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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 June 2006 the gallery is temporarily closed.
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 or 20D or by 1.5 for a Nikon D50 or D70.
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)
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