The UN General Assembly 2014

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09-30-2014, 08:40 AM
MSN007

Mark killer shot.
09-30-2014, 09:17 AM
ANITIX87

Great shot Mark, that new superzoom is killing it for you!!

Here are mine, finally. Just a few of my favorites. I had a great time with everyone, it was a blast shuttling people back and forth between Panera and Inwood, even if Gintaras almost killed me, Jared, Steve, and Ryan once on the way to catch Egypt.

All taken with Canon 5DMkIII + Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 + Sigma 1.4xTC. Forgive the quality, they're from Photobucket.

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09-30-2014, 05:55 PM
Kiffy

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Originally Posted by Iberia A340-600

I did spend a few hours at the airport today and was very happy with the few aircraft I captured!

Great shots! Especially the shot of the UAE 788 and DRC 707 taken near sunset on your photostream.

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Originally Posted by skyteam18

Here's a big group (of y'all I presume) getting the Iranian President's Arrival at COSTCO:

Nice shot, I like the Olds front and center :redface:

Quote:

Originally Posted by megatop412

Since we are now posting video, I need to do my part to keep this thread going.

EPIC VIDEO!!! Great angle, that must have sounded great in person!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateo

Angola 2 is the Global and it came from SWF, so it's almost certainly D2-ANG.

"Angola Two" this year was 9H-VJE, a VistaJet GLEX.
It headed to SWF Tuesday (9/22) evening as VJT859L. Too bad though, it would have been nice to finally catch an Angola Government aircraft...

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Originally Posted by MarioFL

From this thread i gather this year's VIP arrivals looked unusually concentrated, with most good stuff in two days except Belarus mid-week (which actually came in for the "Climate Summit" not the General Debate). I notice UN airplane paintschemes are getting progressively worse though, too many thin wavy lines like in some A319s, Niger BBJ, even Iraqi Airways new look is zzzzz..

That's where I have to stop; I do wish Iraq Airways kept more green on the fuselage but I'm in love with the tail! As for 5A-ONE, she's definitely different but she sure is eye-catching!
Also the Belarus TU-154 initially arrived on Sunday 9/21 as BRU2003 (MSQ-KEF-JFK).
09-30-2014, 07:21 PM
Gintaras B.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarioFL

I don't shoot video, but wonder if a still in HD can make a good photo? (not talking about for sending it to buttkissers.net). I mean simply to get a pleasant image to look at

I think, you can get a pretty good still from video. Depends of camcorder and your perception of "pleasant" image.
I got some "pleasant" still's from my cheapo($200) Panasonic HD camera...

And I like your definition - buttkissers.net - great !!!
09-30-2014, 07:43 PM
Zee71

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Av...18-300mm-L.jpg
10-01-2014, 10:04 AM
Max

Love the shots from Bayswater, Was the Jet Airways taken from there as well?
10-01-2014, 10:47 AM
eric8669

http://southpawcaptures.com/my-blog/...0/un-week-2014

My shots from UN Week
10-01-2014, 11:35 AM
Zee71

Awesome collection of this years visitors Eric.
10-01-2014, 11:47 AM
Mateo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiffy

"Angola Two" this year was 9H-VJE, a VistaJet GLEX.
It headed to SWF Tuesday (9/22) evening as VJT859L. Too bad though, it would have been nice to finally catch an Angola Government aircraft...

Ah, thanks. Didn't bother to make a deep dive to confirm. Funny thing is I need 9H-VJE, but I saw D2-ANG at Stewart last year.
10-01-2014, 04:57 PM
rmssch89

I've finally gotten registered and gotten around to sharing my shots here. It was nice being out for the weekend and meeting everyone. I only wish I could have been out for Monday and Tuesday as well, definitely some good action then. Here are my UN grabs. The entire album with all the non-UN traffic can be found on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rmssch...7647969759985/

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/...934b4b05_c.jpg US Air Force C-17 by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...7c3d7301_c.jpg Private 727-200 ZS-PVX by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/...45ccf26b_c.jpg Brazilian Air Force VC-2 by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/...a49b7b09_c.jpg Government of Brunei 747-400 V8-ALI by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/...a558f2a6_c.jpg Air China A330-200 B-6131 by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/...cfdeb45b_c.jpg Arab Republic of Egypt A330-200 SU-GGG by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/...9ee2f203_c.jpg Government of Belarus TU-154M EW-85815 by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/...fc90937c_c.jpg Private 767-200 N767KS by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/...e9aac683_c.jpg Tunisavia Falcon 900 TS-JSM by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/...8a7488dc_c.jpg Ethiopian 767-300 ET-ALJ by rmssch89, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/...16b47603_c.jpg Republic of Turkey A330-200 TC-TUR by rmssch89, on Flickr
10-01-2014, 06:18 PM
megatop412

Ryan that's the best shot of the South African 727 I've seen so far. Welcome to the board!
10-02-2014, 12:35 PM
ANITIX87

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

Love the shots from Bayswater, Was the Jet Airways taken from there as well?

