Introduction

[BigPhilNYC]

Hi, I just wanted to tkae a thread and introduce myself as a new photographer to this site.

My name is Phil Derner Jr, and I live in New York City, within walking distance of La Guardia Airport. I've loved planes my whole life, but really got intot he hobby of spotting and photography within the past year.

I do a lot of videos with a Panasonic DV52 cam, and my stills are taken generally with a Canon D30, with a 400 mm zoom (although its a 600 mm on a D30).

there are many aviation enthusiast sites out there, and I am a frequent member of one in particular. I stay away from the others generalyl, but I chose this site over others because the quality of the pictures are good without being overly-picky, and because of its association with AirDisaster, which I am quite a fan of (obviously, since I live near LGA, I have a bit of a backgroudn with crashes lol).

I jsut got some of my first pictures accepted here, so feel free to do a search on my name and critique my pics.

If you have any questions, don't be shy. I look forward to being an active member here.

-Phil clap.gif

[Airpower]

Hi Phil,

I just want to let you know they made a thread to introduce your self in the Off topic section. http://www.jetphotos.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000002

[Chris Kilroy]

Hi Phil!

Welcome to our community! nod.gif

I must say, your LGA photos, particularly the approach shot of the ATA B738 with the entire rwy 13/31 in the photo are spectacular!

I'm using a setup similar to yours (D60, 100-400mm IS USM here), and I'd love to get up to LGA in the future to get some similar shots.

Like I said, I love this one:

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[thomasl]

Hey, Phil - you gonna hook up on the NYC spotter meeting on the 7th December? We're coming into town from Oslo and some guys are getting together for some serious spotting that weekend images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[PolishAir42]

Welcome Phil images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

When I come to NYC...ill give you a yell...I must visit that dock! images/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Chris Kilroy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PolishAir42:
When I come to NYC...ill give you a yell...I must visit that dock! images/smiles/icon_razz.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Like your camera could get anything useful from that dock! images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[BigPhilNYC]

Chris,

Thank you for your comments. I also thnk that the picture you mentioned was my best. It's a shame some screenrs on "other" sites don't agree. lol.

Thomas, I heard all about it, and as long as I am free, I do intend to come along. I look forward to meeting you.

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[PolishAir42]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Phil Derner Jr:
Chris,

Thank you for your comments. I also thnk that the picture you mentioned was my best. It's a shame some screenrs on "other" sites don't agree. lol.

Thomas, I heard all about it, and as long as I am free, I do intend to come along. I look forward to meeting you.

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HAHAH Phil images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[PolishAir42]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris Kilroy:
Like your camera could get anything useful from that dock! images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

With the teleconverter i can do some damage there.

[gocaps16]

I've done some photography around LGA and JFK area last spring. I was only 4 hours from NYC now I am 8 hours away.

Phil, someday I will goto the "dock" and do some serious spotting around there...I wonder how much it would cost to fly to Islip from Norfolk Intl via BWI. hehe, maybe ill do it...but its someday.

Kevin