OT: AA photo significance?

Gerry K · 08-17-2001, 10:45 AM

I was taking a look at the most often viewed airline photos
at www.airliners.net, and although virtually all are truly spectacular, I couldn't understand the significance of the fourth most popular shot: the American Airlines take-off at Zurich (photo number 137414). Would somebody kindly enlighten me as to what makes that shot special. (And I'm not being sarcastic; I really don't know.)

Cheers, and happy landings,

Gerry K

Ozz · 08-17-2001, 02:35 PM

A 777 making serious vapour is a very fleeting and dramatic sight, great shot to have captured it!
I now have it as wallpaper, thanks for the tip!

Colin · 08-17-2001, 02:52 PM

Any photo by Pixair is a winner. Nice guy, too.

I had that one as my wallpaper a while back, Ozz. I recommend searching using "pixair" from time to time for some amazing photos.

Gerry K · 08-17-2001, 03:08 PM

The third most popular shot -- the landing of the Air France 747 over the beach at St. Maarten -- depicts an area that is truly spectacular for spotting, or more accurately, viewing. Many years ago, my wife and I stood there photographing planes, and we could almost touch the wheels.

That Air France looks as though it were super-imposed over a beach shot, but not so. It's an untouched, legitimate photo.

Happy landings,

Gerry K

Ozz · 08-17-2001, 06:39 PM

If you like that you should see the St Maartens video from Just Planes, it is truly an eye popper, very well done!

Colin, thanks for the tip, I shall do just that.

Anyone know why a high altitude airport like Zurich has so much humidity?

ANTHONY F DUVA JR · 08-17-2001, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gerry K

That Air France looks as though it were super-imposed over a beach shot, but not so. It's an untouched, legitimate photo.

This posting reminds me that on my first Air Chance flight I got a postcard of a 747 landing. There's no runway, nothing but green grass!

F - JACK · 08-18-2001, 04:02 PM

Go back to www.airliners.net !

Make a search based on SXM keyword

You'll find some amazing shots !!

Gerry K · 08-18-2001, 05:11 PM

Ozz,

I did purchase the St Maarten video, but I'm saving it for a snowy day. Haven't seen it yet.

Cheers,

Gerry K

08-17-2001, 10:45 AM	#1
Gerry K Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 47	OT: AA photo significance? I was taking a look at the most often viewed airline photos at www.airliners.net, and although virtually all are truly spectacular, I couldn't understand the significance of the fourth most popular shot: the American Airlines take-off at Zurich (photo number 137414). Would somebody kindly enlighten me as to what makes that shot special. (And I'm not being sarcastic; I really don't know.) Cheers, and happy landings, Gerry K

08-17-2001, 02:35 PM	#2
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	A 777 making serious vapour is a very fleeting and dramatic sight, great shot to have captured it! I now have it as wallpaper, thanks for the tip! __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

08-17-2001, 06:39 PM	#5
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	If you like that you should see the St Maartens video from Just Planes, it is truly an eye popper, very well done! Colin, thanks for the tip, I shall do just that. Anyone know why a high altitude airport like Zurich has so much humidity? __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

08-18-2001, 04:02 PM	#7
F - JACK Senior Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sainte Cécile les Vignes, France Posts: 217	Go back to www.airliners.net ! Make a search based on SXM keyword You'll find some amazing shots !! __________________ Jack

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08-17-2001, 02:52 PM	#3
Colin Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 409	Any photo by Pixair is a winner. Nice guy, too. I had that one as my wallpaper a while back, Ozz. I recommend searching using "pixair" from time to time for some amazing photos.

08-17-2001, 03:08 PM	#4
Gerry K Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 47	The third most popular shot -- the landing of the Air France 747 over the beach at St. Maarten -- depicts an area that is truly spectacular for spotting, or more accurately, viewing. Many years ago, my wife and I stood there photographing planes, and we could almost touch the wheels. That Air France looks as though it were super-imposed over a beach shot, but not so. It's an untouched, legitimate photo. Happy landings, Gerry K

08-18-2001, 05:11 PM	#8
Gerry K Junior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 47	Ozz, I did purchase the St Maarten video, but I'm saving it for a snowy day. Haven't seen it yet. Cheers, Gerry K