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Published: 2004-10-04 20:08:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 340; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 44
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Description sometimes we are sat waiting
waiting to go to the next place, to whatever is next
next for us to see or do for everything seems as if
as if it's finished here, still and quiet but
but that's when it might just be about to start

don't put that seatbelt on just yet, this wasn't a flight, it was a quiet time in the right place, to help you see. it's just begun

it's here, it's now.


postscript: i have now placed a 'context' image in my scrapbook to accompany this image as well as the other 5 in the series.. [link]
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Comments: 35

Kasber [2004-11-26 20:05:24 +0000 UTC]

What a gorgeous B&W. I love the positioning of the image. A nice-ikle.

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xam In reply to Kasber [2004-11-26 20:09:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you indeed.. loch lomond last june! a wonderful day..

we had to drive into someones driveway to get to photograph THEIR plane! hahaha!

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Kasber In reply to xam [2004-11-26 20:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! I can just imagine it! -De plane De plane!-

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pwca [2004-10-10 03:20:35 +0000 UTC]

*gasp* ...yes, you have arrived!!!

I love the balance, i'm weak in the knees for the b&w work of course.. but it's absolutely perfect in balance, perspective, and well to be quite honest I think these would be amazing in a series in a gallery!!! The simplicity is it's extravagence & elegance!!

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xam In reply to pwca [2004-10-10 09:40:20 +0000 UTC]

well, thank you so very much! i can confirm my ego is stroked to the point of purring like a milk fed cat! if i knew a good printer/developer i might be tempted to work with the larger files and release these.. your words give me great confidence as i appreciate your own skill and eye for a shot!

i am pleased with the results from this little project of six images and wanted to give it a gallery feel as i released them over the course of one day.. i must say, i was overwhelmed by the responses and conversations that ensued and hope other visitors get to read those threads.. very good stuff indeed.

i am glad also that the simplicity factor came across and was allowed to 'speak' so that the 'moments' in the shots were pre-eminent and undistorted as much as possible by my bias. i really wanted to just 'convey' the image to the viewer as purely as possible and allow them the 'experience' or interpretation!

thanks again pook, you are always wlcome in this little pixelated gallery!

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souljahsstory [2004-10-06 09:06:04 +0000 UTC]

cool shot ;loving the composition, oooooh actually this would be quite usefull for a college project ive got right now, anyway good stuff

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xam In reply to souljahsstory [2004-10-06 09:37:05 +0000 UTC]

if you want a copy of the original source file, let me know..

i have very much enjoyed your thoughts on these images in the series!

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souljahsstory In reply to xam [2004-10-06 13:44:36 +0000 UTC]

i will do, not sure how to apply it though :S

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stan90068 [2004-10-06 05:22:33 +0000 UTC]

Is the plane floating on water? Its wonderful. Gliding safely through water and air. I love the contrast. What is the ribbon hanging from the wing? The reflection in the piece holding the propeller is great too. Reflections and white. Wonderful.

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xam In reply to stan90068 [2004-10-06 07:25:36 +0000 UTC]

it was on a small gravel beach,, but yes, you can see the pontoons.. it was a boat-plane

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runecircle [2004-10-05 03:41:59 +0000 UTC]

the tag says "remove before flight"

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xam In reply to runecircle [2004-10-05 06:54:31 +0000 UTC]

astute observation.. the tag is attatched to the cover of the pitot (pr. pee-toh) tube.. a device that measures wind speed in flight. it's covered on the ground to keep it clean.
there's so many things we have to remove, uncover, and alleve ourselves of before we can fly.. a lifetime's work..

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iamabee [2004-10-05 02:51:09 +0000 UTC]

very special moment! love the sky and the rain drops!


i like the tag! "remove before flight". i think that would bee excellent to have printed on a tee shirt that i could wear next time i travel!

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xam In reply to iamabee [2004-10-05 07:02:59 +0000 UTC]

you win the prize!

first one to spot that! i wondered if anyone would! explanation: the red tag is attatched to the "Pitot (pr. pee-toh) Tube cover, it is an instrument that measures wind speed in flight. after landing, it is cleaned and then it's covered while the plane is on the ground to keep it clean.

btw, i think your t-shirt idea is crackin!

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iamabee In reply to xam [2004-10-05 11:41:35 +0000 UTC]

hooray!

*(what exactly did i win?)

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xam In reply to iamabee [2004-10-05 18:22:31 +0000 UTC]

you won my undying love..


when do i move in??

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iamabee In reply to xam [2004-10-06 01:42:36 +0000 UTC]

wow! thanks! does it come with a carrying case?

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xam In reply to iamabee [2004-10-06 05:03:32 +0000 UTC]

yes, it's a fragile bag of skin.. filled mainly with water, calcium and some trace elements... oh.. and a lot of gas!

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iamabee In reply to xam [2004-10-06 05:12:06 +0000 UTC]

wow! you sound so organic! im hot now!

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xam In reply to iamabee [2004-10-06 05:16:53 +0000 UTC]

hot's one thing.. just wait till you get to 'moist'..

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iamabee In reply to xam [2004-10-06 06:24:51 +0000 UTC]

why do i feel like a bundt cake?....

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iamabee In reply to iamabee [2004-10-07 01:08:30 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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xam In reply to iamabee [2004-10-06 06:43:03 +0000 UTC]

probably because of the way i look at you when you wear that short summer dress of yours..

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invariant [2004-10-04 21:15:12 +0000 UTC]

i agree with jubolias.. nice photo

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xam In reply to invariant [2004-10-04 21:23:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you! that means a lot to me, two more in the current set.. we'll see what they bring!

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Patrick-J-Reynolds [2004-10-04 21:12:11 +0000 UTC]

very nice picture. I like this one alot

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xam In reply to Patrick-J-Reynolds [2004-10-04 21:22:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you sir, i do appreciate that, am gladd that it can speak to you..

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Patrick-J-Reynolds In reply to xam [2004-10-04 21:33:59 +0000 UTC]

i wish i was there...

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xam In reply to Patrick-J-Reynolds [2004-10-04 21:43:54 +0000 UTC]

loch lomond, scotland, june 2004.

strike that match, do it. make it happen.

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Severinn [2004-10-04 20:45:11 +0000 UTC]

I love this shot, I love this description. Powerful, and thought-provoking.

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xam In reply to Severinn [2004-10-04 21:22:05 +0000 UTC]

muchas gracias, i truly appreicate you taking the time

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Jubolias [2004-10-04 20:14:03 +0000 UTC]

I like how the reflection in the nose cone adds a lot of depth. It's a good picture, you should be proud.

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xam In reply to Jubolias [2004-10-04 21:21:32 +0000 UTC]

thank you thank you! the reflection in the nose cone was amazing, i may have to re-visit the source image and do something larger that allows it to be seen.

hope you're enjoying the whole set as much as this one!

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sishgupta [2004-10-04 20:11:26 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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xam In reply to sishgupta [2004-10-04 20:12:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you sir, it was a greay rainy morning, the plane was docked at the side of the water and the raindrops beaded on the chrome prop cone.. no one was going anywhere..

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