Flying High Again, a photo from Jammu and Kashmir, North

Photographer's Note

The Himalayan mountains south of Leh, from a Delhi to Leh flight, taken early in the morning. I was sitting at the very front seat and the window was exceptionally clear, this was a normal passenger jet liner, and a scary old Indian Airlines craft at that.
Last upload until late october.

Flying High Again - (Ozzy Osbourne)

Got a crazy feeling I don’t understand
’gotta get away from here
Feelin’ like I shoulda kept my feet on the ground
Waitin’ for the sun to appear

Mamma’s gonna worry
I been a bad bad boy
No use sayin’ sorry
It’s somethin’ that I enjoy

’cause you can’t see what my eyes see
(I can see it, I can see it)
And you can’t be inside of me, flying high again

I can see through mountains watch me disappear
I can even touch the sky
Swallowing colors of the sound I hear
Am I just a crazy guy (you bet)

Mamma’s gonna worry
I been a bad bad boy
No use sayin’ sorry
It’s somethin’ that I enjoy

If you could be inside my head
You’d see that black and white is read
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again come on and join me

Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again come on and join me

Daddy thinksI’m lazy he don’t understand
Never saw inside my head
People think I’m crazy but I’m in demand
Never heard a thing I said

Mamma’s gonna worry
I’ve been a bad bad boy
No use sayin’ sorry
It’s somethin’ I enjoy

Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again

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jjbach (9322) 2005-08-20 11:18

Hi Tan,
Extremely clear shot of this impressive place. Wonderful depth and lighting. I love aerial photos, makes me feel like a bird. Splendid work!!

Regards John

MiguelP (14464) 2005-08-20 11:51

You´re crazy man... But part of your charming, no doubt about it. Excellent perspective you prensent us today, I would like to be in that plane, no matter which airline. This photo is able to make dream. Take care and keep travelling.

Leonie (8809) 2005-08-20 11:53

Hey Tan..you are leaving again?? Lucky you! Will you be on holidays in Oz for two months or are you going for work? No need to say to take great pics...you do that to perfection anyway...So I am looking forward to late october! This shot is great! Leh is one of my top dream destinations! I am fascinated by the Hymalaya and its inhabitants.. and I hope I can also sit in a plane over these mountains some day!

Have a nice trip! Regards, Léonie

donluicu (24692) 2005-08-20 12:17

excellent shot Tan,
aerial shots from windows are often difficult (dirty, bad seat, wing..) this one is just great.
bye
loic*

Albrecht (11279) 2005-08-20 13:07

Hi Tan
A very impressive sight; Great view and goos picture.

Regards Albrecht

Didi (48896) 2005-08-20 13:11

Salam Tan
Vous méritez le nom de Phileas Fogg le héros de Jules Verne dans "Le tour du monde en 80 jours".
Le relief est impressionant et la composition n'est pas déteriorée par le hublot de l'avion.

Salam Tan
You deserve to be called Phileas Fogg the hero of Jules Verne in "Around the world in 80 days". The relief is very impressive and the composition is not deteriorated by the window plane.

bibiweb (8) 2005-08-20 13:24

Hi Tan,
I remember flying from Delhi to Leh (back in 1987!) but the weather was cloudy and the windows were dirty... you were really lucky!
This is a beautiful shot, with great light and colors.
Regards, Brigitte

srabbe (1424) 2005-08-20 13:28

Hi Tan,
This view is beatiful, it is amazing you managed to have such a sharpness through the window.
Lucky you ! Moutains are so beautiful...
Sophie

lukie (0) 2005-08-20 14:24

Amazing look over the Himalaya, Tan. Once again you found a picture in your very large repertory.

Luc

davido (1982) 2005-08-20 14:44

Bonjour Tan,
Beautiful clear and high shot.
I like the POV :^)
Regards, David

Ina (2687) 2005-08-20 15:20

Fantastic clear picture... almost like there was no glass in the window at all... Colors and light makes this a very nice post... I love it... TFS...Ina...

sicily198x (2024) 2005-08-20 15:43

THIS IS THE BEST NATURE PATTERN.
Great color tone and compositon what you did on your shot TAN,
Congratulation.
What I want to comment is all comments availble here.
GREAT WORK

sarju (5324) 2005-08-20 16:09

Hi Tan
yes it is exceptionally clear ... so you have been there in the almost winters .. I kind of liked travelling there in the winters ... though it was a bit harsh ... thanks for posting ... cheers ... sarju

poulinp (4528) 2005-08-20 17:05

Like a beautiful large marbled cake! Beautiful luminosity and an excellent depth of field. Superb.

singuanti (15250) 2005-08-20 22:31

Hi Tan, I don't think I've ever seen such a clear shot from an airplane like this. And what a landscape. You have indeed captured the ruggedness and beauty of the Himalayas. Thanks for the song too, Ozzie rules! :) Nicely done Tan.

