Over-Lower-Manhattan

Photographing through a badly streaked double pane plexiglas or

polycarbonate window at an estimated 200mph approach speed into

Laguardia airport, I was pleased to get this image of lower Manhattan

and thought it worth sharing. Comments and critique appreciated.

Considering the conditions (dirty glass etc.) you did get a decent capture Wayne. I have not flown for a long time and the last time I took an image out of a plane window was when I was 19. I think it is always great to have that 'memory' of the skyline just before you touch down. You had good light this time of day. Glad you took this one, thanks for sharing, :) Gail

Those double glass windows make it unique and interesting! Well done - all what I can say.

Very nicely captured

Excellent composition and good clarity considering the circumstances Wayne. What a great POV.

BR,

Holger

Ernest,

Thanks for visiting and the kind comment.

Gail,

Thanks. I even try to guess which window seat will afford me the best view of a destination city.  Those plexiglass windows are always a pain. I think one reason I posted some detail about air speed and camera settings is to add to the database all we photographers keep in our heads to draw upon when encounter any give condition.  I suspect someone knows a better way to shoot from a speeding plane.

Grigoriy,

Many thanks.  You are right, those windows can produce some surprises.

Tony,

Thanks.  I bet you have some unique techniques for dealing with these airplane windows.

Holger,

Thanks.  Yes, a POV I rarely experience so I get excited anytime I have the opportunity for this rare view.

Hi Wayne,

  I can see why you had to take this shot.  Great image with wonderful composition.  Take care, Patsy

Very nicely done Wayne.

Jed

Very well done! ...Mike

Patsy, Jed & Mike,

I really appreciate your kind comments.  I thought the poor quality of this image would override the merits of this perspective.

A beautiful result with very nice lighting, Wayne!

Ruud,

Many thanks, Ruud.  Your comment most appreciated.

Powerful aerial view and greatly composed cityscape. This photo gets its real value when it is being looked at its full size!. 

Sreten,

Many thanks for visiting and kind comment.

From the beginning the attention is to those buildings agglomerated on a small surface of land and the moment of the day with this light,the result is very interesting and if I didn't read your story never think for dirty windows.

Radu,

Thanks.  Photographing from a plane is always a challenge for me.  Sometimes I am lucky, sometimes not.

Very good and interesting work Wayane. Best regards/Sadegh

Sadegh,

Many thanks.

Well I don't know what to add that would help, but I would love to fly somewhere to see if I could!!!

Gail,

Many thanks.  It is always educational to see how another artist tackles a scene.