Spotting the flying marvels 9 Photos . Updated: 18 Jul 2015, 11:30 PM IST Livemint A photo essay on plane spotters in India 1/9A crowd builds up by the evening on the Dwaraka Link Road near the Delhi airport. Photos by Pradeep Gaur/Mint 2/9The trees lining the pavement appear to have taken the shape of chairs as people climb and sit atop them to watch planes take off. 3/9For immigrants working in Gurgaon’s factories, plane spotting is a popular pastime. 4/9Spotters hoping to catch a glimpse through a hole in the wall. 5/9A man enjoys a snack while watching a plane take off. 6/9Enthusiasts crane to catch the first sight of the metal bird as it takes off. 7/9From children to amateur photographers, age seems to be no bar when it comes to watching these giant machines fly. 8/9For some, plane spotting is a hobby. For others, it’s a chance for a family outing. 9/9A small economy has sprung up, with vendors looking to sell water, lemonade and some other Indian snacks to the waiting plane spotters.