BWI-1 November 2011

[NickPeterman]

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

[N221UA]

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

[nssd70]

Nice set,Nick.

Doug

[megatop412]

great catch of the experimental, lighting is awesome

[NickPeterman]

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

[Matt Molnar]

Great shots, Nick!