KPHX and KRNO 6/2/2011 - 6/3/2011 (5 specials)

Well, I finally got to take my trip out west! I had a three hour layover in PHX so I decided to step outside to the Terminal 4 parking garage. Boy that is a great location to spot from, although maybe not the best location during mid-day.

I saw 8 specials on my trip so far. The first three I do not have good images of, and of those 3 2 have no photos at all. My flight in CLT was parked next to a Star Alliance Usairways. While taxiing out to the runway in CLT the Piedmont and Carolina Panthers schemes landed back to back.

After only 2 days it has turned out to be a very rewarding trip. Well here they are. Enjoy!

PHX 6/2/2011
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http://i56.tinypic.com/27y95k6.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/25jkv1y.jpg

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The first good capture of a special this weekend.
http://i55.tinypic.com/25fos2c.jpg

Now onto RNO 6/2/2011
First plane I see in Reno is a "special"
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http://i51.tinypic.com/db70w.jpg
and another special sccheme
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http://i51.tinypic.com/dm649u.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/vnz49e.jpg
Nevada ANG "High Rollers"
http://i52.tinypic.com/iwufyc.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/359j0nq.jpg

This morning @ RNO 6/3/2011
Yes, there is snow in Nevada in June!
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http://i53.tinypic.com/105o7qv.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/21j985e.jpg

And the two wonderful surprises waiting for me this morning
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http://i54.tinypic.com/2s82peu.jpg

Hope you enjoyed!

Wow..........Steve, looks like you're having a great trip and sweet specials!

Great pics! Those are some great backdrops.

sounds like a nice trip, great photos!

Bang!!! What a terrific set Steve, is it your best output yet? Wonder how you feel because it sure looks great from here... great stuff!

Very nice! I look forward to seeing more.

Doug

Thanks guys! I love spotting out here! I may squeeze in some mire in the morning or late afternoon.

Manny, you are too kind. And to answer your question, yes i feel this is my best work ever. And it feels great to have shared it with you guys.

I'll post more later. Plus my return layover thru PHX on sunday. And a special visit i made to a local airport out here :smile:

Steve !!! ..... This set = FANTASTIC !

Great catch on all the specials but just overall , the quality of these are awesome, the shot of the American with the Snowy mountains is unreal ....

Nice job buddy, keep em coming

Kaz - Thanks pal!! That American shot is my favorite with the FedEx with the tower being a very close second.

Here's a few more......

PHX
http://i56.tinypic.com/2db1og6.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2hyciv9.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/dpcrgo.jpg

RNO
http://i52.tinypic.com/2lw9bv8.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/98vecx.jpg

Steve, Great set of images... My fav is the AA MD as well.....


Rich B

Steve you just keep impressing, what a set! I really like the first US Airbus, great light and a perfect shot!I'm down in FLL & MIA so I'm going out for some shots today and Monday

I really love the shot of the AA MD!! and the C-130 shots!!

Nice shots!

Super shots Steve. You must have been excited to get all those special colors!

Bill - Thanks! And yes, yes I was. I was even more excited to get the special colors I did on the return flight through PHX. Will post in a new thread later on tonight when I'm done editing!

WHAUW.. so many nice birds.. I love the touchdowns with smoking tires!!
The hercs are also pretttttty cool :)