JFK 1/3 (Birthday Spotting)

[Iberia A340-600]

Let me first start off by saying I had by far the best birthday I have had in my 16 years of life. I spent the whole day at JFK in some absolutely gorgeous clear weather. I caught some aircraft that I had really hoped to catch and even one or two surprises. I also have to say that I think today I took some of the best photographs I have taken since I started photography.

Headed on down to Howard Beach this morning for departures from 10am-2pm and then headed over to Firestone for some afternoon arrivals.

The light was just fantastic today.

Please enjoy!

Some funny conversation I heard on the scanner today:

"What aircraft did you say was in front of me?"
"A heavy Airbus A300"
"Oh haha, I thought you said a heavy Airbus A380!"
"Not year but come October 1st!"
"Oh wow that's soon!"

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[brontis5]

Excellent shots! Happy Birthday!

[AA 777]

Gordon, those are awesome shots!! Quality and subjects are amazing! Keep it up

[adam613]

I was waiting for this thread. Excellent stuff! And happy birthday again :)

[nwafan20]

Wow, very nice shots, and Happy Birthday again Gordon!

[moose135]

Great shots, Gordon! Have you thawed out yet?
Happy Birthday!

[T-Bird76]

You got some great stuff there Gordon! Happy Birthday!

[nikon50bigma]

Happy Birthday! Excellent shots ya got there!
What airline did that 757 belong to?

[Eddie.]

Happy belated Birthday!


Great shots too!

[PhilDernerJr]

The Cathay looks great from HoBe. You got a nice grab of the Titan as well.

[INNflight]

Wow Gordon, some outstanding shot and soo beautiful light!
Love the Habitat shot.....maybe because I didn't get it even more

Happy birthday, a bit late, but still!

[wunaladreamin]

Great stuff Gordon. Happy birthday again bro!

[ketko]

Happy Birthday Gordon!

I hope you got something nice for present, something connected with spotting :D
Great shots... I love the KE most probably, but all are great.

Regards, KEishi

[MarkLawrence]

Great shots Gordon - the light was perfect!!

[Delta777LR]

Great shots Gordon. Im amazed to see Titan 757 come into JFK. and Happy Birthday!!!! Was that Titan 757 subbing for some airline?

[Delta777LR]

Great shots Gordon. Im amazed to see Titan 757 come into JFK. and Happy Birthday!!!! Was that Titan 757 subbing for some airline?

[PhilDernerJr]

It was flying LGW-JFK for Zoom.

[mirrodie]

Great shots Gordon. Im amazed to see Titan 757 come into JFK. and Happy Birthday!!!! Was that Titan 757 subbing for some airline?


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[AirtrafficController]

Great pics Gordon. Looks like you survived the cold weather. :D

[Iberia A340-600]

Thanks, guys. :)

As Phil mentioned the Titan was operating for Zoom.

By the way here is the EY100 departure from yesterday:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/swfshots/a6ehc.jpg

Talk about craptastic!

[adam613]

Talk about craptastic!

Craptastic or not, that's a great belly shot! :)

[tipek]

Great shots. Happy B-Day!