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by planespot
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Guideline Update
Replies: 16
Views: 6887

Re: Priority Screening Guideline Update

Hello Cary Thank you for your feedback and input. Your point on screener discretion is noted and to be fair we fully understand. The example you highlight is valid and we shall do our best to avoid such situations moving forward. https://www.airliners.net/photo-upload/upload The above update from l...

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by planespot
Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:33 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Guideline Update
Replies: 16
Views: 6887

Re: Priority Screening Guideline Update

Hello Cary, All The team has discussed the points made in relation to stickers and decals and they would like them specifically mentioned and propose amending point 3 as follows; No stickers or decals of any kind. Screener discretion will apply if the markings are for an airline's anniversary. Plea...

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by planespot
Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:12 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Guideline Update
Replies: 16
Views: 6887

Re: Priority Screening Guideline Update

Hi crew. In my opinion if the decal occupies half of the fuselage like the examples given, it could be considered new paint. It would have to be a size that justifies. IMO, if the decal has enough significance that it makes the plane allowable for the Special category, then the priority-allowable &...

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by planespot
Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Guideline Update
Replies: 16
Views: 6887

Re: Priority Screening Guideline Update

This one stands out to me: The following subjects will NOT be given priority screening 3: New decals or stickers of any kind. Only new color schemes apply. That would seem to rule out priority screening for many new special liveries, correct? Even most of Emirates' specials use decals -- big ones at...

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by planespot
Wed May 04, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: FAA issues FONSI-ROD for New Terminal at Trenton (TTN)
Replies: 10
Views: 3200

Re: FAA issues FONSI-ROD for New Terminal at Trenton (TTN)

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They haven't given up yet. I just got a sponsored ad/post from one of the NIMBY groups on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TrentonThreate ... 5909619933

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by planespot
Sat Sep 11, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Alaska Airlines Fleet/Network Thread - 2021
Replies: 2368
Views: 342047

Re: AS unveils their newest "special livery" Russell Wilson

Caught it departing Newark early this morning:

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by planespot
Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Inconsistency
Replies: 49
Views: 19220

Re: Priority Screening Inconsistency

Hi again dutchspotter1 We can't dispute you're right. It has been there a bunch of times before. That said, this image is the first photographed visit of that model by the operator to AMS which means it received priority screening in line with our rules. Please note: Photographed visit not just a v...

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by planespot
Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Priority Screening Inconsistency
Replies: 49
Views: 19220

Re: Priority Screening Inconsistency

Hi again dutchspotter1 We can't dispute you're right. It has been there a bunch of times before. That said, this image is the first photographed visit of that model by the operator to AMS which means it received priority screening in line with our rules. Please note: Photographed visit not just a v...

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by planespot
Sat May 22, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Have quality standards changed on here recently?
Replies: 349
Views: 131380

Re: Have quality standards changed on here recently?

Do you think a better shot could have been taken? No, but is that the definition of a high quality shot? As mentioned, please disregard the fact that it's the first photo of this particular a/c. High-quality aesthetic-wise? No. High-quality technically...yes, it's tack sharp at 100% over 8,000px wi...

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by planespot
Thu May 20, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Have quality standards changed on here recently?
Replies: 349
Views: 131380

Re: Have quality standards changed on here recently?

Hi Paul, Thank you for your response. My comments indeed do not apply to vintage photos. Here are a few random examples where I think stricter screening could be applied (or at least considered) to ensure a consistent level of high quality standards. 1. Lots of distracting clutter (fence, ramp equi...

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by planespot
Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Amazon Fleet Discussion - 2020
Replies: 1891
Views: 251560

Re: Amazon Fleet Discussion - 2020

sunking737 wrote:
Why can't I find any photos online of this plane (N768AX) in its new colors???

I shot it arriving at KBWI yesterday:

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by planespot
Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:16 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: New camera decision - would like some feedback on what others have.
Replies: 18
Views: 4896

Re: New camera decision - would like some feedback on what others have.

