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Runway Heading Info Please?

Hi all, I have searched through this and other forums and to no avail. I am trying to find out runway directions for a few airports in the Pacific and wanted to know if anyone has such a list of info for airports around the world as well as the Pacific. Something online would be great! I think I mig...

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RE: Unbelievable, Boeing Does Not Pay Me..

Sounds very strange given it's Boeing. I have sold to Boeing on a couple of occasions and they paid upfront to get the images quickly for their publication. I would definitely send them another email. As stated above, your account may have slipped through the cracks. Did you send them an invoice or ...

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RE: The Kick From A Beautiful Picture

Jungle King, I never saw that image when it was first posted, and I must say, a fantastic shot! My mind thought about how difficult it must have been to get it right. So many things had to happen. Well done! Like Roel, I like to go out to try to get a specific shot, but sometimes when you go out to ...

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RE: Possible Photo Theft By Volga-Dnepr

I have emailed Misha Popov - ex Adelaide spotter - as his was used on the site too.

Thanks always for the heads up everyone!

Cheers

David.M.

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RE: Why Is The Homepage Pink & Purple?

What a great April fools joke!!! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="Big grin"> If Airliners.net wants to attract more of the female variety, then maybe the site needs a name change, like...... <a href="http://www.eyeliners.net" target=_blank>www.eyeliners.net</a> <i...

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RE: Your Best Shot Of The Year.

<center><a href="/open.file/945822/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/945822/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/photos/small/2/2/8/945822.jpg" alt="Click here for bigger photo!" border="0" width="200" h...

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RE: No Room For Creativity.

Hi all, Thank you to all the photographers out there who have recently voted my image as "Photographers Choice". It's hard to imagine that a rejected photo could make it to photogs choice, but I have all of you on here to thank. T-H-A-N-K-S! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/silly.gif" a...

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RE: No Room For Creativity.

Hi all, I firstly would like to thank the screening crew and Johan of course for reconsidering the image for addition to the database. It's great to see that forums can still have constructive comments and solutions can still be made. I'm not saying that by coming into the forum to argue my rejectio...

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RE: No Room For Creativity.

Matt, I don't blame anyone, nor did I think I was alone. I just wish that A.net could accept more creative images. After all, look at the images which get the views. They are normally the more creative ones, where the photographer had to spend a lot of time perfecting the frame and waiting for the r...

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No Room For Creativity.

Hi all, I just wanted to share a recent rejection with you. The rejection of course was for "badmotiv", (a rejection I'm sure most of you have received) but I find it sad that there isn't much room for creativity on this site. Photography in it's essence is about creativity, and it seems (on here) s...

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RE: Malaysia's 777 Heliconia-Theme Special Scheme

Great scheme...

When will the rest of the world see it?

Does anyone have any schedules for the first few days or even more?

Cheers

DM

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Stunning "Dump And Burn"

Hi all, I just wanted to put this in the forums, because I have witnessed and seen many pictures of the famous F-111 "Dump and Burn", but this one takes the cake! <center><a href="/open.file/808593/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> ...

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RE: Question: Canon D30 Night Exposures

HI, I used to own the D30 and took many a long exposure with it, although I don't remember ever taking astrophotography with it. I have since tried astrophotography with my new 20D and have been happy, but not impressed with the performance. I think it's an owner/operator problem rather than equipme...

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You Compare.... Consistant?

Hi all, I'm not one to jump up and down about the decisions of the screeners, however it can become very disheartening when an image is rejected for "badmotiv". Even worse is when you see a similar shot added to the database a couple of days later. I'd say that about 80-90% of my rejected shots are ...

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RE: 20D List

David Morrell (another Australian user of the 20D) Canon 20D -No problems thus far either. Canon 100-400L <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym> Canon 75-300 <acronym title="Koh Samui (USM), Thailand">USM</acronym> <acronym title="Business Air (United Ki...

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RE: Camera Type User List

Could someone please remove me from the D1 list... and add me to the D60 list too.

I do not own any Nikon camera's.

cheers

David.M

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RE: 14000 Airliners.net Members

O/T Johan, You have come up with some cracker responses of late, including the one about the logo submission... ie: [quote] I simply wanted the best design and whether he's an active member or not or eats children for breakfast is simply not relevant. End of discussion. and the one above.......

