Spencer From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2004, 1623 posts, RR: 19 Posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 3883 times:
Hi all. I've noticed a few of you on here have a certain style you seem to like. It could be side-ons, dusk shots, rampers, rotations or even contrails. But some of you always seem to return now and again to your, what seems to me, favourite kind of image. I'm not sure what kind represents my style of photography, as I have tried so many different things over the years, but I quite like the sunrise ILS stuff, where multiple ac are on the approach. What's yours?
WakeTurbulence From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1288 posts, RR: 18 Reply 1, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 3878 times:
Spence, first of all, I admire your work greatly. I have been trying to shoot lineups like that at LAX and finding a location seems impossible. How do you do it so well?
Dazbo5 From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2005, 2572 posts, RR: 2 Reply 2, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 3874 times:
I'm not too sure if I have a preference, I seem to go through phases of side-ons, rotation, landing, approach! At the moment, it's approach. I love this angle:
SNATH From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3232 posts, RR: 25 Reply 3, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 3867 times:
Window shots for me, preferably at dusk / dawn, and with airport views!
JakTrax From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 4732 posts, RR: 8 Reply 4, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 3854 times:
My favourite? Definitely perfect side-ons of aircraft rotating or touching down - preferably at my local airport (MAN) as the photo-spots are just so amazing!
I like ramp shots too, although obviously they are harder to achieve for various reasons. Not being restricted means you can use wider angles and get into more prime positions, resulting (in my opinion) in much better blue skies and better overall colour and contrast.
Psych From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2004, 2968 posts, RR: 60 Reply 5, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 3837 times:
Back in the old days, when the database had far fewer images, I began uploading a number of images characterised by their low perspective and 3/4 type of angle. I don't know where it came from, but I began to refer to them as a "worm's eye view", and that stuck.
Even though there are now even more photographers at MAN than before I am still suprised that more don't make it though the undergrowth to get this perspective. For me the closeness to the taxiway, plus being level with the wheels, adds to the drama of a taxiing shot (and is a real bonus for Manchester photographers).
This same position also allows this kind of close crop, which has always been a favourite of mine:
Clickhappy From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 9444 posts, RR: 72 Reply 6, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 21 hours ago) and read 3833 times:
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Sluger020889 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 456 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 3780 times:
Call this a self plug thread if you want, this is the first thread I've read all the way through in forever. Good idea Spencer.
When it comes to airliners I love a good tight 3/4 shot, back or front, doesn't matter.
I doubt anyone will recognize this as my style, but I'm fond of this afternoon spot in AMS, the touchdown zone of Rwy 18R. Somehow not too many people make it there, probably because it involves a bit of walking/cycling.
Peter
The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad (Salvador Dali)
F4wso From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 974 posts, RR: 13 Reply 14, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 3749 times:
I began doing historical documentation for building models. I am trying to expand my reach in to more interesting aspects.
Gary
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You'll start seeing more like that from me in the future. Either on here, or on my own website (when I get the time to finish it). I don't mind doing photography in poor weather conditions either.
2H4 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 8950 posts, RR: 62 Reply 16, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 3693 times:
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Airliners bore me to no end. Thus, I enjoy seeking out more unusual specimens:
Moose135 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 2009 posts, RR: 12 Reply 17, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 3677 times:
Cvervais From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 600 posts, RR: 3 Reply 18, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 3661 times:
Well, hopefully you all won't mind a newb posting in here. I'm still learning but, as for a "style" I like departure shots where there's a background to them.
I'd add the image so it could be viewed inline but, it seems the upload is broken as I get the default image after uploading it.
Jspitfire From Canada, joined Feb 2005, 308 posts, RR: 2 Reply 21, posted (3 years 11 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 3546 times:
For me the background plays a huge part in the photo. I like different angles and trying to show off the beauty of the north. Working at the airport allows me a lot more freedom to wait until the aircraft are in some nice lighting with a great background.
26 NZ107: I wish I had more interesting places to shoot at my home airport but funnily enough the majority of my pictures on here haven't come from AKL. I reall
27 ThierryD: Nice thread Spence! I must say I don't really have a favorite style. I like to try all kinds of different angles and lighting conditions and I think m
28 Aussie18: Alright I might join in on some self plugging. I dont mind the Side on view looking across the beach where the people,boats,animals in the shots can a
30 Lexy: I don't prefer one style to the next TYPICALLY. But, if I had to choose, I would go for the somewhat tight crop 3/4 shot if at all possible. And witho
31 Aussie18: Mine vary.Dont mind a nice side on shot with abit of added action in the shot like people,boats,animals etc like 2 below. Head on shots,Whether on the
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