Hey guys,
Any tips for best seats for photos out the window of the plane?
EDIT:
737-300 from EWR to LAS
>^< correction
757-300 from EWR to LAS
A320 from LAS to LAX
737-900 from LAX to EWR
thanks for your help ;-)
Hey guys,
Any tips for best seats for photos out the window of the plane?
EDIT:
737-300 from EWR to LAS
>^< correction
757-300 from EWR to LAS
A320 from LAS to LAX
737-900 from LAX to EWR
thanks for your help ;-)
Last edited by gonzalu; 2011-01-27 at 11:29 PM.
Manny Gonzalez
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For the best seats for photos out the window would be the cockpit :) Unfortunately those are impossible to get these days, unless your a pilot.
I also hate those emergency exit seats.....they may have more leg room but may not recline back depending on the configuration of the aircraft.
I would suggest a seat just in front of the wing, this way the jet exhaust doesn't impact your photos. I usually sit in the back (it's closer to the bathroom) and a little more quieter becaue your a litter further away from the engine. Also another important thing to consider is what time of day you'll be flying. I am assuming in the morning, if that is the case, sit on the right side of the plane, because most of the time the sun will be on you left (so the light will really be harsh and terrible). Consider that on the way back as well.
Just my 2 cents. Wait for some others to chime in and see what they say.
Last edited by Zee71; 2011-01-27 at 12:13 PM.
I agree, just ahead of the wing is nice.
Thanks Guys... I usually pick seats at the front anyway. However, give the nice wing shots you see sometimes, I figured maybe there would be better choices from this point of view.
Manny Gonzalez
Thrust Images | General Photography | R.I.P. Matt Molnar 1979-2013
BRING BACK THE KJFK/KLGA OBSERVATION DECKS
A little confused about the 1st leg, 99.9 pct positive no carrier flies a 737-300 from EWR-LAS, if they did would be pushing the range of the airplane? LGA777
Me thinks it will be a 737-800......
It's the fares, stupid
Nah, my bad... 757-300 ;-)
sorry guys... return is a 737-900
So, any tips ?
Manny Gonzalez
Thrust Images | General Photography | R.I.P. Matt Molnar 1979-2013
BRING BACK THE KJFK/KLGA OBSERVATION DECKS
KC-135 - Passing gas & taking names!
http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=15086
http://moose135.smugmug.com
Depending on the flight times I select Port or Starboard side.
Here's couple of my examples from the rear...
I knew it will be 34L departure out of Sydney in morning
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Qanta...7b3a0fee8b3d94
This one it had to be starboard side...
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Catha....../0034520/L/
Raj
Manny Gonzalez
Thrust Images | General Photography | R.I.P. Matt Molnar 1979-2013
BRING BACK THE KJFK/KLGA OBSERVATION DECKS
Raj, I love the shot of Sydney.
Manny, my shot isn't nearly as great as Raj's, but this is a shot from the left side right above the leading edge of the wing on a 737-300. Taken during sunrise.
I usually try to go back as far as possible behind the wing, however you do sometimes get some blur from the jetwash.
Last edited by heeshung; 2011-01-28 at 04:53 PM.
Raj, Kaz and Mark......excellent shots!!! On the way to LAX later this March, I'll be sitting in the back, at this point I have an aisle seat but there were plenty of empty seats. I am hoping no one else will be in my row so that I can then have the whole row to myself.
Im also trying to go back as far as possible behind the wing... but... never shoot anything good from the plane, I don't know why, no luck ?? dirty windows, always something :)
Living The Dream...
Oh the shadow pic is cool...
Thanks ALL for the great tips. The choices are clear... front of wing or way back... so likely I will try as far back. I guess is worth it in front of wing when you want shots of the engines like on a B747 or A380
cheers!
Manny Gonzalez
Thrust Images | General Photography | R.I.P. Matt Molnar 1979-2013
BRING BACK THE KJFK/KLGA OBSERVATION DECKS
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