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Jump to postOf all possible mergers in Canada, I didn't see this one coming. Fortunately they will be keeping the Sunwing brand. Me neither, I don't see what benefit will Sunwing bring to WestJet, as most routes are already operated by them or Swoop. There is more to it than just the aviation side- bringing Su...
Jump to postOn the ground From noon to about 3 pm- best option for getting around is? Taxi, uber, car rental, walk? Would like to di Imperial, plus either in/out or the parkade (no issue paying for access to parkade)
Thanks for your suggestions.
Not quite at <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym>, but has anyone spotted from the WallyPark parkade on Bellanca Ave. I spoke with the manager on duty and he did not seem to have any issue with doing so provided I anted up the fee for 24 hrs parki...
Jump to postWell it's decided... I'll be making my first spotting sojourn to <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> next Tuesday/Wed. The current plan is to try the Imperial Hill location in the <acronym title="Aeromexico">AM</acronym> than moving over to the I...
Jump to postThank you all for the very valuable information (particularly Vikkivik with the weather/light info which I had not considered). In light of this info (pun intended) , I decided not to travel at the planned timeframe. Hopefully a revised mid- November arrival will produce more favourable lighting con...
Jump to postHello, I was just reading with interest the thread titled "A380's At <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</acronym> - In N Out Or Imperial Hill? " With an impending arrival at <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">LAX</...
Jump to postNikon D40 & NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED VR
Still lot's of learning to do before I consider upgrading the body =)
Amsspot, The following link might be of assistance: <a href="http://www.contrailsphotography.com/spottingyyc.html" target="_blank">http://www.contrailsphotography.com/spottingyyc.html</a> I imagine some of the areas described would be accessible from the main terminal via a short taxi ride ( may be ...
Jump to postThanks everybody for the pointers to the editing guide. I'll need to reacquaint myself with PS (or Elements?) after purchasing a newer copy of either before I delve into it.
Jack
Hello, For learning purposes, I would appreciate feedback on this photo to identify it's deficiencies and ways to resolve them. The most obvious is that the picture wasn't taken with the sun at my back. =) Anything else that could be added would be appreciated. Thanks to all. Jack <center><table ali...
Jump to postGood day, I was pleasantly surprised Sunday afternoon to see an <acronym title="Air Canada">AC</acronym> 777 arriving <acronym title="Edmonton - International (YEG / CYEG), Canada - Alberta">YEG</acronym> ex <acronym title="Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International (Malton) (YYZ / CYYZ), Canada - On...
Jump to postNWA330nut/megatop412, Thank you both for validating what I had suspected ... I ended up purchasing the 70-300vr lense. Bigger is definitely better in this case? =) My initial photos with the "new to me" d40 & this lense show a significant improvement in <acronym title="Tropical International Air...
Jump to postHello all, I’m having a serious dilemma about which Lense length to purchase. No issues with the quality of the lenses... will get as much as the budget allows ($750) . Based on my <acronym title="Edmonton - International (YEG / CYEG), Canada - Alberta">YEG</acronym> location, most of the frequent s...
Jump to postVikkyvik, By no means am I discouraged; your feedback just serves to highlight the limitations of my current camera... which will soon be replaced. FYI, the light was a natural sunset and there was no cropping involved. As you noted, with the equipment in use, you take as many pictures as possible a...
Jump to postHello, As the title says, any and all feedback/thoughts requested. Picture taken @ <acronym title="Edmonton - International (YEG / CYEG), Canada - Alberta">YEG</acronym> ~5pm in early January 2011; camera is a Canon s5 is. <center><table align="center" border="0" width="650" cellpadding="0" cellspac...
Jump to postToVer, Follow the link below for <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> spotting info; not certain how current the info is but it is useful nonetheless. <a href="http://www.contrailsphotography.com/spottingord.html" target="_blank">http://www.contr...
Jump to postAndrew, I've been out there plenty of times... <acronym title="Edmonton - International (YEG / CYEG), Canada - Alberta">YEG</acronym> resident as well; best times I've found to date is the noon hour or between 330-515pm timeframes (obviously not in the winter for the latter when the sun is almost do...
Jump to postHello all, First off...thanks to all who have taken the time to reply and your insights. I was out last night taking more pictures with much better success based on the preliminary camera settings provided (a little sleuthing to find decent vantage spots certainly assisted as well- thanks to the fel...
Jump to postThanks Kukkudrill & Viv for the assistance; I'll be trying out some different settings this evening and advise how they work. Regarding the suggestion of the manual ...I'm currently reading the manual but find it somewhat overwhelming. I would definitely be receptive to some suggestions on good book...
Jump to postHi all, Newvbie here with the aforementioned new camera to work with. Has anyone posted some suggestions and/or a manual for newbies into what settings have worked for them as an initial starting point for shooting aviation flights? I ask as that I'm unfamiliar with the camera & photography (so far)...
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