Spotting "Civil Aviation of Azerbaijan - 80"

In 2018 the Civil Aviation of Azerbaijan celebrates its 80 anniversary. In May 19, 2018 the traditional, fourth spotting had been dedicated to this remarkable date. As usual, it had been carried out in Baku, at the International Airport after Heydar Aliyev under the support of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL). A group of professional and amateur photographers was provided a chance to shoot the planes during taxu at the flight strip and their flying-off as well as to visit Airbus A340-500.

Our way was to the shooting site passed by the stopping place of Boeing 747

The first we visited Airbus A340-500. In my previous record I showed the how this aircraft looks like inside. This time I just wanted to look in details the gentle lines of wings, body, engines. To feel how great this machine.

This plane is the official carrier of the International Music Festival "Жара'18", which traditionally takes place in summer in Baku. The festival's logo is to the left of the door. 

  

In June 02, 2018 the 80th Anniversary of the Civil Aviation of Azerbaijan is celebrated. All the planes within the State Company "AZAL" has a special logo dedicated to this date. 

After visiting Airbus A340-500 our group moved to the point to shoot the landing and taking off planes. The airport functions in its normal way. IL-76 Silk Way sets its course. 

The landing of Airbus A320-200 "Naftalan" 


Airbus A319-100 "Ganja" takes off 

The bright livery of Embraer ERJ-190 "Fuzuli" of Buta Airways is hard to muddle

Airbus A320-200 "Oghuz" is ready to take off

Airbus A320-232 by Qatar Airways 


The landing of Airbus A320 Air Arabia just after the "qatarian"

The livery of Airbus A319 of "S7" is noticeable in every airport

The "qatarian" is ready to continue its way 

Air Arabia also leave the airport following the "qatarian"  

The moment we waited all day along. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner  

Feel the power and grace !

The place to relax in autumn Kiev

My previous visit in Kiev (the capital of Ukraine) was in late spring. The city was already in green trees and the famous chestnuts were in bloom. Yes, it was the best time to walk and admire the city.

But this time I came to Kiev in middle of autumn. The sky was covered with heavy and dark clouds, that did not promise sunny days, and that picture was completed by the dribble. In other words, the ordinary dull day. Everyone can feel upset. But the true traveller can solve every problem and always find something to see and get admire. This time I had discovered the A.V.Fomin Botanical Garden. It is easy to reach because it locates in the heart of the city, just at the exit of "Universytet" (University) subway station, line M1. Being one of the oldest botanical gardens in Ukraine, the Garden is famous for its exotic plants. The collection includes the succulents from the countries of the former Soviet Union and the greenhouse is among the highest in the world. It had been built for the largest and the oldest palm trees in the Northern Eurasia. 

But when I had entered the garden I was surprised by silence even the traffic was just some tens meters there and my attention was attracted by cover of green-and-yellow-and-golden leaves on the ground and trees. Really, it was one of the best places for relaxation and get good mood in autumn dull days.

So, I decided to invite you for a promende about the garden and feel the inner peace and tranquilty.

Squirrels. The squirrels live in the garden and practically don't afraid of people. 

You can feed them with nuts. First, you must call them. Just take two walnuts and begin to knock them. Stay quiet near the tree and wait for the squirrel. When they appear give the nuts in open hand, throw on the ground or put then into the bark. 

Take some seeds with you to feed the tits who also live here

We proceed to walk over the garden. Generally it represents an area of alternation of elevations and descents.  

The roots of trees expose on the slopes and sometimes form the fancy webs or figures

Hope you had enjoyed this short-tem promende and know what to visit nex time when you come to Kiev. The entry to garden is free except the excursions.