I'm a bit late, but as someone who used both the 1D Mark IV and 5D Mark IV, with the 70-200 2.8 IS II and 100-400 IS II, and just switched over to the Nikon D500 and D850, with the 70-200 2.8 FL VR and 200-500, I have some unique perspective. I don't have the Nikon 80-400, but I've watched enough vi...

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by planespot
Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:56 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: permission for use of photo
Replies: 2
Views: 2479

Re: permission for use of photo

Companies the size of Boeing should pay for stuff like this, but a lot of times they won't. If it were me, I'd ask for a small fee, or some Boeing memorabilia (if you're into that sort of thing). I wouldn't do it just for credit. No one will notice a credit line and even if they did, nothing will co...

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by planespot
Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:46 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: HKT beach will become restricted
Replies: 8
Views: 3950

Re: HKT beach will become restricted

"We want both the income from tourism and the aviation safety to co-exist," he said


Yeah, good luck with that. I was planning on heading there in the next year or two, but no longer.

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by planespot
Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:13 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Conquest Piston Convair Ditches Off Florida Coast
Replies: 15
Views: 4734

Re: Conquest Piston Convair Ditches Off Florida Coast

I was in the Cayman Islands back in November and could swear this bird came in low over 7 mile beach and lined up for short final to GCM. I was stoked to hear the rumble of those pistons on the Convair as it went over with the signature exhaust trail. Probably one of the IFL Convairs: 2073903 They ...

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by planespot
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Issue with appeals?
Replies: 2
Views: 1459

Re: Issue with appeals?

Not really an issue, but we currently have 1,5 HS available so the appeals are piling up a bit. My condolences on the half a screener :lol: Any way to append/make a note of the thin clouds in the appeal from your end? I mistakenly thought they might have seen the highlight on the edge of the plane ...

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by planespot
Wed Jun 27, 2018 4:59 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Issue with appeals?
Replies: 2
Views: 1459

Issue with appeals?

Are there any issues with the appeals queue? I've had one appeal just sitting for over a week (ID: 5047905). I also just found what the screener(s) probably thought was a halo, which are thin clouds behind the horizontal stabilizer (and in other places above and below the plane), if that could be no...

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by planespot
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:57 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: What was the hardest A-net picture for you to take?
Replies: 37
Views: 7685

Re: What was the hardest A-net picture for you to take?

Ironically I am currently out for a few weeks with a fractured / broken wrist....from a bike accident (not at the Airport though this time :-) ) but luckily these two were my only bike accidents in the past 15 years or so.. Get better soon, Julien! Here are two of mine: 1827314 It was a very windy ...

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by planespot
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:36 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Delete pictures
Replies: 18
Views: 1638

Re: Delete pictures

That photo was added 9 years ago. The rules for double and a lot of other criteria weren't the same as they are now.

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by planespot
Wed Jun 07, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Instagram / Copyright issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2539

Re: Instagram / Copyright issues

Not really A.net's responsibility to police individually stolen photos, however they should really take a look into reporting (https://help.instagram.com/446663175382270) that account, since it appears to be impersonating them. I also found this account after a quick search: https://www.instagram.co...

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by planespot
Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Announcement: Airliners.net has been acquired by VerticalScope
Replies: 417
Views: 246464

Re: Annoucement: Airliners.net has been aquired by VerticalScope

Hi Jeff, One thing I've been asking for (this is the third time) is for more watermark placements, like the old site had. The new site only allows 3 vertical positions for the watermark - top, middle and bottom. And the middle usually goes right through the fuselage of the aircraft, making top and b...

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by planespot
Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: New jetBlue Tail Design
Replies: 29
Views: 7786

Re: New jetBlue Tail Design

I was lucky this also came through EWR early on.

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by planespot
Fri Feb 17, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: New jetBlue Tail Design
Replies: 29
Views: 7786

Re: New jetBlue Tail Design

Caught it arriving Newark early this morning, on a ferry flight from JFK.

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by planespot
Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:57 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: MGM has a Lineage in their fleet.
Replies: 3
Views: 1042

Re: MGM has a Lineage in their fleet.

Their first one (N730MM) was delivered back in late 2015, but is with Embraer Executive Aircraft now.



As stated, N783MM was added in December, as was N785MM.

