Tail Lights and Night Shots

[Tony G]

I was at the terminal last night trying to get some shots while the sun was just about set and the strobes on the Aircraft become more distinct. ( i then dicovered a tripod would be best), most shots come out really blurry and grainy, any tips anyone). This is an example of the shots i was trying to get.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/IMG_6909.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/r...e/IMG_6896.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/r...ne/DAplane.jpg



A question i would like to know is, are all airliners fitted with lights to display the tail sceme? If so do some decide to use it and some dont? I believe they are located on top of the Horizontal stab. If you can add any tips for night photography that would be great. Thanks.