jpg)
As I was leaving an appointment mid-afternoon, the sky looked like it could get very nice around sunset. I grabbed my camera and made a quick dash to Sky Harbor to see if I could catch a few pigs in some nice light. The moving clouds and setting sun created some excellent warm tones that mixed wonderfully with the cool shade. The FedEx A300 came in after the sun was starting to disappear below the horizon.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/11348112255_efa63a72eb_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/11348264503_b71ae7fac4_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/11348109395_4b3bb9aba7_b.jpg)
Jeff, great light and clouds on the box haulers and a beautiful pan shot on the SW. Gettin' better with age.
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 12, 2013, 11:09:48 PM
Jeff, great light and clouds on the box haulers and a beautiful pan shot on the SW. Gettin' better with age.
Thanks Harvey. Great conditions make this photography "thing" much easier - even for an old man like me.
One more from yesterday evening.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/11353411374_bfbef21c49_b.jpg)
Boeing 737-8CT
WestJet
Walt Disney World
#MagicPlane
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7397/11426835104_08c7d75b80_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/11426835104/)
Very nice, Matt.
Great looking plane. There's a time lapse video here that shows them painting it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZGzaDexRYE
Went in search of the last full moon of 2013, but the clouds won.
While I was waiting to get shut out:
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v115/p1066539311-5.jpg)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v118/p731717701-5.jpg)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v105/p976837452-5.jpg)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v35/p976778450-5.jpg)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v64/p836019616-5.jpg)
Getting in a little practice in preparation for some serious aluminum tube photography ;D
SUNSET DEPARTURE
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2890/11451091815_695f4a68d5_b.jpg)
I really like the long exposure tower image Jay.....
Quote from: RenderBay on December 19, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
I really like the long exposure tower image Jay.....
TYVM... ;D
Jeff aka "panmaster" love the AA shot!
Quote from: Chris V on December 20, 2013, 08:15:58 AM
Jeff aka "panmaster" love the AA shot!
Thanks Chris. Sometimes it just comes together for me and I'm grateful when that happens ;)
SINGULAR THEODORE
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/11520617824_2bed194d2e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/11520617824/)
First shot I've taken of the new American scheme. Kinda clean looking.
(http://air-and-space.com/20131223%20PHX/20131223%20PHX_BL32511%20MD-11F%20N582FE%20Fedex%20Express%20right%20side%20take-off%20l.jpg) Fedex Express MD-11F N582FE departing for Memphis this morning.
The other half fly...
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Aircraft/i-v9ghkLr/0/XL/1DX_0703-XL.jpg)
New scheme is growing on me...
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Commercial-Jets/i-mrm7g7K/0/XL/New-American-XL.jpg)
yipDog Tower
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Commercial-Jets/i-jNnKBbL/0/X2/The-Tower-X2.jpg)
Wish I was on this flight!
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Commercial-Jets/i-WW2CdpW/0/XL/All-Aboard-XL.jpg)
Some panning practice at 1/30
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Commercial-Jets/i-5hTzVJC/0/XL/Field-Ops-XL.jpg)
Delta 737-200 - A scanned slide from March 1999.
SKY HARBOR SUNSET
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/11728340924_1d2d703bfe_b.jpg)
From an outing on 1/14/14 con Senor Welker...
Oh So Close...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v125/p57031440-6.jpg)
...And Marmalade Skies...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v119/p427088606-5.jpg)
Tick Tock People!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v126/p1282934-5.jpg)
Bright Lights, Big City
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v127/p104693599-5.jpg)
^^^^ While I thought "Bright Lights, Big City" looked terrific on your LCD last night, it looks is absolutely wonderful as posted here - very nicely done sir. I genuflect in your direction Messrs. Steadicam ;)
FLOATING THE GLOAMING
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/11969541365_3738383f15_b.jpg)
ACCELERATED DEPARTURE
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s5/v127/p225780906-5.jpg)
Some long overdue shots...
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/12092629324_934df59b13_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12092629324/)
AMERICAN 737 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12092629324/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/12092272773_d57a1eb8f6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12092272773/)
HOLD ON WE'RE GOING HOME (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12092272773/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
My first time ever going to this side of the airport. Great location!!
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/12076572633_e245cbabed_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12076572633/)
SPOTTERS HEAVEN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12076572633/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/12076526073_2b7170b2a9_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12076526073/)
THE WORLD ON TIME (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12076526073/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Experimental - Running a fever so maybe that has influenced the outcome!
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/12153746566_5e625b196f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12153746566/)
AFTERGLOW DEPARTURE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12153746566/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5507/12094834653_781ac68fc7_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12094834653/)
SOUTHWEST ARRIVAL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12094834653/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/12125902316_755b6d0dc6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12125902316/)
SOAKING IN THE VIEW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12125902316/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5501/12125623564_8c32c07f46_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12125623564/)
UNDER THE BRIDGE WE GO (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12125623564/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://pauldumm.zenfolio.com/img/s5/v124/p529530531-5.jpg) (http://pauldumm.zenfolio.com/p697267443/e1f8ffea3)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/12332076334_106d62bc9d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/12332076334/)
Boeing 737-700 'Southwest Airlines N711HK "Herbert D Kelleher" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/12332076334/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Turned around from practicing panning shots at Sky Harbor yesterday and was treated to a gorgeous sunset. Still have a lot of work to do to figure out how to process images in Photoshop.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/12421541235_bb3399d215_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12421541235/)
Jaw-dropper, Anna. One of the best PHX overviews I've ever seen. If this is you with a lot to figure out, I can't wait to see what you can do when you master it.
Gorgeous Anna!
Thanks guys.... Color, vibrance, clarity, hue, saturation, levels, exposure, etc, are all a very foreign language to me. Makes my head spin. :o
Terrific work Anna.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/12425040033_09578e6e2e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12425040033/)
Burning Down The House...
VMA-211 Color Bird slips past the tower
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v112/p555186461.jpg)
We'll Leave The Lights On For You...
Tower Cab at Dusk
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v125/p472956443-5.jpg)
Might Be Time To Put This Dog Down...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v133/p572704614-5.jpg)
A sunset departure from Phoenix Friday night.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s10/v105/p437880602-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p552496712/e1a19871a)
Quote from: Dave S. on February 15, 2014, 06:55:15 AM
A sunset departure from Phoenix Friday night.
Hard to beat the warm winter AZ light. You've made a wonderful photograph Dave.
(https://ycpi-farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/12506165873_2c4587ace6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12506165873/)
THE AIRBORNE EXPRESS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12506165873/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/12300379234_146da568a4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12300379234/)
RATTLING RATTLER (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12300379234/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Nice long exposure there Jonathan!
Feeder The Machine
FedEx Caravan racing in to make the evening deadline...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v107/p90255295.jpg)
For Want Of Ten More Feet...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v107/p229325444.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/12734519084_5a57d8251c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12734519084/)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7366/12735211565_873ee1cd04_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12735211565/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/12604572553_66403cd1d3_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604572553/)
XA-XAC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604572553/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/12764857893_5a1a6ed55f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12764857893/)
N943NN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12764857893/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Nice line up of a A319, A320, and A321
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/12669100063_94b422395e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12669100063/)
AIRBUS LINEAGE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12669100063/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Caught a KC-135 from Indiana departing PHX one day.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/12604213375_f38856ec83_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604213375/)
60-0364 DEPARTURE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604213375/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
And of course an AZ ANG KC-135 departure as well.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/12604169215_1a436971f8_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604169215/)
64-14831 DEPARTURE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12604169215/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
One of my favorite recent shots of a Delta 757 taxiing into the gates as Honeywell International's 757 test bed departs from runway 26 en route to Paine Field.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/12603611725_44e85d4c5b_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12603611725/)
FOR THE LOVE OF 757's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/12603611725/) by Jonathan Navarro (http://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
"For the Love of 757's" excellent timing, great going Jonathan.
bill word
Quote from: bilwor on February 27, 2014, 08:47:51 AM
"For the Love of 757's" excellent timing, great going Jonathan.
bill word
+1 - Terrific work Jonathan.
There were a few rays of sunshine between the storm clouds today.....
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3723/12873479664_2a087d930c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12873479664/)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3810/12873045885_fc25ca001f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidmuse/12873045885/)
Air Force Two departing Sunday afternoon
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/12907554964_daf75ab8a4_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/12907554964/)
^^^^ Very nice catch Rob.
Vance - your image of Camelback is awesome.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/13067569194_af6e79476c_b.jpg)
Wow.... Quite the panning shot Jeff. That is awesome.
Quote from: RenderBay on March 10, 2014, 01:24:38 PM
Wow.... Quite the panning shot Jeff. That is awesome.
Thanks Anna. Definitely some luck involved, but I was pleased with the result.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/13316442063_41cc408c36_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/13316442063/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7241/13316585215_74dfa5b049_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/13316585215/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3684/13317763303_46b56bb7f1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/13317763303/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3762/13317969064_4a09e2f1b2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/13317969064/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2808/13319155424_021274b699_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/13319155424/)
Nice set of Sky Harbour birds, Kaspar.
The Arizona Diamondbacks returning from Sydney, Australia and the 2014 Major League Baseball Opening Series.
Qantas Airways
Official Airline of the 2014 Opening Series
Boeing 747-438/ER
"Wunala"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/13368600595_641458df17_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/13368600595/)
Great catch Matt. Not something you see everyday!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 23, 2014, 06:11:29 PM
Great catch Matt. Not something you see everyday!
Thanks Scott, and thanks to Joe for letting us know about this arrival! Without Joe's post from earlier, I would have ended up at Scottsdale photographing Citation after Citation.
Thanks go to Nick Peterman on this one, he's actually in Sydney as an exchange student now and let me know to keep an eye on Flightaware.
I'd like to thank the D'Backs for blowing the first two games of the season; they should have been made to swim home.
Oh yea; nice catch Linus ;)
Caught the WestJet Disney World 737 heading out on Friday.
BASEBALL BOOMERANG
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7094/13372808213_7023237acb_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/13372808213/)
We tried to throw the Diamondbacks out of the country, but they came right back.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on March 23, 2014, 09:47:04 PM
BASEBALL BOOMERANG
We tried to throw the Diamondbacks out of the country, but they came right back.
Nice shot, glad you were able to make it!
Great shots of the Qantas 747's Matt and Joe.... Great light tonight for its arrival.
Quote from: RenderBay on March 23, 2014, 10:52:30 PM
Great shots of the Qantas 747's Matt and Joe.... Great light tonight for its arrival.
Thanks Anna!
With the Tamron at 600mm Thursday night a couple minutes after sunset (3/27), handheld. Got real lucky with this shot.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13482371434_14fdbc569a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mxoFiU)
West bound and down, 18 wheels a rollin'
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Airbus A300F4-605R
FedEx Express
Kaitlin
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/13521782644_edb2a42364_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mASETw)
Airbus A319-111
Frontier Airlines
Jo-Jo the Grizzly Bear Cub
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/13549548534_bb1550e7ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDjYHL)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/13548934174_695f5a248d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mDgQ6m) "COLORADO ONE"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/13457003104_7649b40538_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mv9EbU) "PARKER"
Tonight I was chasing the box haulers....
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/13574915133_2268db337b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mFyZjV)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/13574915963_a03d2e657b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mFyZze)
McDonnell Douglas MD-11(F)
FedEx Express
Dylan
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3810/13613470655_fcb432d69c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mJYAxi)
The Beast
AA
Hercules - perfect name for these birds
^^^^^^ Nice salvo from PHX Scott. The BA 747 has a 3D look for sure ;D
Thanks Jeff! Here's another shot of that same C-130. Anyone know the designation of these Missouri Air Guard 130s? Pretty sure it's an "H" but it appears to have some mods. I've seen them around from time to time but don't know anything about the sensors.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 07, 2014, 09:04:23 PM
Thanks Jeff! Here's another shot of that same C-130. Anyone know the designation of these Missouri Air Guard 130s? Pretty sure it's an "H" but it appears to have some mods. I've seen them around from time to time but don't know anything about the sensors.
Yeah, just a C-130H, the mods are mostly all related to defensive systems (the "stubs" along the side of the rear fuselage are mounting points for the DIRCM IR jamming system and the "horns" above the cockpit just IR sensors) and do not change the designation.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 07, 2014, 09:04:23 PM
Thanks Jeff! Here's another shot of that same C-130. Anyone know the designation of these Missouri Air Guard 130s? Pretty sure it's an "H" but it appears to have some mods. I've seen them around from time to time but don't know anything about the sensors.
Is that one of your APU's sticking out of the Herc? In a unique way, your on nearly every 130 ride - vicariously through your APU's or otherwise ;D
Jeff, yes indeed. I'm responsible for the commercial versions but it's basically the same APU. Similar units are also used in the P-3, 727 and old 737s. Lots of military and commercial ground start carts as well. Designed in the fifties.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on April 07, 2014, 10:07:13 PM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 07, 2014, 09:04:23 PM
Thanks Jeff! Here's another shot of that same C-130. Anyone know the designation of these Missouri Air Guard 130s? Pretty sure it's an "H" but it appears to have some mods. I've seen them around from time to time but don't know anything about the sensors.
Yeah, just a C-130H, the mods are mostly all related to defensive systems (the "stubs" along the side of the rear fuselage are mounting points for the DIRCM IR jamming system and the "horns" above the cockpit just IR sensors) and do not change the designation.
Thanks Joe, I dug around on the internet but didn't come up with much on the systems. I remember the OV-10 ended up with the little IR sensors among many other A/C.
I almost brought up the example of the AN/ALQ-144 on the OV-10s and the little built-up "mound" they added to mount the "disco ball" on. The DIRCM is a bit more robust than that. It's not actually mounted on the bird in your shot, but it's two small balls on either side, similar to FLIR turrets that - if I understand the system correctly - slew to the direction of an incoming threat and work their magic through some kind of dazzling/disorientation of the seeker.
Boeing 737-890
Alaska Airlines
"Spirit of the Islands"
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Quote from: BillOz on February 25, 2012, 12:35:05 AM
Here's a little multiple exposure experiment I worked on out at Sky Harbor Friday 25-Feb-2012 morning.
This is the South runways departure traffic from 8:00-8:26 A.M.
I still have another ~1.5 hrs. more to add, but thought I'd post what I've done so far.
This is not handheld shots of 19 airplanes thrown together.
I set the camera on a tripod, aimed at the tower, set the lens at 70 mm, focused once and then turned off the AF and stabilization.
When a plane took off, I snapped a few shots of it.
Then in the computer, I took a single shot of each airplane, masked the airplanes, and copied them all into one shot, with the planes in the exact position, relative to the tower as in each original photo.
Nothing super technical, original, or magical, but I thought I'd like to give it a try.
I think it came out kinda cool.
This is basically what used to be able to be done with a film camera, where you would wind the shutter, but leave the film in place for multiple exposures on the same frame. Most decent SLRs had a button on the bottom of the camera, which could be pushed to not advance the film when the shutter was wound.
I think Bill may have been the inspiration for this shot...too bad Bill didn't receive all the same accolades
http://fstoppers.com/my-photo-went-viral-and-nothing-could-have-prepared-me-for-what-happened-after
Quote from: Dave S. on April 15, 2014, 08:05:33 AM
I think Bill may have been the inspiration for this shot...too bad Bill didn't receive all the same accolades
http://fstoppers.com/my-photo-went-viral-and-nothing-could-have-prepared-me-for-what-happened-after
To bad this fellow couldn't have given Oz some credit for the inspiration. It wouldn't have hurt his 15-minutes of fame one bit. No matter, we know Billiam is the originator and his image is far superior.
Actually, the photographer does credit his inspiration, a photographer named Ho-Yeol Ryu, who took this image several years ago: http://www.homato.com/2005_8.html. Not to take anything away from Bill's awesome work, but I think that Ryu's image had been around for a while by the time Bill did his - if I recall correctly, there was some discussion on this forum about the different techniques used to create the images, and I think this guy Mike Kelley makes the same points in his bloggy thing that Bill made back then about that image. Hmm. Maybe Bill was the inspiration?
A shot that I took last week from 40th Street at sunset.
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RAGE THE NIGHT AWAY (https://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/13905116934/) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
^^^^^^ Superior image Johnathan. Well done young man.
A variety of aircraft from April 11th. Went out for my first try catching the British Airways 747. Got a few other decent shots with GASP!!!! Clouds in the background. ;D Also an F-18 for a bit extra variety.
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Nice shots Anna.. I like the way the frontier 319 stands out
Thanks Chris.... The Frontier shot turned out especially sharp for the Tamron zoom. I like that one the best from the shots that evening.
Airbus Blast Off
The new winglets...
Early Bird - This morning at Sky Harbor
Cool shot. And interesting, last time I saw Warrior one it had the traditional winglets.
737 after sundown. Nothing too great except that it was shot at ISO 6400, f/8, 1/500th sec with a Nikon Df. Lots of NR using Lightroom. The original file was a jpeg (oops). And to think the "fast" Kodachrome was ISO(ASA) 64! They made Kodachrome 200 but it was awful unless you had no other choice.
Spent some time out at Tempe Beach Park and got this shot last night.
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Figure I was close enough to Sky Harbor.
Gorgeous shot, Stephen. Well-seen & executed.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/14048763833_c5fccdcf9e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nprA36)Spirit Airlines A319 N504NK (https://flic.kr/p/nprA36) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/39927206@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/14028755975_741706f0cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nnF3p2)Spirit Airlines N507NK Airbus A319 (https://flic.kr/p/nnF3p2) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/39927206@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/14048763293_43076e37b5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nprzSM)Spirit Airlines N507NK Airbus A319 (https://flic.kr/p/nprzSM) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/39927206@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5126/14025565801_f20e31613a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nnoG52)Southwest Airlines N7811F 737-76N(WL) (https://flic.kr/p/nnoG52) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/39927206@N08/), on Flickr
Former America West/US Airways A319 in new American Airlines livery.
A bit of a dull sky when I was out shooting Friday at KPHX.
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US Airways....
Has a slight bit of a tilt-shift look to the image.
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Down a bit lower at Sky Harbor.....
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One of the Fedex flights from Sunday evening....
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Great shot of the MD-11 Anna! :)
Quote from: Jeff Welker on April 17, 2014, 05:00:07 PM
^^^^^^ Superior image Johnathan. Well done young man.
Thank you very much Jeff! :)
Sorry for the late reply by the way, I've been really busy with school lately.
A shot from last year.
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VALLEY OF THE SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/14070702105/) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Also from last year...
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N909FJ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/13884036287/) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Thank you Jonathan.... :)
Just another Southwest 737... East bound departures this evening.
Taken on the Rio Salado West Multi-Use Path
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Taken at Sunset with some low clouds in the background.
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ITS GOIN' UP (https://www.flickr.com/photos/radar623/14073874252/) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/radar623/), on Flickr
Boeing 757-224
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30(F)
FedEx Express
Madison
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Cori
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FedEx, The World On Time....
N668FE, Airbus A300F4-605R
Taken on the Rio Salado West Multi-Use Path
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UPS, Synchronizing the world of commerce
N356UP, Boeing 767-34AF(ER)
Taken on the Rio Salado West Multi-Use Path
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One of two F-18's I caught last month. This one is from VMFA(AW)-225 and the second was from VMFA-323.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/13907426137_2c3231d77e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nbXcgg)WITHOUT A WIZZO (https://flic.kr/p/nbXcgg) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
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Change is coming....
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Honeywell's 757 Flight Test Aircraft
Honeywell 757
Solid shots, Scott. Seems like it's a very rare occasion when the "funny" side is also the sunny side.
Thanks Joe, can't believe it took me so long to get a decent shot of it.
I've had it as one of my Flightaware alerts for a good five years now, still haven't gotten a shot of it I've been completely satisfied with.
Honeywell's Convair 580 - Formerly a Convair 340 operated by United and later by Frontier as a CV-580. I no doubt saw this aircraft many times while it was with Frontier. Love those props.
757 flight test aircraft at Honeywell's hangar facility with "Dog House" in place.
IN THE FREDZONE
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Honeywell Convair 580 crew demonstrating the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). It worked! Estrella Mountains just ahead.
Honeywell's Convair 580 leaving Sky Harbor on a demo flight May 21, 2104.
Another shot of the 757.
^^^^^ Very nice work on the Convair Scott. Those big machete-like props are something else.
I also like that last image of the company 757. I know there was no chance it was raining when it took off, but that white skin sure glistens like it is wet. Nice composition with the company logo on the building - not bad young man ;)
Thanks on all counts Jeff, including the illusionary young man comment. At 58 I'll accept any misconceptions that lead one to believe I'm younger than I am. In regard to the 757, it just came out of a C Check with new paint. Same paint scheme but it does look a bit spiffier.
The Convair 580 ride was great, mainly for reasons of nostalgia. It was pretty cool playing chicken with the Estrellas. Bumpy, I've gotten used to that. I loved the Frontier 580s as a kid but never got to fly on one. I did walk through one once thanks to a kind Frontier Airlines employee who must have sensed that my buddies and I would really like to get up close to the beast. I'm pretty sure this photo got posted before but for continuity here it is again. Circa 1968.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on May 23, 2014, 04:40:59 PM
Honeywell Convair 580 crew demonstrating the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). It worked! Estrella Mountains just ahead.
Perfect exposure balance between inside and outside...
Anyone else want to turn this into the aviation comic where the pilots ask "What's a mountain goat doing up here in the clouds?" :D
Shiny new 737-800
Jello in the tree tops
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The Fedex Airbus sneaked up on us from the north side. An opportunity for a good shot while taxing to the cargo ramp.
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Trying something a bit artsy...
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Touchdown...
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An amazing sunset today as seen from the terminal 4 garage... :)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/14116764569_5614e11572_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nvs7hz)VALLEY OF THE SUN (https://flic.kr/p/nvs7hz) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
Some of these shots were taken last year, and some as recently as last month...
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/14072520187_8aa28f362f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nrxkYp)THE AMERICAN WEST (https://flic.kr/p/nrxkYp) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/14255523145_62de4aaf67_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nHHhnP)CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF AIRPLANES (https://flic.kr/p/nHHhnP) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/14000458847_25d759be3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nkb1Dv)THE LAST LIGHT (https://flic.kr/p/nkb1Dv) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/13992361720_44833a8ecc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/njsvDS)THE BRITISH ARE COMING! (https://flic.kr/p/njsvDS) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/13965726157_bea88403b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nh6ZQ2)DION (https://flic.kr/p/nh6ZQ2) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
Jonathan your sunset shot with the tower and city is outstanding, very nice capture.
Quote from: Tower Guy on May 30, 2014, 12:11:30 AM
Jonathan your sunset shot with the tower and city is outstanding, very nice capture.
Thank you :)
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Airbus A321-231
US Airways American Airlines
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14159050830_3f907317f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nzbQw3)KC-135R 161st air refueling wing (https://flic.kr/p/nzbQw3) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Very nice shot Chis, glad to see you posting again.
Boeing 737-8H4
Southwest Airlines
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Her Majesty
Airbus A320
US Airways
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5276/14418768013_90fc7db083_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nY8Xov)Boeing 737-700 Southwest Airlines N762SW (https://flic.kr/p/nY8Xov) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Airbus A319-112
US Airways
PSA - Pacific Southwest Airlines
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I have been after this one for many years, I loved the smiling PSA jets as a kid!