Yeah, that's a 04R arrival, the UN stuff was all on 04L which was really annoying with a full-frame, since my lens is 300mm + 1.4x (420mm).

The guys who had Canon's 100-400 on crop bodies have a 640mm equivalent - that's about good enough for 04L.
10-02-2014, 12:49 PM
Max

Thanks for the explanation, That explains the difference.
10-02-2014, 10:17 PM
Zee71

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10-03-2014, 02:37 PM
Aviation.High.Guy

Nice UN catches Mark. Sweet light on the Turkish!
10-03-2014, 07:07 PM
Gintaras B.

Turkish was prolly best painted aircraft...
10-03-2014, 08:43 PM
MarioFL

thanks for the correction on the Belarus. So it did show up Sunday

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gintaras B.

I think, you can get a pretty good still from video. Depends of camcorder and your perception of "pleasant" image.
I got some "pleasant" still's from my cheapo($200) Panasonic HD camera...

And I like your definition - buttkissers.net - great !!!

... thinking of bringing someone along to do video while I take the photo. Hah thanks there's even better nicknames to define anet and the other big site, but somehow I feel the humor won't be appreciated here. You can ask 'my boy' Dan from Orlando on facebook for other 'definitions'
10-03-2014, 09:36 PM
Gintaras B.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarioFL

thanks for the correction on the Belarus. So it did show up Sunday

... thinking of bringing someone along to do video while I take the photo. Hah thanks there's even better nicknames to define anet and the other big site, but somehow I feel the humor won't be appreciated here. You can ask 'my boy' Dan from Orlando on facebook for other 'definitions'

Dan...you mean Daniel?
10-03-2014, 09:45 PM
MarioFL

lol yep that one, sent you a Notification/PM
10-04-2014, 08:44 AM
megatop412

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANITIX87

Yeah, that's a 04R arrival, the UN stuff was all on 04L which was really annoying with a full-frame, since my lens is 300mm + 1.4x (420mm).

The guys who had Canon's 100-400 on crop bodies have a 640mm equivalent - that's about good enough for 04L.

I was using all 500mm on a crop sensor body from Inwood Park and even though I filled about half the frame, you're shooting through so much air there's significant distortion to deal with for 4L arrivals, maybe Bayswater is closer though
10-04-2014, 08:45 AM
megatop412

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarioFL

there's even better nicknames to define anet and the other big site, but somehow I feel the humor won't be appreciated here

Oh I have absolutely no problem with that humor here
10-04-2014, 10:12 AM
Aviation.High.Guy

Here are some of my Russian built catches from the week.

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Loved the dirt and noise
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10-04-2014, 12:36 PM
Gintaras B.

Great shots Don !
10-04-2014, 01:41 PM
Zee71

Nice head-on shot of the IL-62. This is the only time smoking is good for you as well ... :)
10-04-2014, 03:02 PM
AA757

Nice shots Don!

Rich B
10-04-2014, 07:20 PM
RWB

BRAVO! All of you brought it big time! All the best stuff from around the world fully covered, I have been checkin this topic from the start and I feel like I was up there. I know some of you still have some more epic stuff coming, looking forward to it!!
10-05-2014, 08:58 AM
Aviation.High.Guy

Thanks guys!
10-05-2014, 09:13 AM
Aviation.High.Guy

Some more of my catches. I was only out a couple of days due to work schedule, so I missed a lot. Nice to see the ones I missed were posted by others. Great work everyone!

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Too bad the tail of this night bird was behind the deicing tent.

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10-05-2014, 09:14 AM
MarioFL

Dusk shot of the IL62 is awesome. For the TU154 I don't recall anywhere to get that close view of take offs at JFK, was that from the ramp?

