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by leedseagle
02 Nov 2015, 13:27
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting October 2015
Replies: 25
Views: 11607

Re: Contrail spotting October 2015

Hi, today I went to Saint Moritz (Alps-Switzerland), I drove 350km (x2). Conditions were not perfect, it took me some time to find the place but soon it became cloudy! I saved this photo out of hundreds..probably there's a few more to save..I'll go there again! Cheers, Vas IMG_4978_filtered_filtere...
by leedseagle
23 Oct 2015, 15:48
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting September 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 13609

Re: Contrail spotting September 2015

Hi there Nice AF066 and THT7 a340 & great shots james, I have just acquired a 8" dob from ebay just waiting for my Canon 500d and Barlow. Also on waiting list for Nikon Coolpix P900 so hopefully will have some pictures/videos up soon, once these low pressure systems have cleared Clear Skys ...
by leedseagle
10 Sep 2015, 00:45
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting August 2015
Replies: 15
Views: 7801

Re: Contrail spotting August 2015

31.08 Alitalia, AZA759, ICN-FCO, EI-EJI, A332, FL400, L856 SW, G17:09 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vVYAVX5i9sQ/VedaFqbNQ1I/AAAAAAAAGsQ/Th8SNWata78/s600-Ic42/310815_Alitalia_AZA759_ICN-FCO_EI-EJI_A332.png Emirates, UAE207, DXB-JFK, A6-EDE, A388, FL360, LENOV-DEMUR, G18:49 https://lh3.googleuse...
by leedseagle
25 Aug 2015, 20:54
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Magnification and image orientation
Replies: 4
Views: 6730

Re: Magnification and image orientation

Hi
Im in Leeds i had 12" inch dob but sold all my equipment, pole hill near burnley is a great spot as is holme moss, im thinking of getting 8" this time, again with revalation barlow and canon 300d
by leedseagle
05 Jul 2015, 17:43
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting July 2015
Replies: 26
Views: 12880

Re: Contrail spotting July 2015

Hi All
I havent been on here for a good two years or more since selling all my equipment but just seen this video of the Nikon Coolpix P900 with upto x84 zoom :shock: and takes videos too!
I might have to invest



Happy Spotting
Leedseagle
by leedseagle
12 May 2012, 20:58
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting May 2012
Replies: 22
Views: 14365

Re: Contrail spotting May 2012

nice shots vadar
weather in leeds today has been clearest ive seen it for months hopefully end of rain and clouds
all the best
Leedseagle
by leedseagle
29 Feb 2012, 21:15
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting February 2012
Replies: 21
Views: 10261

Re: Contrail spotting February 2012

hi there

Nice sharp pictures CWUK best ive seen for a long time. uk weather conditions have been pretty poor this winter, I think we've been spoilt the last two previous years weatherwise 8-)

All the best
Leedseagle
by leedseagle
01 Feb 2012, 11:44
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting January 2012
Replies: 32
Views: 16180

Re: Contrail spotting January 2012

hi there

Great shots of the Southern Air's James and DC10, also nice to see Delta B747 and RJA A340

All the best
Leedseagle
by leedseagle
14 Jan 2012, 18:30
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting January 2012
Replies: 32
Views: 16180

Re: Contrail spotting January 2012

Nice shots Ian, i thought same thing today thought id missed all good traffic so didnt bother takin scope out and missed a Kalitta Air B747 and a Martinair Cargo MD11 :roll:
hopefully nice clear day again tomorrow
All the best
Leedseagle
by leedseagle
06 Dec 2011, 18:28
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail Spotting December 2011
Replies: 17
Views: 10163

Contrail Spotting December 2011

Thanks for all the contributions last month.
A new one has arrived, so again opportunities to share your (pictorial) sightings.
by leedseagle
25 Oct 2011, 01:42
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting October 2011
Replies: 32
Views: 14749

