BWI-1 November 2011

Hey Guys,

I figured I'd best share the trip that started my 6 week spotting extravaganza next. I was scheduled to fly BWI-SJU on AirTran, when the asked for volunteers to be bumped. While most people would have dreaded it, I had only one thought "Spotting Opportunity!". I got bumped, and caught a cab over to Friendship Park. Had a blast too!


These pics are, sadly, not in chronological order (thank you Flickr) but I think we can accept that :rolleyes:


Sunset light at BWI rocks, in a big way.

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Strange little fella, this one is.

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Sorry Airbus fans, but I do prefer US's 737s

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And no other SW Special was had that day...

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Things I have learned thus far, I will only shoot American Eagle ERJ's when not at DFW, where I regard them as completely mundane. I guess it's psychological

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Shocker, but this was actually my first Delta Maddog.

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I won't bore you with the 50+ SW 737's that were had that day, they all looked kinda like this one

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And this one

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And my first 739!

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Either there is more than one Deja Blue, or I have shot this jet multiple times (Deja Vu perhaps?)

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Thankfully AirTran sent me one of my favorite aircraft in a special scheme

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My first A321

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Love this livery

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It tried to storm a few times

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My first MD-90, and at sunset nonetheless

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A quick terminal shot from that morning

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And lastly, the only reason I stayed out there as late as I did

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After the BAW 767, I decided to get back to the terminal to get a ride over to my hotel. Sadly, cabs couldn't be found, so I walked a miserably cold 7 miles back to the terminal, with gear in tow. It was worth it, however.



Hope y'all enjoyed, and can get down to BWI some day!


Nick

Wow those sunset shots are killer. I can't wait when the sun is out long enough for the BA 767 to get that!

I give you 95/100 points, 5 points deducted because you posted one too many SWA :P

Nice set,Nick.

Doug

great catch of the experimental, lighting is awesome

Thanks guys, I really enjoyed it there. I would have liked a SW special or two, but was pleased with the Sabrejet/Falcon hybrid.


Nick

Great shots, Nick!