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megatop412
2012-05-02, 09:27 PM
Went down to the Music City last week for my cousin's wedding and managed to get a little spotting in @ Nashville Int'l on Monday. All I had was a 6MP Nikon D40, an 18-55mm kit lens and 55-200mm tele because it wasn't really a spotting trip, and shooting through heavily-tinted glass was a HUGE P.I.T.A.. I had to adjust colors on every shot and still didn't get them all accurate.

A little bit of variety down there- mostly RJ's and some GA traffic, and Southwest has some gates as well. And surprisingly, several DC-9's.
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By this time the coffee I had in the hotel room was making it impossible to keep sitting there. I scanned the skies for arrivals and saw none. When I returned from the restroom, I jokingly said to my girlfriend "so what did I miss", not expecting an answer. She said "well, you actually missed this, like the minute after you left for the bathroom". Of course I did. And of course, she got a great shot without an ounce of 'assistance' from me. Missouri ANG:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120430/114721.jpg
Unbelievable, but I'm happy for her first 'catch'.
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steve1840
2012-05-02, 09:54 PM
It may be mostly SWA and RJs there, nut I definitely miss afternoon spotting at BNA. The observation area is lit beautifully in the afternoon when the flights are arriving from the north.

Good work, and tell your 'ol lady she got a good first catch. That Missouri ANG was actually the first C-130 I've caught too. Thanks for sharing William.