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RE: $ St. Maarten Pic -- Yup, I'm Clueless

Thanks Andy- A little more information: It's for the Aircraft Performance Group booth at NBAA (<url>http://www.apg.aero/</url>), and they just want the image for the one show display. <acronym title="San Francisco - International (SFO / KSFO), USA - California">SFO</acronym>, the sales / marketing r...

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$ St. Maarten Pic -- Yup, I'm Clueless

Hey guys, I've just recieved an email requesting the purchase of rights to a photo of mine. <center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/0809669/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/0809669/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/pho...

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RE: Angles And The Horizon?

Suresh, Trust me this is was not ment as an accusation in any form!! I tried very hard to be careful with the way I worded this thread. I did not intend in ANY way to question your validity or the validity of your photos, and as I stated in the original post, I am very fond of the photo as it is. It...

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Angles And The Horizon?

Guys, I'm just wondering if there is any rule against the rotation of an image if the horizon is not visible in the picture. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/1074235/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/1074235/M/" targe...

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RE: Motiv...anyone?!

Jeroen, I simply can't believe that the first and third were rejected. It would be a shame to see you stop uploading, however if shots such as these are rejected despite, in my own opinion, their excellence, then maybe it is best that you stop wasting time here. There are other places on the web whe...

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Question Regarding Backlighting

Guys, I'm confused by exactly what effects backlighting can have a photo and how one might go about correcting these problems. In the comment of this photo by Thomas Millard he asks to forgive the backlighting... to me the photo is still awesome (love the angle). I'm just wondering how to get accept...

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RE: Panning Is Hard...

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RE: US Navy At SXM... Pull From The Queue?

Ah, alright. It kills me to always do this but oh well, that's life. Well, that's MY life, at least.

Chris

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US Navy At SXM... Pull From The Queue?

Guys, I recently uploaded this photo: <a href="http://www.airliners.net/addphotos/big/ready/USN5834.jpg" target=_blank>http://www.airliners.net/addphotos/big/ready/USN5834.jpg</a> But, as usual, I'm beginning to convice myself that it's going to be rejected for quality. Think I should pull it from t...

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RE: What If "captain America" Ruined Your Shot?

Guys, What can I say... I don't appreciate hostility for my views simply being different from yours. <TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=95% style="border-top: 1pt #28455E solid;border-right: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-bottom: 1pt #1B2E3F solid;border-left: 1pt #28455E solid;table-layout:fixed;border-s...

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RE: What If "captain America" Ruined Your Shot?

I seriously need to get some new glasses. Just reread the topic and did not realize the the question was regarding how one would react if <b>shoved</b> by the person in question. I have no toleration for that. However, if the shove part was omitted my previously stated views wouldn't change. Chris (...

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RE: What If "captain America" Ruined Your Shot?

Ah, please don't view it that way. I'm just saying that while Captain America is an annoyance now, one day he could come in handy. <img border=0 src="http://www.airliners.net/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" width="15" height="15" border=0> I'm just offering my own opinion given the title of ...

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RE: What If "captain America" Ruined Your Shot?

Guys, In all honesty, I would immediately stop shooting, then I would give him the opportunity to see some <acronym title="Normandie Aviation (France)">ID</acronym>. If he was satisfied, only then I would continue shooting. Of course, if I were actually in the that situation I'm sure I'd be nothing ...

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RE: Q. About The Actual Screening Process?

Glenn,

You have no idea how much I appreciate that response, and how long I've been awaiting one of its content.

Thank you!

Chris

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RE: Q. About The Actual Screening Process?

Guys, I think that the most important this a screener can possibly do is put a comment if there is something significant the person can be doing that isn't obvious by the rejection reason. This is key: *Even though I get angry for all of my badmotiv rejections, I know that they're being rejected for...

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RE: Are These Good Enough To Try And Upload?

Hey Mike, I re-edited the first one for you to show a little more of what A.net is looking for, however due to the exposure (check out the sky) I'm afraid it's unsalvagable! Nonetheless, it's an AWESOME capture. <center><table align=center BORDER=0 width=650 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 STYLE="border...

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RE: My Personal Favorite... But Would It Make It?

