Commercial photographer Graham Washatka recently traveled across the country and captured some amazing photos through the plane's window.
Everyone fortunate enough to have a window seat during a flight knows first-hand how beautiful the world can look from the skies. However, photographers also know how hard it is to actually get good photos from a plane, especially a commercial flight, even if the views are spectacular.
The RAW image straight from the camera lacks a lot of the contrast and detail of the final processed photograph.How to Give Yourself the Best Chance for Success Now that the photographer knows how great images shot from planes can turn out, he has some practical advice for other aspiring aerial photographers. Washatka says to research the airports you’ll visit on your journey and determine which side of the plane will work best for the time of day and location.
Although it’s not visible below the clouds, this was shot above the Stanislaus National Forest in California. While Washatka says photographers should try to sit somewhere away from the plane’s wings, the wings can be an interesting compositional element. Beyond avoiding a seat near the plane’s wings, the photographer also recommends picking a seat on the north side of the plane, if possible, to prevent the sunlight from disturbing others around you and to reduce the glare on the window.“You won’t have the dramatic effects of backlighting, but the terrain provided plenty of the drama and the focusing and composing is easier in this direction,” Washatka explains.
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