Marleetet
07-04-2006, 03:15 PM
Any pilots out there or anyone that has shot from a plane?
While on a business/vacation through the Northwest US and Canada, we had the opportunity to fly past some pretty impressive places. My hands were pretty full with flying, so my wife took the shots utilizing the auto, sport and shutter priority settings (she is not a photographer, but wants to learn). When possible, I put the sun on my side of the plane, but that was not always doable. Some of her shots were pretty good (well composed). The problem is shooting through the plexyglass. I assume, close to the glass and at a 90 degree angle is best: but a little turbulence and altitude restricitions (flying over Wilderness areas and National Parks usually has a 2,500 foot restriction) can make that impossible.
Window glare, haziness, wing tips and struts don't really add to the picture. I have some good shots of sea stacks, mountains, beaches and such that need some serious PS, probably more than I know how to do. Funny enough, the shots of Seattle after take-off look very good, as is.
Mark
While on a business/vacation through the Northwest US and Canada, we had the opportunity to fly past some pretty impressive places. My hands were pretty full with flying, so my wife took the shots utilizing the auto, sport and shutter priority settings (she is not a photographer, but wants to learn). When possible, I put the sun on my side of the plane, but that was not always doable. Some of her shots were pretty good (well composed). The problem is shooting through the plexyglass. I assume, close to the glass and at a 90 degree angle is best: but a little turbulence and altitude restricitions (flying over Wilderness areas and National Parks usually has a 2,500 foot restriction) can make that impossible.
Window glare, haziness, wing tips and struts don't really add to the picture. I have some good shots of sea stacks, mountains, beaches and such that need some serious PS, probably more than I know how to do. Funny enough, the shots of Seattle after take-off look very good, as is.
Mark