Hi all,
I’m pretty new around these fora and it’s my first venture into the “commercial” board.
I’ve just purchased a Canon 300D and a couple of lenses and have been getting back into the old photography lark for the first time in about 17 years. I have to confess my main taste is warbirds et al, but living near London City I thought I’d go along there this afternoon for some “practice” . . . .
So here are a few of the shots from today, which I hope no-one minds me posting – and constructive criticism would be welcome!!!
Best
CB
By: CWBalmer - 11th June 2005 at 23:55
Be wary of the spot that Comet mentioned to the right of the terminal – I was recently moved on there – they didnt like the look of my Canon 100-400IS is what they told me!! It looked too big they said!!! LOL!! Amazing really!
By: mmitch - 11th June 2005 at 16:10
I read in Airline World that Airbus favour getting the A319 certified to operate from LCY. The airport boss says that operating from the runway is possible but that ramp and taxiways would be a little cramped! It would enable much longer flights from LCY.
mmitch.
By: Flyboy Transat - 11th June 2005 at 01:51
They are very good pictures.
By: dcfly - 10th June 2005 at 22:52
Qantas Dash 8, taken at Newcastle NSW
By: Humberside - 10th June 2005 at 19:43
Great shots
By: Comet - 10th June 2005 at 14:00
Great shots of a great airport. I have never had problems with being moved on by police when I’ve made videos at LCY. The best place is just past the terminal building, where there are seats and an unobstructed view of the runways. One way or another you will see all aircraft from here, regardless of which runway they land on. And some of the DLR stations have a bus to the airport, which is cheaper than the LCY shuttle bus between Liverpool Street or Canary Wharf. That’s how we used to get there when we were flying on VLM.
By: Lamps - 10th June 2005 at 13:21
Fantastic pics, nice to see something from LCY, a great airport 🙂
By: LBARULES - 10th June 2005 at 11:34
Terrific shots, Ive always wanted to visit LCY for some reason, between 6 and 8 that place is packed!
By: wannabe pilot - 10th June 2005 at 11:00
Ah sorry CB, I see you mentioned ‘DLR’ in your last post. Didn’t register at first that is what you meant, now I know! 🙂
By: andrewm - 10th June 2005 at 10:56
If I got the Docklands Light railway from inner London to the airport, how would you recommend that I get to those spots (bus?).
On my recent trip to London I got the DLR to Canary Wharf. Then it took me 30minutes to find the Tube Station as they have sign posted it wrongly! Sorry to ruin a good thread
By: wannabe pilot - 10th June 2005 at 10:37
Well I have a 2 or 3 differnt lenses – these were all taken using the Canon 75-300 USM AF lens, which whilst not top notch seems to be working OK for me so far.
As for location I went to “Royal Albert” on the DLR and just walked down to the north side of the dock roughly abeam the 10 threshold. No-one else about for the hour or so I was there. Great views of the apron etc. – and the 10 approach – I guess it wouldn’t be quite so good if they’re on 28, but still worth a go. But I wouldn’t take a car – just do it via public transport then you’ve no parking hassles.
Thanks for that, I’ll have to try it when I get some chance soon. I’ve always been told it’s not worth it apart from in the morning rush because of the traffic, but it looks quite busy around 4pm? If I got the Docklands Light railway from inner London to the airport, how would you recommend that I get to those spots (bus?).
By: CharlieBravo - 10th June 2005 at 10:32
Well I have a 2 or 3 differnt lenses – these were all taken using the Canon 75-300 USM AF lens, which whilst not top notch seems to be working OK for me so far.
As for location I went to “Royal Albert” on the DLR and just walked down to the north side of the dock roughly abeam the 10 threshold. No-one else about for the hour or so I was there. Great views of the apron etc. – and the 10 approach – I guess it wouldn’t be quite so good if they’re on 28, but still worth a go. But I wouldn’t take a car – just do it via public transport then you’ve no parking hassles.
By: wannabe pilot - 10th June 2005 at 09:59
CB, excellent stuff. What lense are you using there with 300D? I live 25 miles from LCY and have always wanted to try it, but I’ve never been able to find out any definite places for photography (always being told about police moving you on etc.). Would you have any suggestions, and a best time/day of week to go up? That looks like a pretty good selection for 4pm!
By: Grey Area - 10th June 2005 at 09:11
Always good to see pictures from a different airport, CB.
Nice work, too. )
By: Mark L - 10th June 2005 at 09:10
What was a QF Dash8 doing at London City Airport, a delivery flight maybe
Its not really a Qantas Dash 8, its the Bombardier Q400 demonstrator on a pre-Paris airshow sales tour, that just happens to still be in Qantas colours after its recent trip to Avalon.
By: bmi-star - 10th June 2005 at 08:55
Excellent mate! I was down @ LCY last week, but i havent got the same cam, so your shots are better than mine :p
By: steve rowell - 10th June 2005 at 07:07
Lovely shots. Shame you seemed to miss the Qantas Dash 8 Q400 that was in earlier on though 🙁
What was a QF Dash8 doing at London City Airport, a delivery flight maybe
By: CharlieBravo - 10th June 2005 at 07:00
that is a shame . . . . I was only there for an hour at around 4pm . . .
oh well – can’t win ’em all . . . .
By: Mark L - 10th June 2005 at 01:01
Lovely shots. Shame you seemed to miss the Qantas Dash 8 Q400 that was in earlier on though 🙁
By: SHAMROCK321 - 10th June 2005 at 00:40
For someone who hasnt done photography for 17 years they are mighty good. I love the AF 146.
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