Nice catch Matt! It was supposed to be in this morning but apparently didn't make it or was very late.
Boeing 737
Quote from: Scott Youmans on June 11, 2014, 06:47:26 PM
Nice catch Matt! It was supposed to be in this morning but apparently didn't make it or was very late.
Thanks Scott! It did come in this morning, I saw it on approach when I was at work.
Bringer of Gifts
A300
Airbus A320-232
US Airways
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Very nice Matt, I like the angle and the lighting. Cool shot.
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Nice shot Chris, the clouds really add to it. Looking forward to the return of monsoon for that reason.
Airbus A320
US Airways
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Fairchild SA227-AC Metro III, N422MA
Ameriflight departing just after sunrise on a very cloudy morning from Phoenix Sky Harbor
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Anna, very cool picture!
Very nice shot Anna, great pan shot in low light.
Thank you Kasper and Harvey.
What is it that Jeff and Jay say about blind squirrels finding a nut every once in a while... This was one of those moments. ;D
Not an easy shot to get! Very cool!
Thank you Scott... More luck than skill on this one.
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United, Airbus A320-232, N460UA
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Awesome shots Anna!!
Thank you Mike....
Anna, I'm guessing that was taken with the 200-400mm. Whatever the case it's an outstanding image and of course it takes more than just a good lens! Well done.
Scott, the Ameriflight pan shot, the Fedex MD10 and the United Airbus are with the Canon 200-400mm with Extender.
The lens is fantastic. Even with it being heavy I seem to be able to work it pretty well handheld. The ergonomics are good for even my small hands. Better then the Tamron for me.
I have an album of shots with it on my Flickr account. Some more with that lens.
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American Airlines, McDonnell Douglas MD-82, N472AA
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Southwest Departure
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United, Airbus A320-232, N422UA
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Anna, I'm almost afraid to try it! One thing about the Tamrons and Nikons is that the zoom rings turn backwards relative to the Canon zooms and I've never gotten used to it. The only thing keeping me from buying that lens is $11,799.00 and my desire to remain married! The rental option is viable once in a while though.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/14608058093_56ca0e2904_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ofS7Jz)Early morning activity on a rare cloudy day in Phoenix. (https://flic.kr/p/ofS7Jz) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 06, 2014, 08:40:29 AM
Anna, I'm almost afraid to try it! One thing about the Tamrons and Nikons is that the zoom rings turn backwards relative to the Canon zooms and I've never gotten used to it. The only thing keeping me from buying that lens is $11,799.00 and my desire to remain married! The rental option is viable once in a while though.
You WILL want to buy one after using it. Will cause you consider the merits of divorce. ;D :P
On renting.... I went through LensRentals.com Decent rates, they have a good insurance option, they did not put a huge credit hold on my credit card. I will be using them again in the future.
Anna, good info on LensRentals, I've heard good things about them including their reviews.
Great stuff Anna!!
Quote from: Chris V on July 06, 2014, 11:12:23 AM
Great stuff Anna!!
Thank you Chris... :)
Ameriflight, Piper Navajo, N4087J
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DHL 767
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Delta, Boeing 737-832, N3761R
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Whoa. That last AmFlight shot and the DHL shot are both beyond awesome.
Dittos on Joe's comment. The Navajo looks like you were 30 feet away. I see that DHL 767 take-off almost every day but it never takes off when I'm at the airport!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on July 06, 2014, 04:47:11 PM
Whoa. That last AmFlight shot and the DHL shot are both beyond awesome.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 06, 2014, 05:01:34 PM
Dittos on Joe's comment. The Navajo looks like you were 30 feet away. I see that DHL 767 take-off almost every day but it never takes off when I'm at the airport!
Thank you gentlemen.... It has been a good 3-4 days for pictures. Getting out before the crack of dawn helps too. ;D ;D ;D
The Ameriflight turned out right over T4 and with the rising sun it was pretty sweet lighting. Was cool that the pilot was looking out the window in my direction.
Quote from: Anna Wood on July 06, 2014, 01:00:30 PM
Ameriflight, Piper Navajo, N4087J
Totally diggin' this shot, really solid work!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on July 06, 2014, 07:35:59 PM
Totally diggin' this shot, really solid work!
Thanks Matt.... :)
Another perspective on British Airways Boeing 747
There are opportunities from the Rio Salado West Multi-Use path to be explored.
Wish the lighting was better. The storm activity to the west killed the light.
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Anna - Your recent work at PHX is exceptional! Fancy lens not withstanding, you sure demonstrated a keen eye and some deft panning. Very well done ;D
Quote from: Jeff Welker on July 07, 2014, 08:32:05 AM
Anna - Your recent work at PHX is exceptional! Fancy lens not withstanding, you sure demonstrated a keen eye and some deft panning. Very well done ;D
Thank you Jeff.... It was a good weekend. :)
Anna, I'll bet your Tamron feels like toy now. I know after shooting with a 500mm f/4, the 150-600 or 100-400 feel like they weigh nothing.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 07, 2014, 09:52:02 PM
Anna, I'll bet your Tamron feels like toy now. I know after shooting with a 500mm f/4, the 150-600 or 100-400 feel like they weigh nothing.
Yes, the Tamron feels like a fly weight. Lots of space in my camera bag as well. :)
FedEx, McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30F, N319FE
'Seth' on an early morning departure from Phoenix Sky Harbor
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/14614268761_fd5a12a3a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ogpWX4)
United, Boeing 737-824(WL), N37267
Departing Phoenix Sky Harbor
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Gloomy monsoon day.
(http://www.worldwildimages.com/img/s6/v149/p575636965-5.jpg)
(http://www.worldwildimages.com/img/s5/v128/p788016146-5.jpg)
US Airways, Airbus A319-132, N838AW
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14664404974_99f4096331_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/okQUGw)
Southwest, Boeing 737-7H4, N476WN
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/14666333662_d11eb38cc7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/om1N2L)
US Airways, Airbus A321-231, N541UW
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/14480009050_077325ee10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o4xQds)
FedEx, McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30F, N319FE
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14480009420_61171366f6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o4xQjQ)
DHL 767 taken while hanging out the cockpit window of a KC-135R ;D
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/14501078849_7fd8585243_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o6pPwR)DHL Boeing 767 (https://flic.kr/p/o6pPwR) by Chris Heising (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Great shot Chris.... Love the back story. :)
Southwest Arriving...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14509870268_b386ba5702_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o7bSV3)
Not a great photo but thought I would keep it...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/14554379986_e4f2c778d9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ob816Y)SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST (https://flic.kr/p/ob816Y) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
The Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California flight made an unexpected weather divert to Phoenix Sky Harbor today.
Boeing 767-323/ER
American Airlines
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/14823404535_092cf54ca7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ozTPJg)
A 2012 image that asked to be punished this evening. Sliders were jammed and pixels disciplined.
THE BEAST IS COMING
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Hopefully the pixels didn't scream to loudly. :o
Like that treatment very much Jeff....
Nice job on the punishment and discipline Jeff!
Very nice Jeff, really like the light that you see in the engines from out back. Beat that program again, it really works for you. ;D
Thank you Anna, Chris, and Harvey for your kind words.
Here's hoping the proverbial morale never improves. ;D
A couple of my shots from last Sunday.
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s10/v103/p447918078-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1050305096/e1ab2affe)
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s7/v158/p305489114-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1050305096/e123564da)
Gorgeous scenery that could brighten up any photographers Monday!! :)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/14880568136_0e7d6166da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oEWNtA)SWEET SUN (https://flic.kr/p/oEWNtA) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
Some more from today and yesterday...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/14900802741_f85df0ed6c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oGJvw6)SOUL SHADOWS (https://flic.kr/p/oGJvw6) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/14900714501_256f1f2c6c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oGJ4hH)GOLDEN COPPERHEADS (https://flic.kr/p/oGJ4hH) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14895019551_5ebc3a590c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oGdSnV)ALLEGHENY (https://flic.kr/p/oGdSnV) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14707114788_8ef0db8e65_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/opBNQC)ALL ABOARD!!! (https://flic.kr/p/opBNQC) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/14863575749_90bd79b015_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oDrHep)C-17 Globemaster III 14th ALS 07-7183 (https://flic.kr/p/oDrHep) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
ALMOST GONE...
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New guy checking in here... a couple of shots from the last month or so out at KPHX. Hope I'm doing this right!
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-71614/i-f8sXnSC/0/L/IMG_2607-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-71614/i-f8sXnSC/A)
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-8192014/i-jDGrrbL/0/L/IMG_4428-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-8192014/i-jDGrrbL/A)
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-83114/i-Fsm7RNp/0/L/IMG_5575-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-83114/i-Fsm7RNp/A)
Excited to be here and thanks for having me - all critiques and comments are quite welcome!
Hello Andy, welcome to AzAP, you have some very nice shots to get started. I think you'll find a very friendly and open group of shooters here. We have some very modest and great shooters and people here. It is always a good time shooting with everyone in this group.
Agreed. Solid opening salvo, Andy. Especially loving that last sunset shot.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 04, 2014, 08:23:48 AM
Agreed. Solid opening salvo, Andy. Especially loving that last sunset shot.
Thank you! That was a fantastic evening for playing around with the sky a bit.
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-83114/i-CvpN34H/0/L/IMG_5610-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-83114/i-CvpN34H/A)
BLUE STREAK
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15134802325_2e5e90f822_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p4pPrF)
Fading Light
Ameriflight, Embraer EMB-120ER, N266AS, on final to Phoenix Sky Harbor
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Quote from: Anna Wood on September 06, 2014, 09:49:52 AM
Fading Light
Ameriflight, Embraer EMB-120ER, N266AS, on final to Phoenix Sky Harbor
Great image Anna. It really emphasizes the fact that the airframe is crafted from metal. Reminds me of the armor worn by knights centuries ago. I never noticed until now that the rudder has two segments. Probably for better control with one engine out.
Scott, Thank you very much.... ;D
FedEx morning departure sucking vapor....
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/15007261837_c9cc7647b5_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/15007261837)
^^^^^^ I never thought I'd see something like this in AZ. Nicely done Rob.
Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737, N8312C early morning departure from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15045193909_2512c66f81_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oVuxYZ)
A couple of quick images taken during today's storm. It was coming down extremely hard and they kept flying.
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s12/v172/p616708884-5.jpg)
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s12/v186/p855228235-5.jpg)
That looks like fun Jeff.... :)
East bound evening departures....
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/15251911646_bd8b1fce1f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/peL2XU)
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 17, 2014, 08:53:26 PM
That looks like fun Jeff.... :)
It was definitely an interesting experience. Even shooting one level below the top of the T4 garage, it was fun trying to keep the camera dry. If it had been a tad cooler, I would have thought I was shooting at O'Hare rather than PHX ;)
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s6/v141/p204844034-5.jpg)
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 17, 2014, 10:29:56 PM
East bound evening departures....
Gorgeous shot Anna. Is this a 40th Street capture?
Yes sir.... Was out at 40th St for a short time last night. TYVM ;D
Jeff, I really like the rainy shots. It is so different from the norm, that it really makes them special.
Cool stuff. Wish I made it over there. So close and yet so far...
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 18, 2014, 09:37:48 AM
Jeff, I really like the rainy shots. It is so different from the norm, that it really makes them special.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on September 18, 2014, 05:43:24 PM
Cool stuff. Wish I made it over there. So close and yet so far...
Thanks gentlemen. It was fun trying to create a few images in the challenging conditions.
Ameriflight, Embraer EMB-120(ER) Brasilia, N246AS
Evening approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor
My new challenge for myself. Working to improve my panning shots at low shutter speeds for the propeller planes. The small box haulers offer a lot of opportunities for practice. I think I need to start doing push ups though to improve the arm strength when using the bigger telephoto. :)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/15108381818_882beb99e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p25pxG)
American Airlines
Departing into a setting sun, Phoenix Sky Harbor
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/15276705666_c0f730fe1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pgX7n1)
Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/15280502296_6175cb61a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/phhyY9)
Spent the afternoon/early evening puttering around Sky Harbor, here's a few of my favorites:
Gray Arrival
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-8SC3nP9/0/L/IMG_6152-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-8SC3nP9/A)
Tri-jet Delight
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-LPfTd9F/0/L/IMG_6160-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-LPfTd9F/A)
Timberrrrr
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-sfznSmJ/0/L/IMG_6219-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-sfznSmJ/A)
Speedbird at Sunset
(http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-KKTKmLq/0/L/IMG_6262-L.jpg) (http://slidewaysmedia.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Plane-Spotting/Sky-Harbor-92014/i-KKTKmLq/A)
And I juuuuuuuust missed one of the new livery Southwest 737s as I was wandering up to my first shooting location today. Ah well.
Very nice panning shot Matt, I do like the new paint on the SWA plane.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 20, 2014, 11:30:09 PM
Very nice panning shot Matt, I do like the new paint on the SWA plane.
Thank you, Harvey! The more I see it the more I like it.
Andy, nice set of images.....
RESPECT THY ELDERS
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/15288048076_a05b41ec2a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/phXf4N)
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 21, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
Andy, nice set of images.....
Agreed. I especially like the "gray arrival" one. Remarkably un-silhouettey given the conditions.
I really like the Piedmont paint on this jet, very nice shot of it Joe. Was this from T4?
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 21, 2014, 11:50:52 AM
I really like the Piedmont paint on this jet, very nice shot of it Joe. Was this from T4?
Thanks, Harvey! I think most of US Airways' "east coast" specials look really good, with this and the Allegheny one being my favorites. This was shot at T4 a few weeks back when I flew home from Missouri.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 21, 2014, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 21, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
Andy, nice set of images.....
Agreed. I especially like the "gray arrival" one. Remarkably un-silhouettey given the conditions.
Thanks all.
Joe, that's my favorite out of them as well. And as far as the lighting, I'll just say it sure didn't look that good coming out of the camera. It got a healthy workout with the shadow/highlight sliders and the dodge & burn tools. ;D
Boeing 747-436
British Airways
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Very nice Matt, cool aircraft at the right time of day and great background of clouds.
Dittos Matt, Very nice, the clouds really add a lot.
Double dittos Matt.... Excellent image of the BA arrival. :)
Out with the old....
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15317810635_4b4e7ac06a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pkzMrn)
And in with the new....
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/15317504682_fff51cf706_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pkyduj)
Shiny new things at Southwest....
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/15317505062_85b423ab36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pkydAS)
Anna, it looks like you are having lots of fun at Sky Harbor. You'll love LAX with all the international flights and the A380s. Great shots, the last one is about as reflective as a mirror, nice shooting.
Thank you Harvey.....
Had an opportunity to join Matt at Sky Harbor yesterday afternoon/evening. It was a fun time and we did our best to follow the fine work Anna has been producing. As the light was nearly gone, we started trying some panning practice at ridiculously slow shutter speeds. Nearly all of mine were terrible, but one came close to what I had hoped to achieve. I was shooting at 1/25th at f/5.6 at ISO 1600. It is a bit noisy, but all things considered I'm OK with it. Accordingly, I title this photograph:
DUMB LUCK
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I would be OK with that image as well Jeff. Great shot.... :)
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 21, 2014, 11:08:52 PM
Shiny new things at Southwest....
Anna, this is stunning, the reflections in the aircraft are amazing!
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 21, 2014, 10:04:17 PM
Very nice Matt, cool aircraft at the right time of day and great background of clouds.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on September 21, 2014, 10:26:50 PM
Dittos Matt, Very nice, the clouds really add a lot.
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 21, 2014, 10:48:33 PM
Double dittos Matt.... Excellent image of the BA arrival. :)
Thanks y'all!
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 22, 2014, 08:14:47 AM
Had an opportunity to join Matt at Sky Harbor yesterday afternoon/evening. It was a fun time and we did our best to follow the fine work Anna has been producing. As the light was nearly gone, we started trying some panning practice at ridiculously slow shutter speeds.
It was a lot of fun, Jeff!
This one is brand spankin' new, it was just delivered to American Airlines on August 20, 2014.
Airbus A321-231
American Airlines
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 22, 2014, 04:47:56 PM
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 21, 2014, 11:08:52 PM
Shiny new things at Southwest....
Anna, this is stunning, the reflections in the aircraft are amazing!
Thank you very much Matt.... :)
Airbus A320-232
US Airways
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/15150503597_58d256024d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p5NhTg)
Very cool shot Matt, the sky color is outstanding along with the exhaust trail from the right engine.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 23, 2014, 09:12:52 PM
Very cool shot Matt, the sky color is outstanding along with the exhaust trail from the right engine.
Thank you, Harvey!
Boeing 737-823
American Airlines
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/15345749792_20fb055cae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/po3YLY)
Matt,
Very nice image of the American Boeing 737. Great capture.... :)
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 24, 2014, 07:35:50 PM
Matt,
Very nice image of the American Boeing 737. Great capture.... :)
Thank you, Anna!
Caught one of the new Southwest 737's equipped with the scimitar style winglets...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s6/v137/p336199507-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p994389139/e1409ff53)
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s5/v120/p300942868-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p994389139/e11f00614)
Boeing 747-436
British Airways
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/15369700042_217fe57bd4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pqaJmj)
Very nice Matt, I like the light in the engines and the gear hanging and lit very well. Normally the gear is in shadow and not much detail, but great detail all over. Well done.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 27, 2014, 11:56:53 AM
Very nice Matt, I like the light in the engines and the gear hanging and lit very well. Normally the gear is in shadow and not much detail, but great detail all over. Well done.
Thank you, Harvey!
Tonight's Sunset
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How did I miss seeing you tonight at Sky Harbor Matt? I have pictures of the same sunset. ;D
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 27, 2014, 09:02:34 PM
How did I miss seeing you tonight at Sky Harbor Matt? I have pictures of the same sunset. ;D
Jeff, Ashlie, and I were at the SW corner of T4 on level 8. We were wondering if you had made it out. It was an awesome evening out there!
Ahhhh..... I was up on the top deck. :)
Never made it to the parking garage. Got this near 24th Street. Temp was 70 degrees and the dew point was 69 degrees. Relative humidity was 98 percent according to the Weather Underground.
Stunning image, Scott!
Oh. Mah. Gah. :o
We definitely had the place surrounded. Sorry I missed you Anna and Scott. BTW, there was a short period of vapor ;)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/15353483616_73084c0cf8_b.jpg)
Thanks Guys!. Might be a while before we have another day like today.
Fantastic images Matt, Scott and Jeff......
Here is my try at shooting aircraft after dark. :)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2941/15353675856_9dc788a17b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/poKAVf)
Terrific panning Anna. For a short period of time after sunset, the light reflecting off the clouds was so wonderful it even made an Airbus look nice ;D
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15353795686_7e85531f5c_b.jpg)
BTW, this is the true color. I white balanced it in LR to make sure. It was just a great end of the day.
Thanks Jeff....
The colors over South Mountain were wonderful this evening.
Caught a bit of a vapor trail with the British Airways flight just before touch down.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2941/15376607582_ef5aa9884f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pqM8HQ)
Anna, your night shot turned out quite well especially considering the minuscule light you had to work with.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on September 28, 2014, 07:43:19 AM
Anna, your night shot turned out quite well especially considering the minuscule light you had to work with.
Agreed. The 70D handles low-light pretty well as long as the shooter does their part, which Anna appears to have done in spades.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 28, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on September 28, 2014, 07:43:19 AM
Anna, your night shot turned out quite well especially considering the minuscule light you had to work with.
Agreed. The 70D handles low-light pretty well as long as the shooter does their part, which Anna appears to have done in spades.
Thank you gentlemen....
A tad bit fuzzy for focus, but I will take it considering how dark it was. The camera was having a hard time acquiring focus. The white Frontier paint with big black letters helped with focus for that particular stab at panning at insanely low shutter speeds. :D
Went for the vapor and was blown away by the sunset colors. Like Messrs. Youmans said,
"Might be a while before we have another day like today".
SOUTHWEST REFLECTIONS
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Boeing 737-8H4
Southwest Airlines
"Moment to Reflect"
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15196681057_f4d5ec0b3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p9SXQn)
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 28, 2014, 10:49:38 AM
Went for the vapor and was blown away by the sunset colors. Like Messrs. Youmans said, "Might be a while before we have another day like today".
Love the warmth of the light and the texture of the moist concrete. That was a beautiful glow we had last night!
Visible Vortices
It was a gorgeous sky last night at Sky Harbor even with all the chaos from the rain storms.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2947/15384366735_b1f4b3b7f2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/prsUfk)
American Airlines departing on a stormy night.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/15384367155_50a705ca10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/prsUnz)
Anna, Really love the mood of that shot. That sky is really powerful.
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 28, 2014, 02:55:29 PM
American Airlines departing on a stormy night.
That is just awesome, Anna!
Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
The Herbert D. Kelleher
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/15199394418_e484a0cfbd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pa7Sqs)
Great group of photos from Sky Harbor yesterday from everyone who posted here, congrats to one and all, proud to know you!
GROUNDED
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Posted this earlier, but thought it had too much of a "fake-HDR" look to it, so I took it down. Took a few more stabs and couldn't get it better than this. Looks like I was at the airport a few hours too early yesterday, y'all got phenomenal shots.
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 28, 2014, 05:11:06 PM
Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
The Herbert D. Kelleher
Matt, Like both of these shots with the wet concrete. The patterns of the wet concrete squares create an interesting backdrop. Reminds me of the aluminum planking used often in Vietnam. Maybe it will rain again someday!
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 28, 2014, 02:55:29 PM
American Airlines departing on a stormy night.
Anna - Great image. I photographed that exact same plane; apparently only moments before you. I like yours much better for several reasons. First, you allowed the 737 to rise slightly above the color chaos of the background lights being smeared by your slow shutter speed panning. This better allows for a contrasting of the dark sky background and the near white fuselage - the aircraft is more clearly seen. Second, the clouds at the top of the frame help identify the "weather" in the area of PHX. Third, you did not crop tight in camera (as I did). Allowing the extra space ahead of the climbing 737 helps to accentuate the motion of this departing aircraft. One of my all time favorite images from Sky Harbor. If Matt had not nominated this image for POTM, I would have. Well done young lady.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 28, 2014, 07:05:43 PM
GROUNDED
Posted this earlier, but thought it had too much of a "fake-HDR" look to it, so I took it down. Took a few more stabs and couldn't get it better than this. Looks like I was at the airport a few hours too early yesterday, y'all got phenomenal shots.
Joe - Your image makes it look as if you were shooting through a gauze curtain. Very cool effect; intended or not. I did not think HDR with either this version or the first. The muted colors of the 737 behind the veil of rain is contrasted by the "pop" of color from the strobes. Was this a slightly longer exposure?
All credit for this image goes to Matt. As they were towing this bird to the SWA maintenance hanger, the clouds broke for a moment and created this wonderful scene. It only lasted about 30-seconds. Matt pointed it out to me or I'd have missed it completely. Thank you my brother.
