April 15, 2007 at 1:50 am
Hi guys,
Me and PG Tips Monkeh went down to BHX today.
It was a bit of a frustrating day, I can understand why people hate backlit shots now. It just made everything look unsharp…ugh…
Anyways posting what I thought were me best shots. I don’t think they were as good as last time I went, I’m really gonna have to find a place where I can shoot with the sun behind me. Any comments and tips are really welcome again 🙂










Oh yeah, and Monkeh

Thanks 😀
By: Future Pilot - 15th April 2007 at 21:46
The Air India is stunning 😎 and its VT-AIR! the only AI T7 I have yet to see yet :rolleyes: :diablo:.
By: Manston Airport - 15th April 2007 at 21:20
Fab shots Monkey I like that Fokker 70 :rolleyes: :diablo: and the Monkey off course:D
James
By: adamdowley - 15th April 2007 at 21:00
Ahem. I think I’ll use a power torch or something instead 😀
I wonder if the consumption of alcohol would reduce his ability to a) stand still whilst we’re taking photos and b) reflect just the right amount of light. 😀 :rolleyes:
Excellent photos MH! my favs are the 75s. 🙂
By: MonkeyHugger - 15th April 2007 at 16:39
Thanks for all the comments guys, and spotting tips! 🙂 Will have to see if you can walk it to the old terminal, seems a bit of a treck from the car park though.
By the way, if anyone has any backlighting problems in the future I have a very good tip. Pay my travel costs and other expenses (could be expensive if alcohol is involved), and I’ll come down, stand near where you are with your camera, wear a white T-Shirt, and my rather ample gut should reflect enough light to balance the exposure properly!
Ahem. I think I’ll use a power torch or something instead 😀
By: Sam_Mc - 15th April 2007 at 14:28
superb collection of shots! i especially like the Emirates ones; that isrcraft is really beautiful in those colours. i will have to get myself down to BHX one day; the only time i have been anywhere near it is whilst being on the train. “Monkeh” appears to be enjoying hinself!
Great weather too!
Sam
By: warhawk69 - 15th April 2007 at 13:19
Theres also the golf course at the other end of the runway…no pics to show though as ive not been there for years!
Phill
www.outflankeduk.com – my website
By: PMN - 15th April 2007 at 11:42
Good work, Monkeh, despite the backlighting! Interesting angle on the KLM Pitychoper! (re-arrange the letters, it does work!)
By the way, if anyone has any backlighting problems in the future I have a very good tip. Pay my travel costs and other expenses (could be expensive if alcohol is involved), and I’ll come down, stand near where you are with your camera, wear a white T-Shirt, and my rather ample gut should reflect enough light to balance the exposure properly!
😀
Paul – Sound Engineer/Bassist/Photographer/Mobile Reflection Services.
By: Global express - 15th April 2007 at 11:34
You can get these shots from the top of the cargo car park, on the northern side of the airport: http://alexpeake.fotopic.net/c1053584_25.html
Cheers,
By: tomfellows - 15th April 2007 at 11:31
I like Monkeh :D. Good shots 🙂
By: SHAMROCK321 - 15th April 2007 at 10:34
I think EI-CVC was following me yesterday 🙂 I saw her at about 1800 departing to FRA must have done DUB-BHX-DUB-FRA-DUB and was running an hour late.
By: T5 - 15th April 2007 at 09:37
Excellent shots.
The last is my favourite. 🙂