EIDW - 16.06.09

[Dave]

I flew out of Dublin yesterday to Helsinki where it will be cloudy all week so the chances are I will not be out spotting here. Aer Lingus had delayed our flight for two hours hence giving a new departure time of 9.40, thus giving me some time to do some spotting

I was happily snapping away, but as soon as I directed my camera towards a Delta 767 approaching the stand, a Delta stewardess approached me and ordered me to delete the photos as photographing aircraft from the US was not allowed and I would be fined 500 Euros if I did not comply. I was gob smacked! I thought it was the biggest pack of lies but went ahead and deleted the photos anyway under her supervision. After which I swapped memory cards in order to later retrieve the deleted photos  But still, if I had have been 100% sure she was telling lies, I'd have argued my case. No other security personnel bothered me when snapping Aer Lingus aircraft etc.

I was chuffed with this shot, but I might re-edit it to centre the cockpit windows before it's screened.


Pretty lucky with this one as the A330 landing just appeared as I was snapping the A330 on the ground.




Probably a motive rejection but worth a try.


Same for this 

[casper]

I think she's talking a load of bull. Hopefully you can recover it though.

#1 - see what happens when you stop at traffic lights 
#2 & 3 - what timing.

[Dave]

I think she's talking a load of bull. Hopefully you can recover it though.

#1 - see what happens when you stop at traffic lights 
#2 & 3 - what timing.

Unfortunately I took two shots of Ryanair aircraft after deleting the shots so effectively losing two shots of the Delta 767, but the shot above of the Delta was one of the deleted shots I retrieved  So again thanks for providing that file retrevial link. It works well, as long as you remember to remove the card right after deleting the shots 

I must say, Dublin really is a fantastic airport for aviation photography, as long as there are no cranky Delta flight attendants about 

[Squad 701]

Great shots Dave, the first shot reminds me of that scene from the movie 'Airplane' 
Lucky she didn't give you a shot of a Taser for taking pics, just as well you complied !
I better take down my flyover shots in case they send me a bill 

[Hammerhead]

Great pic's there Dave.... sorry to hear Helsinki will not have the weather for spotting..... but the weather forecast for Dublin is looking good from sat onward so hopefully when you get back it will be sunny for you...    just stay away from people in Delta uniforms....