Aircraft fly overheard on approach to MCO where I work. I'd been meaning to catch a few of them in photos, especially the Virgin 747s. They keep a pretty good schedule, oddly enough, so I don't have to wait long after checking arrival times on the airport website.
I got this photo when there was a lot of low cloud - the 747 was hidden just before and after the shot. T3i using 100-400, 250mm, 1/512sec, f/5:
The next day I tried to get a similar shot but with a clearer sky. But the 747 wasn't approaching according to schedule. In fact, the whole sky was pretty empty. Hmm, weird. Oh, wait, there's a plane, a big one, a 747, but not an airline livery I recognize, and flying an unusual approach pattern...
Of course - I forgot POTUS was due in Orlando for a fundraiser.
About 5 minutes later the Virgin flew overhead on the usual route. 400mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec.
Anyway, not spectacular images, but interesting enough for me.
shinksma
