IAH @ night - 04/16/08

[lijk604]

I flew into Houston Hobby this past week, and after the work portion of the day was done, took a run up to IAH to meet with some of the Houston Spotters. Good bunch of guys, if they ever get up to NY we have to show them some good NY hospitality. Unfortunately for me, travelling with a regular tripod was not an option this trip, so I had to use my "Gorilla Pod" from Joby. It's not a bad little gadget at all, but, when the winds are blowing 25+ on top of the parking garage, even the strongest of tripods will have a tough time getting a good shot at night. So, all I was able to get was -2- usable shots for the 2 hours I spent there. Disappointing? Heck yeah, but, I did meet a good bunch of guys, who will go spotting at the drop of a hat.

Here are the only 2 non-blurry shots I was able to come back with:
COA B733
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/N17321_IAH_041608.jpg

AeroMexico Connect E145
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/lijk604/XA-BLI_IAH_041608.jpg

[moose135]

Very nice, John! I see Fred has lured you over to the Dark Side! :D

[lijk604]

I love shooting at night...just need some place to do it!

[stuart schechter]

question time!!! How do you get that amazing light glare...I've tried it and never nailed it.

[mirrodie]

Nice shots! I love them.

[moose135]

question time!!! How do you get that amazing light glare...I've tried it and never nailed it.
Usually you can get that effect using a very small aperture - f/16 or smaller, I've stopped it down as far as f/22 to get the star effect on lights.

[stuart schechter]

Oh, and because of that you need the exposure time long so the tripod it better, i gets it.