Above Denali At Sunup
Jan 1, 2019 13:54:31 #
Cracker-barrel Philosopher
Loc: Duluth, MN
This image was made shortly after takeoff from Fairbanks to Las Vegas. The pilot got permission to "buzz" the mountain. I had just gotten my first Leica M6 and 35mm f1.4 ASPH lens, the windows were both pretty clean and not scratched up and had learned previously that to maximize your success you need to get as close to the plane window as possible without actually touching the window with the front of your lens. This provides at least two advantages (1 reflections from the inside of the window are covered up by you and 2) the high-speed subtle vibrations will not be transfered from the plane to your camera. These vibrations will deteriorate your image. The image was published by Leica in one of their rags and I can print this with my Epson 3800 printer at 16x24 inches - tack sharp.
Jan 1, 2019 13:57:31 #
Jan 1, 2019 14:15:46 #
Jan 1, 2019 14:19:56 #
Jan 1, 2019 14:41:31 #
651roy
Loc: Black Hills, SD
Truly outstanding, great glass helped. Still the photographers eye is what matters.
Jan 1, 2019 21:54:55 #
Jan 2, 2019 09:44:26 #
Jan 2, 2019 13:27:41 #
Jan 2, 2019 15:35:26 #
Jan 2, 2019 20:41:41 #
Cracker-barrel Philosopher
Loc: Duluth, MN
scooter1 wrote:
Nice and crisp.
Please feel free to memorize my recommendations for your next trip when sitting next to the window and having the sun essentially from the side or coming from behind your position. Sneak in close to the window as close as you can, w/o touching the window, and squeeze the shutter gently until it fires. Best advise I can give not knowing your experience level but my advise on this is applicable to any experience level in photography. Thanks for your comment.
Jan 2, 2019 20:42:39 #
Cracker-barrel Philosopher
Loc: Duluth, MN
scooter1 wrote:
Nice and crisp.
Please feel free to memorize my recommendations for your next trip when sitting next to the window and having the sun essentially from the side or coming from behind your position. Sneak in close to the window as close as you can, w/o touching the window, and squeeze the shutter gently until it fires. Best advise I can give not knowing your experience level but my advise on this is applicable to any experience level in photography. Thanks for your comment.
Jan 3, 2019 04:14:23 #
Jan 3, 2019 07:22:08 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
Cracker-barrel Philosopher wrote:
This image was made shortly after takeoff from Fai... (show quote)
Love the shadows! Great image.
Jan 5, 2019 19:27:21 #
Jan 15, 2019 08:30:21 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.