Fog on the city Photo

Photographer’s Note

I was coming back from a trip in Ghana and Ivory Coast. After this long night flight, we were about to land when I woke up looking at this irreal landscape trough the window. I was awake in 2 seconds and dove for my camera between my feet to try to capture this unique view of Dubai. Here is the best of the several shots I took.

We all know how frustrating it is to take a picture from the window of a commercial plane. You have to be lucky with the direction of take-off/landing, your seat, and the quality of the window itself.

On the left, the Emirates towers, and in the middle, the Burj Dubai, tallest building of the world under construction.
I like the grain on the picture. It add something to the atmospher. Enjoy !

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maglex (1636) 2008-04-28 14:05

A very curious shot, Patrice...rare, like from a sci-fi movie. Thnks for sharing...Alex

polpo56 (8158) 2008-04-28 14:29

Hi Patrice,
an original shot for an amazing landscape.
Well done!
Ciao
Ludo

ein22 (462) 2008-04-28 18:02

Hello Patrice

Photo's like this remind me just how far human civilization has come. It looks like some surreal furtiristic sci-fi city. really nice capture.

Andrew

danasam (1057) 2008-04-28 22:49

Hi Patrice.

Very good POV, amazing shot congrats. i dont want to repeat what others said. you are right its very difficult to shoot from plane especially when its landing the water drops starts defrost on the out side of the window. Very well done. I've got lucky shot over Iceland.

Sam.

brandstaetter (14516) 2008-04-29 2:08

Hi Patrice,
an outstanding view that you captured here !
Congratulations ! I´m sure you could correct the slight tilt in Photoshop and add a little contrast.
The rest is perfect.
Good one !
Christian

kyzer (337) 2008-05-16 3:31

Hi Patrice,

Great Shot like in heaven... and earths building piercing the floor of the heaven...

You need lot of luck to get some thing like this and was the camera handy...with you at that time or you struggled to find it.. because timing is important and crucial

i to have tried some got one above the Pentagon in US.. one day i shall post that one.

Cheers
Paddyrags

ZAMBORCAN (361) 2008-05-30 17:29

Congratulation!!!