Selling The Drama

12 Jan 2007 • 605 views
 
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photoblog image Sunrise on the Wing

Sunrise on the Wing

The whole east was flecked
With flashing streaks and shafts of amethyst,
While a light crimson mist
Went up before the mounting luminary,
And all the strips of cloud began to vary
Their hues, and all the zenith seemed to ope
As if to show a cope beyond the cope!

- Epes Sargent, Sunrise at Sea

This one was taken en route to Morocco and If British Airways spent more time cleaning their windows I wouldn't have used such an extreme crop as the dirty spots of the windows wouldn't be clearly visible in the shot. Anyway, I think in the end it works.

Favourite Shot (Yesterday): Pensive
Photo Editing: Curves, Channel Mixer in Photoshop. Crop in Picasa.

Sunrise on the Wing

The whole east was flecked
With flashing streaks and shafts of amethyst,
While a light crimson mist
Went up before the mounting luminary,
And all the strips of cloud began to vary
Their hues, and all the zenith seemed to ope
As if to show a cope beyond the cope!

- Epes Sargent, Sunrise at Sea

This one was taken en route to Morocco and If British Airways spent more time cleaning their windows I wouldn't have used such an extreme crop as the dirty spots of the windows wouldn't be clearly visible in the shot. Anyway, I think in the end it works.

Favourite Shot (Yesterday): Pensive
Photo Editing: Curves, Channel Mixer in Photoshop. Crop in Picasa.

comments (21)

I think it works too. As usual the whole package is what makes it. The poetry, the wonderful image, the story. You did well to get this, Sam, I too have problems with the windows on the plane from Oslo to Stockholm.
Respect to you for linking to my shot from yesterday.
Samarth: thanks a lot andrew...that shot more than deserved it...
wow! great colour! I think it works well. Its always cool to look down on clouds too. I'd love to know your quotes secret... they're always so apropos.
Samarth: thanks john...its just hardwork....read through a lot of quotes concerning ur subject until u hit the right one...
  • P.J.
  • 12 Jan 2007, 07:46
Beautiful!
Samarth: Thanks pj...
A serene shot and a poignant piece of poetry. and a good choice of favourite shot.

When it comes to aeroplane shots I am either on the wrong side or over the wing or there is no window!!!
Samarth: thanks a lot alistair....this was my first proper chance to take some onboard shot and i just tried to capitalise on the oppurtunity...
these colors are great... lovely shot !
and I know about the british airways dirty windows problem...
Samarth: thanks ava...those wondows are such a *!$%$
  • Louis
  • 12 Jan 2007, 12:19
Work load settled? Must be, since why did you come up with such a great post. Love it.
Samarth: Long way to go Louis...but I decided to take a longer break than usual and i came up with this...
  • Zahan
  • 12 Jan 2007, 12:59
What the hell is up with you!!! I've checked up on this blog like once in 3 weeks or so (sorry... i'm just being honest!) and each time ure like a leap year ahead of the last time! This shot is lke awesome! (coupled with my love for aviation ;-) )... I'm afraid to say, this bright colourful stuff leaves Azhar's monotonous and doomday-like b&w stuff far behind (pl don't forward or copy this comment to him!)... Sorry didn't finish the kayrus story but currently, my comp is confiscated... exams... so... ttly or ttyl, whatever!
  • micki
  • 12 Jan 2007, 13:58
Great view! Looks like you had a beautiful flight.
Samarth: thanks micki...admittedly, it was one of my better flights because the view more than made up for the food...
Too good!!
Samarth: Thanks ashish... wink
  • Azhar
  • Mumbai, India.
  • 12 Jan 2007, 18:37
In your Top 10 ever.
Samarth: Thank you!!! grin
  • Jew
  • India
  • 12 Jan 2007, 18:46
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pic!!!!!!!!1grin
Damn gd shot.
Points - 10/10 grin
Looks like ur first 10 in d "strict" marking scheme!!
Samarth: Thanks a lot Deepak! grin
  • Joe
  • United States
  • 12 Jan 2007, 19:52
This shot is really nice. The colors where phenomenal and it does look like a bit of a marketing shot for an airline. Very nicely done!
Samarth: Thank you very very much Joe...
  • dotun
  • 12 Jan 2007, 22:33
awesome shot, I like this. I will try processing some of my similar shorts like this.
Samarth: Thanks dotun...cant wait to see the results..
  • Tom
  • United States
  • 13 Jan 2007, 01:16
What a cool shot Sam...smile
Samarth: Glad you liked it Tom..
This is a cool shot. You are so right about the windows on airlines, they really are disgusting aren't they?
Samarth: thank laurie...theyre disgusting...
  • Mal
  • 13 Jan 2007, 14:59
Havn't I told you not to post great images when I'm not around to see them Master!!! Absolutely wonderful. Mal
Samarth: sorry malwalker, it slipped my mind... smile
Like it - That's all ! smile smile
Samarth: grin...
Fantastic shoot, i like it !
Samarth: thanks a lot frederic...
Very nice my friend and somehow the crop adds to it.....beautiful glow. Phil
Samarth: thank you very much phil...
Boah, very nice and warm colors. Unusual but great composition, well done!
Samarth: thanks a lot...
  • Ellen
  • 15 Jan 2007, 08:18
I like this composition so you don't need to curse the dirt spots smile
Samarth: lol, well im glad i cropped it so close then...

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