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Jan 5, 2010, 7:02 pm

#481

Kevincm

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I *think* this is over the Grand Canyon area on an ORD-LAX flight.

Jan 5, 2010, 7:22 pm

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Originally Posted by Kevincm

I *think* this is over the Grand Canyon area on an ORD-LAX flight.

Cool pic...I believe it's this section of the area northeast of Lake Powell:

Jan 6, 2010, 5:45 am

#483

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Great thread... keep up the good work!

Jan 7, 2010, 7:43 am

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Over Siberia...

Mar 2, 2010, 7:59 am

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Mar 2, 2010, 8:31 am

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Originally Posted by cheepneezy

[Picture]

Certain of our FlyerTalk brethren will not be able to enjoy your picture because it's the Wrong AirliNe, but I, for one, say, "Marvelous capture." Love the rainbow around the shadow, the reflection of the sun, and the bank angle--everything about this picture says "movement." ^

Mar 2, 2010, 1:05 pm

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OUTSTANDING capture cheepneezy

^^

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Mar 2, 2010, 2:38 pm

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Certain of our FlyerTalk brethren will not be able to enjoy your picture because it's the Wrong AirliNe

I'm more concerned why he is sitting behind the wing

But seriously, nice image! ^

Mar 2, 2010, 3:57 pm

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I'm more concerned why he is sitting behind the wing

But seriously, nice image! ^

I'm sure he just walked back to get the picture. After all, it's hard to see out the window from an aisle seat in the front.

Great shot, cheepneezy!

Mar 2, 2010, 4:00 pm

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Thanks, everyone. Lucky shot - saw the rainbow/shadow, got three frames off and it was gone. Seat location is a longer story.

And um, I'm a 'she.'

Mar 2, 2010, 9:48 pm

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And um, I'm a 'she.'

Interesting...so then explain your FT handle...

j/k

Mar 2, 2010, 10:53 pm

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Originally Posted by tex1899

Interesting...so then explain your FT handle...

j/k

that was so funny i almost choked on some food reading this

Mar 3, 2010, 5:14 am

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Interesting...so then explain your FT handle...

j/k

Haha.

Love the pic.

Mar 3, 2010, 5:18 am

#494

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Nice shot over Siberia orangutan !

Mar 3, 2010, 10:07 am

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Here's 2 pics why i love flying

And just after take off from St. Maarten