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RE: New Airliners.net Top-of-Page Design!

I like the new Logo, and think it makes a welcome change to the site. The whole design contest echo's the aviation industry and seems very ironic.... An airline looks at new aircraft and sizes up all the good and bad points of each submission... The airline then purchases a new aircraft and pu...

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RE: Canon Generic Battery Experiences.

Darren, I have a couple of the generic batteries, and have not even noticed the difference. With the battery pack attached to the camera, I can shoot all day without needing to recharge. Even using the camera at night and having to focus and refocus all the time it rarely even reads half full after ...

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RE: Your Local - The Pro's And Con's For Photography!

ADL/YPAD, Pro's 1) Plenty of places to spot from as Ryan.H. mentioned. 2) Security aren't a hassle if you're nice to them. 3) A new Multi user terminal under construction, to be completed by oct 2005. 4) Photography spots from the new terminal will be fantastic. 5) We get odball stuff in from time t...

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RE: Generic Filenames - A Recommendation

Nice idea Glenn, I might have to invest in some software and a new computer to keep all files stored. At the moment if I process an image it gets renamed as such, Rego-Date-Airport-description-original image number. eg: <acronym title="AMC Aviation (Egypt)">9V</acronym>-SRC_120904_YPAD_TAIL_4451 I c...

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RE: Who Is Sam Chui?

Royal,
I nearly fell of my chair when I saw the link to www.samchoy.com!!!

Nice one!!

Is he related to BRUCE GUY?

DM

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RE: Craig Hits 4 Million!

Well done Craigos!
I certainly contributed to adding some hits your way. Great photos as always.

Cheers

David.M.

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RE: Post Your Fav. Shot(s) That Did Not Make It Here

Eksath, The <acronym title="Malaysia Airlines">MH</acronym> shot was a 777 arriving into <acronym title="Adelaide (ADL / YPAD), Australia - South Australia">ADL</acronym> in darkness as usual. It's the only chance to get a shot of it while it's moving in the mornings. I cant wait for summer so that ...

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RE: Post Your Fav. Shot(s) That Did Not Make It Here

A few that have been rejected, primarily for badmotiv, although after seeing some of the other types of shots uploaded lately, there seems to be plenty of inconsistancy. *bitch mode off* I have reduced in size and quality. <img src="http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/sophie/VXB_01.jpg"> <img src="http:...

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RE: Unusual Aircraft Movements In Adelaide

Chris, Adelaide doesn't see a great deal of aircraft movements, especially US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> aircraft. We have had quite a busy week (considering the size of Adelaide) which has included 2 x US<acronym title="Air France">AF</acronym> C-17's, about three Gulfstreams a couple ...

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RE: Photographing Spotter's Places..

Plenty of places around my local here in Adelaide, Australia. They are always changing, especially because of the construction of the <acronym title="New Orleans - Lakefront (NEW / KNEW), USA - Louisiana">NEW</acronym> terminal. My favourite spot is at a skatepark located at the end of runway 05/23 ...

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RE: Contest: Design The New A.net Top Of Page Logo!

Just a couple more designs I've been toying with...

Cheers,

David.M.

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RE: Your Photo Stats

Mine included below: Nr of photos: 382 Nr of photo views: 611147 Nr of aircraft registrations: 240 Nr of aircraft (generic versions): 80 Nr of airlines you have photographed: 80 Average views 1608 which in Australian based photographers is the second highest average second only to the one and only S...

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RE: Congrats To Sam & Joe

Sam,
No problems.

I just wanted to clarify what you meant when you said that the shot was taken with a small zoom lens.

Cheers

David.M.

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RE: Congrats To Sam & Joe

Sam, Before you go and ask <acronym title="Canberra (Fairbairn) (CBR / YSCB), Australia - Australian Capital Territory">CBR</acronym> ops about the photo, how about you ask the photographer who took the shot? The equipment to take this photo was a 19mm lens! And nothing more. <center><font color...

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RE: Contest: Design The New A.net Top Of Page Logo!

Not sure what you think, but any constructive critique would be appreciated. <img src="http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/sophie/08web.jpg"> I see it more as a way to enhance the website like advertising it, and for the quick navigation to be placed underneath the logo somewhere. It could be incorporat...

