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Was absolutely knackered after a hard week at uni, so I left early today to go home and grab a bit of kip. On the way home though I remembered leek's shots from the airport (yesterday?), and thought I'd have a go. Here's some of the results (click on the thumbnail).

1/400 f/7.1 ISO200 Nikkor AF-D 80-200 2.8 1-touch


1/8 f/10 ISO200 Sigma 12-24 on Feisol 3401 + Man 488RC2


30 s f/22 ISO200 Nikkor AF-D 80-200 2.8 1-touch on Feisol 3401 + Man 488RC2

Hope you like them, any critiques?

Yep that was the spot that I took my photos from...

That fence structure is a little distracting on the 1st one...

I love that old control tower - it's a shame that it's not open to the public...

I like the 3rd one... you must have waited until sun-down to take that one... More patience than I have...

Hi Trent,
Like the last one the best, mainly cos it's different. Was it taking off or landing? I assume (don't know why exactly!?!) it was taking off!?


Geoff.

Thanks guys!

John: Yeah, the fence detracts a bit, and I'm not entirely happy with the sharpness either. I liked the water and the plane though. Wouldn't have minded the 80-400 VR for the extra length too.

Yup, I waited till sunset for the last one, turned out pretty well I think! Geoff, it was landing, leaving it pretty fine if it's only taking off at that stage! I love the 'ticker tape' effect that the flashing wing lights give.

I am happy to see that you are putting the 80 - 200 f2.8 one-touch to good use. I like the 3rd picture - in particularly because you had used a long exposure (though it was still daytime) to very good effect. The tapering effect is excellent.

regards,

Arthur

leek wrote:I love that old control tower - it's a shame that it's not open to the public...

They installed two batteries Anti- Aircraft with heat seeker missile in that old ATC so no open to public.

Trent,

The third one does it for me. it's a different approach ...

If it wasn't for that annoying plane coming in to land, that third shot would have been a nice evening pic of my work! Next time try to get it between planes!


I like the control tower one - pity about the rubbish bins though eh!

Trent, the last one is a really novel approach not usually seen. I like it

Nice shots. Where is YAFS? Can't find it on any of the ICAO lists I have.

Regards
Meicw

I really like the third one!

Alex

meicw wrote:Where is YAFS?

It stands for Yet Another ... Sunset.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, really appreciate it! My composition still leaves a bit to be desired, but everytime I shoot, I learn. Will have to head back down to the airport another day and have another go, it's a great spot!