REFLECTING ON HERB
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Outstanding photograph Jeff, I'm glad Matt pointed it out to you. You just don't have the opportunity at PHX to get shots like this very often. You nailed it, great light and reflection.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 29, 2014, 08:28:25 AM
All credit for this image goes to Matt. As they were towing this bird to the SWA maintenance hanger, the clouds broke for a moment and created this wonderful scene. It only lasted about 30-seconds. Matt pointed it out to me or I'd have missed it completely. Thank you my brother.
REFLECTING ON HERB
You're welcome, and while I may have pointed it out, you caught the moment perfectly!
Some shots taken Saturday after the weather broke. Amazing low clouds & vapor, wish it was like that more often at PHX.
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Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
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Chris, outstanding group of shots, my fav is the ASR radar and radio tower to the right. That sunset is near perfect, color, clouds, and aircraft in the background, beautiful.
Quote from: Chris V on September 29, 2014, 04:51:49 PM
Some shots taken Saturday after the weather broke. Amazing low clouds & vapor, wish it was like that more often at PHX.
Chris, Excellent set of shots from Saturday. Very, very nice.....
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 29, 2014, 07:54:35 AM
Quote from: Anna Wood on September 28, 2014, 02:55:29 PM
American Airlines departing on a stormy night.
Anna - Great image. I photographed that exact same plane; apparently only moments before you. I like yours much better for several reasons. First, you allowed the 737 to rise slightly above the color chaos of the background lights being smeared by your slow shutter speed panning. This better allows for a contrasting of the dark sky background and the near white fuselage - the aircraft is more clearly seen. Second, the clouds at the top of the frame help identify the "weather" in the area of PHX. Third, you did not crop tight in camera (as I did). Allowing the extra space ahead of the climbing 737 helps to accentuate the motion of this departing aircraft. One of my all time favorite images from Sky Harbor. If Matt had not nominated this image for POTM, I would have. Well done young lady.
Thank you very much Jeff...
I wish I had put that much thought into the image. I was taking pictures to the west and was down a bit north of that edge of the deck with my 24-105mm when I turned around and saw the AA flight departing. Fire off some quick shots from where I was standing. Serendipity that I managed to get a relatively clean shot without people in the way.
Thanks everyone! Great shots by everyone!
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 29, 2014, 07:54:35 AM
Joe - Your image makes it look as if you were shooting through a gauze curtain. Very cool effect; intended or not. I did not think HDR with either this version or the first. The muted colors of the 737 behind the veil of rain is contrasted by the "pop" of color from the strobes. Was this a slightly longer exposure?
That was the effect I was going for, focusing on the rain hitting the ledge in the foreground with the airplane being blurred out in the background. Had to jack up the vibrance and the blue and orange saturation a bit to get the 737 to pop a bit - the colors in the original are much more muted, like a color image with a 50-75% monochrome layer over it. Shutter speed was 1/25 to get long streaks of water.
Quote from: Chris V on September 29, 2014, 04:51:49 PM
Some shots taken Saturday after the weather broke. Amazing low clouds & vapor, wish it was like that more often at PHX.
Absolutely amazing vortex shot Chris. Top notch!
Was kind of upset that I got to the airport after the sun had set but I was still able to get a few good photos...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5556/15213384322_c6983f643d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pbmz8G)CATCHING THE LAST RAYS (https://flic.kr/p/pbmz8G) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
Was lucky to catch this one because the next day it was sent to the paint shop to get its titles changed to American.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/15213487922_4d4f786427_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pbn6VU)TWO OF A KIND (https://flic.kr/p/pbn6VU) by Jonathan Navarro (https://www.flickr.com/people/87185297@N03/), on Flickr
The Faces of Southwest
Boeing 737-7H4
Classic
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Boeing 737-8H4
Canyon Blue
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Boeing 737-7H4
Heart
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QuoteThe Faces of Southwest
Great set of Southwest shots Matt....
Nicely done Matt. Your three photographs motivated me to process a few more images from that wet Saturday afternoon/evening.
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on October 01, 2014, 08:40:31 PM
Nicely done Matt. Your three photographs motivated me to process a few more images from that wet Saturday afternoon/evening.
Thanks Jeff! I'm glad I motivated you to work on these beauties.
Boeing 737-823
American Airlines
Flagship Liberty
"In support of all who serve."
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Jeff, the Southwest reflection shot is a winner
bill word
Jeff,
You have just a touch of tilt shift action with your wet Southwest shots.... I like the images. :)
Jeff, you sure those aren't model airplanes?
Quote from: bilwor on October 04, 2014, 11:00:41 AM
Jeff, the Southwest reflection shot is a winner
bill word
Quote from: Anna Wood on October 04, 2014, 11:48:33 AM
Jeff,
You have just a touch of tilt shift action with your wet Southwest shots.... I like the images. :)
Quote from: Scott Youmans on October 04, 2014, 04:33:06 PM
Jeff, you sure those aren't model airplanes?
Bill, Anna, and Scott; your kind words are sincerely appreciated. Playing with the tilt-shift filter in post processing is fun and challenging. Trying to decide when to use it and trying to use it judiciously is difficult for me. I've had the most fun with it at PHX. And yes, it often makes the planes look like toys. It looks cool to me ;D
Boeing 737-8H4
Southwest Airlines
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on October 05, 2014, 05:41:29 AMBill, Anna, and Scott; your kind words are sincerely appreciated. Playing with the tilt-shift filter in post processing is fun and challenging. Trying to decide when to use it and trying to use it judiciously is difficult for me. I've had the most fun with it at PHX. And yes, it often makes the planes look like toys. It looks cool to me ;D
Jeff, looks cool to me too and definitely makes the primary subject pop. I especially like the one on the bridge.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on October 05, 2014, 09:02:58 AM
Jeff, looks cool to me too and definitely makes the primary subject pop. I especially like the one on the bridge.
Thanks Scott. With respect to these two images, my intent was to try and minimize some of the clutter in the foreground and background. I wanted to massage the DOF to (hopefully) separate any distracting elements from the primary subject. When I do it correctly it really does make things POP ;)
Jeff, Now I know where my toy airplanes went. You best not break them. ;D
Boeing 737-823
American Airlines
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Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
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Hands-down one of your best ever, Matt.
I'll second that!
Chick-fil-A
"MOO FORCE ONE"
Dassault Falcon 50
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Looks like a chamber of commerce shot Matt. I think Phoenix would be proud to own this shot, it's a beauty.
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 08, 2014, 08:07:05 PM
Looks like a chamber of commerce shot Matt. I think Phoenix would be proud to own this shot, it's a beauty.
Thank you, Harvey!
Boeing 767-34AF/ER
United Parcel Service (UPS)
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15312090030_a7c596d375_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pk5sUf)Boeing 737-700 'Southwest Airlines N711HK "Herbert D Kelleher" (https://flic.kr/p/pk5sUf) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Moo Force One
Chick-Fil-A's Dassault Falcon 50 N946TC
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Long Day's Journey Into Night
Sunset over PHX on 10/15/14
28-frame stitched pano
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100%-ish crop of just the tower
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Decent light for a while at Sky Harbor this evening.
Package Deal
Touchdown
For ages six and up. Some assembly required.
Splitting The Uprights
Cessna Citation on final to 25L
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Solid salvo, Scott!
Thanks Joe! I rented a Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS. It was the older model but works very well.The only thing preventing me from buying a new version is a huge amount of money. Funny how that always seems to be the case.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on October 19, 2014, 08:51:54 AM
Thanks Joe! I rented a Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS. It was the older model but works very well.The only thing preventing me from buying a new version is a huge amount of money. Funny how that always seems to be the case.
Always, yes. But it gets less and less funny the older my gear gets. :-\
Another humble offering. I would have preferred to have been on the plane.
Porteur de cadeaux
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Leading the Competition
Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
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Great catch Matt! Clouds worked out quite nicely too!
Very cool photo Matt, great catch, good eye!
Good catch and you caught if perfectly
bill word
Thanks to a timely heads up from Joe, went to Sky Harbor trying to catch one of those three-holers that's becoming a rare sight these days (an MD-11). Low and behold, did I ever catch a three-holer...the Roush-Fenway Racing 727 is a great substitute for an MD-11!
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Got doubly luck in catching the Honda-Jet, which I assume is in town for some sales demonstration flights (it departed and returned to Sky Harbor). Departure wasn't so great, but the return wasn't too bad. With its unique engine location, might be a tad difficult to get a good angle to show it off (that's not taken from a really long ways away!).
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Here's another view of the landing...this does a bit better of a job showing how the engines are mounted on top of the wing.
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Once again, my leaving paid dividends for those who stayed. I should really start charging for that.
Great shots, Dave. Stoked you caught them both, especially that 727.
I do appreciate your timely departure this afternoon. Next time we're at Burgers & Beer together, your first round is on me! I was pretty happy catching that 727 arriving!
Airbus A330-243
US Airways
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Boeing 737-832
Delta Air Lines
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Boeing 737-7BC (BBJ)
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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SILVER EAGLE
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American A319 in retro Piedmont scheme.
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
145th Air Refueling Squadron (145 ARS) "Tazz"
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F
FedEx Express
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Beech 1900D
Great Lakes Airlines
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Pushback at Sunrise - Went to the airport rather than sleep in. All things considered I probably should have stayed in bed. Takeoffs to the west...
Wish I had left just a little more room at the top but this is how it was shot. Close enough I guess.
Gorgeous shot, Scott.
Absolutely terrific image Scott.
Scott, you appear to be "Golden" with this lens, tac sharp and no adjustment. Congrats! Great shot! :)
Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 13, 2014, 10:29:31 AM
Pushback at Sunrise - Went to the airport rather than sleep in. All things considered I probably should have stayed in bed. Takeoffs to the west...
Wish I had left just a little more room at the top but this is how it was shot. Close enough I guess.
Gorgeous colors Scott.... Very nice.
Thanks gals and guys! It's a huge relief to have a lens with no issues. Colors are admittedly enhanced but I don't imagine I'm doing anything original in that regard!
Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
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Pilatus in the Pink
Heavy Duty
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Beautiful Jeff!
Somewhat overcooked sky photo from 12/13/2014. What makes this special to me is that I finally succeeded in getting the WiFi app to work that allowed me to transfer photos from an X100T to my iPad while sitting at Starbucks having a coffee. Fujifilm has at least three apps that would appear to accomplish this but I can only get one to work. Good enough. After getting it onto the iPad I jazzed things up using a couple of photo editing apps, Snapseed and Photogene. Someday I'll tackle getting the Lr app set up. I don't think I'll trade my "real" computer for the iPad anytime soon but it's fun to be able to do all this, including posting the image, with a setup I can cary in a small bag, incuding the camera. Of coure an iPhone could do the same thing with somewhat less quality (for now!).
Cloud Bank
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
156th Airlift Squadron (156 AS)
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW BLUEBIRDS FLY...
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30(F)
FedEx Express
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Very nice shot Matt, love the muted colors and the two aircraft in one shot.
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 15, 2014, 02:07:57 PM
Very nice shot Matt, love the muted colors and the two aircraft in one shot.
Thanks Harvey!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on December 15, 2014, 01:20:28 PM
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30(F)
FedEx Express
Epic image Matt. I love the dark, moody, unsettled feel to this image. Oh by the way, having a couple of MD-10's in the same frame isn't bad either ;)
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 15, 2014, 02:32:39 PM
Epic image Matt. I love the dark, moody, unsettled feel to this image. Oh by the way, having a couple of MD-10's in the same frame isn't bad either ;)
Thanks Jeff, it was a pretty awesome afternoon/evening at Sky Harbor!
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30(F)
FedEx Express
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The heavyweights are back....
Boeing 747-47UF
Atlas Air
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Long Shot
Birds of a Feather
Monochromification
Traffic At Your, Oh, Nevermind...
Tele-compression puts a Papago-bound Blackhawk kinda in the picture...
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Best Possible Speed
When abstract theory becomes practical application...
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I will (tentatively) stick a toe into the ring here. What an amazing thread of photos! Some of this will clearly date when the last time I was at KPHX was...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6461378327_5a6ee69921_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQYfEB)IMG_9702 (https://flic.kr/p/aQYfEB) by KfirGuy (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
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Cheers!
KfirGuy, welcome to AzAP, your photo set from Sky Harbor is very nice work.
UPS, Boeing 767-34AF(ER), N332UP
Dusk arrival to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Nicholas,
Welcome to the group. Nice opening salvo of shots. I really like the black and white image. :)
Stunning Anna! Very well done.
Welcome to the group Nicholas!
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on December 18, 2014, 10:51:22 PM
UPS, Boeing 767-34AF(ER), N332UP
Dusk arrival to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Killer image Anna. Your low light work at PHX is phenomenal.
Anna, UPS never looked so good, beautiful photo!
Quote from: KfirGuy on December 18, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
I will (tentatively) stick a toe into the ring here. What an amazing thread of photos! Some of this will clearly date when the last time I was at KPHX was...
Cheers!
Hey Nick, good to see you posting here my fine young friend. The monochrome image of the MD-83 is absolutely terrific.
For those not familiar with Nick's photography, he's been producing phenomenal aviation imagery for some time. His LAX night work is top drawer.
Thank you Scott, Jeff and Harvey....
I was a couple power poles west of the usual spot at 40th St. Was surprised when this UPS jet landed on the inner runway. Made for a nice tower crossing opportunity.
Honeywell's 757. It took off from the north runway and I was at the south side of the river. All things considered I'm surprised I got a halfway decent shot.
Scott, this is more than a halfway decent shot, it is lit perfectly and photographed the same, plus it is tack sharp. Beauty!
Thanks Harvey! I used the 300mm f/2.8 with 2x on the 7D Mark II. Equivalent to 960mm. It almost filled the frame. I was lucky there was't much heat distortion.
Standard Issue Giant Yellow and Red Aircraft
One of two KC-135Rs that left this morning.
FedEx MD11 crossing paths with a UPS aircraft.
Plane Packaging
A300
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 19, 2014, 11:34:02 AM
Hey Nick, good to see you posting here my fine young friend. The monochrome image of the MD-83 is absolutely terrific.
Thank you everyone for the kind welcomes! And Mr. Welker, you are far too kind!
Dug up a few more PHX images which I thought were fun!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6461313821_10b1316bf9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQXVur)IMG_9951 (https://flic.kr/p/aQXVur) by KfirGuy (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6461132723_baff35a395_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQWZE4)IMG_0178 (https://flic.kr/p/aQWZE4) by KfirGuy (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
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Another cold Morning photographing aluminum tubes.
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Nice work Paul. Looks like your braving the cold was worth it ;)
ATLAS SLUMBERS
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Love that shot Jeff! Thanks for pointing out that location. Very happy with the shots I got there.
Atlas Air, Boeing 747-47UF, N499MC
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Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 20, 2014, 10:37:24 PM
Love that shot Jeff! Thanks for pointing out that location. Very happy with the shots I got there.
Thanks Scott. You are a low light slow shutter speed panning whiz with that 300L glass. What was that again, 1/15th? ;D
SEARCHING FOR TWO FIVE RIGHT
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Thanks Jeff! It was 1/40 sec. combined with some luck. Really like your "searching" shot. Anna, your 747 shot is top notch as well. I need to return with something wider than 70mm!
I had great fun shooting with Anna, Scott and Matt yesterday. Challenging each other to capture some magic as the light fads into night is always a good time and occasionally I stubble onto a decent image.
ANYTIME ANYWHERE
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 20, 2014, 09:36:27 PM
Nice work Paul. Looks like your braving the cold was worth it ;)
Thanks Jeff, Well worth it. It was also a test run for Tuesday as I need to make a few changes like dress in layers. BBBRRRRRRR cold.
Also I love the USAIR landing photo. Some thing I could see them using.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 21, 2014, 08:35:15 AM
I had great fun shooting with Anna, Scott and Matt yesterday. Challenging each other to capture some magic as the light fads into night is always a good time and occasionally I stubble onto a decent image.
It's always a lot of challenging fun!
Airbus A300F4-605R
FedEx Express
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Lighting The Way....
Fedex, McDonnell Douglas, MD-11 arriving before dawn to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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There sure are a lot of great photos coming from PHX by AzAP, great low light work from everyone. Congrats to all!
It has been good fun shooting with everyone the last couple days. The low light, night images that have been posted are fantastic. I am enjoying pushing the envelope with the low light. An interesting challenge.... :)
Beautiful shot of the MD-11 Anna!
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on December 21, 2014, 11:03:20 AM
Lighting The Way....
Fedex, McDonnell Douglas, MD-11 arriving before dawn to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Awesome Anna!
Thank you Bill and Scott.....
Load 'em up and move 'em on out....
Fedex, McDonnell Douglas, MD-11's ready for a morning departure from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Anna, another fantastic shot! And I chose to eat breakfast instead!
Here's an old friend I found over by the Left Seat.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 21, 2014, 02:51:19 PM
Ann, another fantastic shot! And I chose to eat breakfast!
Thank you Scott.... ;D ;D ;D I am glad I did not ignore my alarm clock this morning.
Carpe Diem...
Fedex, McDonnell Douglas, MD-11 departing from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Anna, It does't get much better than that!
I've got to say Anna that your latest salvo of images from PHX have been nothing short of exceptional. Well done young lady.
Agreed. So damned solid.
Anna,
You've got some great shots here, way to raise the bar with these!
Thank you gentlemen.... It was a good weekend out at Sky Harbor. ;D
Alaska Airines, N407AS, Boeing 737-990ER
Departing Phoenix Sky Harbor at dawn.
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More fun low light photography at PHX.
CHASING SUNSETS
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Wow, wow, wow.... Magnificent shot Jeff.
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on December 22, 2014, 09:06:57 PM
Wow, wow, wow.... Magnificent shot Jeff.
It's all your fault Anna. You've set the bar awful high for an old shooter like me ;)
You two are practicing some sort of magic! Beautiful work!
I'm not shooting with you two anymore! ;D Welker you 'ol fox what a great back door shot, you know what I mean....
Anna, just terrific panning shot, congrats.
Thanks Scott and Harvey. Several things combined this evening that really helped me. With the inversion all day, haze/pollution/dust was trapped on the surface across the valley. As the sun was disappearing behind the Estrella Mountains, the haze/pollution/dust created some amazing colors and transitional tonalities. Gratefully, there were no clouds to interfere and I got the full treatment of colors from cool to warm.
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Nice shot on this 800 series Jeff, those wiglet really catch the eye at this angle, very nice.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 22, 2014, 09:38:06 PM
You two are practicing some sort of magic! Beautiful work!
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 22, 2014, 10:18:53 PM
I'm not shooting with you two anymore! ;D Welker you 'ol fox what a great back door shot, you know what I mean....
Anna, just terrific panning shot, congrats.
Thank you Harvey and Scott. The magic is in the sky and lighting in the "blue hour" before dawn and dusk. I just need to make sure I do not ignore my alarm clock. Especially hard since I am more of a night owl, then a morning person.
https://www.google.com/search?q=blue+hour+photography
http://petapixel.com/2014/06/11/understanding-golden-hour-blue-hour-twilights/
Working a new angle on a cold morning.
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^^^^ Nice image Paul. It was nice to shoot with you this morning.
This just may be (the jury is still out) my favorite image from the 2014 edition of Holiday Heavies. Since it isn't exactly "Heavy", I'll post it here. Not sure why, but these abandoned, forsaken, and orphaned airplanes always get my attention. This Cessna 310A is no exception.
UNIQUE FIXER-UPPER
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Hey Guys!
We had a great day out at KPHX earlier today. I rather enjoyed getting to meet Joe, Jeff, Anna, Matt, et al. A few highlights from me.
Early morning DHL
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Definite surprise! What a treat. She got a water cannon salute when she came back. Perhaps a Fini flight?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/15905761399_9ed0ce3cde_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qexbHv)IMG_5458_filtered (https://flic.kr/p/qexbHv) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
While non-descript, this MD-11 belongs to Western Global, a new cargo airline
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7538/15472160483_6c676858db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pzdSgD)IMG_5647_filtered (https://flic.kr/p/pzdSgD) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
Love the Brasilia
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A nice reminder of home back in Dallas
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First crack at this beauty
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7475/15904562220_beb404abaa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qer3f1)IMG_5894_filtered (https://flic.kr/p/qer3f1) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7465/15469525004_3f8065a028_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pyZmQm)IMG_5959_filtered (https://flic.kr/p/pyZmQm) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
And lastly, this Transavia/Sun Country hybrid
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Cheers!
Nick
Golden FedEx.
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Nice one Chris!!
Thanks all! ;D
Great shots being posted by everyone!!
Quote from: Chris V on December 23, 2014, 09:30:52 PM
Golden FedEx.
I'm in love. Gorgeous photograph of my beloved trijet. Well done Chris.
Thank you Jeff!
One more from last night.
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^^^^ WOWZER! Terrific work as always Chris. Each post tops the last. Love the quiet light you captured; the Gulfstream isn't bad either ;)
A nice treat to find the NBA Dallas Mavericks' 757 on the Swift Aviation ramp. Made even nicer to have the ANG's 135 launch while I was framing the image.
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Great monochrome 757 Jeff! The 757 has such a purposeful look.
Quote from: Chris V on December 24, 2014, 08:16:43 AM
One more from last night.
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Chris,
If Gulfstream/General Dynamics employee any smart people on their marketing team, they should be contacting you about using this shot.
Old weather station near the former Left Seat Restaurant. There was one like this on the lawn north of the FAA building for many years. Not sure if it's still there but I think that is where the Airport temperature was taken. Simple old technology. The FAA building is just east of where Cutter and Sawyer used to be on the south side of the north runway.
Touch and Go....
Southwest Boeing 737's, N715SW Shamu and N8652B Heart livery.
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Great catch and excellent execution Anna. Beautifully sharp.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on December 25, 2014, 05:38:46 PM
Great catch and excellent execution Anna. Beautifully sharp.
Thank you Scott.... Couldn't have asked for better timing with those two very photogenic aircraft.
Delta Airlines, Airbus A320, N360NW
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Your night panning work at PHX is phenomenal Anna. Well done young lady.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 25, 2014, 09:19:59 PM
Your night panning work at PHX is phenomenal Anna. Well done young lady.
Thank you very much Jeff.... ;D
Thanks Dave! I'd be open that ;D
Great shots Anna!!
Boeing 737-8H4
Southwest Airlines
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Coming and going.
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SOUTHWEST DAWN
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Spent about 90 minutes up on the garages tonight, and was rewarded with a quick look at this special visitor from Canada.
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Quote from: KfirGuy on December 26, 2014, 10:50:52 PM
Spent about 90 minutes up on the garages tonight, and was rewarded with a quick look at this special visitor from Canada.
Very nice Nicholas.... :)
Earlier in December.
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
161st Air Refueling Wing
197th Air Refueling Squadron "Copperheads"
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Low light, panning shots have been a bit of an obsession of late.....
Southwest, Boeing 737-8H4(WL), N8617E
Streaking by for departure.... Phoenix Sky Harbor
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Lots of great images going up in this thread! I tried to catch some free bags boarding their flight last night
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NIGHT STICK
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Gorgeous Jeff!
Boeing 737-7BC (BBJ)
SAS Institute
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Boeing 767-281(BDSF)
ABX Air
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This photograph was taken just a second or two before the first image I posted (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg55155#msg55155); however, after further evaluation I like this one a tab more because of the green runway lights reflecting in the fuselage/tail and the piano keys reflecting in the engine cowlings.