Ah, thanks, and believe me, I know it's not close to A.net standards. The reason for my post was simply to be thought-provoking. I wish there was some way that unconventional shots could get their own section or something, however the more I think about it the more far-fetched my own ideals seem! Ch...

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My Personal Favorite... But Would It Make It?

Guys, I am aware this photo isn't good quality. I'm aware that the aircraft has motion blur. I'm aware that the horizon curves. But my question is, would this photo make it? <table BORDER=0 width=58 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 STYLE="border: 1px black solid;"><tr><td><a href="/uf/view.file?id=536885...

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RE: Lets See Your Amazing Shots That Didnt Make Anet!

I was pretty upset about these rejections because it showed me that artistic shots aren't appreciated anymore... aviation photography is becoming aviation picture-taking!! Both were badmotiv. <center><table align=center BORDER=0 width=602 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 STYLE="border: 1px black solid;">...

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RE: Photo Sale - Quotes?

Guys, Thanks so much for your responses. Being a somewhat amateur at photo sales, I always like having a basis on what to ask for. Unfortunately I have no luck when it comes to these things. I received an email saying that the client chose another option due to its design, not price. This is the sec...

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Photo Sale - Quotes?

Guys, I received an email from a graphics designer and was asked for permission to use one of my photographs on the packaging for this computer-game product. It will retail for approximately $29.95 USD, and approximately 10,000 copies are expected to be sold. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="...

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RE: Will This Get Nailed For Motive?

Excellent shot!!

Motive looks good to me. But, I would upload at 1024* as the shot is a bit soft. Making it smaller would quarantee that the quality is acceptable.

Chris

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RE: Bad Acceptance For "artistic" Angles?!?

Jeroen, All of your shots are incredible, although I'm personally more fond of number two and three. It is a shame that Airliners.net is so set on the "aviation" part of aviation photography.The photographical aspects of aviation photography have much more to offer. Keep up the excellent work. You'l...

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RE: Boston Spahtting

Futterman,

Have fun in my second home. I'll be there a lot in the next four years.

Chris

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Photo Request From Boeing

Guys, Today, I received an email from a member of Boeing regarding one of my photos. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/809669/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/809669/M/" target="_blank">View Medium<br><IMG SRC="/photo...

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RE: Why Has The Acceptance Bar Been Raised?

Guys, As for artistic shots, I think that badmotiv is the main villain. <img src="http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3742/img14729zn.jpg" width="600" height="450" border=0> Sure, the reg. is cut off... sure, it's dark and contrasty, but what if that's the way the photographer wanted it? It's a lot d...

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RE: Why Has The Acceptance Bar Been Raised?

Filet mignon just got a hell of a lot more expensive, so now the middleclass people aren't buying it.

That's my twisted input.

Chris

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RE: Starting To Get Irritated With Rejections

Andrew, As for contrast, it seems that the shot was underexposed. Therefore, leaving it as it will make the shot look dull but adding contrast will make the light areas flare up. I think levels might have taken care of it but I'm not quite sure. Bad quality might have to do with darker areas in the ...

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RE: Aerial Views , You Have To See This!

Guys, Check out runway 22L at <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym>. <a href="http://www.iasa.com.au/folders/Safety_Issues/RiskManagement/softgroundarrest.html" target=_blank>http://www.iasa.com.au/folders/Safet...skManagement...

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RE: Help On Baddirty

Guys,

Many of you are not helping as your should... I just see people trying to come back with a reply more witty than the last.

Chris

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RE: Help On Baddirty

I, along with many others, don't like sarcasm. It makes the administration look bad. I couldn't see the spot until I equalized it. And, still, it is barely visible. Why are photos rejected for tiny spots? As shown above, the "general public" does not care whether or not there is a near-invisible imp...

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RE: Taking Pics In SXM (Maho Beach), Any Tips?

My suggestion... shoot from as far away as possible in order to capture the entire scene. A lot of people get caught up in being close to the action, but in reality, what has more effect? A close picture of the bottom of a plan or a picture showing the sand <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (Count...

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RE: Sobering Experience And Completely Confused

When the graphic technician at the news station created that logo, they went to Airliners.net and took an image, thinking that you would never find out. Prove them wrong.

Chris

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RE: Should I Upload This Picture Of JFK?

