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Published: 2009-07-17 02:15:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 41238; Favourites: 1629; Downloads: 0
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Photography > Photojournalism> Places-------------------
Incredible low approach of a Boeing 747 on the tiny island of St. Maarten.
i love this picture not only because it's a fantastic scene, but because of the reaction from the bystanders, they seriously look like they are enjoying this moment!
The reason for the low approach and incredible close action is because this is the shortest commercial runway (almost 8 thousand ft) that the 747 lands in the world. Also, because the end of the runway features so close to a main road and beach, makes it popular for tourists and aviation nuts as well.
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From Wiki:
Incoming airplanes approach the island on short final for Runway 9 flying low over the famous Maho Beach. At any other airport aircraft fly at the same altitude at that point in the approach, but other airports don't have a beach, road and a fence just beyond the runway end. Pictures of low flying aircraft were published in several news magazines worldwide in early 2000 and looked so unreal that some were even disputed as fakes. The thrilling approaches and ease of access for shooting spectacular images made the airport one of the world's favorite places among planespotters. To meet changing international and local regulations a 150 meter safety extension was required.
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You can see a crazy video of this cool place at : [link]
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I watched many videos about this airport, and this photo is unique one.
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thanks alot for your nice words!
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A crazy shot, you're so sure it's tweaked with a graphic programm, but it's not. Must be funny from inside the plane, too.
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I think that would creep me of standing there...but your shot is really great!
The people seem so hilarious and enthusiastic.
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Because it's a great thrill to see tons of aluminum coming right at ya!
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I wanna go just for the planes!
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this is a fantastic image, I am surprised to why did it take so long to deserve a DD!!
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it was in a contest. that's why
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My mom has been there, she told me all about this.
That's a great shot.
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LOL i feel deaf from looking at this picture
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hahahaha, it's not that bad since it takes a millisecond to pass over you.
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a 10mm lens would have done miracles here
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indeed, i'm at the widest here but i used a small sized sensor camera....and i cant go any more back since the sea is right behind me.
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hehehe, how much do they go for? Im trying to save money for a canon full frame. I need more dynamic light rendition, wider views and more megapixels for prints!
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I have a sigma 10-20mm that I bought for less than 500$ but it only works on a crop sensor. If you go full frame the only two choices are 16-35 or 17-40 and they're not that cheap
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I already have the 17-40... my most used lens.. its amazing.
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I've tried that one, its great!
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I like how vibrant the colors are
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amazing photo, and congrats with the contest results
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This is insanely amazing! Holy cow, you don't get many oppurtunities in life to capture something this incredible.
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Pretty special picture! I'll be a bit scared if I were them O.O!
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I got the opportunity to visit the Island years ago. Even now it is still one of my favorite destinations, in part because of that low approach (and the French side of too).
If you have not already, Try posting them to airliners.net. They have a large section of images for that very runway. [link]
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Howard
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yeah my friend also told me to upload it there, however he told me they have strict set of rules to upload it there and St. Maarten pics are quite saturated on that site... hehehe. I'll give it a go
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Your welcomed, and good luck.
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Howard
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You gotta be kidding me!!!
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hahaha aviation nut?
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This is really a sweet shot! Nice capture!
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Amazing capture, i'm a aviation nut too, would love to be there..
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AWESOME!!! YOU MADE IT TO THE SEMI FINALS
i cannot wait to go here in october
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thanks for letting me know!! I voted for your pic
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as did i
i also added your pic in my journal and told ppl
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