CHASING SUNSETS v.2
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 30, 2014, 08:00:13 AM
This photograph was taken just a second or two before the first image I posted (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg55155#msg55155); however, after further evaluation I like this one a tab more because of the green runway lights reflecting in the fuselage/tail and the piano keys reflecting in the engine cowlings.
CHASING SUNSETS v.2
Very, very nice work, Brother!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on December 30, 2014, 11:46:30 AM
Very, very nice work, Brother!
Thanks for the kind words Matt.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on December 30, 2014, 08:00:13 AM
This photograph was taken just a second or two before the first image I posted (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.msg55155#msg55155); however, after further evaluation I like this one a tab more because of the green runway lights reflecting in the fuselage/tail and the piano keys reflecting in the engine cowlings.
CHASING SUNSETS v.2
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Jeffe,
Really digging these arrival shots of yours. Those classic Arizona sunset colors...ahhh. The oh-so close to a silhouette really makes the aircraft pop out of those warm colors too. Blissful...
Just when I think I'm turning the corner with my work, feeling like I'm developing in both artistic vision and technical competence, Jeff (and Anna, and Scott, and Jay, and one of any number of Chrises) posts something that brings this meme to mind.
Phenomenal shot, Jeff.
Quote from: Dave S. on December 30, 2014, 03:09:04 PM
Jeffe,
Really digging these arrival shots of yours. Those classic Arizona sunset colors...ahhh. The oh-so close to a silhouette really makes the aircraft pop out of those warm colors too. Blissful...
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 30, 2014, 03:15:29 PM
Just when I think I'm turning the corner with my work, feeling like I'm developing in both artistic vision and technical competence, Jeff (and Anna, and Scott, and Jay, and one of any number of Chrises) posts something that brings this meme to mind.
Phenomenal shot, Jeff.
David & Joseph:
Your encouraging comments are truly appreciated. You both know that timing can be everything in aviation photography. I feel very lucky that the environmental conditions and arrival times worked to my favor. Thanks again.
This is an image taken about 30-minutes earlier when there was a tad more available light. Thank goodness for high ISO and acceptable sensor noise.
BOEING LIGHTBENDER
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 30, 2014, 03:15:29 PM
Just when I think I'm turning the corner with my work, feeling like I'm developing in both artistic vision and technical competence, Jeff (and Anna, and Scott, and Jay, and one of any number of Chrises) posts something that brings this meme to mind.
Phenomenal shot, Jeff.
Joe,
You are to kind to include me with this group of talented photographers. I feel like the dog in your picture most times..... ??? :o ??? I am always amazed at the talent and vision you all have for the images you create.
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on December 30, 2014, 09:46:10 PM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 30, 2014, 03:15:29 PM
Just when I think I'm turning the corner with my work, feeling like I'm developing in both artistic vision and technical competence, Jeff (and Anna, and Scott, and Jay, and one of any number of Chrises) posts something that brings this meme to mind.
Phenomenal shot, Jeff.
Joe,You are to kind to include me with this group of talented photographers. I feel like the dog in your picture most times..... ??? :o ??? I am always amazed at the talent and vision you all have for the images you create.
Likewise Joe, thanks. Don't underestimate your talent though. I've seen some fine creative work from you.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8568/15969148859_2874d8bfe2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qk94AK)Southwest-sunset (https://flic.kr/p/qk94AK) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
UPS Arrival
Cold, cloudy, rainy early morning arrival.
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UPS MD-11
Bravo Anna and Scott for braving the weather and early hour to get these terrific images. The fact that they are wonderful photographs of two of my all-time favorite commercial aircraft is a deluxe bonus. IMO, the lines on the 757 give it a unique and "all business" look that no other aluminum tube has. The 200PF (no windows freighter) is my favorite variant. The lights illuminating the fuselage and the cloud texture of the coming storm add wonderful elements to this early morning image. What can I say about your MD-11 capture Scott except - phenomenal! If Hugh Hefner had a magazine for airplanes, this would be the centerfold - a voluptuous big girl. The stormy background, the hint of sunrise coming, lights from the runway and structures all kept below the wing, all four main gears separated and distinct, and the ¾ head-on angle - absolutely terrific.
Thanks again you two for sharing these images and your talents.
Thank Jeff!
Anna and I had a good time out there. Even though I lived in upstate NY for a few years back in the early nineties, I apprently haven't retained my ability to withstand the cold. Part of that is the mistaken belief that since I'm in Phoenix again it can't possibly be cold enough to justify an effective jacket or gloves.
My first itterations of this image reatined more of the "blue world" feel that more accurately representated the conditions, at least as the camera saw things. I'm not entirely convinced my editing choices were the best, colors a little muddy or something. I might have another go at it, possibly keeping more of the blue and empasizing the complimentary colors that were present. I also blew the opportunity to shoot at a lower ISO since the subject was essentially static but the camera was set up in anticipation getting aircraft on approach. Fortunately the Mark III and Lr largely made up for my inattention.
Curious to see the "blue" shot, as I really like this one. I see what you mean about the higher ISO, but it's really only apparent when looking at the intakes. Intakes are good candidates for selective noise reduction using the quick-select tool and just blasting them until the "fuzz" is busted, so to speak. There's a lot to like in this shot (colors included), but my favorite detail is that the taxiway signs and lights aren't blown out. So many shooters focus only on the subject in low-light shots, with no regard for errant light sources in the background.
The Boeing Beast...The cloudy weather was an advantage considering I was on what would have been the shady side.
MD-11 - Here's a different version with more of the blue retained and a different crop. The edits I do for the AzAP posts are for the most part pretty quick. When something continues to catch my eye or if I know I'm going to print the image I'll go back and re-edit the photo more carefully. On a few occasions I've been unable to achieve the same level of satisfaction with the image as I did with the more spontaneous edit.
And one more variation...Pretty much digital fantasy at this point but what the hell.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on January 01, 2015, 04:44:37 PM
And one more variation...Pretty much digital fantasy at this point but what the hell.
All are very nice, but this is the one that I like the best. Really nice work on these, Scott.
Thanks Matt, I appreciate the feedback.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on January 01, 2015, 07:50:26 AM
Bravo Anna and Scott for braving the weather and early hour to get these terrific images. The fact that they are wonderful photographs of two of my all-time favorite commercial aircraft is a deluxe bonus. IMO, the lines on the 757 give it a unique and "all business" look that no other aluminum tube has. The 200PF (no windows freighter) is my favorite variant. The lights illuminating the fuselage and the cloud texture of the coming storm add wonderful elements to this early morning image. What can I say about your MD-11 capture Scott except - phenomenal! If Hugh Hefner had a magazine for airplanes, this would be the centerfold - a voluptuous big girl. The stormy background, the hint of sunrise coming, lights from the runway and structures all kept below the wing, all four main gears separated and distinct, and the ¾ head-on angle - absolutely terrific.
Thanks again you two for sharing these images and your talents.
Thank you Jeff....
It was pretty blustery Wednesday morning. First time I have gone out and shot in that kind of weather. Tested the water resistance of all the gear. :o I used my 40 years of Michigan native experience and dressed in about 5 layers and flannel lined blue jeans. Still took several hours for the chill to wear off when I got home. ;D
Quote from: Scott Youmans on January 01, 2015, 04:44:37 PM
And one more variation...Pretty much digital fantasy at this point but what the hell.
I like all the variations Scott. Great work.
There are so many ways to go with processing these images in the low light conditions.. How warm? How cool? Lots of clarity or a bit more glow? I can see myself working through a few variations with the images from Wednesday morning as I learn some more Lightroom/Photoshop skills. They offer so many creative possibilities.
Thanks Anna! If not for you I would have been lying in bed instead of shooting that morning. I'm sure you took some similar and likely better pics yourself of the heavies that morning.
One from yesterday's winter storm.
McDonnell Douglas MD-83
American Airlines
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UPS, McDonnell Douglas MD-11, N295UP
Cold, rainy early morning departure from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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I have been digging into some of the Lightroom Presets that one can get out on the internet the last couple of days. Dissecting them to get a better understanding of what is possible in Lightroom for processing. Hard for this black & white engineering mind to come to terms with the artistic side of photon harvesting. A goal for 2015 to exercise that part of the brain.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8568/15969148859_2874d8bfe2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qk94AK)Southwest-sunset (https://flic.kr/p/qk94AK) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
62d Airlift Wing (62 AW)
446th Airlift Wing (446 AW)
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Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
62d Airlift Wing (62 AW)
446th Airlift Wing (446 AW)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/16208621532_6d3cec2200_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qGiqtW)
Airbus A319-281 cn759 N803UA United Airlines Sky Harbor 12/23/14
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/16200293666_8d56cec3e1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qFyJU3)Airbus A319-281 cn759 N803UA United Airlines a (https://flic.kr/p/qFyJU3) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
My commercial aviation white whale, I have been after this one for over four years. I finally nabbed her on New Year's Day, hopefully that means that I'll be having a good year this year.
Boeing 737-490
Alaska Airlines
Spirit of Make-A-Wish
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STRETCHING FOR THE FINISH LINE
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A couple of late evening arrivals...
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on January 07, 2015, 09:24:10 PM
STRETCHING FOR THE FINISH LINE
This one's dynamic! What focal length did you use? Looks pretty wide.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on January 07, 2015, 10:13:18 PM
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on January 07, 2015, 09:24:10 PM
STRETCHING FOR THE FINISH LINE
This one's dynamic! What focal length did you use? Looks pretty wide.
Thank you Scott. I shot that with my 24-70L on my 5D3. With the full frame sensor, the 24mm gets very wide.
Air Force One, Boeing VC-25, SAM 29000
President Obama arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Jan 7, 2015.
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Anna, these are outstanding, I didn't know if anyone was going to bother with the arrival due to the time of day. You really nailed these, great job.
Quote from: Tower Guy on January 08, 2015, 12:13:42 AM
Anna, these are outstanding, I didn't know if anyone was going to bother with the arrival due to the time of day. You really nailed these, great job.
+1
Terrific shots, Anna
Quote from: Tower Guy on January 08, 2015, 12:13:42 AM
Anna, these are outstanding, I didn't know if anyone was going to bother with the arrival due to the time of day. You really nailed these, great job.
Thank you gentlemen....
Almost did not go out. Was a hectic day at the office. I am glad I changed my mind. ;D
Boeing VC-25A
Air Force One
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Shoulda, woulda, coulda gotten that darn fence out of the frame...
^^^ I understand what you mean about the fence Dave, but I still like the composition. I might pull the upper left frame corner in just a tad, but I like AF1 off center and in the bottom 2/3 of the photograph. All that grey overcast (i.e. blank space) above and left of AF1 creates an interesting touch to the overall image. I would argue that the fence adds a "street" feel and is an important element.
I'll gang up multiple comments here. First off, Anna, great job. Turned out well after all. Matt, good solid shot. Location panned out. Better clouds that what I got. Dave, dittos on everything Jeff said.
All thing considered I'd say the light was better at night!
Nice AF1 series gang! It looks like it was a really good visit.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7532/16233340721_ac19e6cb86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJu7CR)Gear up heading east. (https://flic.kr/p/qJu7CR) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
Excellent Harvey. Great angle.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on January 08, 2015, 07:44:43 PM
Matt, good solid shot. Location panned out. Better clouds that what I got.
Thank you, Scott!
Thanks Scott.
THE BARRY FERRY
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Cool seeing all the different angles from everyone today.
Boeing VC-25A
Air Force One
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Departure
US Airways flight departing Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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While I was waiting for Air Force One to arrive. The UPS 767 is taxiing back to the cargo ramp in the background.
WestJet going east
Air Force One, Boeing VC-25, SAM 29000
President Obama arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor, Jan 7, 2015.
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Air Force One, Boeing VC-25, SAM 29000
President Obama departing Phoenix Sky Harbor, Jan 8, 2015.
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(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150108%20PHX/20150108%20PHX_BL39675%20VC-25A%2092-9000%20right%20side%20take-off%20AZAP.jpg)
Boeing VC-25A (747-2G4B) 92-9000, January 8, 2015
Air Traffic
COURSE CORRECTION
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Scott, WOW, what a great catch of US Air landing and taking off in the same shot. Beautiful photo, congrats.
Thanks Harvey! I hate to date myself but I can remember waiting an hour just to see one airliner land at Sky Harbor.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/15880939839_23fd2569ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qckY8z) LIKE A ROCKET
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7535/15468117104_0a4d37c6ae_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pyS9jd) HOT DAWG
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/16065643602_11263617f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qtEC8d) Boeing 747-47UF
Shorts C-23 Sherpa
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility
NASA Airborne Science Program - CARVE (Carbon in Arctic Reservoirs Vulnerability Experiment)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/15735186484_d0ccc8e4e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pYsWJG)
Raytheon T-1A Jayhawk
71st Flying Training Wing (71 FTW)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16189346700_b0173325a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qEACKf)
Had a fun time yesterday (Super Bowl Sunday) morning trying to get some shots of the rare fog we had. Stuck around after the fog lifted and tried a few different locations.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s9/v89/p61567231-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p422032050/e3ab70ff)
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s6/v135/p15350337-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p80387427/eea3a41)
Things that go 'Whoosh'
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s7/v166/p936169341-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p994389139/e37cccf7d)
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s7/v162/p866784055-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p168715839/e33aa1337)
Sweet shots, Dave! Sky Harbor would have been a fun place to be with a camera yesterday morning.
The Las Vegas Sands Corp. brought in one 767, one 737, and two Gulfstreams yesterday for the Super Bowl. Among the people that came in on these aircraft was David Beckham.
Boeing 737-35B
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16242982680_31456de78f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qKkwRw)
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on February 02, 2015, 02:26:54 PM
Sweet shots, Dave! Sky Harbor would have been a fun place to be with a camera yesterday morning.
Thanks Matt. It was actually a bit challenging Sunday morning. The fog was thick enough that it was hard to see any aircraft while they were on approach, they would suddenly pop out of the soup. Once the fog burned off, I was hoping for some LAX type of vortex/vapor production. Nope, when fog burned off, the vortices and vapor production essentially went with it! That's what drove me over to work on those belly shots. As you can see, just a hint of vortex production - and that was from a relatively early shot. Later on, it was completely gone.
Nice catch on the Sands' 737. Cool looking color interaction with the sky.
Quote from: Dave S. on February 02, 2015, 04:46:11 PM
Nice catch on the Sands' 737. Cool looking color interaction with the sky.
Thank you! I was really hoping to catch their 767, but it arrived before I did.
Stripes Are So Slimming...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v167/p1068378877-6.jpg)
American, Idle...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v107/p194920924-6.jpg)
Not Very Comfortable From The Outside Either...
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Sou...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s12/v177/p710705360-6.jpg)
Jay,
Digging those 'in your face' shots.
From Monday morning's mass exodus:
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s7/v153/p284046092-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p601061043/e10ee330c)
Half of the 'X' in the Citation X...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s12/v175/p551601936-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p756875753/e20e0c710)
An accelerating Excel...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s12/v175/p1063491494-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p756875753/e3f6397a6)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/15821907774_1b651d2783_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q78pXm)Boeing 737-76N
A little low light fun...
SCIMITAR SUNSET
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SKATING ON THIN LIGHT
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Back on 26 December I spent about an hour on the garages at Sky Harbor, and I finally sat down to edit the full set of photos this afternoon. What a great vantage point! I only wish I had more time to spend there.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8669/16517159776_1091050a58_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rayL9Q)IMG_6105 (https://flic.kr/p/rayL9Q) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
That is actually the PSA Retro Jet, when I realized I wasn't gonna get a photo of it stationary, I figured I might as well just fire one off. Glad I did.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/16541461311_1f21c1a6e6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rcHj9P)IMG_6109 (https://flic.kr/p/rcHj9P) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/15920594354_98a641fd63_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qfRd37)IMG_6112 (https://flic.kr/p/qfRd37) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
People blur on a CRJ isn't as simple as I had figured with how slow people are to get inside those cramped regional jets.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/16356883239_ca2f5fc5ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVpiwg)IMG_6127 (https://flic.kr/p/qVpiwg) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
The new WN livery really pops at night
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/16355481768_3bf23744cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVh7UY)IMG_6146 (https://flic.kr/p/qVh7UY) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
And a little taste of my Dallas home whilst in Phoenix...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/16517159276_d821c47520_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rayL1d)IMG_6166 (https://flic.kr/p/rayL1d) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/people/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
Terrific night work Nick.
EARLY RISER
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The Daily British Invasion
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Cause And...
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"Cause and..." 337?? I don't get it. Lol!
Awesome (an understatement) BA 74 Jay!!
Quote from: Mike Margolis on February 25, 2015, 03:15:56 PM
"Cause and..." 337?? I don't get it. Lol!
Awesome (an understatement) BA 74 Jay!!
Mike,
Taking a stab at it here...and I think you were squeaky close...the last two digits of the N number are 'FX', as in "Cause and...FX"?
- Dave
I dunno... "Cause and..." Cessna Skymaster?? ;D
Quote from: Dave S. on February 25, 2015, 03:19:08 PM
Quote from: Mike Margolis on February 25, 2015, 03:15:56 PM
"Cause and..." 337?? I don't get it. Lol!
Awesome (an understatement) BA 74 Jay!!
Mike,
Taking a stab at it here...and I think you were squeaky close...the last two digits of the N number are 'FX', as in "Cause and...FX"?
- Dave
Terminal Velocity
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(http://www.air-and-space.com/197202%20PHX/197202%20PHX%2072068%20720-047B%20N93145%20Western%20right%20front%20l.jpg)
Western Airlines 720-047B N93145 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in February 1972.
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American Airlines 707-123B at Sky Harbor in April 1974. Back then you could park among the approach lights on the west side of 24th Street.
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American Airlines 707-123B N7583A landing at Sky Harbor in April 1974.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/197404%20PHX/197404%20PHX%2074151%20720-047B%20N93151%20Western%20right%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
Western Airlines 720-047B N93151 at Sky Harbor in April 1974.
Great stuff Brian! I remember it well. I especially like the older Western Airlines 720. Those and their Electras were always favorites. I sure miss the Terminal 2 observation deck, same with Terminal 1 for that matter.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 01, 2015, 11:39:58 AM
Great stuff Brian! I remember it well. I especially like the older Western Airlines 720. Those and their Electras were always favorites. I sure miss the Terminal 2 observation deck, same with Terminal 1 for that matter.
Thanks Scott! I spent a lot of time on the Terminal 2 observation deck. I remember how the old skinny fanjets would scream as the 707s taxied into the gate. Western changed their livery shortly after I started shooting 35mm Kodachrome.
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I really thought I had finally got Dave's request fulfilled and the 787 would arrive in good late afternoon/evening light. Well the arrival time was excellent, but a change of runway from the recent norm of 25R to 26 foiled "the plan".
WRONG PLACE RIGHT TIME
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The upside was I was present when Jay finally nailed his full moon aircraft crossing shot. I did my best with my "puny" lens, but I still needed to make a significant crop. I look forward to Jay's image.
I NEED A LONGER LENS
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 04, 2015, 09:53:10 PM
I really thought I had finally got Dave's request fulfilled and the 787 would arrive in good late afternoon/evening light. Well the arrival time was excellent, but a change of runway from the recent norm of 25R to 26 foiled "the plan".
Bummer. I watched it come in from the northeast and it came like it was going to make an approach for 26, then swerved south, looking like it was going to land on the 25s. I actually had my phone out ready to text you when it looked like he was going north, but held off when he made that turn south.
Talk about alignment! Jay's Canon 2000mm f/1.2L VR II should yield a full frame moon! In regard to the 787, dang! BTW my friend at American doesn't have any intel on the AA side. Still bound to US Airways info.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 04, 2015, 09:53:10 PM
WRONG PLACE RIGHT TIME
This will look amazing in a frame on your wall!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on March 04, 2015, 10:05:57 PM
Bummer. I watched it come in from the northeast and it came like it was going to make an approach for 26, then swerved south, looking like it was going to land on the 25s. I actually had my phone out ready to text you when it looked like he was going north, but held off when he made that turn south.
Jay had his scanner operating and we heard the call for 26; however, it did swing south to the point that for a short while it looked like it was on a FedEx MD-11 track to 25L. Halfway home it swung back to 26 and called for a T&G. The darn thing came back to PHX later this evening; arriving at 9:00 PM. Go figure?
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 04, 2015, 10:09:41 PM
Talk about alignment! Jay's Canon 2000mm f/1.2L VR II should yield a full frame moon! In regard to the 787, dang! BTW my friend at American doesn't have any intel on the AA side. Still bound to US Airways info.
Jay had his 1D4 screwed to his 500mm + 2x extender. A 1,000mm on a 1.3 crop sensor is some serious reach. I saw his image on the LCD and it looked excellent. Can't wait to see it once it's been rinsed through LR/PS ;)
Boeing 787-8
American Airlines
Punk'D
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 04, 2015, 10:14:24 PM
This will look amazing in a frame on your wall!
Correctomundo Matt. I'm thinking a 30"x40" in a custom frame over the mantle. I guess I need to get a mantle.
Pretty good shot Matt considering the 1 mile distance, the air was nice and clear.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 04, 2015, 10:25:22 PM
Pretty good shot Matt considering the 1 mile distance, the air was nice and clear.
Thank you, but it really is lemonade, Scott, lem-on-ade.
Call Me Ishmael...
The "whale" no longer tasks me...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v135/p545762686-6.jpg)
Jeff: I do like the way you framed your 737/moon shot! It balances very well...
And you're right about your 787 shot. That has sooooooo many unique elements! ;)
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 05, 2015, 12:18:54 AM
Call Me Ishmael...
The "whale" no longer tasks me...
It was a hoot to be with you Jay when your ox was finally gored. As I suspected, the quick look I had at your LCD foretold of the excellent image to come. Well done sir.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 05, 2015, 12:46:07 AM
Jeff: I do like the way you framed your 737/moon shot! It balances very well...
And you're right about your 787 shot. That has sooooooo many unique elements! ;)
Thanks kind sir. Gratefully my brain engaged for a brief moment and I turned the camera to achieve a portrait framing. I think it helped to mitigate the woeful lack of my optical reach. The image I've posted is still a serious crop; however, my aging 5D3 sensor helped keep the pixels happy as I mangled them in post processing. I sent my dad the 787 shot and he sent me a reply early this morning asking where the Dreamliner was in the photo. Apparently, all the "unique elements" where too distracting for him ;D
Was able to catch her departure this morning (appreciate American Airlines for having her spend the night here). Got the classic 'tower-crossing' shot on her departure this morning.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s10/v106/p166427471-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/boeing_787_dream_tour_kphx/e9eb7b4f)
Quote from: Dave S. on March 05, 2015, 10:28:04 AM
Was able to catch her departure this morning (appreciate American Airlines for having her spend the night here). Got the classic 'tower-crossing' shot on her departure this morning.
Very nice, Dave!
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 05, 2015, 06:32:41 AM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 05, 2015, 12:18:54 AM
Call Me Ishmael...
The "whale" no longer tasks me...
