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frenchy · Feb 20, 2006, 9:43 AM

I remember DomCotton posting a photo he took from a plane a while ago and he said at the time that he wasn't sure if it was a good photo or just a 'snapshot' which he really liked but wouldn't be popular. At least I think that's what he said - sorry if I've paraphrased you incorrectly Dom! This is one of those.I took it a while ago on a point and shoot and have cropped the original and played with the levels a bit.

I really like this photo but to others is it just yet another snapshot from the inside of a plane? Or does it have more merit than that?

LT7 · Feb 20, 2006, 9:45 AM

I like it. It looks like something you would see on an "infllight" magazine put out by the airline.

LT

In search of Syd · Feb 20, 2006, 9:48 AM

You beat me to it LT. That's what I was going to say, a good airline/travel promo shot or very large print hung in an airport lounge.

LadyhawkVA · Feb 20, 2006, 9:49 AM

I think it's more than a snapshot. The composition is good, and the placement of the wing and the sun work well. It's quite an effective photo, IMO. I get a sense of adventure from this photo: Where is the plane going? Somewhere exotic? Is it the start of an exciting vacation, or just a routine business trip? This photo suggests lots of possible stories without locking the viewer into just one "correct" storyline.

DomCotton · Feb 20, 2006, 2:13 PM

Sorry Frenchy missed this one been so busy lately! I am hoping to get some shots up on here this week...

Quote me if you like... sounds like something I would have said!! :-)

So I really like your shot. I love shots from out of plane windows always seems so surreal. Never sure if it is just what i can remember from being there or if it does it for everybody?

Real interesting colours - one critique though... a smidge to the counter-clockwise for that horizon...??

Dom

Aumma45 · Feb 20, 2006, 10:26 PM

This one is a winner Frenchy. I love the artistic flair. The rest has been said. Regards. Jaki.

frenchy · Feb 21, 2006, 2:16 AM

Thanks for all the comments guys, I always appreciate your input. Dom, you're a bit of a hard taskmaster, aren't you?!? Having got my old school protractor and set square out, though, I can see you have a point. I'll make the change to my original.

Cheers all.

DomCotton · Feb 21, 2006, 2:33 AM

Yeah sorry mate - with that wing angle it just stood out to me. Believe me it really doesnt make any difference to the shot which is fab - but you did ask for critiques...!

Dom

frenchy · Feb 21, 2006, 6:20 AM

No problem - as you say,I am looking for any critiques that could help improve. Cheers!

Feb 20, 2006, 9:43 AM	#1
frenchy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 466	I remember DomCotton posting a photo he took from a plane a while ago and he said at the time that he wasn't sure if it was a good photo or just a 'snapshot' which he really liked but wouldn't be popular. At least I think that's what he said - sorry if I've paraphrased you incorrectly Dom! This is one of those.I took it a while ago on a point and shoot and have cropped the original and played with the levels a bit. I really like this photo but to others is it just yet another snapshot from the inside of a plane? Or does it have more merit than that? Attached Images

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Feb 20, 2006, 9:45 AM	#2
LT7 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 474	I like it. It looks like something you would see on an "infllight" magazine put out by the airline. LT

Feb 20, 2006, 9:48 AM	#3
In search of Syd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,657	You beat me to it LT. That's what I was going to say, a good airline/travel promo shot or very large print hung in an airport lounge.

Feb 20, 2006, 9:49 AM	#4
LadyhawkVA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,374	I think it's more than a snapshot. The composition is good, and the placement of the wing and the sun work well. It's quite an effective photo, IMO. I get a sense of adventure from this photo: Where is the plane going? Somewhere exotic? Is it the start of an exciting vacation, or just a routine business trip? This photo suggests lots of possible stories without locking the viewer into just one "correct" storyline.

Feb 20, 2006, 2:13 PM	#5
DomCotton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 490	Sorry Frenchy missed this one been so busy lately! I am hoping to get some shots up on here this week... Quote me if you like... sounds like something I would have said!! :-) So I really like your shot. I love shots from out of plane windows always seems so surreal. Never sure if it is just what i can remember from being there or if it does it for everybody? Real interesting colours - one critique though... a smidge to the counter-clockwise for that horizon...?? Dom

Feb 20, 2006, 10:26 PM	#6
Aumma45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,940	This one is a winner Frenchy. I love the artistic flair. The rest has been said. Regards. Jaki.

Feb 21, 2006, 2:16 AM	#7
frenchy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 466	Thanks for all the comments guys, I always appreciate your input. Dom, you're a bit of a hard taskmaster, aren't you?!? Having got my old school protractor and set square out, though, I can see you have a point. I'll make the change to my original. Cheers all.

Feb 21, 2006, 2:33 AM	#8
DomCotton Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 490	Yeah sorry mate - with that wing angle it just stood out to me. Believe me it really doesnt make any difference to the shot which is fab - but you did ask for critiques...! Dom

Feb 21, 2006, 6:20 AM	#9
frenchy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 466	No problem - as you say,I am looking for any critiques that could help improve. Cheers!