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===Terminal Viewing Gallery=== | ===Terminal Viewing Gallery=== | ||
Offers an excellent view of Park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle. There is no other vantage-point suitable for photography within the airport, even airside, unless you have ramp access. Please note that as of | Offers an excellent view of Park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle. There is no other vantage-point suitable for photography within the airport, even airside, unless you have ramp access. '''Update:''' Please note that as of July 2006 the gallery is open from morning to evening only. | ||
'''Time of day:''' Morning only as most aircraft on the ramp will be backlit in the afternoon. | '''Time of day:''' Morning only as most aircraft on the ramp will be backlit in the afternoon. | ||
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'''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below. | '''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below. | ||
A note about sample photos: indicative focal lengths refer to 35mm format and you need to apply the crop factor appropriate to your camera, e.g. divide by 1.6 for a Canon 350D | A note about sample photos: indicative focal lengths refer to 35mm format and you need to apply the crop factor appropriate to your camera, e.g. divide by 1.6 for a Canon 350D/20D/30D or by 1.5 for a Nikon D50/D70/D200. | ||
{{anetlink|0808856}} (A320 on ramp - 50mm) | {{anetlink|0808856}} (A320 on ramp - 50mm) | ||
{{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm) | {{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm) | ||