It was a hoot to be with you Jay when your ox was finally gored. As I suspected, the quick look I had at your LCD foretold of the excellent image to come. Well done sir.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 05, 2015, 12:46:07 AM
Jeff: I do like the way you framed your 737/moon shot! It balances very well...
And you're right about your 787 shot. That has sooooooo many unique elements! ;)
Thanks kind sir. Gratefully my brain engaged for a brief moment and I turned the camera to achieve a portrait framing. I think it helped to mitigate the woeful lack of my optical reach. The image I've posted is still a serious crop; however, my aging 5D3 sensor helped keep the pixels happy as I mangled them in post processing. I sent my dad the 787 shot and he sent me a reply early this morning asking where the Dreamliner was in the photo. Apparently, all the "unique elements" where too distracting for him ;D
[nerd on]
I like that in both your shots, just a little below 3:00 on a clock face, the vortex from the outer edge of the left wing's (pilot's perspective) is visible at the sky/moon edge. At first glance on Jeff's shot, I thought it was a major jpg artifact. I should have known better! When I saw Jay's shot, and they both contain the same visual oddity, I looked a bit closer and realized it was refraction caused by the vortex.
[nerd off]
Quote from: Dave S. on March 05, 2015, 10:28:04 AM
Was able to catch her departure this morning (appreciate American Airlines for having her spend the night here). Got the classic 'tower-crossing' shot on her departure this morning.
I simultaneous damn thee and genuflect in your general direction. Awesome, awesome image David. A classic for sure. Your hard work of tracking this bad boy has definitely paid-off - in spades. Very well done young man. ;) ;D :o
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 05, 2015, 10:34:16 AM
Quote from: Dave S. on March 05, 2015, 10:28:04 AM
Was able to catch her departure this morning (appreciate American Airlines for having her spend the night here). Got the classic 'tower-crossing' shot on her departure this morning.
Very nice, Dave!
Thanks Matt. I'm really starting to like the tail colors on this livery. The gradients they have in the reds & blues, plus the shading/gradation caused by the empennage's curves and recesses, is where it's at for me.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 05, 2015, 10:36:31 AM
I simultaneous damn thee and genuflect in your general direction. Awesome, awesome image David. A classic for sure. Your hard work of tracking this bad boy has definitely paid-off - in spades. Very well done young man. ;) ;D :o
Thanks Jeff. Was/is more luck than any notion of "...hard work..." on my part.
The American livery is growing on my too, slowly. I found this online last night, I think this would have been better.
(http://www.cardatabase.net/modifiedairlinerphotos/photos/big/00015567.jpg)
Quote from: Dave S. on March 05, 2015, 10:28:04 AM
Was able to catch her departure this morning (appreciate American Airlines for having her spend the night here). Got the classic 'tower-crossing' shot on her departure this morning.
Excellent shot Dave. Its flight plan indicates that it will make another touch and go at Sky Harbor this afternoon. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL9784
Nice catch Dave.
Brian and Jay, thanks for the compliment. Wondering if her return this afternoon will be as fruitful.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150305%20PHX/20150305%20PHX_BL31657%20787-8%20N800AN%20American%20right%20side%20take-off%20l.jpg)
American 787-8 N800AN bounced on Runway 08 and continued on her way to DFW.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 05, 2015, 12:18:54 AM
Call Me Ishmael...
The "whale" no longer tasks me...
Nailed that one!
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150306%20PHX/20150306%20PHX_BL31723%20787-823%20N800AN%20American%20right%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
American 787-8 N800AN on approach to land on Runway 26 at 10:00 this morning.
The 787 just flew by our south facing windows at around 10:40. Headed east off of runway 8. Beautiful sight!
Back in 2012, thanks to a heads-up from Joe, I was able to catch the following aircraft departing Sky Harbor.
de Havilland Canada CT-142 Dash-8 "Gonzo"
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
No. 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s4/v64/p1158035630-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p925712271/e450638ae)
I sent them a copy of the photo, and the squadron loved it so much that they now give it to all their graduates and it is also on their air show display board.
So today they were back, and they invited me out for a closer look.
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American 787-8 N800AN at Sky Harbor today:
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AAL9788 arriving from St Louis on Runway 08 at 9:12 AM.
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AAL9788 departing for Dallas-Fort Worth from Runway 07 Left at 9:47 AM.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150307%20PHX/20150307%20PHX%20DSC_0119%20787-823%20N800AN%20American%20right%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
AAL9799 arriving from St Louis on Runway 08 at 5:28 PM.
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AAL9789 taxiing to Runway 25 Right to depart for Dallas-Fort Worth at 6:06 PM. They switched the active runway just minutes before its departure.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150308%20PHX/20150308%20PHX_BL32287%20787-823%20N800AN%20American%20right%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg)
American Boeing 787-8 N800AN departing from Sky Harbor for Dallas-Fort Worth this morning at 8:57 AM.
Boeing 757-2K2
Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7626/16547567847_6ea14fceb9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rdfBpV)
I'm very pleased with this evening's pixel harvest! ;D
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
American Airlines
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 08, 2015, 07:28:03 PM
I'm very pleased with this evening's pixel harvest! ;D
As well you should be Matt. Excellent work young man.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 08, 2015, 08:02:15 PM
As well you should be Matt. Excellent work young man.
Thanks Jeff! As you can see, I decided not to gamble with them coming south, Rylan and I moved from 40th Street to Air Lane about five minutes before she arrived.
I think I rushed the original to market just a little to quickly. I spent some time reworking it, and I like this version better.
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s6/v150/p83701218-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/e4fd2de2)
Yes, much better! Love that NZ 757 tanker Matt. Quite an unusual catch. Timing on the 787 wasn't too bad either! Here's my humble shot from late this morning. I saw it take off while I was at the office this morning along with a number of Texan IIs and a T-38 or two. Fortunately the 787 came back and two T-38s left as well after I got to 40th Street. I really didn't expect to see anything. The heat distortion was horrendous but still got a couple of decent shots when the distance was at a minimum.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 08, 2015, 09:05:32 PM
Yes, much better! Love that NZ 757 tanker Matt. Quite an unusual catch. Timing on the 787 wasn't too bad either!
Thanks Scott! Yesterday was quite the unusual day out at Sky Harbor. Nice work on your 787 shot. American has two 787-8s in the mix now, they appear to be running about an hour apart.
Thanks Matt. In regard to the two 787s, cool! I'll have to bring my equipment to work and see if I can catch one of them. Here's the best of the soft T-38s. You spend all that money on a lens only to be defeated by hot air!
Too much lens!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 08, 2015, 08:56:23 PM
I think I rushed the original to market just a little to quickly. I spent some time reworking it, and I like this version better.
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s6/v150/p83701218-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/e4fd2de2)
This image right here is the my favorite out of the slurry everyone has been seeing so far of the 787. Dig the colors of the sky and how it slowly leaks of the body. Something you'd almost see in a dream.
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on March 08, 2015, 11:45:02 PM
This image right here is the my favorite out of the slurry everyone has been seeing so far of the 787. Dig the colors of the sky and how it slowly leaks of the body. Something you'd almost see in a dream.
Thanks Ross!
Amercian's second 787 N801AC paid another visit to Sky Harbor this morning.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150309%20PHX/20150309%20PHX%20DSC_0153%20A321-231%20N581UW%20American%20right%20side%20landing%20l.jpg)
Shortly before the 787 arrived, American Airbus A321-231 N581UW banked left and right very late in its approach. Compare this picture to the profile shot of the 787 below. It appears that it had lined up on the taxiways to the south of the runway and tried to correct. After I got home, I looked up the flight (American AWE561 from Orlando, Florida (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N581UW/history/20150309/1110Z/KMCO/KPHX)) on Flightaware. It did not complete this landing. It made a go-around and landed on the second attempt.
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American Boeing 787-823 N801AC arriving from Lambert-St. Louis Airport.
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American Boeing 787-823 N801AC departing for Dallas-Fort Worth.
BOEING 787-800 - I can thank Anna for motivating me with her post to go to 40th Street. I was convinced, even after I arrived that it would land on 26 but it didn't. This morning one of them was expected to land around 8:15 or so (I think) and I was looking out of our windows to see it. No sooner did I give up and walk away it flew straight down runway 8, gear up, before landing! Hope somebody got that!
Scott, beautiful catch.
Even though we missed the 787, Jeff and I were rewarded with some gorgeous light.
Symmetry in a sunset silhouette
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s6/v143/p803272378-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p168715839/e2fe0f6ba)
Thanks Dave! Gorgeous light indeed!
Wowzer Scott and Dave. Gorgeous images and light.
FLORIDA
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Tonight's last volley from me...
Welcome to the Valley of the Sun...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s12/v182/p23014938-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p295952012/e15f2e1a)
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 09, 2015, 08:43:45 PM
BOEING 787-800 - I can thank Anna for motivating me with her post to go to 40th Street. I was convinced, even after I arrived that it would land on 26 but it didn't. This morning one of them was expected to land around 8:15 or so (I think) and I was looking out of our windows to see it. No sooner did I give up and walk away it flew straight down runway 8, gear up, before landing! Hope somebody got that!
Very nice, Scott! I didn't listen to Anna, and I paid the price. I left 40th Street about 15 minutes prior to arrival for Air Lane, I chose poorly.
Quote from: Dave S. on March 09, 2015, 09:10:32 PM
Welcome to the Valley of the Sun...
Awesome catch, Dave!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 09, 2015, 09:13:11 PM
...I left 40th Street about 15 minutes prior to arrival for Air Lane, I chose poorly.
D'oh!
I chose to not listen to Anna's positive argument as to why the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner would be using the south runway this evening, so 15 minutes prior to arrival I bailed from 40th Street for Air Lane. This is all I came home with:
Boeing 747-436
British Airways
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 09, 2015, 09:03:04 PM
Wowzer Scott and Dave. Gorgeous images and light.
Thanks Jeff, your 737 shot ain't too shabby.
Quote from: Dave S. on March 09, 2015, 09:10:32 PM
Tonight's last volley from me...
Welcome to the Valley of the Sun...
Talk about ending on a high note. An absolutely phenomenal image Dave.
Slight variation, next frame from earlier post.
I like both images Scott. Wonderfully executed.
SOLAR SCIMITAR
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Thanks Jeff! It appears your time was very well spent on the north side. Wonderful composition. Also shows off the scimitar winglets quite nicely.
This is what we like to call "Full Team Coverage" ;D
American Airlines, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, N801AC
Arriving
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Departing
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What a beautiful aircraft.....
This evening's collective volley of shots from everyone at PHX is, in the words of Jimmy Walker, DYN-O-MIIIIIITE!
Thanks Joe. I'm really loving this departure shot of Anna's, I completely missed that opportunity due to operator error!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 09, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
I chose to not listen to Anna's positive argument as to why the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner would be using the south runway this evening, so 15 minutes prior to arrival I bailed from 40th Street for Air Lane. This is all I came home with:
Boeing 747-436
British Airways
A fine consolation prize Matt.... It is definitely that time of year to start exploring the north side of the airport.
The BA 747 and AA 787 landed less than two minutes apart. Two 200 foot wing span aircraft on the north side active and taxiway, at the same time, seemed like it would be a bit tight.
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 09, 2015, 10:59:19 PM
This is what we like to call "Full Team Coverage" ;D
Fantastic seeing everyone's images from tonight. What a phenomenal set of shots. Nicely done AzAP'ers..... :)
I am hoping for a repeat performance Tuesday evening.
Definitely some excellent work from all the AzAP crew at PHX Monday evening. Dave's shot of the 747 smoking the mains and Anna's departure are extra special.
The view from the north of what might have been.....
Boeing Boeing.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20150310%20PHX/20150310%20PHX_BL32587%20787-823%20N801AC%20American%20747-436%20right%20front%20G-BNLX%20British%20Airways%20left%20rear%20landing%20l.jpg)
American's second 787-8 N801AC parked on the taxiway during its visit to Sky Harbor this afternoon. British Airways 747-436 G-BNLX landed a short time later.
^^^^ Terrific catch Brian. I thought I saw you up on T4 ;)
Hold it...hold it...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s12/v182/p693070639-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/boeing_787_dream_tour_kphx/e294f6b2f)
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 09, 2015, 10:59:19 PM
This is what we like to call "Full Team Coverage" ;D
Might that be adjusted to "Full Dream Team Coverage"?
So I just saw Matt's 787 photos on Facebook, so now I'm itching to spend a couple of hours on the top parking deck of terminal 4.
To add to my temptation, I just heard on the news that the President will be here on Friday to visit the VA.
What do you think the chances of pulling off a 787 / Air Force One twofer are?
Quote from: Brian Lockett on March 10, 2015, 07:06:47 PM
Boeing Boeing.
American's second 787-8 N801AC parked on the taxiway during its visit to Sky Harbor this afternoon. British Airways 747-436 G-BNLX landed a short time later.
Such timing! Great catch for sure.
Love that head on shot Jeff. The high gloss paint is like a mirror!
Quote from: Dave S. on March 10, 2015, 09:39:39 PM
Hold it...hold it...
Dave, your shot is much more impressive when viewed on a large screen. My first viewing was on my iPhone. Cool shot!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 10, 2015, 10:54:11 PM
Dave, your shot is much more impressive when viewed on a large screen. My first viewing was on my iPhone. Cool shot!
Thanks Scott. He seemed to be holding it just off the ground for a few seemingly long seconds. I think it takes a 2nd look to notice the main gear is still a few feet above the runway.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 10, 2015, 10:27:33 PM
Love that head on shot Jeff. The high gloss paint is like a mirror!
Thanks Scott. Sleek "skin", aerodynamic nose shape, and upward sweep of the wing make for a terrific looking aircraft.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 10, 2015, 10:25:36 PM
Quote from: Brian Lockett on March 10, 2015, 07:06:47 PM
Boeing Boeing.
American's second 787-8 N801AC parked on the taxiway during its visit to Sky Harbor this afternoon. British Airways 747-436 G-BNLX landed a short time later.
Such timing! Great catch for sure.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on March 10, 2015, 07:08:16 PM
^^^^ Terrific catch Brian. I thought I saw you up on T4 ;)
Thanks Scott and Jeff. I didn't expect the 787 to park on the taxiway. It gave me the opportunity to photograph several airliners landing or taxiing past it.
American's first 787 N880AN is on its way to London Heathrow (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N800AN).
Great shots Jeff and Dave! Were you on the bridge over 44th Street? The 787 landed a bit long and bounced, smoking the tires twice.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
American Airlines
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The Dreamliner has been captured nicely, nicely done Ladies and Gents.
At Sky Harbor on March 10:
(http://www.air-and-space.com//20150310%20PHX/20150310%20PHX_BL32522%20787-823%20N801AC%20737-823%20N827NN%20American%20right%20front%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
American Boeing 737-823 N827NN taxis past American Boeing 787-823 N801AC
(http://www.air-and-space.com//20150310%20PHX/20150310%20PHX_BL32669%20787-823%20N801AC%20American%20right%20side%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
American Boeing 787-823 N801AC taxiing to Runway 25 Right.
Quote from: Brian Lockett on March 11, 2015, 06:29:03 AM
Great shots Jeff and Dave! Were you on the bridge over 44th Street? The 787 landed a bit long and bounced, smoking the tires twice.
Thanks Brian. Correctomudo on our location. It sure did seem to float a long way before is smoked the mains.
RWY 26
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Boeing 747-436
British Airways
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7613/16787008171_62418e4512_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rzpNFn)
Jeff,
The RWY 26 shot really gives a great perspective of the wing design and flex of the 787. Sweet photo!
Quote from: Chris Janes on March 11, 2015, 03:54:57 PM
Jeff,
The RWY 26 shot really gives a great perspective of the wing design and flex of the 787. Sweet photo!
Thanks Chris. "Swoopy" is the adjective that comes to my aging mind.
Chris is right Jeff, your shot of the Dreamliner from behind on 26 is a great perspective and an outstanding shot. Very nice composition also.
Another "swoopy" shot...
Before The Phoenix Arises...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v153/p111696078-6.jpg)
Dynamite! 500mm f/4L IS?
Quote from: Scott Youmans on March 11, 2015, 09:15:46 PM
Dynamite! 500mm f/4L IS?
Nah, I think he was using the new Hubble extension. ;)
Ah ha, so that's his secret!
Spring is in the air, the smell of orange blossoms and burned rubber.
Jeff, really like the "RWY 26" shot! Who knew the 787 was a lighter than air machine.
American Airlines, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, N801AC
Departing on a training flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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An ever so faint bit of light sneaking out of the cloud cover as the Dreamliner departs to the east.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
American Airlines
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GLEAMING THE TUBE - British Airways 747-4 taxiing to the gate in the last rays of sunset.
So FYI... don't know if this will ever happen again, but I was on the 6th floor parking deck of Terminal 3 for the arrival of Air Force One. I left and came back for the departure. I was there for a good hour and a half or so. Well, 3:00 comes and goes, and the Phoenix PD came and, at the request of the Secret Service, kicked everyone- photographers and people there just wanting to catch a glimpse- off of Terminal 3.
I barely made it to Terminal 4 on the Sky Train.
Thought it was interesting. Also making me wonder what I need to do to get myself some press credentials so I don't have an issue in the future!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7648/16600154347_d048ba1dde_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rhU8xH)Air Force One departing PHX headed east. (https://flic.kr/p/rhU8xH) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
Air Force One, Boeing VC-25, SAM 29000
President Obama departing Phoenix Sky Harbor, March 13, 2015.
From the north side on Air Lane and 40th St
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7642/16806298792_3b643fe676_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rB7F7h)
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Very nice Anna, I really like the tail end shots, a view not often photographed. Nice work.
Quote from: Tower Guy on March 13, 2015, 06:58:37 PM
Very nice Anna, I really like the tail end shots, a view not often photographed. Nice work.
Thank you Harvey.....
Great shots Anna and Harvey! Most of mine were heavily affected by heat. Especially the landing shots from T3 parking. This is one of the few keepers shot from T4 parking. Thanks Ross for posting the times.
Climbing out.
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s12/v187/p342211262-5.jpg)
I'll post more when I'm back at my computer.
Stellar coverage folks!
And what did Sky Harbor post on their official FB page?
Some seriously poor cell phone snaps...
Seriously, who do we need to talk to over there?
Quote from: Dan Mitchell on March 13, 2015, 05:52:41 PM
So FYI... don't know if this will ever happen again, but I was on the 6th floor parking deck of Terminal 3 for the arrival of Air Force One. I left and came back for the departure. I was there for a good hour and a half or so. Well, 3:00 comes and goes, and the Phoenix PD came and, at the request of the Secret Service, kicked everyone- photographers and people there just wanting to catch a glimpse- off of Terminal 3.
I barely made it to Terminal 4 on the Sky Train.
Thought it was interesting. Also making me wonder what I need to do to get myself some press credentials so I don't have an issue in the future!
If the migration was at the behest of the Secret Service, there's no credential known to man that would let you stay where they don't want you...
Best to smile and say "No Problem..."
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 14, 2015, 01:02:52 AM
Stellar coverage folks!
And what did Sky Harbor post on their official FB page?
Some seriously poor cell phone snaps...
Seriously, who do we need to talk to over there?
I noticed that as well. Looked more like screen grabs from a TV. Pretty bad.....
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16626824449_1bce326bfb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rkfPD4)Air Force One entering the runway for departure. (https://flic.kr/p/rkfPD4) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 14, 2015, 01:04:17 AM
If the migration was at the behest of the Secret Service, there's no credential known to man that would let you stay where they don't want you...
Best to smile and say "No Problem..."
An offering of a couple Jack and Cokes might work these days..... ;D ;D but it is best to smile and move on.
Nice shots of AF1 everyone.
Jay and Chris- I know, and I did. I just thought it was interesting. I'd been standing up there quite conspicuously for a good hour or so. If they didn't want people there, it would've been nice to let us know sooner, that's all.
And my comment about credentials was more so I could get into the "press only" areas. Had a couple of friends with credentials post their pics, and I don't mind admitting I was a little envious of their vantage points.
"One" more...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8742/16610826207_711524b93a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/riQPVi)Solution to dirty windscreen, do-it-yourself if you want it done right. :) (https://flic.kr/p/riQPVi) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
Classic! Nothing worse than a dirty windshield.
Thanks Scott, there was a sign on the mobil walkway aimed toward the pilots. It read: SAVE FUEL , APU off until 15 mins prior to departure. They should have added, we're in Phoenix, let them SWEAT! :)
We've noticed at Honeywell that the carriers are running their APUs for less time per start-shutdown cycle so I guess they're reading the sign. One summer I was on a flight to Oregon and the APU wasn't working at all. We sat waiting in line to take off for close to half and hour. I'm used to the heat here but it was intolerable in that CRJ without the a/c working.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16211224743_1b4a83657f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qGwLjT)The aftermath of a presidential visit. (https://flic.kr/p/qGwLjT) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
de Havilland Canada CT-142 Dash-8 "Gonzo"
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
No. 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron
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KI NGA HAU E WHA
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Boeing 767-332
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Boeing 787-8
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Quote from: Tower Guy on March 16, 2015, 12:14:25 AM
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16211224743_1b4a83657f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qGwLjT)The aftermath of a presidential visit. (https://flic.kr/p/qGwLjT) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
I took a similar picture back in 2009 when the Obamas were in town to visit the Grand Canyon...
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Making some lemonade out of tonight's non-aligned lemons...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s7/v161/p354443601-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p168715839/e15206151)
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
American Airlines
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British Airways 747-400 arriving in the last light of sunset.
Top notch Jeff!
Jeff - if you don't mind me asking, where do you line up to get those end of runway shots like that?
Airbus A320-232(CJ)
Qatar Amiri Flight
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Three classic icons (call it four, if you count Sky Harbor): Camelback Mountain, Honeywell (Allied Signal/Garrett/AirResearch...) and Boeing's 787.
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s6/v140/p1093168090-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/boeing_787_dream_tour_kphx/e41286bda)
Quote from: Dave S. on April 03, 2015, 07:48:59 PM
Three classic icons (call it four, if you count Sky Harbor): Camelback Mountain, Honeywell (Allied Signal/Garrett/AirResearch...) and Boeing's 787.
Awesome image Dave.... How tall is the ladder you are standing on? On the tippy, top I assume..... ;D
Anna,
It's about 20 feet tall...if you count Terminal 2's parking garage as a ladder. ;)
When I saw they were landing on 08, I headed to the top of Terminal 2's parking garage. There's one or two spots where you can catch the touchdown point between the tree trunks and light poles.
Quote from: Dave S. on April 03, 2015, 09:20:46 PM
Anna,
It's about 20 feet tall...if you count Terminal 2's parking garage as a ladder. ;)
When I saw they were landing on 08, I headed to the top of Terminal 2's parking garage. There's one or two spots where you can catch the touchdown point between the tree trunks and light poles.
LOL.... :)
Good to know about T2. I need to check that out one of these days.
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
161st Air Refueling Wing
197th Air Refueling Squadron "Copperheads"
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Well done Matt. Looks like it just came out of the freezer.😄
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 04, 2015, 09:23:59 AM
Well done Matt. Looks like it just came out of the freezer.😄
Thanks Scott! About as much of a freezer as it could get, this was taken back in December during AzAP's Holiday Heavies meet-up.
Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post
1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (1 ACCS)
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...and two more of SECDEF Carter's arrival this morning. (When I have some time, I'll go back and remove the guys that had the best seat for this morning's arrival).
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s12/v186/p1096575253-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p300259893/e415c6915)
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Very cool guys! I'll try for the departure.
So this was the north runway then?
Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post
1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (1 ACCS)
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You know that little voice that tells you that maybe you should just stay at one location and not move?
Yeah, I left mine at home on 4/8/15
Cropped from the East Cell Lot instead of in your face from 40th St... :'(
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Quote from: Jay Beckman on April 09, 2015, 11:58:03 AM
You know that little voice that tells you that maybe you should just stay at one location and not move?
Yeah, I left mine at home on 4/8/15
Cropped from the East Cell Lot instead of in your face from 40th St... :'(
Still a very cool catch, Jay!
One of my favorite times of year to photograph at PHX. Rubbing shoulders with good people and some of the best aviation shooters on the planet. Oh, I almost forgot, some terrific cargo traffic too ;) ;D - HOLIDAY HEAVIES REVISITED
Nothing special about the light but it was the first time I tried using the Fujifilm X-T1 for aircraft in flight. Worked pretty well but not the ideal camera for the job. Seems less noisy that the 7D MarkII at least at ISO 400. Fujinon 55-200 lens seems very sharp.
Two 787s at Sky Harbor at the same time today.
Darn nice Scott. Keep this up and I'm pitching my camera gear in a ditch 😜
Southwest Arrival
Sunset arrival to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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SOLAR FLARE
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on April 22, 2015, 07:42:55 PM
Very cool, Brother Welker!
Thanks for kind comment Matt.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on April 22, 2015, 06:39:36 PM
SOLAR FLARE
Outstanding! Love the warm/cool color differentiation between the 747 and the background. Also the contrasty/shiny fuselage against the soft warm sky. If you could dance to it I'd give it a 95. (wonder how many folks will know where that came from)
Talon & Plumage - Can't claim great artistic merit here but I thought the exhaust looked interesting.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on April 22, 2015, 10:07:04 PM
Talon & Plumage - Can't claim great artistic merit here but I thought the exhaust looked interesting.
Wow! Amazing shot Scott!
Boeing 737-8H4
Southwest Airlines
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Bill Lear's Legacy
Boeing 747777
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SUNSET EXPRESS
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PHX ANG as it looked circa 1957. The photo was taken by my father a few hundred yards west of our beloved 40th Street shooting location.
PHX GLOOMING
Just a little PHX nostalgia. 1949 & 1959. Ten years makes a difference...
EDIT: According to Sky Harbor's website "In 1940, the US Army brought headquarters to the Airport. The Army would later use Sky Harbor as a place to refuel planes during World War II". That might explain the triangle shape I associate with vintage military air fields. Or, it may simply be how most airports were laid-out in the 1930'/1940's?
I really enjoy the vintage shots Jeff, thank you for sharing them!
Bill
Here's and old one from the Garrett archives.
As far as I know, the triangle arrangement mitigated crosswinds at training bases which might otherwise keep planes grounded. I think the design just became standardized by the War Department and unless there was a trustworthy prevailing wind direction, that's how they built all the bases during WWII.
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I remember Piedmont airlines, cool aircraft photographed in great light , very nice Kaspar.
Great shot Kaspar! As Harvey said, great light!
Boeing E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post
1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (1 ACCS)
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THE BRITISH ARE... HERE!
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ROLLING PENCIL
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...IT'S TIME TO BUZZ THE TOWER.
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Nice shot Jeff. Was this today? I had to drop a friend off at the airport and stayed for BA. But didn't peak at south side at all.
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on July 03, 2015, 01:19:10 AM
Nice shot Jeff. Was this today? I had to drop a friend off at the airport and stayed for BA. But didn't peak at south side at all.
Thank you Ross for the kind comment. This particular image was taken on March 4th this year. Work and the heat have conspired to keep me away from Sky Harbor lately. I get to drive by the place at least once a week when going to meetings downtown, but the desire to get out of my air conditioned truck in the middle of the day has not been strong with me. One of these days I'll muster enough courage to venture out into the arid ambient warmth that is PHX in the late afternoon/evening ;)
Boeing 747-8i BBJ
Worldwide Aircraft Holding
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You got it! Your plan paid off. Great shot.
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 03, 2015, 06:45:43 PM
You got it! Your plan paid off. Great shot.
Thanks Scott!
EMIR GEAR
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JET PLANES, ISLANDS, TIGERS ON A GOLD LEASH . . .
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/549/19401414361_51565f0f0a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vyrjya)Trying to see what the interior looks like on this private jet, I'm sure it's nice. (https://flic.kr/p/vyrjya) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
I'm digging all the different looks everyone is posting
Whoa. Area-ruled engine nacelles. Didn't even notice that. Cool close-up Harvey.
Thank you gentlemen, just looking for a different view.
Harvey, Love the close up shot. I was considering selling my 300mm but I think you just changed my mind.
LUXURIOUS LIVING
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Well covered by all...!
Great images everyone of the Qatar Amiri flight... :)
Since posting my photo yesterday evening to the Internet, I have received a little schooling and done a lot of research on this Boeing 747-8i BBJ. It turns out that this aircraft does not belong to Qatar Amiri Flight and is not used by the current Emir of Qatar. This is actually Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's personal aircraft, and is registered to Worldwide Aircraft Holding in Bermuda. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family, and he was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
Boeing 747-8i BBJ
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This makes the medical connection make more sense, since it was the current Emir's father who would come to AZ for treatment.
That said, I'm pretty sure it is still an Amiri Flight bird. The fact that it is registered to a holding company is irrelevant - how many airlines and charters and corporations have their aircraft "owned" by banks or trusts or holding companies?
Interesting background info. I got back to the house yesterday and wondered aloud to my wife why a "royal" from Qatar would come to Phoenix in the middle of the summer heat? She quickly said, the Mayo Clinic. Who knows, maybe she's right.
Regardless of who actually owns and was using this wonderful example of flying wretched excess, my genealogy shows we're related ;D
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Maybe I can get a job with them as a bus boy!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on July 04, 2015, 09:27:36 AM
That said, I'm pretty sure it is still an Amiri Flight bird. The fact that it is registered to a holding company is irrelevant - how many airlines and charters and corporations have their aircraft "owned" by banks or trusts or holding companies?
You are right about aircraft that are registered to holding companies, but what I am finding is that all Qatar Amiri Flight aircraft have A7-??? (Qatar) registrations. There is a lot of conflicting information online about this aircraft and who owns/operates her, but through digging a little deeper it appears that it is not part of Qatar Amiri Flight. I do know that the FBO reservation was not done with Qatar Amiri Flight, but with a company in the UK that is owned by Boeing. With that said, I honestly can't find any concrete evidence that it either is or is not a Qatar Amiri Flight bird. There appears to be many questions about this aircraft's true owner and whether it is part of Qatar Amiri Flight.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on July 04, 2015, 09:35:53 AM
Interesting background. Yesterday after I got back to the house I wondered aloud to my wife why a "royal" from Qatar would come to Phoenix in the middle of summer? She quickly said, the Mayo Clinic. Who knows, maybe she's right.
Regardless of who actually owns and was using this wonderful example of flying wretched excess, my genealogy shows we're related ;D
It is a Mayo Clinic visit, and the Qataris and Saudis have been coming here for many years to go to the Mayo Clinic.
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on July 04, 2015, 09:45:29 AM
It is a Mayo Clinic visit, and the Qataris and Saudis have been coming here for many years to go to the Mayo Clinic.
My wife is a patient from time to time at the Mayo Clinic. If they ever suggest treatment at a clinic in Zürich, I'll know who to ask for a ride ;)
Well, as a recent frequent patient at Mayo, I can confirm that the treatment is the best that money can buy (or in my case, the best that the taxpayers' money can buy). That is why they have hotels co-located with their facilities.
After what can ranked as my worst worst 4th of July, I was happy to come home and review images from Friday's VIP arrival of 747-8i VQ-BSK.
Paul and I had set up on the south side, gambling that she would repeat her earlier arrival on 25R.
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Sorry to here that your 4th wasn't the best Dave. These shots should have lifted your spirits. Very nice touchdown shot from the east side with the parking structure as a background. We were on top of that building and we saw you guys across the way. Nice work!
Thanks Harvey.
Pretty pleased with our results from the south side. You guys had some great shots from the garage too. Gives a fresh look to those south runway arrivals.
Quote from: Dave S. on July 06, 2015, 07:45:05 AM
After what can ranked as my worst worst 4th of July, I was happy to come home and review images from Friday's VIP arrival of 747-8i VQ-BSK.
Paul and I had set up on the south side, gambling that she would repeat her earlier arrival on 25R.
Sorry to hear your 4th celebration wasn't as enjoyable as anticipated. As Harvey noted, your shot from 40th Street is a "home run" and hopefully helps to assuage the disappointment of the holiday. I suspect any images you have slightly earlier in the landing will show a contingent of lenses pointed in your direction from the top of T4. We were guessing that was you across the way. While it definitely was a hot day, I don't think your total disrobement was appropriate for the occasion. Accordingly, in the spirit of good taste and decorum, I've chosen not to post those images :o ;) :)
I actually do have an image with Dave and Paul in the background that I'll be posting in the next day or two.
Thanks for the words gents.
I went back and took a look at my shots with T-4 in the background. Here's the first image, wondering if you are all the dark blobish thing on the top level, right side of pic?
I checked, but didn't see anything when she was passing the east economy garage.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on July 04, 2015, 09:35:53 AM
Interesting background info. I got back to the house yesterday and wondered aloud to my wife why a "royal" from Qatar would come to Phoenix in the middle of the summer heat? She quickly said, the Mayo Clinic. Who knows, maybe she's right.
Could be Mayo Clinic, or it could just be that PHX has room to "hold" this bird while the owner jets off to other destinations in the west. I'm guessing, but I bet ramp space at PHX is "cheaper" than LAX, LAS or DEN and it's easier to get to Aspen or Tahoe or similar by Gulfstream or Citation X.
If this really is the current Emir's dad, he had/has some health problems that have brought him to Mayo in the past. His 747SP was parked at East Cargo for several weeks a few years back for that very reason.
Almost seems like BA is descending into Dante's Inferno.
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Some of those BA passengers, that might be first time visitors to Phoenix in the summer, may actually conclude (upon leaving the terminal) that descending into Dante's Inferno is exactly what they've done ;)
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on July 06, 2015, 07:01:14 PM
Some of those BA passengers, that might be first time visitors to Phoenix in the summer, may actually conclude (upon leaving the terminal) that descending into Dante's Inferno is exactly what they've done ;)
And here I thought it was nice today. Being that it barely got above 100 today. ;D
http://www.paulndummphotos.com/new-gallery-2/lopg3q8rqn5jfahc4zyk9a72674xjh
Lets try this.
Well it still does not work, sorry but I can not get Squardspace to post a BBCode photo on here. If you got any tips, please :)
Found out from Squaredspace that they do not do BBCodes (yet) . but this link will send you to the photo.
Had to go and make a flicker acc.
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That is a great image Paul. Well done!
Boeing 757-200
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..very cool!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on July 11, 2015, 04:34:33 PM
Boeing 757-200
You got it! At least he has good taste in aircraft!
Quote from: Bubak on July 11, 2015, 05:25:01 PM
..very cool!
Thank you!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 11, 2015, 06:06:57 PM
You got it! At least he has good taste in aircraft!
You're right, he does have good taste in aircraft.
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PHX URBAN LANDSCAPE
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Great capture Jeff, those monsoon clouds in the background really make a dramatic shot. Great treatment overall, you da man!
Quote from: Tower Guy on July 13, 2015, 08:17:03 PM
Great capture Jeff, those monsoon clouds in the background really make a dramatic shot. Great treatment overall, you da man!
Thanks Harvey. Originally this was an "oh by the way" shot as we waited for the Qatar 747-8 BBJ to arrive. I got to looking at it closer this evening and realized it had some interesting elements. Hard to beat our summer storms for backdrops ;)
FLOAT
American Airlines, Boeing 787-8, N801AC, arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a training flight a couple weeks after delivery.
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ROYAL ARRIVAL
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INBOUND
American Airlines, Boeing 787-8, N801AC, arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a training flight a couple weeks after delivery.
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That is a powerful shot Anna! Interesting how clearly you can see the reflections of the two engines on the sides of the nose.
Stunning shot, Anna!
JUMBO QUEEN
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Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 18, 2015, 09:39:56 PM
That is a powerful shot Anna! Interesting how clearly you can see the reflections of the two engines on the sides of the nose.
Thank you Scott....
Quote from: Jonathan Navarro on August 02, 2015, 09:08:15 PM
Stunning shot, Anna!
Thank you Jonathan....
PAST AND PRESENT
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Boeing 757-24APF
United Parcel Service (UPS)
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Boeing 757-2Q8(SF)
FedEx Express
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First time ever at KPHX with the express intent to get some shots. Thanks to Joe for steering me in the right direction, as I had/have no bloody idea where to go to take pics... LOL!
"Cactus 634; We bid you good evening"
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Mickey DHL Boeing 767-281
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Sunset Stack
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Frontier Flying Fox Airbus A319-111
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Airbus Alleghney Airbus A319-112. Cool retro livery courtesy of American.
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Beechcraft 350i Super King Air
Wheels Up
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Boeing 737-890
Alaska Airlines
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^^^^ Terrific image Matthew. You've balanced a tough exposure wonderfully. No significant areas blown-out in the clouds and you still kept detail in the shadows. Specifically, the faint detail you've maintained in the nearly silhouetted 737-8. I also like how the Split Scimitar Winglet is contrasted so nicely on the left side. You were right about me missing a good sunset ;)
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on August 30, 2015, 11:03:36 AM
^^^^ Terrific image Matthew. You've balanced a tough exposure wonderfully. No significant areas blown-out in the clouds and you still kept detail in the shadows. Specifically, the faint detail you've maintained in the nearly silhouetted 737-8. I also like how the Split Scimitar Winglet is contrasted so nicely on the left side. You were right about me missing a good sunset ;)
Thanks Jeff! While we didn't get the moon and they switched runways on us, we were rewarded with a spectacular sunset. My overall keeper rate was low, >1%, but I am very pleased with the results.
Sky Harbor Sunset
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Racing The Storm Clouds
Fedex arriving ahead of an Arizona monsoon storm, late afternoon on Friday
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Iconic! Fabulous image Anna!
Alaska
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American
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A terrific set from PHX Anna. I'm especially fond of the monochrome FedEx. That being said, your panning shot of the American livery is excellent. The way you isolated the T3 building from all the other distracting ground elements adds a wonderful touch to the overall image.
Into the Storm
Boeing 737-890
Alaska Airlines
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Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on August 31, 2015, 07:36:58 AM
A terrific set from PHX Anna. I'm especially fond of the monochrome FedEx. That being said, your panning shot of the American livery is excellent. The way you isolated the T3 building from all the other distracting ground elements adds a wonderful touch to the overall image.
Thank you very much Jeff....
Gulfstream G550
Starbucks
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FYI - apparently due to construction at Terminal 3, Hawaiian is now on the North side of the terminal. And then they take off on the North side.
This morning - between the rain showers...
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Rolling At Dusk
American Airlines, Airbus A319, N814AW on its takeoff roll.
300mm, f2.8, iso 100, 1/40 second
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March 2015
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Great location that yielded a GORGEOUS shot Jeff. I can see as much or more detail on this aircraft than if it were a daylight shot. The rich golden sunset is worthy of a magazine cover shot!
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 19, 2015, 08:27:54 AM
Great location that yielded a GORGEOUS shot Jeff. I can see as much or more detail on this aircraft than if it were a daylight shot. The rich golden sunset is worthy of a magazine cover shot!
Thanks for the kind words Harvey. Always fun shooting terrific AZ sunsets. The speed bird was a definite bonus ;)
That 747 shot is a total monster, Jeff! Very well done! ;D
Beautiful Jeff
FAREWELL
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FIGHTING BULL
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A lucky break in the clouds....
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Quote from: Rob Silliman on November 15, 2015, 10:17:15 AM
A lucky break in the clouds....
Terrific image Rob. Wonderfully framed and you nailed the slow shutter speed panning.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on November 15, 2015, 11:43:09 AM
Quote from: Rob Silliman on November 15, 2015, 10:17:15 AM
A lucky break in the clouds....
Terrific image Rob. Wonderfully framed and you nailed the slow shutter speed panning.
Excellent panning shot Rob. Great plan to head out to Sky Harbor this morning.
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
FedEx Express
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I am not a panning expert, especially compared to many on this site, but I decided to try and get a little more adventurous during my last afternoon in town.
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Quote from: KfirGuy on November 19, 2015, 10:29:53 AM
I am not a panning expert, especially compared to many on this site, but I decided to try and get a little more adventurous during my last afternoon in town.
Very well done.... Practice, practice and more practice. ;D
Quote from: KfirGuy on November 19, 2015, 10:29:53 AM
I am not a panning expert, especially compared to many on this site, but I decided to try and get a little more adventurous during my last afternoon in town.
Nicely done!
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Antonov An-12BK
CAVOK Air
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Antonov An-12BK
CAVOK Air
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One final shot of yesterday's special visitor to Sky Harbor. Arrived from Miami, picked up an American Airlines Boeing 757 engine from the American Airlines maintenance hangar, and departed for Las Américas International Airport, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. There was a sick American Airlines Boeing 757 in Santo Domingo that was in need of an engine swap. Based on some of the Internet chatter that I have seen since yesterday's visit, it sounds like some US airlines use this company and aircraft to haul engines from the US to aircraft in need in foreign countries.
Antonov An-12BK
CAVOK Air
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MOLOTOV CONTRAILS
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Cavok Air Antonov An-12BK UR-CKL departed for Minneapolis-St. Paul at 10:46 AM on Decemnber 2.
More from December 2 at Sky Harbor:
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Fedex Express MD-10-10F N10060
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Southwest Boeing 737-3H4 N392SW and 737-7H4 N488WN
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...nice work Sir!
Thanks Kaspar! ;D
Love the heavies Chris; especially the big tri-jets. Excellent work sir.
Thanks Jeff!!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/740/23365214470_e9c2256721_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BAGQem)A319-112-N742PS (https://flic.kr/p/BAGQem) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5698/23648596926_82553554b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C2KeXL)"Continental" (https://flic.kr/p/C2KeXL) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/630/23069007184_8d0eebb1a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B9wG8b)McDonnell-Douglas-MD-10-10F-N562FE (https://flic.kr/p/B9wG8b) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Saturday afternoon at Sky Harbor. 747 freighters are starting their holiday operations:
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Lear 35A N64CF
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20151219%20PHX/20151219%20PHX_BL34155%20767-281%20N791AX%20Air%20Transport%20International%20left%20side%20take-off%20l.jpg)
Air Transport International 767-281 N791AX
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20151219%20PHX/20151219%20PHX_BL34173%20747-4R7F%20N700CK%20Kalitta%20Air%20left%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
Kalitta Air 747-4R7F N700CK landed on the north runway
Holiday Heavy at Sky Harbor this morning:
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20151220%20PHX/20151220%20PHX_BL34612%20747-45E-SF%20N473FC%20Atlas%20Air%20right%20front%20taxiing%20l.jpg)
Atlas Air 747-45E Bedek Special Freighter (BDSF) N473MC was originally an EVA Air passenger airliner.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20151220%20PHX/20151220%20PHX_BL34662%20747-45E-SF%20N473FC%20Atlas%20Air%20left%20rear%20take-off%20l.jpg)
Departing for Louisville International. It or another Atlas Air 747 is scheduled to arrive at Sky Harbor this afternoon at 5:32.
Excellent photos. Well done.
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This is one of two Rouge 767-300s' that flew into Phoenix today within about an hour of one another.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30(F)
FedEx Express
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/690/23836418481_cbb03618c1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CjkSLr)
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
FedEx Express
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/23327080364_bb575cb20d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BxkohL)
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This was a Notre Dame charter earlier today for the Fiesta Bowl.
Quote from: mrblujet on December 26, 2015, 08:52:24 PM
This was a Notre Dame charter earlier today for the Fiesta Bowl.
Awesome! Killer light too!
Looks like Ohio State is supposed to arrive in Phoenix tomorrow at 450pm on a United 747-400. They were showing arriving today, but I guess their aircraft went snafu.
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This was a Delta 777-200LR charter for the Green Bay Packers to return the team home after they were defeated by the Arizona Cardinals ;D
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This was the Ohio State Fiesta Bowl charter that arrived two planes after the Delta 777,
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This was a charter for the West Virginia University football team for the 2016 Cactus Bowl. Flight originated from Pittsburgh. Aircraft registration N396AX.
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Here is the Ohio State Fiesta Bowl charter that departed back to Columbus earlier today.
Ohio State charters departing from Sky Harbor on December 2:
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Omni Air International 767-319 N396AX bound for Port Columbus International
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DHL 767-281F N656GT bound for Port Columbus International
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United 747-422 N128UA carrying the Ohio State charter to Rickenbacker International.
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Atlas Air 747-446 N465MC departing from Sky Harbor for Pittsburgh International on January 3, 2016.
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Omni Air International 777-222ER N927AX departing from Sky Harbor for Pittsburgh International on January 3.
Nice work guys during this 2015 holiday heavies and bowl season charters season.... :)
Boeing 747-446
Atlas Air
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The West Virginia Mountaineers Band and Boosters heading home after the Cactus Bowl.
Boeing 777-222/ER
Omni Air International - OAI
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The West Virginia Mountaineers football team heading home after the Cactus Bowl.
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Football charter 747s at Sky Harbor on January 8:
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Delta 747-451 N668US bringing the Clemson team from Greenville/Spartanburg International, South Carolina
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Delta 747-451 N674US bringing the Alabama team from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Alabama
Nice shots Brian. I was down at the west end of the garage. As soon as I get home I'll get a couple of mine up.
Saturday afternoon at Sky Harbor:
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160109%20PHX/20160109%20PHX%20DSC_8887%20%20747-446%20N465MC%20Atlas%20left%20side%20landing%20l.jpg)
Yet another football charter: Atlas Air 747-446 N465MC bringing a charter from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, Alabama. This is the same 747 that took the West Virginia Mountaineers home on January 3.
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Boeing E-3B Sentry 71-1407
Football Charter 747s on January 12, 2016:
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Delta 747-451 N662US arriving from March Air Reserve Base to pick up the Clemson Tigers.
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Delta 747-451 N674US departing for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Atlas Air 747-446 M465MC departing for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Northrop T-38 Talon from Sheppard Air Force Base arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Shot with a Sony A7Rii, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM and Metabones T Smart Adapter Mark IV. ƒ/5.0, 1/60, ISO 320 at 200mm
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/23784080823_ad7094b9d3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CeHCB2)
Evening Departure...
American Airlines, N195UW, Airbus A321, departing Phoenix Sky Harbor for Dallas/Fort Worth.
Shot with a Sony A7Rii with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM and Metabones T Smart Adapter Mark IV. ƒ/2.8, 1/80, ISO 1000 at 150mm
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Very nice panning shots Anna. They are fun when they work out, and these sure did.
