Windy Crosswind Arrivals Into Melbourne

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Windy Crosswind Arrivals Into Melbourne

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, today I returned to the airport to go spotting for only my second time with a camera… I know, would you believe it? Thanks to @Alex_E and @Cameron_M for the suggestions and recommendations for camera settings, because as I’m sure you’ll see below, it made for some stunning shots.

First on the list today is this stunning shot of a Cathay Pacific A350-1000 arriving from Hong Kong with registration B-LXB. This magnificent A35X is 3 years old.

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Next up to enter final for runway 34 at Melbourne is this Qantas Freight Boeing 737 arriving from Adelaide. I love this shot, because you can see Melbourne’s city skyline in the background.

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Last but not least today, we have a delayed Jetstar 787 arriving in from Sydney with registration VH-VKI, aged 6 years old.

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Thanks so much everyone for viewing my spotting topic and let me know what you think of my photos, plus let me know which one is your favourite.

Also if you have any tips for spotting in general, let me know as I’m just getting started and would greatly appreciate it.

Take care everyone!

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What a wonderful pics Declan😍

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Thanks so much. Glad you like them!

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Woah! Awesome shots! 👏 What camera are you currently spotting with?

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Thanks mate! I’m currently spotting with a Nikon D3500 and a Nikon 70-300mm lens.

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Declan!!! Nice shots mate!

The last shot of the JQ788 is beautiful!

Keep at it 🤙🏼

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Thanks mate, it certainly is. Got to be my favourite shot that I captured today!

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What beautiful shots! Great work!

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Thanks so much mate. Glad you like them!

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Wonderful pictures, good job!

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Thanks mate! I appreciate the kind words.

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Awesome Declan! Love the Cathay head on shot.

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Thanks Cameron, certainly one of my favourites as well!

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Wow 👏 would you look at that Qantas freight Boeing…
Stunning view 😍

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Nice shots! Got to love that classic 737

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Great work Declan. Is the famous Ice cream truck still there at Sunbury?

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