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The Earth Below

© frank w. degenhardt

The Earth Below

Uploaded: October 06, 2018 | Entered: October 06, 2018 22:54:25

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I did some experimenting with my small Canon camera on the plane as I look out the window. For the most part, the window was fogged over, lighting was a trick, but I decided to see what I could do. I was surprised to see I got some nice pictures. What I had to do to get the clarity better is darken, add contrast, then just a touch of sharpening, and a dash of light.
I think it was a great experiment and know when I go next year I will dedicate a card to just these type of shots.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 11.74 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 07, 2018

Great job Frank - You can get some decent images from commercial airliners. Play with the angle that you hold your camera at in relationship to the window glass and you can reduce/eliminate reflections and often get some really impressive results - Good Luck! #1715562

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 07, 2018

Quite impressive result, Frank. Great details and light. #11729685

Candace M. Cleveland October 07, 2018

Fantastic results Frank. Thats some canyon. Looks like a vintage picture. #11729694

Harvey A. Ravitch October 07, 2018

Beautifully Created! The puff of clouds adds So much impact for me! I Always sit in a Window seat , but never manage as good a shot as this! #11729709

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 07, 2018

Fascinating landscape from above. Really like the tones and rocky terrain. #11729732

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 07, 2018

You did a fantastic job on this Frank, but for the POV I would never guess it from an airplane window!! <>< #11729768

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 07, 2018

You sure did capture some excellent detail and texture in the mountainous terrain Frank, almost looks like a shot of another world, I agree with Harvey about the cloud adding to this fascinating image!! #11729798

frank w. degenhardt October 08, 2018

Thank you so much Jeff, Bojan, Candace, Harvey, Tammy, Nancy, and John. Have a great week everyone. #11729863

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 08, 2018

Outstanding through the window capture and post processing to get such clarity and details. Well done Frank. #11729903

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 12, 2018

A magnificent & amazing scene & capture, Frank! Fantastic job with the adjustments! #11730546

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