That is an INCREDIBLE photograph regardless of whether or not it would be accepted.

Probably not, as this database is more for aviation then for photography.

Chris

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RE: Your Very First Accepted Upload On A.net

Guys, Beginner's luck. <img border=0 src="http://www.airliners.net/discussions/graphics/smilies/silly.gif" width="15" height="15" border=0> <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/557532/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/557...

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RE: Can I Put Such Pictures On The Internet?

Fergul,

Yes, very true! My given opinion was what the outcome would be. I would definitely contact them for permission as that's what we would all want if we were them.

Chris

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RE: Can I Put Such Pictures On The Internet?

The Backlot Tour - Coming 29 June - Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds". The original movie sets from this highly anticipated film are the latest feature to be added to the Backlot Tour. See the small town, which has been devastated by an elaborately choreographed 747 jetliner crash, dramatically...

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RE: New Upload Queue Limits

Gah, that "100 shots in database" clause sucks for beginners. Like me.

But, overall, I can't complain!! This is what everyone has wanted from the beginning, so well done guys.

Chris

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RE: Get Me Some Prozac And A Load Of Free Time

I'm trying to figure out whether certain "interpretations" parallel those of a cop or of a lawyer. I'm going more for cop. Not being directed at anyone in specific.

Chris

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RE: Corrupted Image?

Guys,

Nope, wasn't just a refresh problem.

It's working now... someone fixed it before you guys could see it.

Chris

[Edited 2005-06-12 20:39:11]

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Corrupted Image?

Guys, The following photo was added very recently, however since then it seems to have been corrupted. I know it wasn't that way when it was uploaded. Also, the copyright is gone. <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva"><a href="/open.file/856005/L/" target="_blank...

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RE: Get Me Some Prozac And A Load Of Free Time

Rock on Futt! Rock on.

Point proven.

Chris

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RE: Thumbs Up To Kmia Cops. What A Nice Change.

I would like to add that Simon recieved respect because he showed it! Often, spotters don't understand that cops <acronym title="Air Vallee (Italy)">DO</acronym> have a job to do. I can tell you that if you had showed a temper, KMIA cops would have had you formally questioned and then probably made ...

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RE: Hit Generating Comments What's Yours?

"Is that a naked women in the cockpit? I really think it might be! Oh, look at those exquisite entities! Nope, just the captain. Note that the captain has two ears, yet only one nose. Is that a crack developing in the windshield? Nope! It's a shadow! But, a shadow of what? Could it be a UFO? Or, cou...

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Jones Beach Airshow

Guys, Just curious if any of you stopped by the Jones Beach Airshow on Long Island, NY today (Saturday). I was surrounded by other photographers that seemed to be more than hobbiests. The shows were great! The Thunderbirds were nothing compared to last year's Blue Angles presentation but that could ...

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RE: Assistance Needed - Canon Vs. Panasonic

I have the S1 <acronym title="Island Airlines (USA) and Eagle Air/Arnaflug (Iceland)">IS</acronym>, and before I got my Rebel, I loved it. It's got the perfect features for someone who is on the advanced end of digital. <br><table align=center border=0 width=500><tr><td><center><font color="#EEEEEE"...

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RE: Photo Usage Request From Airbus

Guys, They <acronym title="Air Vallee (Italy)">DO</acronym> have a budget for that. They just think that they can get the easy way out because the "average" amateur would just give away their photo for free. But then again, we aren't average. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif"...

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RE: Why Are People So Rude. Would It Hurt Them To.

I rarely get replies from the <u>photographers</u>, and when I do, they are usually very trite. There is one particular high-hitting photographer at this site who I have emailed many times over the past two years regarding different things, and I have never recieved any replies from him. It just sho...

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RE: Old Photo Produce Hits!

Explanation: Your photo was/is the most popular photo on that particular airline. Therefore, when a large number of people searched for Onur, they clicked on your photo, given that many people request the photo page to show the most popular photos first in a given search. Great shot, by the way! Chris

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Optical Illusions

Guys, After your first look at this photo, you may find yourself asking why the gear are halfway up during a near-tailstrike. But, a closer look will prove otherwise. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="Big grin"> <br><center><font color="#EEEEEE" size="1" face="ARIAL, Hel...

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