LHRSIMON From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 1342 posts, RR: 25 Posted (9 years 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 2087 times:
Thinking of doing a trip this weekend (weather permitting) to do some photography. Can anyone confirm apart from LHR what are the best airports in the south/Midlands for photos. I was thinking of Southampton or Birmingham. Can anyone give any tips....
Thanks
Simon.
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LHRSIMON From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 1342 posts, RR: 25 Reply 2, posted (9 years 3 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 2042 times:
Are there any airport with viewing area's ???? Or at least somewhere you can park on very short finals (Like the huts on 27R at LHR) or near a taxi way ????
Thanks
Simon
Canon 1D Mk III,Canon 20D+17-40 L f4.0,70-200 L IS USM f2.8,400 L USM f5.6,135 mm L f2.0, 50 mm f1.8,1.4 x II extender
Ckw From UK - England, joined Aug 2010, 529 posts, RR: 18 Reply 4, posted (9 years 3 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 2021 times:
SOU is OK from the hill alongside the runway up towards the long term carpark - but you will have to pay to park, there is no road parking at all.
Traffic is pretty light - around 5pm - 7pm on Sunday would be your best time, both for lighting and traffic. Usual regional types, mostly FlyBe and BA, but you might get a Trislander or two and perhaps some bizjets.
BOH - a number of good vantage points. The jet heritage museum has a picnic area near the runway threshold (but you have to pay to get in). BOH is a bit hit and miss - traffic is generally very low, but you do get some strange visitors and schemes as aircraft arrive for disposal or refurbishment. Occasional miltary traffic and cargo as well - but be prepared to see nothing!
LHRSIMON From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 1342 posts, RR: 25 Reply 5, posted (9 years 3 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 2017 times:
Not alot then.....
Yep i know Manchester is the place to be.... But i was not planning on 6 hrs driving this weekend.... Its also Bank Holiday and im just not risking that long a drive with the possible traffic nightmares.
SOU and BOH sound ok. But the traffic seems next to nothing....
I may give LGW a go but then again theres not many places there where you can take photo's without hassle......
What about Stansted ????? Is that place still terrible for the photographer. The last time i went there it was to spot only. I pitched up by the fire station. Good for spotting but useless for photos. I seem to remember people under the approach but as i recall this was on a main road without any parking. Are there any changes here ????
As for Luton. Is this place still a no go ????
Sorry for all the questions. I have a good idea for spotting but on the photo side im a real newbie...
Thanks everyone
PS : I have my first 19 pictures in the que , so fingers crossed.
Canon 1D Mk III,Canon 20D+17-40 L f4.0,70-200 L IS USM f2.8,400 L USM f5.6,135 mm L f2.0, 50 mm f1.8,1.4 x II extender
Ckw From UK - England, joined Aug 2010, 529 posts, RR: 18 Reply 6, posted (9 years 3 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 2009 times:
Well, if you want to try something a little different, on Monday there is
"Aero / Autojumble Fly-in & Classic Vehicle Rally Fly-in" at Popham (between Winchester & Basingstoke).
Usually this is quite a good event, and a great atmosphere - but there is a £5 admission. Recommended to anyone with a passing interest in GA or, for that matter, vintage/classic cars.
LGW From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (9 years 3 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 2000 times:
Hi all,
STN isnt very easy for photographers, although not impossible.
LTN has a nice spot by the runway
LGW if 08 ops good spots
LHR everyone knows
SOU from what I hear now photography is tough
BOH Movements wise it's slow, plenty of places around their airfield-better to combine SOU, BOH and if you fancy, QLA to see whats in as all are near-ish each other.
Looking at the weather though I would recommend being a lazy sod and watching sky sports all weekend with plenty of food and drink
LHRSIMON From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 1342 posts, RR: 25 Reply 13, posted (9 years 3 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1975 times:
Yep have to agree.... Looking at the weather i may just take the advise and give it a rest for the weekend. I don't want to trudge all the way to LGW or STN to just end up with lots of soft pictures due to the dull weather !!!
Thing is i have just got my new 1.5 tele converter lens for my Fuji S7000 and i realy want to give it a try Maybe LHR would be best as its a new bit of kit for me so the photo's maybe a bit hit or miss until i get used to it. Better to cock up on a BA320 ,than a rare biz Jet !!!!
Any chance of a few directions for these TOP SPOTS at LGW/STN/LTN
Thanks all
Simon
Canon 1D Mk III,Canon 20D+17-40 L f4.0,70-200 L IS USM f2.8,400 L USM f5.6,135 mm L f2.0, 50 mm f1.8,1.4 x II extender
LHRSIMON From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2002, 1342 posts, RR: 25 Reply 14, posted (9 years 3 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1972 times:
Rez...... If i had enough money to fly to Manchester i would save it to upgrade my S7000 to a D300 with a 70-300 mm lens !! Which im afraid at the moment is a LONG LONG way away !!!!!
Unless anyone on A.net wants to sell one for £100.00 (Wishfull thinking i think)
Simon
Canon 1D Mk III,Canon 20D+17-40 L f4.0,70-200 L IS USM f2.8,400 L USM f5.6,135 mm L f2.0, 50 mm f1.8,1.4 x II extender
Manzoori From UK - England, joined Sep 2002, 1516 posts, RR: 37 Reply 15, posted (9 years 3 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1960 times:
That's cos you're leaving it so late mate!
I just booked a return flight from LGW to MAN on the 1st of August for a total cost of £57 incl. You go out on the first flight of the day and come back on the last flight.... perfect days spotting!
Cheers!
Rez
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