MSNYX From United States of America, joined Dec 2006, 127 posts, RR: 0 Posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 4240 times:
In my course of daily perusing the a.net database, I found two photos that were taken at virtually the same instant and from the same perspective. I have seen those photos taken at SFO at the same time from two different perspectives, but these photos are taken from the same spot. I don't really have a question, but just wanted to point this out. I personally think that the one on the left is better.
DesertJets From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 7673 posts, RR: 18 Reply 1, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 4193 times:
The second photo was taken a few seconds later, you'll notice the main gear doors have begun to retract. Otherwise it looks like the photographers were right next to each other... though I couldn't tell you which one was on the left and which one was on the right.
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JFKTOWERFAN From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 1100 posts, RR: 17 Reply 2, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 4096 times:
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Nothing new happens all the time. The database is loaded with things like this, always interesting to see the processing outcome.
474218 From United States of America, joined Oct 2005, 6340 posts, RR: 10 Reply 3, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 3752 times:
Quoting DesertJets (Reply 1): The second photo was taken a few seconds later, you'll notice the main gear doors have begun to retract. Otherwise it looks like the photographers were right next to each other... though I couldn't tell you which one was on the left and which one was on the right.
I think you have it reversed. The photo on the right (taken by Philippe Ballerstedt) was taken first. Notice that the inboard main landing gear door have just started to cycle open. In the photo on the left (taken by Omar Alex Saffe) the inboard door has completely opened and the gear has just started to retract.
Jasond From Australia, joined Jul 2009, 23 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 3620 times:
I guess my reaction to this is that I have noticed many examples of 'duplicates'. Take all the 777's and 747's shot at AMS from the same spotting position day after day. Not withstanding the fact that they are all great quality, how many do you need in the database? Compare that to countless rejections for non-technical reasons and there is an argument to promote variety assuming the shot meets the technical criteria.
D L X From United States of America, joined May 1999, 10554 posts, RR: 53 Reply 5, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 3566 times:
Quoting Jasond (Reply 4): Take all the 777's and 747's shot at AMS
or all the scantily clad women at SXM with a plane in the background. Apparently, we are not yet bored of that either.
Scottieprecord From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 1363 posts, RR: 12 Reply 6, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 3543 times:
Quoting D L X (Reply 5): or all the scantily clad women at SXM with a plane in the background.
D L X From United States of America, joined May 1999, 10554 posts, RR: 53 Reply 7, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 3528 times:
Quoting Scottieprecord (Reply 6): I too take interest in the processing differences.
I'm more interested in photography differences.
I would like to politely challenge people (especially at AMS, MAN, and SXM) to shoot something unusual. Something we haven't already seen a jillion times. Any takers?
Jid From Barbados, joined Dec 2004, 960 posts, RR: 35 Reply 9, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 3491 times:
Quoting D L X (Reply 7): I'm more interested in photography differences.
I would like to politely challenge people (especially at AMS, MAN, and SXM) to shoot something unusual. Something we haven't already seen a jillion times. Any takers?
What would you suggest that does not fall out of the motive window then?
IL76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2235 posts, RR: 51 Reply 10, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 3481 times:
Quoting D L X (Reply 7): I would like to politely challenge people (especially at AMS, MAN, and SXM) to shoot something unusual. Something we haven't already seen a jillion times. Any takers?
For AMS, I think most viewing options where you can photograph with 'normal' camera gear (lenses up to 400mm) have been covered (name me something you'd like to see, I'll tell you if it's possible or not). With air-side access the possibilities grow a bit, most of us have no such privilege. Plus, things that some people seem to forget: AMS is very high on the wishlist of any spotter. People complain about 'yet another KLM 747' on A.net, but when they come visit AMS, what do they do?! Shoot every single KLM 747 and upload it. Call it a victim of its own success. Same goes for MAN and SXM.
D L X From United States of America, joined May 1999, 10554 posts, RR: 53 Reply 11, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 3473 times:
Quoting Jid (Reply 9): What would you suggest that does not fall out of the motive window then?
I don't know, honestly. My challenge isn't to say there's no merit in the shots that are being taken now, just I want to see something cool and different! I will still look and stare at a photo that is technically well done, and aesthetically pleasing, but I also want to see a little more creativity. What can *you* do with the same raw materials as the next guy?
I mean when I go to DCA, I am usually not the only spotter there if it's a sunny day. So, I tend to go when the weather's not so hot, and see if I can grab something unusual. I hardly ever just stand at Gravelly Point. Although, I do admit to uploading plenty of those "standard" shots too, so please don't take this as me being overly critical.
