C-17 taxiing to apron
Mar, 2018Views
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Location
McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during the 2007-2008 austral summer season. This was taken after Christmas, when the planes land on the white ice runway instead if the sea ice runway.Time
This was taken around 0900 in the morning. It was an overcast day, which is common that time of year, as the weather starts deteriorating more often as winter approaches.Lighting
It was a gray day with lots of clouds, so the sun was spotty, but the clouds gave enough contrast to separate the plane from the sky.Equipment
This was shot with an Olympus E-520. No tripod, as I was working and didn't have room in the crash truck.Inspiration
Some of my favorite things to photograph in Antarctica were the landscapes and the planes. I loved the shot of this huge plane perfectly face onEditing
No post-processing. I didn't have the software available at the time.In my camera bag
My favorite lens for everything is a standard kit middle range zoom, usually 50-300mm.Feedback
If you're shooting something that doesn't contrast well with your background, be patient for the natural light to accent your outlines