Quote from: Tower Guy on January 17, 2016, 09:52:48 AM
Very nice panning shots Anna. They are fun when they work out, and these sure did.
Yes, they are fun when the stars align with the pan. Thank you Harvey.... :)
Welcome Home
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Unusual Visitor
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I really enjoy the low light slow shutter speed panning work that Anna and Jay have posted. Wonderful technique, gorgeous colors, abstract geometry - absolutely terrific. Thanks to both of you for sharing.
Great job to both of you on the panning shots! I've got to say that is one thing I could do better with. I've nailed a few with the emphasis on the few.
Thanks guys. When the light drops that much, it's Blind Squirrel time! ;D
Thank you Jeff and Scott.... It is a lot of fun!!! :)
Lunar One Departure
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COOL
^^^ ;D ^^^
This may be akin to putting lipstick on a pig, but great light is great light...
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Vigilance
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From The Blind Squirrel File
500mm @ 1/100
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Gorgeous work Jay!
Quote from: Jay Beckman on January 25, 2016, 02:10:58 PM
From The Blind Squirrel File
500mm @ 1/100
Very well done Jay. Looks like you had a great evening out at Sky Harbor.
Classic Beckman. Excellence personified. "Lunar One Departure" is absolutely wonderful. Very well done sir.
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Nice shooting Chris. The light looks terrific on that Cessna.
A couple of odd ramp companions on the north side...
SNOWBIRD
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Oldie but Goldie
McDonnell Douglas MD-82
American Airlines
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"Last Aircraft Calling, Say Again...?"
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MAIL CALL
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1645/25524667940_1963673df5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ETwAvJ)Mail Call (https://flic.kr/p/ETwAvJ) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1642/25569840000_46c6a3bd89_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EXw7Am)Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 N276EA (https://flic.kr/p/EXw7Am) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
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From today's photo shoot for Luxury Auto Collection of Scottsdale, at Swift Aviation. She's FOR SALE, just north of $6 MILLION, go get her if you want her!
Cessna Citation 750 X
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From today's photo shoot for Luxury Auto Collection of Scottsdale, at Swift Aviation. She's FOR SALE, go get her if you want her!
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II
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Cessna Citation 750 X
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on April 12, 2016, 10:19:27 PM
From today's photo shoot for Luxury Auto Collection of Scottsdale, at Swift Aviation. She's FOR SALE, just north of $6 MILLION, go get her if you want her!
I would, but I was really looking for two Citation Xs. That's okay. I can wait a little longer... ;D
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) 1124A Westwind II
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1572/26425133266_51fd33d32d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gg6HtY)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/26190374170_8f7b0e1f7b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FUmvMm)Saturday Morning let down (https://flic.kr/p/FUmvMm) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
WRONG WAY
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Started the evening out at 40th St.. After watching Honeywell's 757 land on the north runway and seeing that BA was close to arriving I changed locations and drove to east economy. I had never shot from there till today. Big swing and a miss on my part. The top frame is only decent frame I got of speed bird, but all was not lost. East economy offered a different perspective of Sky Harbor I have not captured until now. Best part was I got away without having to pay for my parking.
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Ross - it looks like you and your new lens are already working well together. Terrific work young man. Your #2 photo of the SWA bird is a definite keeper. That is one of my favorite angles on final approaches to 25L. You nailed the wonderful late evening light and the mountain backdrop is gorgeous.
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^^^^ Excellent work Jonathan. Your terrific panning skills are evident and the "golden" light of sunset make the difference. Well done young man.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on May 23, 2016, 06:58:18 AM
^^^^ Excellent work Jonathan. Your terrific panning skills are evident and the "golden" light of sunset make the difference. Well done young man.
Thank you very much Jeff! The light was fantastic and I had been wanting to work on my panning so I took the opportunity to challenge my self. :)
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I love the smell of burnt rubber in the afternoon... ;D
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This aircraft arrived late this afternoon from Chicago O'Hare.
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Quote from: mrblujet on May 30, 2016, 06:14:16 PM
This aircraft arrived late this afternoon from Chicago O'Hare.
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Great catch Doug...
Cessna 750 Citation X
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Volga-Dnepr An-124 RA-82068 on approach to land on Runway 07 Right at Phoenix Sky Harbor on June 15, 2016. It came from Chubu Centrair International in Japan by way of Elmendorf AFB and Anchorage. Another An-124 arrived by the same route on Sunday. It departed for Kinston Regional, North Carolina on Monday.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160615%20PHX/20160615%20PHX%20DSC_5760%20An-124%20RA-82068%20Volga-Dnepr%20right%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160615%20PHX/20160615%20PHX%20DSC_5769%20An-124%20RA-82068%20Volga-Dnepr%20right%20rear%20landing%20l.jpg)
Volga-Dnepr An-124 RA-82068 (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/VDA2101) took off from Runway 26 at 12:13 in the afternoon. It departed for Kinston Regional, North Carolina.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160615%20PHX/20160615%20PHX%20DSC_5775%20An-124%20RA-82068%20Volga-Dnepr%20left%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg)
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160615%20PHX/20160615%20PHX%20DSC_5779%20An-124%20RA-82068%20Volga-Dnepr%20left%20rear%20take-off%20l.jpg)
Brian, Nicely done with your Antonov images.
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on June 17, 2016, 04:19:41 PM
Brian, Nicely done with your Antonov images.
Thanks Anna! I had assumed it would depart from the south runway and had to switch locations quickly when it taxied to the north runway.
Trump's 757-2J4 N757AF arrived at Sky Harbor at 1:59 this afternoon:
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(http://www.air-and-space.com/20160618%20PHX/20160618%20PHX%20DSC_5872%20757-2J4%20N757AF%20Trump%20right%20rear%20landing%20l.jpg)
Got to Sky Harbor in time to get a little bit of sun light still shining through the clouds. Would have liked to have been there earlier but I'll take what I can get. :)
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Great shot Jonathan, very nice!
Jonathon, beautiful shot. I'd say your timing was good!
Greatly appreciated Harvey and Scott! :)
July, for many reasons, is always a good month for me. Baseball, fireworks, 4th of July, and my birthday to name just a few things. This year Annie (for those that don't know she is my girlfriend) got me an Xbox One for my birthday. Not only did she lose her boyfriend that day, but I have not been as active editing/posting/taking photos since that time. As of Tuesday of this past week I became unemployed. So I am now getting the opportunity to edit and look through photos I have taken the last couple months.
This was taken on July 1st from 40th St.. The storm seemed to fizzle out as it approached the downtown area, but left Matt and I some amazing clouds as a backdrop.
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Cloud City
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Thanks Matt. I particularly like how this image turned out as well. I have a couple more frames to edit of the same framing, but the clouds are slightly different in each before I decide on a favorite. This image just so happened to be the first one I edited.
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8484/28963573170_768e576828_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8pTed)Boeing-767-281F-N656GT (https://flic.kr/p/L8pTed) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8472/28975870810_21663e3e16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L9uUTu)Boeing-737-7H4-N214WN (https://flic.kr/p/L9uUTu) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
From last week's photo shoot for Luxury Auto Collection of Scottsdale, at Swift Aviation.
Cessna Citation 750 X
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This is a terrific shot Ross, great aviation and city scape and color.
Great to see you putting the 1D and 100-400 to good use.
Harvey thank you again. I shoot this scene several times during every visit to 40th St. I believe it is one of the more iconic Phoenix skyline shots to be had.
Anna, I am definitely putting it through its paces on almost daily level. It shows its age in certain situations, but I usually have my t2i in my bag in case I want some extra reach or the light starts to fade. Most of the panning shots I've captured has been with the 1Ds 100-400 combo. Heavier set up, but greater balance to allow me to crank it down reeeeeeeeel slow.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8391/29286543400_4dacf4149e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBXc2s)
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8102/29460625111_0564c6de76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTkpsg)New-Mexico (https://flic.kr/p/LTkpsg) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8240/29460620711_2090a2d492_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTko9p)Boeing-KC-135R-Stratotanker-57-1469 (https://flic.kr/p/LTko9p) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
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(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8883/29274949372_999f91b062_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LAVLwq)FedEx-sunrise (https://flic.kr/p/LAVLwq) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
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"Moonraker"
9/15/16
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Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
161st Air Refueling Wing
197th Air Refueling Squadron "Copperheads"
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Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
452d Air Mobility Wing (452 AMW)
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Captured some rad color there.
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Lunarcy From 10/14/16 featuring the BA 747...
Missed it by THAT much...
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Beautiful series Jay. I may have to take advantage of the economy lots this month after seeing these.
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First Lady Michelle Obama arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor aboard C-40C 02-0201 (call sign Executive One Foxtrot) at 1:30 this afternoon. She is speaking at the Phoenix Convention Center.
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Honeywell transferred their Convair 580 N580HW from Boeing Field to Phoenix Sky Harbor recently.
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First Lady Michelle Obama departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor aboard C-40C 02-0201 (call sign Executive One Foxtrot) at 3:30 this afternoon.
Great shots Brian!
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Donald Trump's 757-2J4 N757AF arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor at 2:45 this afternoon. He is speaking at a rally at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Donald Trump departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor for Las Vegas at 5:30 PM. His 757-2J4 N757AF was accompanied by 737-48E N752MA.
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Tim Kaine arrived at Sky Harbor aboard 737-484 N314XA on November 3, 2016. He is speaking at a campaign event in Maryvale.
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Delta 777-232LR N701DN arrived at Sky Harbor as Delta Flight 1772 from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 1:17 this afternoon.
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Today, Delta Flight 1772 (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL1772/history/20161107/1605Z/KATL/KPHX) from Atlanta was flown by Airbus A330-323 N807NW. DAL1772 is normally flown by a 757. Yesterday, it was flown by a 777. Tomorrow it will be flown by a 737.
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This is the first A330 that I have seen at Sky Harbor. It is scheduled to depart for Atlanta at 2:38 this afternoon.
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Nicely done Jonathan....
Thank you Anna
Daylight's Last Delivery
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Was surprised to see Boeing BBJ at Sky Harbor the other day. Anyone know what that sensor (I'm assuming) is in between the cockpit windows and the nose is for?
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Probably a FLIR. It is starting to show up on more BizJets.
Asia Pacific Airlines 727-223F N705AA visited Sky Harbor today. It arrived from Opa Locka, Florida and departed for Honolulu.
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Good technique Jonathan. Well seen.
Very nice shot Jonathan!
Nice shot, Jonathan! I wonder if that was one of my flights. :D
Thank you Jeff, Harvey, and Scotty! :)
Nice Jonathan, was that one coming or going out?
I'd say coming in because the tug is still sitting in front of the airplane.
Thanks John! Indeed it is coming into the gate. A storm that swept through a few hours earlier caused a lot of diversions to Tucson and Vegas so it was extremely busy later in the night.
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This flew into Sky Harbor earlier today from Charlotte and later departed to Philly. I was told that American will be flying the A330-200 into Phoenix for the remainder of December with the exception of Christmas and New Year's eve.
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This was the Clemson University football charter for the Fiesta Bowl. It flew into Phoenix at around 4:50 late Monday afternoon. This is a -200ER model of the 777 with registration N863DA.
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Beautiful shot and treatment young man!
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 28, 2016, 04:17:59 PM
Beautiful shot and treatment young man!
Thank you for the kind words Harvey. Happy New Year my friend.
Holiday Heavies....
UPS
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Fedex
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Holiday Heavies....
UPS
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DHL
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(https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/739/32124891805_b364aae6d7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QWLt7V)Boeing-767-3CB-N590HA (https://flic.kr/p/QWLt7V) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/617/31314914713_02438d83e1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PHc89D)Mcdonnell-Douglas-MD-11F-N618FE (https://flic.kr/p/PHc89D) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/442/31992374412_b4a38a4b23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QK4hjh)Airbus-A300F4-605R-N652FE (https://flic.kr/p/QK4hjh) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Great set of images from Sky Harbor Kasper.... :)
Skywriting should never be done with vapor trails....
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BA settling in back in 2015
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Duuuuuuuude
Had a terrific hour of spotting at Sky Harbor today. Caught AUSSIE 449 Heavy departing back for Australia along with RAIDER 22 and RAIDER 41. As I was on my way to the airport I had also seen a formation landing of two T-6 Texan II's but I didn't get there in time...
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Saw the post about this guy coming in and raced to the airport to catch it.
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Good catch Jonathan!!
Quote from: John S on March 17, 2017, 07:12:37 PM
Good catch Jonathan!!
Thanks John!
KIWI 36(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3804/33415940301_44d91ff926_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SURqRK)
Nice capture Jonathan, very unusual aircraft of Az.
Quote from: Tower Guy on March 19, 2017, 11:08:09 PM
Nice capture Jonathan, very unusual aircraft of Az.
Thank you Harvey :)
Stay Golden Ponyboy
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I like big butts and I cannot lie...
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stopped at 40th street for about an hour today.
Cloudy Copperhead
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Nifty 50
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American 57
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Cloudy Copperhead 2
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2903/33587432816_a204058ba4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tb1nBf)Boeing-757-225-N757HW (https://flic.kr/p/Tb1nBf) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3852/32785016534_79ef059558_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RX6McL)Mcdonnell-Douglas-MD-11-F-N596FE (https://flic.kr/p/RX6McL) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
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Gorgeous set of shots, Ross.
And Kaspar, that Honeywell 757 shot is fantastic. I've been chasing that angle in that light for years, and you nailed it.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on April 16, 2017, 09:13:00 PM
Gorgeous set of shots, Ross.
Thanks Joe. Nothing beats that soft buttery end of day light.
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4186/33920372464_855e97a986_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TFqLY1)Good Morning Sky Harbor..... (https://flic.kr/p/TFqLY1) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/33953887353_deb0748577_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJoxLV)Boeing-KC-135R-Stratotanker-61-0284 (https://flic.kr/p/TJoxLV) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/34816662076_6483ee6a56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V3CuDb)Southwestern tones.... (https://flic.kr/p/V3CuDb) by Ross Dinsdale (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogphotography/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34816658336_e88bbe6273_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V3CtwG)Scimitar tones... (https://flic.kr/p/V3CtwG) by Ross Dinsdale (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogphotography/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4172/34653358392_16f1bd4ee0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNcw9q)Alan Parsons Project (https://flic.kr/p/UNcw9q) by Ross Dinsdale (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogphotography/), on Flickr
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Not sure if anybody saw this today, but it looks like Condor is going to begin flights between Frankfurt and Phoenix next year.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/airlines/2017/06/22/phoenix-germany-flights-condor-airlines/421285001/
Bags Fly Free
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From Phoenix,Arizona all the way to Tacoma....
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Brothers
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Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on July 20, 2017, 12:45:56 PM
Bags Fly Free
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IMHO, one of the best images ever posted on AzAP.
Across The Quilt
SW 737 comes off the gate on a wet ramp.
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Really like the conversion here Jay. Super polished. The quilted pattern look of the concrete gives it an entirely different feel.
And Jeff your opinion on my "Bags Fly Free" image is super humbling. It means a lot. Thank you.
This is as much a "Hands On" report as it is a series of images. I finally attempted a meld between the Canon M5 Mirror-less and the 500mm and while it makes good images, it's nearly impossible to control well with all 12lbs of gear resting solely in your left hand. It confirms my theory that in order to control long lenses well, you need nearly equal mass in both hands. I did even try adding the 2X Extender just for S&Gs and I found that the focus tended to hunt excessively and it was very hard to keep subjects in the frame at 1600mm of effective focal length. I will try it on a Wimberley at the next full moon however!
Anywho, some pics of a FedEx MD-11 on arrival on 7/27. It was very hot and very scuzzy out:
The traditional full wingspan view with light editing (full 6000x width)
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Closer in with a little more "grunge" applied (full 6000 x 4000 frame)
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100% Crop (this little puppy will resolve some stuff)
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BW Conversion (full 6000 x 4000 frame)
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Went to Sky Harbor yesterday to get some shots of Amazon's 767, but I was happily surprised when I saw this guy off in the distance.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4330/35475500143_b36626d8a1_b.jpg)[/url]"THE NEW ASTROJET" (https://flic.kr/p/W3Rdfc) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Caught today's A380 departure. Bad news for the passenger needing a medical diversion, good news for Phoenix getting her first (and probably close to last) visit from an A380.
Huge thanks to Ross for the heads up that it was taxiing. Where I was parked I didn't have a view of the airfield so I would have completely missed this opportunity. Thanks Ross!! :)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/35967036773_5a8559e50c_b.jpg)[/url]SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT (https://flic.kr/p/WNhsXF) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
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A little late on posting these...
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I've always liked twilight images from PHX. You've nailed a couple recently. Terrific work young man.
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on September 06, 2017, 05:51:34 PM
I've always liked twilight images from PHX. You've nailed a couple recently. Terrific work young man.
Thank you Jeff. I try to always be practicing the craft of twilight/low light shooting.
A little throwback from a few years ago...
A little rant from 9/28/17
BA Came South Side due to taxiway restrictions (Thanks Joe)
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Radar Love (4s Exposure)
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FedEx Arrival
(N306FE was THE jet where the deadheading employee tried to murder the pilot and co-pilot with a hammer. She needed over $1 Million in repairs to be put back in service)
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I can tell I haven't done this in a while. My timing was off!
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4485/37448107262_c21c2b42e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z4akBL)Airbus A321-211 N713FR (https://flic.kr/p/Z4akBL) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4500/36825163623_ffab2cbb00_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y77Abc)Boeing 737-823 N915NN TWA Heritage Livery (https://flic.kr/p/Y77Abc) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Dodgers charter coming in from LAX this morning on 7L.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4513/23770340508_941e232db9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cdvd63)
A few from the other day.
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4474/37574920916_fb006d02e1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfnhU5)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4453/37574917106_01fda08f77_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfngLo)
Arizona Cardinals charter coming in for landing on 07L.
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2 November, 2017
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The Convair came out really nice. Glad we were able to catch it last night. The detail in the moon on that last shot combined with the sky color gradient is so tasty.
Agreed, that Convair shot is awesome.
Wish she'd arrived just a bit earlier, but happy with the result I got.
Thank goodness for a sturdy tripod.
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Just found a video of the British Airways 747 that departs out PHX losing the number three engine at rotation. Occurred Dec 6.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlomKGR-YA (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlomKGR-YA)
Live ATC audio
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fqtLUk5FYH4 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fqtLUk5FYH4)
One of American's A330's taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbor.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4691/39084471412_b7c796edba_c.jpg)[/url]AMERICAN SNOWBIRD (https://flic.kr/p/22xL8EL) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Atlas Air
Boeing 747-446
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Penn State's 777 charter lifting off for the return to Harrisburg on this gloomy, overcast morning. As a bonus for sticking out the chilly weather that I hadn't planned on, caught the American A330 departing for Charlotte just a few minutes after Penn State's 777.
My version of the 777 and A330:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4727/38705011084_50b8cc4843_b.jpg)[/url]THE SLOT MACHINE (https://flic.kr/p/21Yeikj) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4636/38705010154_57f1544085_b.jpg)[/url]WE RISE (https://flic.kr/p/21Yei4h) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
New Year .. Same Attempt
737 Crosses the New Year's Super Moon on 1-1-18
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/38284877705_609f0c36fa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21k71jn)Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11-F N642FE (https://flic.kr/p/21k71jn) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4644/38467943294_311a95651e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21BhgkC)Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30F N306FE (https://flic.kr/p/21BhgkC) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4647/27421357179_570de1bf50_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HM8C9k)McDonnell Douglas MD-11F N272UP (https://flic.kr/p/HM8C9k) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
C Major McChord
A January 10, 2017 departure
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I think FedEx needs to finish painting this one....
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4757/24821367597_1fe1df8c80_b.jpg)[/url]ED-EX EXPRESS (https://flic.kr/p/DPnZPK) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
ANA's 787 landing this afternoon in great light.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4659/28175852149_869d0a0793_b.jpg)[/url]FIELD OF DREAMS (https://flic.kr/p/JVNBdi) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Azimuth Meets Elevation...
January 30, 2018
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Night Shift At Copper Top
January 30, 2018
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Quote from: Jay Beckman on January 30, 2018, 10:20:17 PM
Azimuth Meets Elevation...
January 30, 2018
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Outstanding work Jay. Definitely a "fly me to the moon" composition ;)
During my outing this am for the Blood Moon, captured this 'late' in the morning, just as the sun was rising. Sort of a different view of Sky Harbor than I'm used to.
Quote from: Dave S. on January 31, 2018, 09:41:35 AM
During my outing this am for the Blood Moon, captured this 'late' in the morning, just as the sun was rising. Sort of a different view of Sky Harbor than I'm used to.
Terrific work David. While I'm sure you've considered it, I'm hoping that some evening you'll do a long exposure from this location that will ultimately show a ton of light trails from departing/arriving aircraft. I'm thinking it could be epic. One minor quibble with this image, your watermark is too large and distracting for my taste. Just my personal opinion, so feel free to ignore an old man's carping ;)
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on January 31, 2018, 11:08:04 AM
Terrific work David. While I'm sure you've considered it, I'm hoping that some evening you'll do a long exposure from this location that will ultimately show a ton of light trails from departing/arriving aircraft. I'm thinking it could be epic. One minor quibble with this image, your watermark is too large and distracting for my taste. Just my personal opinion, so feel free to ignore an old man's carping ;)
Jeffe,
This particular shot was taken not from the top of 'A' mountain, but from lower down with much easier (less exertion) access. Will try your idea and do some long exposure stacking to see just how many I can capture. Will be interesting to see how close the flight paths line up.
Regarding the watermark - couldn't agree more. I was at the studio and didn't have access to my usual setup. Therefore, I plead for your forgiveness of my indiscretion.
A few photos of NH1986 arriving from Narita last weekend.
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4768/25182214437_cc467d0135_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Engr1Z)
Excellent shots.
Very nice shots of the 787 Jonathan. It's good to work at an airport, right!
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Some killer images there, Ross.
One from last night...Arizona's sunsets don't suck.
As a test, only spending about 10 minutes on this, a stack of a LOT of images of planes landing at Sky Harbor last night. I'll have to take some time and do some serious refinement to get a good, final image of this. I'm going to make the assumption the auto-pilots were involved with a lot of these landings, just based on the consistency of the flight paths.
Night Moves
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"I'M ON THE HUNT I'M AFTER YOU . . . "
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A few from the late morning of 2/7.
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Shoot the Moon
With a tip of the hat to Jay for the proper camera settings to dial in.
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Into The Night
Departure roll, Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Great shots Anna!
Fly Eagle Fly
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Grayscale Copperhead
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/39799542084_89aac0b6e3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23CX4gs)
Optimus Prime Air
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Finally got a shot that I've been after for awhile. One of American Airlines' A330s landing on the north runway in some great morning light.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4771/26741885488_1bd6b88401_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GK69Tb)HAWAIIAN SUNRISE (https://flic.kr/p/GK69Tb) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4766/40512146951_ff65766ca0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24HVkSg)
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Another one from last week's Spring Equinox...this 737 was close...just not close enough to crossing directly in front of the sun.
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s2/v70/p2796450643-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s2/v70/p2796450643)
Got lucky when the Convair showed up too.