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RE: Badmotiv This Time :-( ...

QA332, I like the shot. The reflections are noticeable, however cloning them out is a quick fix. The only problem I see now, is that because you have mentioned your image in the forums, and especially because it has been rejected twice, you are less likely to get it accepted. I like the motiv, and t...

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Airliner Passenger Window Dimensions

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to find out the dimensions of a standard aircraft window for both Boeing and Airbus.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

DM

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Nice One!

I do get to search through images every once in a while, and came across this one... <center><a href="/open.file/615106/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/615106/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/photo...

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RE: Funny Pics While Spotting

<img src="http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/sophie/SQ_aerobridge_lady.jpg"> A 777 has just pushed back from the aerobrdige, and the ground staff lady hithced up her skirt and was showing a "bit of leg" to the pilots. About the funniest aviation image I have actually caught on camera. (Please - no sarc...

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RE: Transit Of Venus

Much the same pictures here in Australia, except the "dot", I mean Venus was travelling from the upper right hand side across to the left hand side.

Cheers

David.M.

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RE: 2 Initials: What Airline Are You?

I have an airline, <acronym title="Maersk Air (Denmark)">DM</acronym> DAN Maersk Air (Denmark) <center><a href="/open.file/543465/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/543465/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG S...

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Info On 2 Antonov Flights To Ypad In March?

Hi all, I just wanted to know if anyone has any information on two Antonov 124's which are meant to be coming to <acronym title="Adelaide (ADL / YPAD), Australia - South Australia">ADL</acronym> in March. We are supposed to have one on the 16th and another soon after, but as yet, no one seems to kno...

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RE: Success At Last!

Hi Ryan,
Nice shot... keep 'em coming.

Must catch up with you in Adelaide some time. There are plenty of us around.

David.M.

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RE: On The Road...where To Store All Those Images?

Vasco, Vasco, Vasco....

Nixvue! Nixvue! Nixvue!

David.M.

p.s. don't skimp on gb. go the 30gb or larger.

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RE: Great Work From Wietse!

I am a little fond of this one myself... open it large and you'll see what I mean! <center><a href="/open.file/497681/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/497681/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/photos/...

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RE: Show Us Your Most Popular Shot 2003!

I was hoping it would have been the landing shot of the same aircraft, however I'll have to settle with 26K on this shot....Also my most popular shot so far. I'm happy. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> <center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Ge...

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Canon 1D Replacement?

Hi all, I have been hunting around online looking to see if there will be a replacement for the 1D in the near future. I am under the assumption that the 1Ds is not an upgraded version of the 1D, rather it is the studio version of the same camera, with different megapixel resolution, and a few other...

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RE: Highlight Of The Year At Your Home Airport

Favourite this year for Adelaide so far would have to be: A 757 charter.. "yeah I hear you, nothing too special, but those of you who have been to <acronym title="Adelaide (ADL / YPAD), Australia - South Australia">ADL</acronym> will understand." <center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIA...

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RE: Check Out This Picture?!

Thanks again for the comments. I was really surprised at the lack of noise. Not nearly as loud as a 727!! I was no where near it when the reversers were fully activated, so it made a "swoosh" noise as the wing passed overhead. Kind of creepy knowing that it was going to pass over my head, but it was...

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RE: Check Out This Picture?!

No probs Paul.

David.M.

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RE: Check Out This Picture?!

Hi guys, I can assure you that the image is genuine. I have 10 shots before this one, and about six shots after. The lens used was a Sigma 28-105mm f2.8 @ 28mm. I was on the edge of the hardstand and nearly sh!t myself when the wing passed overhead. The A340-500/600 has a wingspan of 63.70m, and Can...

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RE: Hand Held Action Night Photography Is Painful

This was my attempt at action night shots, and was pleasantly surprised with the result. I wasn't surprised at the rejection though. My usual "badesthetics" rejection <img src="/discussions/graphics/rolleyes.gif" ALT="Insane"> At least it wasn't rejected for "baddark" <img src="/discussio...

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Too Much Concorde Is Barely Enough...

I have been scanning through the last few days of uploads and am really impressed with the quality of Concorde photos which have been accepted to the database. As someone who has only seen Concorde (once while sitting in a <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym> 742 in 1987) on two occasions a...

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