Overcast plane spotting is a tragedy on its own, but when you get an apparent “clear” day that ends up having one singular giant cloud blocking out the sun during golden hour, retirement from the hobby is in consideration. <3
I practically visit Los Angeles twice a month, here’s some photos from a new spot I tried at LAX. Westchester Bridge. I was joined by @Altaria55 who was visiting for a couple days.
Aer Dingus dropping in for a greaser.
1/500 | F/9.0 | ISO100
A very light A339 rotating for Tokyo Haneda.
1/500 | F/9.0 | ISO100
Another A339 (this spot is very cool)
1/400 | F/9.0 | ISO100
The R2D2 scheme seems to never come when I want to spot at LAX.
1/500 | F/9.0 | ISO100
The Brits are here, and the sun is gone :(
1/250 | F/8.0 | ISO100
Forward gear tilt is ugly tbh
1/250 | F/8.0 | ISO100
The engines beginning the disassemly phase (reverse thrust).
1/160 | F/8.0 | ISO100
The longest pan I’ve gotten on a Canyon blue -700, these will be retired/repainted soon.
1/40 | F/9.0 | ISO100
Starwalker 2, W Airline, W Livery, W Plane, W Callsign.
1/160 | F/8.0 | ISO100
Gear
Canon Rebel EOS 250D
Canon Rebel EOS 450D [OLD]
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3
Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3
Manfrotto Carbon Fiber Tripod