Galmeida (12559) 2005-08-21 3:41

Hi Tan,
Is my second critique for today but you have my words for ever with so great pictures and words. I like it very much and this is a simbolic approach to your world nature captures that you did very well. So my great support and words for your imagination, traveller and gift presentation to this great comunity of photographers. Excelent view and insight.

Have a nice trip and show us the world like you do!
Best to you.

Fernando

Wirraway (1985) 2005-08-21 5:15

Top shot (excuse the pun) Tan, I know how lucky you have to have with aircraft windows,
very nice image indeed, congratulations.

Regards Ian
Townsville

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-08-21 8:45

great work here, i like the mountains, very good it looks like a sea of waves, well done here

john_c (24662) 2005-08-21 12:09

Hi Tan,
A great clear and colourful shot of this massive stretch of mountains. The shadows enhance and one can see every crevice and cleft. An amazingly clear shot from the air. This is just superb work. Keep them coming...
John

rabdelnoor (3421) 2005-08-21 23:34

Hi Tan,
You really got a very clear and nice shot for a picture taken through the usually fuzzy windows. VEry nice view of this "sea" of mountains.
Take care of yourself.
Ricardo

ChrisJ (86854) 2005-08-22 4:16

Hi Tan

It looks a little like chocolate & vanilla icecream. Good use of repetition in the compo. Well done!

kevinos (7349) 2005-08-22 9:09

Another stunner Tan. It has such amazing clarity and sharpness. It is a really mysterious and wonderful picture. regards Kevin

quantabeh (5205) 2005-08-22 11:25

hello Tan,
wow, this one really stands out. for me the delicate interplay between shadows and lights makes it great.
nice work! como siempre

betogrein (2232) 2005-08-22 12:39

Linda foto, ótimas cores, contraste, nitidez e profundidade de campo. Parabéns e obrigado pela visita.
Beto Grein

sayzey (2358) 2005-08-22 13:02

Hey Tan, very crisp image, ridges as far as the eye can see, such a stunning view, I woudl love to experience it first hand, when I have seen mountains through plane windows there always so far away.

Brilliant : )

jean-marie (3090) 2005-08-22 16:40

superbe ! Quel cadrage et quelle lumière. bravo.

leonorkuhn (16229) 2005-08-23 4:43

Hi Tan,
Very good shot. Lovely sharped mountains. Nice lightness and colours. Well done!
Great holidays.
Leonor

lcask (591) 2005-08-23 5:43

Very nice aerial landscape shot. Neverending row of massive peaks.

feather (51128) 2005-08-24 4:47

Lovely light/shade contrasts here. The foreground mountains look close enough to touch. Well done
KAth

maphoto (8082) 2005-08-25 22:51

Very nice Tan, we have the impression to be on an other peak not in a plane, beautiful view with great light and shadows. See you in october, come back with more beautiful pictures, have fun.

nerve (10231) 2005-08-27 4:52

Beautiful image, gives a high feeling..
i wanna fly too now,, i am jealous.. ;)

Fly Captain Haddock!!
Sana en iyi tatiller, en iyi dilekler..
kendine iyi bak,
(su introduction fotografını düzelt allağıni seversin, basım dönüyor.. ;)

devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-08-27 6:46

Hi tan
Superbe image avec la luminosité du soir et un décors lunaire.
Bravo aussi pour la note.
Amicalement
Bertrand

huynt (5079) 2005-08-27 10:15

Hi
a great shot. A distingished shot. well done

PJE (20756) 2005-08-28 0:50

Tan I have to say that this is one of your very best. I see the meaning behind the poem/song. But with this photo I think you have been a very very good good boy. I love the distance that you cannot see from the mountain top. And best of all the morning low light has created amazing shadows. Cheers to you and I hope you have a good weekens ( whats left of it)

sergecross (3438) 2005-08-28 10:32

Tan, beautiful point of view and the colors are very ince. The contrast is very fine and the sky looks very natural. very calm place.
Thanks
Sergio

