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A visitor from United States posted Fri January 13, 2012: Don't be sorry!! The Picture is allsome!!
A visitor from Singapore posted Thu January 14, 2010: There is absolutly no reason to say sorry !!! best picture ever on airliners.net congrats !!
A visitor from - posted Wed September 23, 2009: Compare the plane's axe with the runway's one, there are at least 12 or 15 degrees of diference. Unfortunately for plane lovers, Quito's airport is going to move for 2010. Anyway this is one of the top five in the net. Rota is a great photographer and Quito is a great place.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Thu June 4, 2009: Fantastic picture!
A visitor from United States posted Thu May 28, 2009: Don't say "sorry" so much, great photo!
A visitor from Canada posted Thu April 2, 2009: Great shot! Love it.
A visitor from United States posted Thu May 8, 2008: Tradewinds pilots are awesome! Great photo!
A visitor from Sweden posted Mon April 28, 2008: That's a lot of power! Throwing up dust 100+ meters behind.
A visitor from Brazil posted Mon April 14, 2008: A very unusual take-off, great angle !
A visitor from Brazil posted Sat April 5, 2008: Don
A visitor from Ecuador posted Tue April 1, 2008: Excellent photo, it´s amazing the power of those ge powerplants leaving all that dust behind in the runway, the backgound of the andes mountains it´s awesome, a nice example of how difficult can be the takeoff and landig procedures whit those crosswinds at UIO
A visitor from - posted Tue April 1, 2008: Beautiful.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Mon March 17, 2008: I personally think this is one of the most dramatic 747 action shots in A.net. Simply stunning.
A visitor from Italy posted Thu March 6, 2008: Great picture
A visitor from Egypt posted Tue December 4, 2007: The cross wind from left to right affecting the departure of the heavy 747.
A visitor from United States posted Tue November 20, 2007: Sorry??? This is the best picture I have seen in maybe 2 years here! Congratulations!
A visitor from Italy posted Thu November 15, 2007: Wonderful!
A visitor from United States posted Mon November 12, 2007: Simply outstanding - the raw power of the situation really comes through. This one really breaks the mold and becomes a real piece of art rather than just an airplane picture. Nice work.
A visitor from United States posted Mon November 12, 2007: No need to apologize. I could not have done better myself. 5 Stars
A visitor from Romania posted Mon November 12, 2007: Super photo:D The mistakes you are talking about just make it feel more real. I wish i had a big airport nearby to watch something like this.
A visitor from New Zealand posted Wed October 3, 2007: No need to say sorry for anything, this is a fantastic photo! - Leo P.
A visitor from France posted Sun August 26, 2007: Anyway, it's really a nice shot !
A visitor from United States posted Fri August 17, 2007: Stop saying sorry!! this is awesome!!
A visitor from Canada posted Wed July 18, 2007: This photo best represents the power of these beautiful machines.
A visitor from Ecuador posted Tue July 3, 2007: To planes lovers and nature and mankind creations admirers, when come to Quito, go to Cotopaxi National Park, visit historical downtown and take pictures from both runway tops. You’ll literality feel planes turbofans. Don’t forget your ears and eyes protectors!!!
A visitor from Canada posted Wed June 27, 2007: Excellent shot! The grace of the airliner picking up and being pushed off by the crosswinds is an amazing contrast. You can almost feel the pilots trying to keep it in line. Had to do that many times myself.
A visitor from Brazil posted Tue June 26, 2007: Amazing South America!
A visitor from Netherlands posted Mon June 11, 2007: I agree with the previous stated comment: do not feel sorry. This picture is one of the best pictures on A.net!!! Very good!!! Maybe just because the picture is unlevel, it gives a "dramatic" effect. Keep up the good work! ;-)
A visitor from Ireland posted Sat June 2, 2007: Excellent.. dramatic capture, & I think that the composition is near perfect.
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Mon May 21, 2007: Don't apologise! That is truely beautiful and dramatic! Well done.
A visitor from Netherlands posted Mon May 21, 2007: Wonderful pic. I'm surprised to be the first to comment on it almost a year after it was posted.
