Chicago Midway (56k warning

BoySpot · 19th of March 2006 (Sun)

A lovely, if chilly, day today so I took a stroll down to Midway. It is squashed into a residential neighbourhood so the aircraft skim the rooftops as they come in.

The main downside is that you get Southwest, Southwest and a bit more Southwest so variety is a little limited. Even so, there are other bits and pieces. Nothing too large, though, given the length of the runways. You do also get light aircraft mixing it with the big boys.

On with the pics.

Mills · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

It was nice today. Nice shots neighbor.

BoySpot · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Thanks. I liked the day for pictures but didn't think what the sun could do to my head this early in the year. Everyone at work has noticed the red dome! Oh to have some hair again!

weisdaclick · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Good shots - shame you didn't get any of those buildings in there to show us how close they are.

Carzee · 20th of March 2006 (Mon)

Good shooting. That first single-engine is the one of the worst colour schemes/designs I've seen. ick.

RuggerJoe · 21st of March 2006 (Tue)

Nice shots. Being an northsider I want to get out to O'Hare to get som shots but I'm not sure where a good place to set up would be anymore. Alot of the places I used to go with my dad as a kid to watch the planes come and go are no longer accesible any more.

There used to be a great spot along Irving Park Road with a little hotdog stand. Ahh the memories.

BoySpot · 21st of March 2006 (Tue)

There are a couple of places I have tried at O'Hare. Of course, there you have a lot of runways that can be in use at any one time so you are taking your chances. I have been moved once by the police as well. No point in arguing in a situation like that, even though he said I could shoot from a bit further up the same street! PM me if you want more details.

Nidz · 21st of March 2006 (Tue)

Some nice pics there. Good detail and some sharp shots.

PhotosGuy · 22nd of March 2006 (Wed)

Nice shots!

19th of March 2006 (Sun)	#1
BoySpot Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 492	Chicago Midway (56k warning A lovely, if chilly, day today so I took a stroll down to Midway. It is squashed into a residential neighbourhood so the aircraft skim the rooftops as they come in. The main downside is that you get Southwest, Southwest and a bit more Southwest so variety is a little limited. Even so, there are other bits and pieces. Nothing too large, though, given the length of the runways. You do also get light aircraft mixing it with the big boys. On with the pics.

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#2
Mills Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,106	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning It was nice today. Nice shots neighbor. __________________ Mills 1D Mark II & 5D 50 f1.4 16-35 f2.8L 24-70 f2.8L 70-200 f2.8L IS 580 EX & 550 EX Gitzo Mono & Tri Pods Apple iMac G5 & 17 Inch Powerbook Box Alarm Images http://www.myspace.com/millz11 Just to see some fun camera phone stuff.

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#3
BoySpot Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 492	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Thanks. I liked the day for pictures but didn't think what the sun could do to my head this early in the year. Everyone at work has noticed the red dome! Oh to have some hair again!

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#4
weisdaclick Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Good shots - shame you didn't get any of those buildings in there to show us how close they are.

20th of March 2006 (Mon)	#5
Carzee Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 6,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Good shooting. That first single-engine is the one of the worst colour schemes/designs I've seen. ick. __________________ POTN Aussie Club CameraJuice.com / my EOS gear "Photograph like a hunter... and hunt like a photographer." -RC

21st of March 2006 (Tue)	#6
RuggerJoe Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carbondale, IL, USA Posts: 899 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Nice shots. Being an northsider I want to get out to O'Hare to get som shots but I'm not sure where a good place to set up would be anymore. Alot of the places I used to go with my dad as a kid to watch the planes come and go are no longer accesible any more. There used to be a great spot along Irving Park Road with a little hotdog stand. Ahh the memories. __________________ Joe Comments / critiques always welcome. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruggerjoe/ Canon 350D EF-S 17-85 IS USM \| EF 50 1.8 \| EF 70-300 IS \| 580EX \| a couple of kit lenses All of which are all better than my skills.

21st of March 2006 (Tue)	#7
BoySpot Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 492	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning There are a couple of places I have tried at O'Hare. Of course, there you have a lot of runways that can be in use at any one time so you are taking your chances. I have been moved once by the police as well. No point in arguing in a situation like that, even though he said I could shoot from a bit further up the same street! PM me if you want more details.

21st of March 2006 (Tue)	#8
Nidz Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 2,407	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Some nice pics there. Good detail and some sharp shots. __________________ Stop or I'll shoot! CANON DIGITAL REBEL XT

22nd of March 2006 (Wed)	#9
PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,305	Re: Chicago Midway (56k warning Nice shots! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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