Comments on: Up in the Air: Capturing photos from airplane windows

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:19:04 +0000

Awesome photos, Irene! I haven’t used my point and shoot in eons but they are absolutely fantastic for great photography just as you can see here! So beautiful 🙂

By: Jerome Levine

Jerome Levine — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:50:05 +0000

In reply to alison @GreenWithRenvy. We have flown from Westchester County Airport to Marthas Vineyard and got some great photos there too. I especially remember Block Island and seeing it's great harbor. Used to be a sailor but not on Long Island Sound.

By: alison @GreenWithRenvy

alison @GreenWithRenvy — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:40:23 +0000

We have a love of aerial photography in common. I’ve been scolded more than once for doing so, but it’s always worth a try. We often fly from Cape Cod to Nantucket and the low flying has allowed me to get some great shots. Thanks for all the tips, i’ll put them to good use on my next trip.

By: Dyanne@TravelnLass

Dyanne@TravelnLass — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 22:44:47 +0000

W.O.W. that pic of Popocatepetl is fabulous! Though not quite as good as the one of Newark. 😉

But seriously, though I normally only opt for a window seat when flying over the Himalayas or some such, I may have to rethink this, thanks to your tips. I did manage to get a lovely aerial shot of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Oz – good thing too, as the flight plus a mere 2 nts. dormitory lodging came to a breathtaking $*GRAND*$! Nonetheless – it was worth it.

By: Anda@Travel Notes & Beyond

Anda@Travel Notes & Beyond — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:13:46 +0000

This are absolutely GREAT pictures! I’ve always wanted to take pictures from an airplane, but somehow the windows are always so dirty or foggy that I don’t trust that anything will come out. I enjoyed reading your blog and I’ll try taking my own pictures on the next trip.

By: Lisa Richardson

Lisa Richardson — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:41:51 +0000

Jerome, you already excel at blogging! Great content, images and advice.

By: Suzanne Stavert

Suzanne Stavert — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:26:37 +0000

Who needs Google Earth when we have you! Wonderful photos! Thank you for the tips and the inspiration! I never take photos in the air! I will start now!

By: Linda ~ Journey Jottings

Linda ~ Journey Jottings — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:36:58 +0000

I can’t resist (it seems like you!) snapping a shot arriving or departing as both of these moments are fuelled with excitement, anticipation or satisfaction!
Here’s some shots I took as my sister and I departed Italy and flew over the Alps, which felt very gratifying as we’d just spent two weeks traversing them 🙂
http://140735925.r.worldcdn.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Flight_Collage.jpg

By: Kay Dougherty

Kay Dougherty — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:51:21 +0000

You have some wonderful shots here! I always ask for an aisle seat so my getting up constantly to go to the bathroom won’t annoy my fellow passengers but maybe I’ll reduce my fluid intake and ask for a window seat! I love the idea of using the route map to plan ahead. Thanks for the beautiful pictures and good ideas!

By: Nancie

Nancie — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:41:41 +0000

Wonderful shots! I need to rethink what I’m doing when I point the lens out the camera window!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:49:34 +0000

Wow your aerial photos are fantastic! I always have my point and shoot handy to battle boredom if nothing else. However, I have been lucky a few times and your post convinces me to keep trying!

By: Anita @ No Particular Place To Go

Anita @ No Particular Place To Go — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 23:34:18 +0000

It never occurred to me to try to take photos from the airplane but, after looking at the amazing photos in your post, I’m going to start! The contrast in detail and color between your picture of London and Google’s map makes its point with no further explanation needed and I loved your photo of the cloud formations.

By: santafetraveler

santafetraveler — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:38:54 +0000

Some great aerial shots here Irene. I’ll have to try a few next time I fly.

By: Jerome Levine

Jerome Levine — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:07:11 +0000

In reply to Neva @ Retire for the Fun of it. More time, more travel more experience. Will be pleased to post your best over London. What camera will you be photographing with?