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More: Qantas
More: Airbus A380-842
More: Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX)
More: USA - California, October 27, 2008
Remark Photographer
VH-OQA (cn 014) Start of week 2 for Qantas' A380 service to LAX. Short final to RW25L.
More: Ian Locko
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A visitor from Netherlands posted Tue October 11, 2011:
Nice sun.. rise? On closer inspection one can also discern a teeny weeny plane, just above the center;)

A visitor from - posted Tue October 11, 2011:
Amazing pic

A visitor from - posted Mon August 8, 2011:
Lovely

A visitor from Netherlands posted Sun July 17, 2011:
Power shot A380!I like the aussie A380.Wake yes sir Quantas push the trents to the limit.

A visitor from - posted Tue July 12, 2011:
Karachi will be the first airport in Pakistan to have this A380 services (most definitely by Emirates)

A visitor from - posted Sun July 3, 2011:
We all are waiting to see this mighty beast in Pakistan.

A visitor from - posted Tue May 10, 2011:
Mystical :)

A visitor from Singapore posted Sat May 7, 2011:
Flight of the phoenix!!!

A visitor from Germany posted Sun February 27, 2011:
Great shot, I hope to see this bird flying again!
Such a modern and new airplane is not meant to be scrapped!!

A visitor from - posted Fri January 14, 2011:
What's all that mist on top of the wings? Could someone please explain...

A visitor from Netherlands posted Sat January 8, 2011:
Mighty.The power and greatness of the a380 rules at this pic.Bloody brilliant.thank you.

A visitor from Germany posted Thu May 20, 2010:
Superb photo of the fat one

A visitor from - posted Mon February 15, 2010:
Too bad that i can just watching ...
great plan and airport!!

A visitor from Singapore posted Mon January 18, 2010:
Like some mystical, graceful bird..

A visitor from - posted Fri January 8, 2010:
Its Mighty A 380
Sarfaraz
RFC

A visitor from Germany posted Thu October 22, 2009:
So nice.

A visitor from - posted Thu May 7, 2009:
I love this pic

A visitor from United States posted Mon March 9, 2009:
Very nice condensation effect on those huge wings.

A visitor from Germany posted Wed January 14, 2009:
On the bottom the quiet and peacefull looking sun, at the top this beast, blasting into Los Angeles City. Nice composure indeed.

A visitor from - posted Wed December 24, 2008:
I have never seen a photo like this one. It looks as if the physics and nature's standarts are bent...
Merry Christmas!!

Rado
Boulder CO USA
12/24/08

A visitor from Australia posted Sun December 7, 2008:
A serene shot of a serene descent... airbus themselves couldn't sell their bird better...

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat December 6, 2008:
What a bird

A visitor from United States posted Tue November 25, 2008:
...And the Heavens didst bestow upon us the A380...

A visitor from - posted Thu November 20, 2008:
What more needs to be said about this shot?! I just love the silhouette of the A380. Very well done!

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Wed November 19, 2008:
Who said the A380 was ugly?

A visitor from United States posted Mon November 17, 2008:
Solid Photo Man!!!

A visitor from United States posted Mon November 17, 2008:
Composition, color

A visitor from Brazil posted Sun November 16, 2008:
Beautiful Shot !

A visitor from - posted Sun November 16, 2008:
I like the way this shot rocks, I like the way this shot rolls. Fantastic results.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sun November 16, 2008:
Unbelievable!! The shot combines three amazing things: LAX, Qantas and A380. So spectacular! Great job!

A visitor from France posted Sat November 15, 2008:
5 stars for this beautiful picture ! Incredible composition and light !
OlivierG

A visitor from Mexico posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Is just amazing this picture

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Absolutely fantastic 5 stars!!!!!

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Very good photograph, well done!

A visitor from Belgium posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Superb pic.

Fantastic result

A visitor from - posted Sat November 15, 2008:
One of the best shots there is. Perfect light, perfect timing. Truly amazing

A visitor from Australia posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Hey mate great shot, btw man it sunrise because u can see the early fog,
once again great:D

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Oh my god, this is best sunrise (or sunset?) photo ever I have see! 5 Star goes to Ian! Well done!

A visitor from Germany posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Pure aviation atmospere! Thats what we love! F.K.

A visitor from China posted Sat November 15, 2008:
The new King in the sky...

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat November 15, 2008:
Stunning, This is my new desktop, It's going to need to be something spectacular to become the my desktop after this image 5 stars is all I can give unfortunately

MWHCVT

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat November 15, 2008:
THE A380 photograph - truly outstanding.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
A lovely photo! my only issue is that the subject is too central, a little to the left maybe. great light

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Wow.....What a photo!!!!
The King Has arrived..!!!!!!

A visitor from Philippines posted Fri November 14, 2008:
The best shot I have ever SEEN!
5 Stars!!

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Great Job you! Your a fantastic photographer!

A visitor from Philippines posted Fri November 14, 2008:
I haven't seen a picture like this of the A380 on A.net. Very good. Plus I'm a fan of Qantas.

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Oh boy, you don't wanna follow this bird too close. Look at the visible wake turbulence on the left side of the photo!

A visitor from Israel posted Fri November 14, 2008:
WOW... Simply the best A380 shot to Date, Congrats for your first shot on here Ian.

A visitor from Australia posted Fri November 14, 2008:
WOW! Such an awsome shot of an awsome airline!

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
The shot makes you feel that you are there.
Ground mist, aircraft trailing condensation and the glow of the rising sun. Excellent

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Too amazing to describe it..

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Great Picture.

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
All I have to say is Wow!!! The contrast between the vaporised A380 and the natural environment around LAX have led to one of the best pictures in ages

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Stunning shot - very atmospheric!!

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
I would give this a 100-star rating if it were possible to do so! Awesome!

A visitor from Australia posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Best shot of the A380 i've seen so far, well done

A visitor from Spain posted Fri November 14, 2008:
The contrast, light and the air around the wing.

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
WOW... I cant believe it.
I.L.

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
I am completely inspired. This is easily the best A380 photo EVER.

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Best A380 photo I've seen so far!

A visitor from Germany posted Fri November 14, 2008:
A great, really great shot you have taken there, Ian. Wow...if I was able to go spotting in LAX. Great job!
Want to see some more of those photos

Regards
Pierre Sterzel

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
WOW...if we don' call it Spectacular,so when do you expect us to use this word?
(Ramin-Iranian Spotters)

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Wicked Photo, the best Airbus 380 shot i've ever seen

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Simply beautiful... nice work ian!

-Carlos Borda
EWR/JFK

A visitor from Portugal posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Wonderful

A visitor from United Kingdom posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Brilliant one Ian! Friend from Sweden:)

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Spectacular, one of the first dramatic vapor shots of the 380!

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
What a beast -- beautiful colour depth for this dawn shot.

A visitor from Russian Federation posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Looks like great art! Very impressive!

A visitor from - posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Great Shode dear lan..

Iman-IranianSpotters

Iran

A visitor from Sweden posted Fri November 14, 2008:
5 golden stars for an outstanding image. I'd do just about anything to get something like that! Wow.
Spencer Wilmot.

A visitor from Switzerland posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Indeed .. , very nice!

Rgds from ZRH

Robin

A visitor from United States posted Fri November 14, 2008:
Lovely shot....I had the pleasure of screening it!

Regards
Andrew
Singapore

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