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by planespot
Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: General announcements & discussions
Replies: 297
Views: 129805

Re: Photographer(s) Feedback on the new site

Hi Kas,

Do you have an update on additional watermark placement options (specifically 1/3rd and 2/3rd vertical positions)? Would really like this to better protect my photos without completely blocking the aircraft.

Thanks,
Cary

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by planespot
Fri Nov 18, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Announcing Our New Creative Queue
Replies: 41
Views: 4191

Re: Announcing Our New Creative Queue

Hi guys, Thanks for the feedback and especially the concerns regarding overedited photos. It will be a steep and sudden learning curve for us as well and all your comments (positive and negative) will help us get a feel of what the users deem acceptable. So please keep the feedback coming! Behind t...

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by planespot
Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: watermarks
Replies: 15
Views: 2901

Re: watermarks

And on the topic of watermarks, can we please get more location settings? Nothing crazy, but just the 1/3rd and 2/3rd (or possibly it was 1/4th and 3/4th) vertical placements, like it was before. [...] I really like the 2/3rd or 3/4th vertical mark, as it doesn't detract too much, but also makes it...

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by planespot
Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: watermarks
Replies: 15
Views: 2901

Re: watermarks

Try my plan: photographers that are reluctant to upload won't do it if there is no watermark option. No uploads=no pics=nothing to view Fully agree with this. I've had my more popular photos stolen and re-posted sans watermark at full size to various forums and free wallpaper pages, and it is very ...

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by planespot
Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Top 5 Decided by Social Media
Replies: 11
Views: 1918

Re: Top 5 Decided by Social Media

Ultimately there is a simple "fix" to this issue to ensure there is no artificial top 5: Non newsworthy images should not be getting promoted within their first 24+ hours after acceptance. To be blunt, it's not going to happen. The crew actually tried this a few years ago - only promoting...

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by planespot
Tue May 31, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: JFK 22L Evening Arrivals
Replies: 18
Views: 2761

RE: JFK 22L Evening Arrivals

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/len90" class="quote" target="_blank">len90</a> (<a href="#16" class="quote">Reply 16</a>):<br/><i>Yes which is why it is so hard for Jersey peop...

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by planespot
Wed May 11, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Image Theft From A.net
Replies: 5
Views: 2718

RE: Image Theft From A.net

This page also has photos stolen from A.net, without the watermark (so most-likely a paid account) and with the copyright bar cropped out: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Altimetro2992/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Altimetro2992/</a> I've found at least two of mine so far. Go here if ...

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by planespot
Wed May 04, 2016 1:38 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Photo Theft Solution
Replies: 23
Views: 5279

RE: Photo Theft Solution

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Airfrance767" class="quote" target="_blank">Airfrance767</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i>I've found four stolen photos......

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by planespot
Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Photography Feedback
Topic: Post Rejection: More Reasons Now For Rejection
Replies: 13
Views: 1453

RE: Post Rejection: More Reasons Now For Rejection

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/JKPhotos" class="quote" target="_blank">JKPhotos</a> (<a href="#7" class="quote">Reply 7</a>):<br/><i>To me the ground is not wet enough for suc...

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by planespot
Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:48 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation
Replies: 28
Views: 6563

RE: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/airimage" class="quote" target="_blank">airimage</a> (<a href="#20" class="quote">Reply 20</a>):<br/><i>If the images are being used commerciall...

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by planespot
Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation
Replies: 28
Views: 6563

RE: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/airimage" class="quote" target="_blank">airimage</a> (<a href="#17" class="quote">Reply 17</a>):<br/><i>Yes...He's making exact copies including...

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by planespot
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation
Replies: 28
Views: 6563

RE: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/airimage" class="quote" target="_blank">airimage</a> (<a href="#11" class="quote">Reply 11</a>):<br/><i>Their copyright is still in the photo th...

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by planespot
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:04 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation
Replies: 28
Views: 6563

RE: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/henkita217" class="quote" target="_blank">henkita217</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i>Is this the group that uses a photo fr...