I've never had the chance to be at Bayswater in the morning. Not sure if i got this right: arivals are normally 4R and those line up shots for t/o with the water visible are on 4L? I think someone said earlier the UN planes were using 4L. How many mms are needed for 4L / anyone has any sunny 4L arrival shots i can see?
10-05-2014, 03:22 PM
megatop412

Awesome shots Don! That -154 takeoff is superb

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Originally Posted by MarioFL

arivals are normally 4R and those line up shots for t/o with the water visible are on 4L? I think someone said earlier the UN planes were using 4L. How many mms are needed for 4L / anyone has any sunny 4L arrival shots i can see?

Yes that's true for the most part, and yes they were sending the VIP's to the left side, at least while I was there

You can see the distortion in this 4L arrival, taken with my Sigma 150-500 at pretty much full zoom, @f9:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/...9/b_131503.jpg
10-05-2014, 03:28 PM
megatop412

A few from me
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Just had to post this one, been waiting to catch it for some time now
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10-05-2014, 05:18 PM
MarioFL

It's not that bad for being that far away. But 500mm is just too far.

That Meridiana is sweet and one I need
10-05-2014, 07:03 PM
skyteam18

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Originally Posted by Aviation.High.Guy

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The Gambia IL-62 stole the show this year in my opinion. Great shot of her after dark! Wow

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Here's one more of mine of the spotters getting to work, this time at the Mounds during UN Week.

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It was my first time ever visiting this revered JFk spotting location. It got so packed that afternoon with people that some unfortunate spotters were forced to shoot from the street and soccer field behind the mounds. Wonder how often that happens when it's not UN week?
10-05-2014, 07:07 PM
Aviation.High.Guy

Thanks Mario, William and SkyTeam!
10-05-2014, 07:20 PM
Aviation.High.Guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarioFL

Dusk shot of the IL62 is awesome. For the TU154 I don't recall anywhere to get that close view of take offs at JFK, was that from the ramp? I've never had the chance to be at Bayswater in the morning. Not sure if i got this right: arivals are normally 4R and those line up shots for t/o with the water visible are on 4L? I think someone said earlier the UN planes were using 4L. How many mms are needed for 4L / anyone has any sunny 4L arrival shots i can see?

Here's where I got the IL-62 at at Dusk. Beach 94th St near Holland Ave, Rockaway. (A) on the map. She came in on 4R. This is one of the few places to catch 4 approaches in the afternoon/evening light.
Special thanks to Ben G. for the location.

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10-05-2014, 07:28 PM
Aviation.High.Guy

Quote:

Originally Posted by megatop412

A few from me Just had to post this one, been waiting to catch it for some time now

Nice catch on the Meridiana, William. I've been chasing her for a while and still am after two failed attempts. First time skies turned overcast, second time sunny skies but cheat line ended up wavy from heat haze. :tongue:
10-05-2014, 08:34 PM
yankees368

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Originally Posted by Aviation.High.Guy

Nice catch on the Meridiana, William. I've been chasing her for a while and still am after two failed attempts. First time skies turned overcast, second time sunny skies but cheat line ended up wavy from heat haze. :tongue:

Better catch Meridiana while it's still Meridiana. Who knows what name they'll use next year.
10-06-2014, 04:17 AM
Landing Lights

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyteam18

It was my first time ever visiting this revered JFk spotting location. It got so packed that afternoon with people that some unfortunate spotters were forced to shoot from the street and soccer field behind the mounds. Wonder how often that happens when it's not UN week?

Many of us prefer the street/soccer field. There is much less of a tick risk during the warm weather that way. Plus, from the far side of the field, you can watch them approach from several miles away.
10-06-2014, 05:28 PM
Gintaras B.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldoc

Many of us prefer the street/soccer field. There is much less of a tick risk during the warm weather that way. Plus, from the far side of the field, you can watch them approach from several miles away.

I like street. In the weeds is good in winter, but now weeds did grow so high that even in the winter will be not that good.
10-11-2014, 06:57 PM
Kiffy

9/21

Far from good quality but here's my best shot yet of the DRC 707.
Arriving on runway 31R close to midnight as "DRC001" with the Freedom Tower in the distance.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/...972d08c9_c.jpg
Hoping for a daytime arrival next year!

And a couple of planes I didn't see posted before:
9/22

"Mauritania 001" (5T-CLC) from Lajes, on final for runway 31L.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3939/...fc531d9d_c.jpg

VistaJet operating as "Angola Two" (9H-VJE) arriving from Farnborough, on final for runway 31R.
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Does anyone know if the Tunisia Government BBJ (TS-IOO) showed up this year or was the Tunisavia, F900 (TS-JSM) the Tunisia delegation's flight to the UN? It just used it's reg as the callsign...

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