A visitor from Pakistan posted Mon May 21, 2007: Dont be in Sorry state, you have taken outstanding PICture.
A visitor from United States posted Sun May 20, 2007: Great and really impressive photo !! Well down and thanks for sharing it with us !!!
A visitor from Egypt posted Sun May 20, 2007: Beautiful crosswind takeoff ...we get alot of crosswind landings but rather a few of those....thumbs up
A visitor from Netherlands posted Sun May 20, 2007: Superpicture! I think you must be proud!
A visitor from Germany posted Sun May 20, 2007: One word: Power.
A visitor from Thailand posted Sun May 20, 2007: Fantastic shot! the dynamic, and angle is perfect. The mountain in background is a plus! Pity for workers at the left, they surely hit by the jet blast.
A visitor from Hong Kong posted Sun May 20, 2007: A perfect shot! It's very rare to see Tradewinds Airlines!
A visitor from France posted Sun May 20, 2007: Don't be sorry it is a great shot! Workers on the left must be upset about the pilots !!
A visitor from Greece posted Sun May 20, 2007: The angle of this photo makes sure that the viewer actually feels what it must have felt like to the passengers shortly after their 23knot takeoff.Great side wind.And dont forget that this is a747!
A visitor from Canada posted Sun May 20, 2007: I like this shot because its an unbelievable site. The workers off to the side taking cover really captured the moment for me.
A visitor from United States posted Sun May 20, 2007: No need to apologize. It is a very dramatic photo. It still does not look that bad in sharpness. Good job.
A visitor from Germany posted Sun May 20, 2007: Great - I can feel the air!
A visitor from Luxembourg posted Sun May 20, 2007: Nothing to be sorry for, this picture captures and enhances the dramatic action well x *****
A visitor from Canada posted Sat May 19, 2007: Nasty !!! I love it ! You were there at the right moment ; as far as I'm concerned this pic is perfect enough for me.
A visitor from Chile posted Sat May 19, 2007: Nooo men, your photo is very amaizing. Five stars for it.
A visitor from Sweden posted Sat May 19, 2007: This is a very good photograph!
A visitor from United States posted Sat May 19, 2007: You are saying sorry way to much for this beautiful picture. this is absolutely stunning. this is byone beautiful, and shows you not only how strong, agressive and powerful the 747 is, but can show you the power of crosswind. great shot
A visitor from Finland posted Sat May 19, 2007: This is truly magnnicificant! This is truly the way to takeoff!
A visitor from Germany posted Sat May 19, 2007: My greetings Stefano. This is a really unforgetable shot. I like it really well. I never saw a crosswind takeoff like this one. My congratulations.
A visitor from Mexico posted Sat May 19, 2007: Good job. I love it.
A visitor from Germany posted Sat May 19, 2007: Don't worry! This is an amazing image! Crosswind T/O or landing are always exciting(for spectators and crew/passengers). You have captured this beautifully in your shot!
A visitor from United States posted Sat May 19, 2007: No need to apologize---great shot!
A visitor from Denmark posted Sat May 19, 2007: What a great moment you caught there! Stunning to see this big bird a bit "off the track".
A visitor from United Kingdom posted Sat May 19, 2007: No appologies required what an amazing situation i bet that the workers that were on the run for shelter needed a change of underware after that takeoff
A visitor from Australia posted Sat May 19, 2007: Don't apologize mate that's a great shot!
A visitor from Germany posted Sat May 19, 2007: Never mind, pal. it is a great picture with lots of action!
A visitor from Hong Kong posted Sat May 19, 2007: This is great, amazing shot ever! It's nice to catch that Tradewinds!
A visitor from Israel posted Sat May 19, 2007: Mother neuture can move giants
A visitor from Canada posted Sat May 19, 2007: Absolutely stunning! Amazing shot!
A visitor from United States posted Sat May 19, 2007: Simply beautiful!
A visitor from Brazil posted Fri May 18, 2007: Absolutely fantastic photography, congratulations 5*

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