Re: Contrail spotting October 2011

hi there a few from saturday in the garden all taken into sun should really've travelled out http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_5175.jpg EZY 145 G-EZBK A319 36025FT LTN-ABZ UL613 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_5182.jpg SHT 18V (BA1314) G-EUXF A321 3662...
by leedseagle
20 Oct 2011, 09:35
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting October 2011
Replies: 32
Views: 14749

Re: Contrail spotting October 2011

So here are my pics from saturday with my first results of the new flocking mod. In my opinion, the pics look much darker than before. I was hoping to see more contrast on the planes, but i can only see more contrast on the lighter areas of the plane (where the sun is shining on it) and the undersi...
by leedseagle
19 Oct 2011, 21:20
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting October 2011
Replies: 32
Views: 14749

Re: Contrail spotting October 2011

Excellent pics DC10MD11 especially the Emarites a380 and the singapore crossover! Conditions here in Leeds have been poor over summer apart from very very early morning June/July, can't wait for clocks to go back, temps to fall and sun to lower in the sky. Will have some pics soon no doubt All the b...
by leedseagle
14 Oct 2011, 17:36
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting October 2011
Replies: 32
Views: 14749

Re: Contrail spotting October 2011

DELTA A/Ls BOEING 747-400 N668US ROUTING MIA/JFK/TEL AVIV AS DAL268 ON AIRWAY UL607---35.000ft. http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh434/DC10MD11/th_IMG_3366.jpg Many thanks for looking. All the best :D :D :D DC10MD11 :D :D :D Always nice to see a Delta or United Jumbo. Also nice E-3 Kopinet :D All...
by leedseagle
23 Sep 2011, 01:12
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail spotting September 2011
Replies: 29
Views: 14331

Re: Contrail spotting September 2011

Hi there

Welcome Nick look forward to seeing your shots

All the best

Leedseagle
by leedseagle
03 Jul 2011, 23:39
Forum: Plane spotting - Rest of the world
Topic: LBA 19/06/2011
Replies: 1
Views: 1560

LBA 19/06/2011

Hi there a few from LBA on 19/6/11 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/th_CRW_5022.jpg EI-EBP FR2503 LBA-FARO B737 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/th_CRW_5019.jpg G-LSAB LS251 LBA-FARO B757 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/th_CRW_5003.jpg EI-...
by leedseagle
12 Jun 2011, 13:38
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail Spotting June 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 5280

Re: Contrail Spotting June 2011

Hi there Clear conditions were forcast for Saturday morning so loaded scope Friday night, set my alarm for 4:15am to check on Flightradar24 what airway transatlanic traffic was on and made the journey 40 miles south for Airway UM16 (All shots taken between 6-7:30am) http://i672.photobucket.com/album...
by leedseagle
07 Jun 2011, 20:31
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail Spotting June 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 5280

Contrail Spotting June 2011

Hi there Had clear morning today very busy airways from west to east US to Europe but pictures were lost due to distance/haze (will have to travel about 20-30 miles south to overcome this) Only one from overhead http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4930.jpg EZY141 G-EZAW A319 380...
by leedseagle
06 May 2011, 10:16
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail Spotting May 2011
Replies: 16
Views: 12054

Re: Contrail Spotting May 2011

hi there A few from last weekend http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4844.jpg TXC3519 B-757 G-JMAB 34000FT Heading 282* on UL46 AYT-BFS Sunset http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4855.jpg GOTO FMS REG:164409 Boeing E6A Mercury US Navy 26000FT Heading 360* on...
by leedseagle
22 Apr 2011, 15:15
Forum: Contrail spotting
Topic: Contrail Spotting April 2011
Replies: 20
Views: 12894

Re: Contrail Spotting April 2011

hi there A few from last week just before sunset http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4699.jpg DLH484 D-AIHI A346 36000FT FRA-EWR 281* on UL46 http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv81/gpgregperace/CRW_4712.jpg SAS 2550 LN-RPA B737 20325FT Climbing MAN-ARV Heading 53* (not on airwa...