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Photo Essay: Airports & Airplanes

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I passed through a lot of airports on my trip around the world, big and small.  I boarded everything from a 6-seater in Botswana to a jumbo jet to Thailand, and I always had my camera ready to go.

I was “that guy” fiddling with his camera on the tarmac as the flights were boarding in China, Qatar, and many places in between.  How else could I get you some of these shots?

Departure board at Singapore Changi International Airport
Departure board at Singapore Changi International Airport
Singapore's airport features its own cactus garden
Singapore's airport features its own cactus garden
Guidance for departing passengers at a Chinese airport
Guidance for departing passengers - Chengdu, China
The all important backpack weigh-in
The all important backpack weigh-in
3,500 meters above sea level - Lhasa Gonggar Airport
3,500 meters above sea level - Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Who can pass up the chance to fly Yeti Airlines? Kathmandu, Nepal
Who can pass up the chance to fly Yeti Airlines? Kathmandu, Nepal
Tiny Bhadrapur Airport in eastern Nepal is a gateway to India
Tiny Bhadrapur Airport in eastern Nepal is a gateway to India
Photo-op at the Maun Airport after my scenic flight over the Okavango Delta in Botswana
Photo-op at the Maun Airport after my scenic flight over the Okavango Delta in Botswana
Catching some zzz's before the flight from Geneva to Bordeaux
Catching some zzz's before the flight from Geneva to Bordeaux
Yellow plays a prominent role in the design of the Madrid Barajas Airport
Yellow plays a prominent role in the design of the Madrid Barajas Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport - Antioquia, Colombia
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport - Antioquia, Colombia

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  2. Wonderful photo essay Dave. Great shots of the diminutive side of the airline industry (love the Bhadrapur Airport!)

    The reality of being a round the world traveler is that you spend a great deal of time in planes and airports. It certainly helps if you hold a childlike fascination for aviation. Not everyone has it, but it appears you do. I wonder what other airplane shots you have on your hard drive?

  3. Haha, I LOVED this post!!! When I 1st became obsessed with traveling I was all about spending time exploring new airports. I would have the best time doing it! Then as time went on I started to loathe airports and wanted to spend as little time as I could in them. But, your post has made me realize I should rethink my attitude. :)

  4. Haha, I LOVED this post!!! When I 1st became obsessed with traveling I was all about spending time exploring new airports. I would have the best time doing it! Then as time went on I started to loathe airports and wanted to spend as little time as I could in them. But, your post has made me realize I should rethink my attitude. :)

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