Inspired by Ailsa’s Travel Theme, I finally have a post for these two photos.
The shot of the jet is from Gravelly Point Park just 400 feet north of the runway of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. And while I used my zoom lens at 200mm to shoot this plane, on takeoff it was close! Probably only about 100 feet above me as it jetted into the sky and past the park at 150 mph. During peak travel times, as many as two planes per minute take off or land (the direction depends on which way the wind is blowing). I’ve heard the noise is louder during take off, but that landing is much more dramatic – the planes look impossibly low approaching the runway. Guess I’ll have to go back!
For a photo from this same shoot with a different perspective on “takeoff,” visit my post Ed’s Sunday Stills: Planes.
The shot of the ambulance, with lights flashing (and noisy sirens blaring), is from a favorite street of mine – Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown, Washington, DC. You’ve seen glimpses before of life along this street: a Mexican restaurant, a French cafe (twice), and most recently, a bicyclist zipping down the street. I venture to say you’ll see more as time goes on – my hair salon is located there!
Visual Venturing 
Stacy, I love the image of the plane. You must have been holding your breath the entire time taking the shot!
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Thanks, Karen! It was loud and scary, that’s for sure :0
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wow, that image of the plane is so stunning! what fantastic work you do!
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Susan, thanks so very much. Having now seen your work, that’s high praise indeed!
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Amazing shot of the plane. It looks stunning in black and white. Beautifully done.
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Thanks so much, Jenny, and thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
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I can hear the noise from here. 🙂
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🙂
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Stacy I really love the photo of the plane! I live near an airport and took a few shots of it passing by my home as well; your photo reminded me of that day. Your photos are marvelous and I wouldn’t know the issue you had with editing the plane had you not mentioned it–and only by mention.
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Ha! Guess I should keep my “secrets” to myself 😉 It was definitely fun to give it a try, and I will go back better armed knowing what to expect. I really would like to get them landing, as it will be a totally different experience. Did you post your plane photos? I’ll have to take a look! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate it 🙂
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Hi Stacy, I love the themes and challenges you participate in and am truly inspired by your photos. I’m taking my camera out tomorrow for some practice shots around the Lincoln Square area of NY to see what I can come up with, thanks to you.
I do have a shot of the plane but need to find it and share it.
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Well, what I nice thing for you to say – thanks so much! Ooh, NYC – I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Have fun (and hope you find that plane) 😀
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Thanks Stacy, will be in touch!
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Great picture of the plane belly ! And I like it in black & white. Very simply and strong.
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Thanks WC! The colors just did not turn out in … well … color 😉 P.S. Check your email 🙂
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For some reason I find the plane photo really scary – perhaps it’s the angle……..and the fact that it looks as if you were right beneath it. Your ambulances are bright, eye-catching affairs! Ours are just plain white with a simple logo and the word ‘ambulance’ written backward above the front window.
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The plane was scary, Pauline! Standing underneath it, seeing all that size and power going overhead, made me pray that it kept right on going as it was supposed to. As for the ambulances, in the States, they’re definitely difficult to miss with the red!
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The plane shot looks fantastic, the monochrome looks really metallic and shiny.
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Thanks, Ben. I have to admit my camera settings were way off (the original was pretty dark) so it took a great deal of post-processing to get a look I was happy with. Nik Efex Pro really helped my initial efforts in Lightroom.
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Great choice for the noise 🙂 Cool shot of the airplane, at at 150 mph!!
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Thanks, Amy. I caught a lot of partial and/or blurry shots too 😉
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