JFK 1/3 (Birthday Spotting)

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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Excellent shots! Happy Birthday!

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

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

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

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

You got some great stuff there Gordon! Happy Birthday!

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

Happy belated Birthday!


Great shots too!

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

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!

Great stuff Gordon. Happy birthday again bro!

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

Great shots Gordon - the light was perfect!!

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