Tue (25798) 2005-08-29 18:11

Hej Tan,
Wonderful pictures of the peaks of all those mountains. The contrasts between the snow and the shadows are very nice, well done! Looks imrpressive.
Hilsner,
Lars

fayeulle (27823) 2005-09-01 2:42

Hi Captain
Gone away ? What a wonderful view (ansd song !)
JP

Paolo (41216) 2005-09-02 10:23

What a fantastic shot Tan!
that peaks are wonderful and as everytime perfectly captured!

the POV...was perfect...of course!
thanks, ciao

carper (96) 2005-09-04 3:21

very good one Tan,
flying high and making sharp photo's, very good job you did, the composition is nice taken, the lines are good and the colours and the shadows are great, very good job Tan,
gr. Jaap

cam (9041) 2005-09-04 22:22

Hello Tan
You saw the top of the world,lucky you
It is really impressive.
And you say that it was taken from an airplane,but it looks like you were there yourself.
Have a nice vacation
Charles

coco (30433) 2005-09-05 3:34

Hi Tan.
Fantastic landscape. Is not necessary say why, is only fantastic.
Thanks for share.

jrj (34841) 2005-09-05 4:38

Nice compo from the top of the world Tan. Very good to be 'out of the plane' shooting. Fine details, great light.

ajcsousa (1804) 2005-09-08 7:00

Hi Tan,
Very nice aerial shot. The mountains are impressive. Great colours, light/shadows and detail level. Well done
Regards, António

AmiBe (6042) 2005-09-08 9:16

Hi Tan,
the quality is very high for a shot taken through a airplane window.
The mountains are very impressive, superb landscape.
I like the shadows/light, the relief is highlighted.

bboss (3578) 2005-09-15 15:06

Hi Tan
Love those mountains! Strangely enough I was in the very front seat as well on my recent Leh flight and, remembering your previous, I tried to take a few shots. I had to take the polariser off though as it was doing weird stuff witht the windows. I'll post up one as a comparison (when I eventually get my slides back). I am sure it cant be as good as your beautiful capture.
cheers, david

Jeppe (18654) 2005-09-18 2:29

Hi Tan
Im a bit busy elsewhere too - sorry I missed this one. Very rough landscape but yet impressive - I like the fine mix of shadows to give us the best details - thanks for sharing this and the lyrics.

danyy (0) 2005-09-18 4:50

Bonjour Tan,
magnifique image d'un des toits du monde.
Une vue qui ne semble pas prise d'un avion, tellement elles est nette et précise.
Quel spectacle.
Merci de nous l'offrir, c'est fantastique.
Daniel.

faubry (35335) 2005-10-02 5:58

hello, exceptionnel! very clear! and good details and contrast, i like really your post, superb bravo
francine à +++++

toni_al (15873) 2005-10-11 16:23

Hi Tan
Magnifique relief des montagnes, des piques a perte de vue. joli cadrage.
@+ Toni

MLINES (12516) 2005-12-20 3:55

Excellent clear shot of an area not seen by many. The clarity into the distance makes this memorable.

tayfur (781) 2006-02-27 10:48

merhaba Tan,
yine cok guzel bir fotograf..kumasin kivrimlari gibi bir enstantane cikmis ortaya...golgeler ayri bir hava katmis fotografa...bir dag seruveni ancak bu kadar guzel analatilabilir...

ellerine ve gozlerine saglik
tayfur

rajhema (1901) 2006-04-25 12:29

Your comments about "Scary" airlines is hilarious. I just couldn't stop laughing. I made my first flight in Indian Airlines when I was in 8th grade. I was excited about flying so I couldnot downgrade it. However, after travelling in the US and international, I had an opportunity to travel only once between Bombay and Chennai and I certainly liked it. Hospitality was at par compared to the Lunthansa I flew the prior night. I heard several horror stories about their International flights (AIR INDIA). Hope they change in this global competition. Your picture is remarkable as usual!

jbweasle (9373) 2006-05-16 13:30

Hello Tan, these mountains are beautiful. The ridges seem to go on forever with layer after layer receding into the distance. It's a wonderfully sharp light bringing out the details superbly.

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2006-07-03 11:12

Hi Tan
great sharp picture, the view is good and I like how you cant see any part of the aircraft. The window must have been clear too. When i went to Leh I did not take any pictures on the plane..they told us we couldnt. :(
Wonderful job!
TFS
Rahul

fserajian (2293) 2006-12-25 14:45

Hi Tan,

Beautiful POV, so clear, so sharp and colourful. It is breathtaking.... TFS

Fara