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If you want to take photos of planes, there are a couple of places to spot in GVA. First of all, check if the unway in use it 23 (over the lake) or 05 (over the Jura mountains, from France. You are never bothered by the police as long as you don't sneak through the fences! | If you want to take photos of planes, there are a couple of places to spot in GVA. First of all, check if the unway in use it 23 (over the lake) or 05 (over the Jura mountains, from France. You are never bothered by the police as long as you don't sneak through the fences! | ||
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The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/917652/L/ this one]. There are holes in the fence so that you can pass your lens through it. It is mostly for line-up shots. Touchdowns are possible, though very hard to get. | The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/917652/L/ this one]. There are holes in the fence so that you can pass your lens through it. It is mostly for line-up shots. Touchdowns are possible, though very hard to get. | ||
[http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/05_1.jpg '''Spot 2'''] From the first spot, walk towards the runway threshold. You will get onto a pedestrian/bicycle path and by getting closer to the threshold, you will find some holes in the fence too. Can provide some nice views but it is hard to get good shots. | [http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/05_1.jpg '''Spot 2'''] From the first spot, walk towards the runway threshold. You will get onto a pedestrian/bicycle path and by getting closer to the threshold, you will find some holes in the fence too. Can provide some nice views but it is hard to get good shots. | ||
'''Spot 3''' Is better for approach pictures, though only in the afternoon (summer) and late afternoon (spring + fall). Walk across the runway threshold and to the west. Get near the petol station, but don't cross the road. From there, there are some electrical "boxes" on the side of the pedestian path where you can climb on to get some pictures. The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/899942/L/ this one]. | '''Spot 3''' Is better for approach pictures, though only in the afternoon (summer) and late afternoon (spring + fall). Walk across the runway threshold and to the west. Get near the petol station, but don't cross the road. From there, there are some electrical "boxes" on the side of the pedestian path where you can climb on to get some pictures. The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/899942/L/ this one]. | ||