Spotting

[Donesh I.]

I was at Sydney airport on 15/06 for a bit of spotting(If I may call it that) and with the wonderful sunny weather, was able to capture some pretty good pictures which I would like to share with all you good people on this forum. This is the very first time ever that I have posted my pictures anywhere on the net, so please forgive if you notice any errors and would realy appreciate your comments. This forum means a lot to me, so here goes,

[Paul f.]

Great shots thanks for posting.

[Dave Dale]

Like them all, especially the Air Pacific 747.

[Oliver Gigacz]

Love the shots, In-fact I was in Sydney on the 15th doing some spotting as well.

[Adam.S]

Well done Donesh, they are good pictures. You were lucky to get the nice sunny weather.

Regarding the observation deck at the International Terminal;
*Is photography allowed at all times, or is it frowned upon in some cases?
(photography in Melbourne can be a bit hit-and-miss when it comes to the authorities approaching you for questions)

*How far is the nearest arrivals/departures board from the deck?

cheers

[Michael Lee]

I went to the observation deck like twice and so correct me if im wrong,
But i remember seeing a arrivals and departure screen at the deck,

For the photography, i would believe whenever the airport is open, it was designed to be used so i dont think anyone would bother you.

[Donesh I.]

Nobody ever bothers you on the observation deck.It is a great spot with the only downside being that you are always shooting at a downward angle.

The opher fantastic spot is the staircase on the upper deck of the domestic terminal,however, once I was there for more than a couple of hours and somebody called the police. Although a very awkward moment , the ciops were so gracious and polite that I was really proud be an Australian.

Members should try this spot. When you stand with your back towards the terminal on the upper ramp, walk about 200 meters to your right. You cannot miss the steps.

[damian f]

Originally Posted by Donesh I.

The other fantastic spot is the staircase on the upper deck of the domestic terminal
[snip]
Members should try this spot.

Members could try this spot - but can be moved on by SACL and be asked to leave the airport entirely - more recent correspondence between myself and SACL about photography have reiterated that (and I quote SACL...) "No spotters are permitted to film or photograph inside or outside (the) terminal 2 without completing the (photography) form or having (public liability) insurance. They are only permitted to film and photograph on the observation Deck and at the end of Ross Smith Avenue (without restriction)".

(see this thread... http://yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=104)

Damian (coming for a photography visit in a couple of weeks time!!)

[Donesh I.]

Really appreciate the input re. photography in terminal 2 but what puzzles me is when the police came to question me, I asked them if I was doing anything wrong, and that I would stop if so. Thay laughed and said that it was the person who called, who was wasting their time and that I could stand there taking pictures until my legs gave way.

[Adam.S]

public liability insurance is an interesting one.

Apparently this was bought up recently at a Melbourne City train station, whereby a spotter/photographer with a tripod was asked to not use the tripod due to "public liability" as being a tripping hazard.


In regards to photography airport, can the general public take photos of planes from inside Terminal 2 where the terminal halls end?
When I was last there I noticed there were inbuilt bionoculars at the waiting areas of these gates, surely photography from the same location(s) wouldn't be an issue if you are not in anyone's way or using the photos for commercial gain??