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by planespot
Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation
Replies: 28
Views: 6563

RE: Copyrights Issue Fb Page World Of Aviation

Thanks, I reported one of my photos and encourage everyone else to do the same. It takes 3 minutes, and with enough reports, FB will eventually shut the whole page down.

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by planespot
Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Embraer At SXM
Replies: 13
Views: 4907

RE: Embraer At SXM

Why are people calling it fake? That's just a standard E190 arrival to <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), St. Maarten">SXM</acronym>: <br/><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/photo/JetBlue-Airways/Embraer-190AR-(ERJ...

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by planespot
Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Should I Use Lightroom Or Photoshop Elements?
Replies: 22
Views: 5385

RE: Should I Use Lightroom Or Photoshop Elements?

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/bckzmenz" class="quote" target="_blank">bckzmenz</a> (<a href="#0" class="quote">Thread starter</a>):<br/><i>I am about to take the plunge and p...

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by planespot
Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: At Long Last ...
Replies: 36
Views: 6381

RE: At Long Last ...

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Silver1SWA" class="quote" target="_blank">Silver1SWA</a> (<a href="#29" class="quote">Reply 29</a>):<br/><i>Well it's the 5D Mark <acronym title...

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by planespot
Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: At Long Last ...
Replies: 36
Views: 6381

RE: At Long Last ...

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Silver1SWA" class="quote" target="_blank">Silver1SWA</a> (<a href="#27" class="quote">Reply 27</a>):<br/><i>Oh absolutely. I have never chased t...

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by planespot
Tue Nov 11, 2014 5:51 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: At Long Last ...
Replies: 36
Views: 6381

RE: At Long Last ...

And it's here. For those of us in the US, the big retailers have pre-order pages up. I've already placed my order to get in line. <a href="http://amzn.com/B00PF39PEY/?tag=787-20" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a> <a href="http://adorama.evyy.net/c/62885/51926/1036?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2FCA100...

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by planespot
Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: 25mm Focal Length Ok For SXM?
Replies: 1
Views: 4380

RE: 25mm Focal Length Ok For SXM?

25mm is good for widebodies and 757s, but may be short for smaller planes. You can walk closer to the centerline for the smaller planes, but most will be much higher than you see in the "low approach" <acronym title="Philipsburg / St. Maarten - Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM), St. Maarten">SXM</acrony...

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by planespot
Thu Sep 04, 2014 2:29 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Delay
Replies: 199
Views: 13527

RE: Screening Delay

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/gonzalu" class="quote" target="_blank">gonzalu</a> (<a href="#169" class="quote">Reply 169</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> I'm pretty su...

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by planespot
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: How Do You Organise Your Images?
Replies: 19
Views: 5095

RE: How Do You Organise Your Images?

Throw all the files into folders for each of my camera bodies, then tag airports/airlines/regs/ac type/etc. in Lightroom. Simple and organized, plus I don't have to re-tag in Flickr, etc.

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by planespot
Mon Aug 04, 2014 3:15 am
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Emails And Appeals
Replies: 33
Views: 6553

RE: Screening Emails And Appeals

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PanAm_DC10" class="quote" target="_blank">PanAm_DC10</a> (<a href="#18" class="quote">Reply 18</a>):<br/><i> Cary, I'm afraid the "contact" feat...

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by planespot
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Emails And Appeals
Replies: 33
Views: 6553

RE: Screening Emails And Appeals

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PanAm_DC10" class="quote" target="_blank">PanAm_DC10</a> (<a href="#15" class="quote">Reply 15</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Thanks Pa...

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by planespot
Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Emails And Appeals
Replies: 33
Views: 6553

RE: Screening Emails And Appeals

<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/vikkyvik" class="quote" target="_blank">vikkyvik</a> (<a href="#13" class="quote">Reply 13</a>):<br/><i>Oh, I didn't realize that! I tried to co...

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by planespot
Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: Aviation Photography
Topic: Screening Emails And Appeals
Replies: 33
Views: 6553

RE: Screening Emails And Appeals

The missing screening e-mails aren't an issue for me (for the reasons mentioned above), but what bothers me is that any "contact the photographer" form e-mails are getting lost. Any idea if those are being lost for good, or if they might still be delivered when the issues are resolved?

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