IL76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2235 posts, RR: 51 Reply 13, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 3466 times:
Quoting D L X (Reply 11): so please don't take this as me being overly critical
We don't, no worries... It's just that at these popular airports, most things have been done/tried already. The lack of a nice background scenery also give you fewer options. I'd love to have snowy mountains in the background, shoot air-to-air, 100ft from the runway with a wide angle or see a 747 take off from a 6000ft runway, but no can do here. We'll have to try other airports for that.
However, that's off-topic. Duplicates are quite common. I too take interest in the processing differences.
-Mike
Thats one thing i dont understand how shots like this get on A.net when you can clearly see faces and some very attractive females in bikini's which isnt a bad thing but rule state(as from Thierry's guide) People or faces unless Pilots or famous people arent accepted but day after day these shots appear on a.net.
Silver1SWA From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 4536 posts, RR: 26 Reply 15, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 3455 times:
Quoting Aussie18 (Reply 12): Trying something different usually doesnt make it on a.net.
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D L X From United States of America, joined May 1999, 10554 posts, RR: 53 Reply 16, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 3442 times:
Quoting Aussie18 (Reply 12): Trying something different usually doesnt make it on a.net.
Then keep trying! Not trying certainly won't make it.
I have two shots at DCA sitting in Johan's queue right now probably because I pushed the envelope. If they don't make it, I'll still have the satisfaction of having what I think is a pretty neat shot. Making a.net would be nice, but not necessary.
Quoting IL76 (Reply 13): It's just that at these popular airports, most things have been done/tried already.
Same can be said of DCA! I didn't say it was going to be easy, that's why it's a challenge. I refuse to believe that the photographers here aren't itching to let their creative juices fly at these places.
It's no suprise to me that the shot taken by Nik is so similar to that taken by myself.....I removed the D200 from my tripod and Nik then placed his D70 onto it and fired away without even moving the tripod!!
Aero145 From Iceland, joined Jan 2005, 3070 posts, RR: 23 Reply 24, posted (6 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 3124 times:
Quoting Flugnord (Reply 23): What i mean by this album is that they look the same... I don't care if they are taken by different photographers, they look the same!!!
Take it easy Þórður, they're still not doubles.
25 Scottieprecord: Wow... that's impressive, yet somewhat disturbing. I can't even imagine that many spotters in one place. lol That's a great idea Þórður (I honestl
26 ATCme: Quoting Aussie18 (Reply 12): Trying something different usually doesn't make it on a.net. And even if the quality is good enough to get accepted under
27 D L X: Here's a list of things you can do that are out of the ordinary: 1) Shoot in bad weather 2) Shoot at sunset/sunrise 3) Shoot PROPS!! (Anybody can do
28 Vzlet: One way to tell if you're in a shooting rut: View your shots at the "Tiny Photos - 120/page" setting. Is there considerable variety or do you see pri
29 Eksath: check this out: http://www.airliners.net/discussions...searchid=144523&s=eksath+#ID144523
31 Fhlaran: I like to do more artistics photos of aircraft, but many of then hardly would pass here... But hey!! The rules are clear, so let's do what the rules s
32 Andz: Here's a couple where the photographers WERE standing side by side!
33 Flugnord: You could try to say Thorthur... That's what my English teacher says and she's English so...
35 Acontador: Well, it's not exactly the same shot, but that's because Alejandro beat me in uploading the head-on, and I found the other one taken just a second lat
36 D L X: I think there's something good to be said about not uploading the same shot as your friend. Yours is certainly a nice shot as well.
37 Frankmink: Hi all, Here are some of my 'double' findings Greetz, Frank Mink Tristar Aviation
38 Spacejumper: Hello, based on the above statement, when I was at SXM I tried a different approach beside the the usual Maho beach by trying to to get some departur
39 Aussie18: Here's some from Sydney taken by myself and Jackson Qui.
40 D L X: I think these shots definitely have potential, but they need to be re-edited I think. I *LOVE* the AC shot taking off in the snow! Such an extreme an
41 Aero145: Here are two taken in June... in July, we were uploading-crazy, so we didn't care that we uploaded two almost-identical. Now, we've stopped doing tha
42 Jorge1812: Why? Imagine the database without hundrets of shots of taking-off CO/LH or whatever 737's infront of blue sky b/c there's already one pic online Geor
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