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v43/p2796532144-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s3/v43/p2796532144)
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p2796532149-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v37/p2796532149)
Got a nice two for one today:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/27745061278_89f4bd7d2c_b.jpg)[/url]American Airlines "AirCal" Livery (https://flic.kr/p/JgJG6u) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/827/40722483895_b447c72d9b_b.jpg)[/url]American Airlines "Chrome" Livery (https://flic.kr/p/253vnHi) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Aeronaves TSM Convair 640F XA-UJI landing at Sky Harbor on May 15, 2018:
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(http://air-and-space.com/20180515%20PHX/20180515%20PHX%20DSC_9796%20Cv-640F%20XA-UJI%20Aeronaves%20TSM%20left%20side%20landing%20l.jpg)
These are a couple of photos I took today of the inaugural Condor flight from Frankfurt.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/133814891@N08/28327778268/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/133814891@N08/41479553834/in/dateposted-public/
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/955/41332321935_6343961700_b.jpg)[/url]DAWN OF THE DC (https://flic.kr/p/25YoXjg) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/41366305915_411a9d6896_b.jpg)[/url]GERMAN CONDOR (https://flic.kr/p/262p8yX) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/41774779974_c599886ff4_b.jpg)[/url]OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE (https://flic.kr/p/26DuEF9) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1833/42963009052_fee7f6047f_b.jpg)[/url]GERMAN RETRO (https://flic.kr/p/28suDMo) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Very nice photo Thomas.
Thanks Harvey! That 30 minute delay out of Germany made it perfect timing for the sunset.
Friday 07/13/2018
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Ross, some nice shots from 40th Street. Last time I was down there, there were barricades blocking access to the riverbank and the whole thing looked rather ominous. I presume all has been opened back up now?
There are still "barricades", but they are easily navigated. They are extending the paved walking path that follows the berm hence the barricades. I had Phoenix PD roll up, but they left before i could walk towards them.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/28564967707_1830e944ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KwbVHe)Airbus A319 - belly shot N806AW (https://flic.kr/p/KwbVHe) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
BA 290 made a nice departure last night....
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1805/29580122288_2d86ac2576_b.jpg)[/url]CLOUDY QUEEN (https://flic.kr/p/M4TRNq) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/838/43421477692_a4727f83d7_b.jpg)[/url]AMERICAN MONSOON (https://flic.kr/p/29a1qx7) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/839/29743339038_460932d18c_b.jpg)[/url]COLORFUL CONDOR (https://flic.kr/p/Mjjosj) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/43616218121_9c6f62c9cd_b.jpg)[/url]SOUTHWEST COTTON CANDY (https://flic.kr/p/29sdw5H) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Very nice photo Thomas, great background.
Thank you, Harvey. Gotta love what monsoon season does for sunsets.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/44023784871_e6bbd5ec1f_h.jpg)[/url]GOLDEN CONDOR (https://flic.kr/p/2a5eptD) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Took some family to the airport yesterday so figured I'd bring my camera and get a few pics. Saw a C-130H from the Minneapolis ANG come in but didn't get a great shot since I only brought my 70-300.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1900/29322227557_8f3ed7c607_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LF75Fx)
Prime Air
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/42511437440_e9de2acb7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27LAegW)
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on August 28, 2018, 03:27:54 PM
Prime Air
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/42511437440_e9de2acb7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27LAegW)
I need to get some Prime Air.... Hoping to spend time out at 40th St in a couple weeks. The cooling trend is coming. ;D
Hawaiian Airlines A330 bringing the Seahawks to Phoenix:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1940/31123914218_d3bd555df0_b.jpg)[/url]IMG_1407 (https://flic.kr/p/PqjcmE) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Smokin' UPS
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1970/44301092585_5d0eba6aae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2auJFp8)
American Sunset Pt. 2
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1921/43399104490_3eb5c5dcd8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2982KLf)
Love those shots Ross!
Buzzing The Tower
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Slick Landing
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1943/30301932787_1b27bda8de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NaFjV2)
Really like that UPS landing!!
(https://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s/v-3/p3117808630-5.jpg)
Very nice photo Chris, clouds with that aircraft are a great combo, well done.
Thanks Harvey!! ;D
Pretty successful Saturday morning.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1947/45402737122_844bdd5870_b.jpg)[/url]VC-25A 29000 (https://flic.kr/p/2cb5TWs) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/45402738662_e1d4f070c8_b.jpg)[/url]VC-32 09-0016 (https://flic.kr/p/2cb5Up1) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Went out this morning with the intent of capturing this FedEx 777's departure and the not too frequent American Airlines' A330-200 departure. FedEx cooperated, while American used runway 08 on the north side.
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3195544921-4.jpg) (https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3195544921.jpg)
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3195544924-4.jpg) (https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3195544924.jpg)
Having a little fun with night photography at Sky Harbor:
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From this morning out at 40th Street, hanging out with Kaspar, Rob, and Jack. It was a good morning, and exactly one year from the last time I was out at 40th Street. It was kinda crazy how much that place has changed.
Boeing 747-481F
Kalitta Air
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3242899840-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec14ab980)
Dustin' the Ol' Boots Off
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4808/31512042587_89c9490eb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q1Bsp6)
Hawaiian Airlines making a very cold takeoff from Sky Harbor this morning.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7833/44725381860_f1981a7fe9_c.jpg)[/url]HAWAIIAN NEW YEARS (https://flic.kr/p/2b9egPs) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Clockwork Orange
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7887/32797495118_c59bbf0b34_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RYcJDL)
Thanks Anna.
Synchronized
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4851/46731004961_c107bb6bd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ecsBG6)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/32943024148_fc525be8dd_b.jpg)[/url]American Airlines 787 N813AN (https://flic.kr/p/Sc4BmY) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Haven't been to 40th St in almost a year, nice to see the path put in, easier to get different angles now. Nothing too exciting while I was there waiting for my wife to return from Atlanta, just a Sun Country in a Transavia scheme.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Sun-Country/i-kF9DXcZ/0/99c17b81/XL/ph-hxc_0628-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Sun-Country/i-tLqckB7/0/0478f0ab/XL/ph-hxc_0633-XL.jpg)
BROWN DOWNTOWN
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Finally got around to editing some shots from the Holiday Heavies meetup back in December.
Jelllllllyyyyyyyyyyy (read with Patrick from Spongebob's voice)
con-air
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7891/46459710484_895159b437_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dMuai7)
Finally caught this bad bird in good light today. And the backdrop isn't half bad either.
Nice shot. It might just be me but I feel as if everything is sliding to the right.
from out of the storm. A survivor.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7918/33315097738_ca116e6ecc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SKWzSS)
757 reasons not to.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/40225695613_95a22ccb64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24hBcS6)
cold wet nose.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/46276226625_a56f49069a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dvgKWi)
not grounded.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7925/46652422534_7950dd93cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2e5vRSE)
sometimes you can't make it to the gas station. so the gas station comes to you.
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when you're always on the move. life can become a blur.
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Man... Really loving your panning shots, Ross. You're becoming quite proficient at them and making me jealous!
Thank you Dr.Corbett. My last few trips to 40th street I have really put a focus on shooting at 1/30th,1/15th, and 1/13th of a second. Shooting with Anna's 300mm paired with my 1Ds increased my keeper rate exponentially. Don't be jealous with a little practice you'll be top notch in no time.
life comes at you fast. that's why its good to always be prepared.
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Didn't quite nail it entirely, but knowing that I was at 1/40th I can somewhat accept the rear of aircraft being slightly blurred.
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on March 19, 2019, 11:22:33 PM
life comes at you fast. that's why its good to always be prepared.
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Didn't quite nail it entirely, but knowing that I was at 1/40th I can somewhat accept the rear of aircraft being slightly blurred.
Stunning shot Ross!
The oldest jet in the Air Force, KC-135 57-1419, landing at Sky Harbor on Sunday afternoon.
(Thanks to Jay for the heads up)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/33584226708_2272690d1b_b.jpg)[/url]IT'S NOT THE YEARS, IT'S THE MILAGE (https://flic.kr/p/TaHWxw) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/47458181462_51f93a8a76_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fiHzVY)
United Airlines Boeing 737 N26210 -Star Alliance- (https://flic.kr/p/2fiHzVY) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
Now all I need is the Landor one.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7852/46822346704_043d8de4b3_c.jpg)[/url]RETRO QUEEN (https://flic.kr/p/2ekwLpJ) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Missed the arrival, but got the takeoff.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7856/47548322712_3d0701a6eb_b.jpg)[/url]ZONIE KANGAROO (https://flic.kr/p/2frFzMs) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
So happy to catch this bird
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7818/47602552861_83c950db69_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fwtww2)
A couple from today.
BA Negus Heritage Livery
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3371347713-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec8f2af01)
My retro of the retro.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3371347715-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec8f2af03)
A couple of early mornings at Sky Harbor. Both of these were RAW and taken with my trusty Samsung Galaxy S9+.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3362037724-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec8649fdc)
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3362037961-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec864a0c9)
Here's a couple more of Negus.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3372744548-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec907ff64)
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3371429121-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p764402479/ec8f3ed01)
Here's another Samsung Galaxy S9+ photo, from today.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-3/p3378120269-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ec95a064d)
That's awesome, Matt! Love the old liveries!
Quote from: Brian Corbett on April 18, 2019, 09:19:52 AM
That's awesome, Matt! Love the old liveries!
I agree, and pretty much the only reason I took this.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40816012573_188499b556_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25bLJwH)American on the move. (https://flic.kr/p/25bLJwH) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47737997442_0c53c81106_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fJrHtq)A race to the gate. (https://flic.kr/p/2fJrHtq) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Well seen Harvey.
Thank you Ross.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47793124662_03ae424758_b.jpg)[/url]IMG_9073 (https://flic.kr/p/2fPjfSJ) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
I think I've wanted a shot of Landor landing from Air Lane ever since British Airways announced the livery.
Quote from: tajmahal250 on May 13, 2019, 07:05:16 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47793124662_03ae424758_b.jpg)[/url]IMG_9073 (https://flic.kr/p/2fPjfSJ) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
I think I've wanted a shot of Landor landing from Air Lane ever since British Airways announced the livery.
Great shot Taj!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48005313372_ec724904ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g94MbL)
G-BNLY landing last night. Note the new inboard engine that was replaced due to a compressor stall.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48076655112_f10336dde0_h.jpg)[/url]SMASHING ENTRY (https://flic.kr/p/2gfnqAL) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
A cell phone photo from the other morning while at work.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3472667748-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ecefcb464)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Boeing 767 ATI Departure. 06.22.2019
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48117860601_33a7c5871c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gj1Bye)Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Boeing 767 ATI Departure. 06.22.2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2gj1Bye) by Paul Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
British Airways
Boeing 747-436
Landor Heritage Livery
I've always loved this livery, and I remember when this was BA's mainline livery. Great to see this at PHX once again.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3494203037-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ed0454e9d)
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A couple of cell phone photos from around Sky Harbor. Sometimes I just need to breakup the work routine and take a photo or two.
Boeing 737-800
American Airlines
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3503386185-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ed0d16e49)
Boeing 737-800
Southwest Airlines
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3503386190-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ed0d16e4e)
AN-124 into Sky Harbor today ;D
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Here's one taken while at work the other night.
Boeing 737-800
American Airlines
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Working nights/weekends isn't so bad, at least my office has a view.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3595967647-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ed6561c9f)
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Very nice night photography Matt. With such hot prolonged Arizona summer temperatures this is a great way to beat the heat and heat shimmers and have something really great to show for it. Some summer days it just doesn't pay to be outside unless it's really necessary.
Quote from: Paul Larson on September 11, 2019, 11:40:55 PM
Very nice night photography Matt. With such hot prolonged Arizona summer temperatures this is a great way to beat the heat and heat shimmers and have something really great to show for it. Some summer days it just doesn't pay to be outside unless it's really necessary.
Thank you, and I guess it's a good thing I work inside on these hot, summer nights.
Condor 767 post sunset arrival
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48903846078_b417e098a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hvsZDY)Condor Boeing 767-ABUH (https://flic.kr/p/2hvsZDY) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
FedEx MD-11 post sunset arrival.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48915142217_7a343586cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hwsTAZ)FedEx MD-11 post sunset arrival (https://flic.kr/p/2hwsTAZ) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
Living in a town with an airport that is lucky to see a 717 every day as its largest movement, the launch of British Airways' 3 retro 747s this year seemed like something unattainable for me as a photographer. As luck would have it, BA was kind enough to send the Negus-liveried 747-400 to Sky Harbor yesterday, and while it was a race against the quickly-setting sun, it wound up making for some gorgeous shots.
It was great getting to meet up with Srs. Copalman and Navarro yesterday as well!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48932279672_ec925b3066_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hxYHYm)Negus-Retro-747-at-PHX (https://flic.kr/p/2hxYHYm) by Nicholas Peterman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/53263228@N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48930995797_f34166b2f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hxS9jz)
So glad I finally made the effort to catch one of the BA specials before they wrap up 747 ops later this week. Great seeing Jonathan & Nick out there as well.
The End of Regularly Scheduled 747 Service to Sky Harbor on October 26, 2019:
(http://air-and-space.com/20191026%20PHX/20191026%20PHX%20DSC_8366%20747-436%20G-CIVA%20British%20Airways%20left%20front%20landing%20l.jpg)
British Airways 747-436 G-CIVA
(http://air-and-space.com/20191026%20PHX/20191026%20PHX%20DSC_8384%20747-436%20G-CIVA%20British%20Airways%20left%20side%20landing%20l.jpg)
British Airways 747-436 G-CIVA
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Tried to get a shot of the new Dreamliner last night, but it was too dark.
You know it's the start of the holiday season when the Dreamliners start coming back to Phoenix.
(By pure luck, I finally got a 787-9!)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49021587766_f17259bf5d_h.jpg)[/url]EARLY SNOWBIRDS (https://flic.kr/p/2hFSsa5) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
A couple more nighttime photos from around Sky Harbor.
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(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3688898231-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/edbe01eb7)
Very nice night shots Matt.
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Time of day, sky condition, lighting, great composition, a real beauty Ross!
When I started on nights, I was the night operations manager at T4. But, as of last month, I now manage T3, T2, and Rental Car Center. And, if anybody's wondering, T2 will be getting torn down early next year, just as soon as T3 North opens. Anyway, here are a few phone pics from my new nightly stomping grounds.
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3709059266-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/edd13c0c2)
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Nice set Matt.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49216716746_d9e2bcdcc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hZ7xcQ)
Well done Matt and Ross...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49235489417_c199c9f550_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i1LKEz)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49249664872_cefc121edc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i32pwY)Cargo outbound, passengers inbound. (https://flic.kr/p/2i32pwY) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49266826146_4c601b34b0_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i4xmZ1)Santa's big helper. (https://flic.kr/p/2i4xmZ1) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 20, 2019, 04:53:08 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49249664872_cefc121edc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i32pwY)Cargo outbound, passengers inbound. (https://flic.kr/p/2i32pwY) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Very nice.
S.C.
Persistence and some chilly toes paid off this morning:
(https://www.roxphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3769522959-5.jpg) (https://www.roxphotography.com/p631806016/ee0ae5b0f)
Nice catch.
It's a Festivus MIRACLE!
Great capture, Dave. Merry Christmas.
Lol, thanks guys. Yes, it was a very nice Christmas present.
Quote from: Dave S. on December 25, 2019, 11:27:43 AM
Lol, thanks guys. Yes, it was a very nice Christmas present.
Nice shot Dave. What would that thing be doing in Phoenix?
S.C.
She was diverted from Pinal Air Park where she was unable to land due to bad weather.
Quote from: Ned Harris on December 30, 2019, 03:57:43 PM
She was diverted from Pinal Air Park where she was unable to land due to bad weather.
Intending to stop at Pinal just for fuel on its way somewhere else?
S.C.
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A few from the 2019 Holiday Heavies meet-up.
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(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3777885027-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ee12df363)
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3777885478-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p739357950/ee12df526)
AA194 taking off from 08 on Saturday evening.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49369919158_73a53d679a_b.jpg)[/url]'MERICAN ONE-NINER-FOUR HEAVY (https://flic.kr/p/2idDJWJ) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
BA 289 landing tonight at the very last few minutes of daylight.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49508484371_352542bbbe_b.jpg)[/url]IMG_3677 (https://flic.kr/p/2iqTVy8) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Nice look. I was upriver a bit by the Tempe Center For The Arts hoping she?d cross the moon but she came in too early for that.
(https://crosswindimages.com/img/s/v-10/p3817096334-6.jpg)
SNTRY30 departs Phoenix
Ready for departure at Sunrise
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49515592108_3671d7daf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2irwmrj)Sunrise on the ramp (https://flic.kr/p/2irwmrj) by Robert (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/), on Flickr
Couldn't have asked for a better arrival tonight.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49558714893_885e490ee0_h.jpg)[/url]SUNSET PRESIDENT (https://flic.kr/p/2ivknkB) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Quote from: tajmahal250 on February 19, 2020, 07:44:32 PM
Couldn't have asked for a better arrival tonight.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49558714893_885e490ee0_h.jpg)[/url]SUNSET PRESIDENT (https://flic.kr/p/2ivknkB) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
Excellent shot Taj.
Air Force One
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49559386276_3830728757_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ivoNVb) (https://flic.kr/p/2ivoNVb)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49559437281_9048cabc9b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ivp55z)The Boss arriving at Sky Harbour in good light. (https://flic.kr/p/2ivp55z) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49668421637_e5a07e3b92_h.jpg)[/url]CORONAVIRUS QUEEN (https://flic.kr/p/2iF2Dkc) by Thomas Backus (https://www.flickr.com/photos/machtwoimages/), on Flickr[/img]
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49664830576_0515f222f4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iEHeQm)
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1967
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49692233216_c19bcdcf3b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iH8FFE) TERMINAL ONE - Sky Harbor Phoenix (https://flic.kr/p/2iH8FFE) by Jeff D. Welker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49779026737_5308710c9c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iQNwnF)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49778989368_06d9e20cbc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iQNkgo)N307FE "FDX988" on approach into Phoenix Sky Harbor International. I took a trip up to Phoenix just to catch these DC/MD-10 beauties (https://flic.kr/p/2iQNkgo) by Cayden Smith (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135317748@N07/), on Flickr[/url]
One of two KC-30A's that landed at Sky Harbor today to support a flight of F-35's to Australia.
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From a nice afternoon of spotting at Sky Harbor with Ross (until his camera unfortunately bit the dust)
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Nice panning shot Jonathan.
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A real beauty Jonathan, great light and no glare, well done.
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 22, 2020, 09:30:00 AM
A real beauty Jonathan, great light and no glare, well done.
Thank you Harvey! :)
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Great catch, Jonathan.
Not really a big football fan, but I won't pass up the chance to see a brand new A330-900.
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Thanks Ned! Nice catch of the new A330 Taj. Still looks new ;D
A350 landing at Sky Harbor tonight. Last time we got an A330, now an A350. Maybe we can keep going up in numbers to get an A380? ;D
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Nice shot Jonathan. Cool silhouette against that light.
Quote from: trmphoto on November 15, 2020, 06:17:43 PM
Nice shot Jonathan. Cool silhouette against that light.
Thank you Tom! Was a nice treat to see!
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I was all set up down on 40th and University, then I hear "Antonov 3645, cleared to land, runway 2-6."
Lesson learned, pays to listen to the ATC....
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Well done, Jonathan. Perfect background.
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Worth braving the cold to see the Dreamliner landing at dawn.
United 777 landing at Sky Harbor this evening.
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Brand new Max 8 landing at Sky Harbor this morning.
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Been wanting to catch an A330 tanker for awhile now.
AZERI AIRLIFTER
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Amazing catch and capture, Joe. What a thrill it must have been. Congratulations.
Quote from: Ned Harris on February 13, 2021, 11:30:58 PM
Amazing catch and capture, Joe. What a thrill it must have been. Congratulations.
Thanks Ned! I think I was too busy chit-chatting with Bill and keeping an eye on my kids to be thrilled, but I'm definitely happy I made the effort to get out. Wish I would have done the same for those Aussie Tankers the other day.
Spent the morning at Sky Harbor the other day and got a few goodies.
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Some transient KC-135's at Sky Harbor.
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Cool shots of the KC-35s Jonathan, the Ohio guys are from Rickenbacker ANGB, I worked the tower there years ago when it was SAC base.
Quote from: Tower Guy on May 06, 2021, 09:50:01 PM
Cool shots of the KC-35s Jonathan, the Ohio guys are from Rickenbacker ANGB, I worked the tower there years ago when it was SAC base.
Thanks Harvey! That's awesome to hear you were once stationed there.
A few from the first outing with the 5d Mk II. Paired it with my 100-400 Mk I.
I think I'm going to buy the battery grip so it holds more like the 1Ds did. My only complaint with the 5d is I felt it doesn't autofocus as quickly and track as well as 1Ds Mk II. Could be a me thing. Anyways. I am happy with what I captured.
1/50th
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1/50th
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1/20th
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Very nice group of photos Ross, all cameras seem to have little differences that are subtle. I'm sure you'll come to enjoy shooting the 5D. If a battery pack makes it feel better, do it. Great panning also!
Shot this one this morning.
Very nice shot of the tanker RLGUESSAZ, welcome to AzAP.
Thanks for the compliment Tower Guy.
Haven't seen this guy in awhile.
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Few of my foreign military catches thought I'd share.
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Good to see British Airways back at Sky Harbor.
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Few recent unexpected catches at Sky Harbor
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United 777-300 bringing the San Francisco 49ers to Phoenix to play the Cardinals.
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Few recents at Sky Harbor
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Nice 2 days with a beautiful Qatar Emiri Flight 747-8 and RAF A400
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A couple of military arrivals at PHX the other day.
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Finally managed to join the L-lens club. Does this mean I'm a real photographer now? :P
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Never seen an AC-130 before. Super happy to have caught this guy.
Yesterday was my first time shooting after my extended hospital stay. Feels good being behind the lens again.
Superbowl Sunday departure
Always an advantage living in the flight path of Sky Harbor.
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Very nice catch Taj.
Didn't have time to switch into shutter mode, but I can't complain too loudly...
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Never seen an A400 before.
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Early morning departure of this C-17 from Sky Harbor
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SWA 737-Max 8 about to touch down after its second ever revenue flight PDX - PHX shot at 1/30th shutter speed
Quote from: RLGUESSAZ on April 10, 2022, 05:46:18 PM
SWA 737-Max 8 about to touch down after its second ever revenue flight PDX - PHX shot at 1/30th shutter speed
1/30? Nice. I'm lucky if I can get anything below 1/100. Lol.
Northern Air Cargo (NAC) recently acquired a contract with DHL that has it operating in/out of PHX daily (Monday-Friday). As a local NAC employee, I was recently given the opportunity to go over to Sky Harbor to watch the process in person and meet a couple of our pilots. Originally, I was going to go out the following morning, and was planning to bring my camera to work. But, plans changed, and I ended up going out the same evening, with only my cellphone.
The process starts with the DHL 767 coming in and getting unloaded, some of its cargo will be loaded on the NAC 737.
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Northern Air Cargo (NAC)
Boeing 737-852(SF)(WL)
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