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Hello,
I know the JP.net database is reserved only for very high-quality photos and that most airport gate shots don't get in. However, I have seen several high quality gate-shots in the database. As a person who really doesn't have time or get the opportunity to go aircraft spotting, the only chance I normally get to take photos of planes is normally when I get to fly.
So far, mostly what I have noticed of the airport gate shots that get in.
1. Minimal clutter, usually when the plane is coming in or pushing back
2. The photos are of really high quality, no back lighting, etc.
3. Many of them focus only a small portion of the plane, eg nose, tail, etc.
4. In some cases, having only a few vehicles, where they don't clutter the plane, results in some database photos.
Even with these guidelines, many gate shots still don't make it. I have heard many people say that if gate shots don't work, it's better to take wingview shots or cabin shots.
Currently I have a Canon Rebel XSI camera with the 18-55mm lens, ok for shooting a plane at the gate, but it's to short to catch planes taxing after pushing back. I'm planning on getting the Canon 70-300mm IS lens, so I should be able to catch planes while they are pushing back.
I understand that many (most) times gate shots don't make it in, but I would love to hear from any JP.net members who have had airport shots get in the database.
Regards,
Rohan
I know the JP.net database is reserved only for very high-quality photos and that most airport gate shots don't get in. However, I have seen several high quality gate-shots in the database. As a person who really doesn't have time or get the opportunity to go aircraft spotting, the only chance I normally get to take photos of planes is normally when I get to fly.
So far, mostly what I have noticed of the airport gate shots that get in.
1. Minimal clutter, usually when the plane is coming in or pushing back
2. The photos are of really high quality, no back lighting, etc.
3. Many of them focus only a small portion of the plane, eg nose, tail, etc.
4. In some cases, having only a few vehicles, where they don't clutter the plane, results in some database photos.
Even with these guidelines, many gate shots still don't make it. I have heard many people say that if gate shots don't work, it's better to take wingview shots or cabin shots.
Currently I have a Canon Rebel XSI camera with the 18-55mm lens, ok for shooting a plane at the gate, but it's to short to catch planes taxing after pushing back. I'm planning on getting the Canon 70-300mm IS lens, so I should be able to catch planes while they are pushing back.
I understand that many (most) times gate shots don't make it in, but I would love to hear from any JP.net members who have had airport shots get in the database.
Regards,
Rohan
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