It is a cool shot! I have a better idea--hire a charter to drop you off a few hundred feet above the peak with a parachute and skis on.
i just checked out the others--i like #1 the best.
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 17, 2010 at 12:23 AM
What, you couldn't book a flight right at sunrise or sunset? Geez, what a rookie!
Man, Jack, these are phenomenal! I could see a lot of interest in these over at Summitpost.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 17, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Ahh...glaciers do such nice work!
Too bad you couldn't open the window.
Posted by Darren Huski on March 17, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Ditto what Todd said!
Very nice indeed. Maybe you need a chartered plane for the next trip though, so you could circle a few times.
Posted by Dan Walters on March 17, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Like how the vert. comp emphasizes the size of the mountain.
Very enjoyable set to look at and some unique vantage points. Good work getting the pilot to fly close enough, but not too close so you can get the views up and down the range.
You has good light, and a good window to shoot through. No plexiglass disoloration. All are excellent! I shot these from an airplane in '99 but we were way higher, having left from Denver and going to Seatlle.
Amazing views, and great quality for shooting through airplane glass.
You couldn't have asked for better conditions on this day. The shadows that grace the flanks of the Grand Teton complement the image so very well.
Posted by Jack Brauer on March 18, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Thank you all for your comments!
Todd - Yeah I could see glimpses of the alpenglow on the peaks as the plane was getting de-iced... wishing they'd hurry the f up!
Morris - I lucked out on having a decent window I guess. There is a bit of slight "smudginess" in parts of the images, but very minor. I think that having the camera pretty wide open, and close to window throws most of the window imperfections completely out of focus and out of the image.
Posted by Art Escobado on March 19, 2010 at 8:22 PM
That's an awesome shot and well how many people get that perspective?
Posted by Paul Wegemann on March 21, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Great work, Jack! I'm impressed that these are from a commercial flight. I always bring my camera with me when I fly and that assures that I always get a window with scratches and finger prints on it. These make me want to charter a plane.
I tried a few when I flew out in January without as much success. Too many fingerprints and glare on the window! Will go in with you on a charter next time!
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19 repliesThis one's my favorite but you can see some others here: http://www.widerange.org/gallery/tetons-aerial-photos/
All shot with Panasonic GF1 + 20mm. This one I cropped from horizontal to vertical.
i just checked out the others--i like #1 the best.
Man, Jack, these are phenomenal! I could see a lot of interest in these over at Summitpost.
Too bad you couldn't open the window.
Very nice indeed. Maybe you need a chartered plane for the next trip though, so you could circle a few times.
Very enjoyable set to look at and some unique vantage points. Good work getting the pilot to fly close enough, but not too close so you can get the views up and down the range.
You couldn't have asked for better conditions on this day. The shadows that grace the flanks of the Grand Teton complement the image so very well.
Todd - Yeah I could see glimpses of the alpenglow on the peaks as the plane was getting de-iced... wishing they'd hurry the f up!
Morris - I lucked out on having a decent window I guess. There is a bit of slight "smudginess" in parts of the images, but very minor. I think that having the camera pretty wide open, and close to window throws most of the window imperfections completely out of focus and out of the image.