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I went to the viewing area of Gen. Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee's main airport) and took some pics of a few planes coming in. All were taken at 1/1000 shutter priority mode at 100 ISO. I realize that this was still a little slow since there was a small amount of blurring. Also, these photos were handheld using my new 70-300 IS USM. I also plan to photoshop out the sun's reflective spots along the body of the plane, I just haven't had time. Let me know what you think! Thanks.


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Nice photos. IS is a great technology. I'm only slightly suprised that no one from Homeland Security didn't notice and stop you. :hot:
 
Funny you should mention that. A sheriff actually did drive by and slowed down to see what I was up to. The airport has a whole viewing section (seperated by barbed wire fence) with about 20-30 parking spots so it's not completely uncommon that someone would be taking pictures there, but I'm sure he was making sure it was only a camera. I was a little worried about it as well, but it was all good. :)
 
They have a "viewing area" at Norfolk International Airport also. I pass right by it every time I have a Delta shipment. Each time I do, I think to myself how easy it would be for a terrorist with a shoulder mounted missile to take down a jet. Sort of a sad commentary on our world.
 
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