Friday, August 15, 2008

Cruising Altitude: 16,000 Feet



16,000 feet
The views at only 16,000 feet cruising altitude 
are simply incredible.  Especially during a stormy/sunny day.
My seat was just behind the wing and I 
was continually turning around to snap the sky view. 
The guy behind me must have thought I was nuts!
Who in their right mind takes a bajillion photos on a plane ride???
Well...ME!!

Thunderheads...
We were delayed for nearly two hours at take-off. And then all 
the way down to Dulles we wove in and out of thunderheads. 
 Several times, we flew through the more tame ones...much to 
my stomach's lurching...me a good flyer - not so much!
But, OH, the skies were spectacular!


~~~

xoabb

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20 comments:

  1. SandyCarlsonAugust 15, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    The symmetry of the first one is just amazing. These are gorgeous views.

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  2. BaruchAugust 15, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    Stunning - I too would have snapped away when an awesome view like this presents itself

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  3. MYMAugust 15, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    They're beautiful, I really love the first one.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    You're brave, I can barely look ou the window when I fly! I'm a chicken.

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  5. magiceyeAugust 15, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    the 1st one is indeed spectacular!


    Do check out my Independence Day SkyWatch post here

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  6. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 6:49 AM

    You got some fantastic pictures.

    Abraham

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  7. AphotoAdayAugust 15, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    Well, if I was up there I'd be snapping a be-jillion photos too...   Interesting swoops of cloud in that top shot.

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  8. UnknownAugust 15, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Lovely sky shots!

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  9. MaryAugust 15, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    Great photos, Annie! Makes the uneasy stomachs worthwhile.

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  10. The BirdladyAugust 15, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful!
    Dulles? That's my neck of the woods - but I'm not there...

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  11. kjpwebAugust 15, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    AWEsome!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  12. LouiseAugust 15, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    16,000 feet is a great altitude for photos. Not so much for the stomach! Nice post!

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  13. Pat - ArkansasAugust 15, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    You've "looked at clouds from both sides, now." Lovely photos for a Sky Watch.

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  14. Laura ~Peach~August 15, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    some of my most amazing pictures were taken from a plane I am sure everyone thought I was nuts but Lemmie telly (like you dont already know) its AWESOME up there!
    Great pics!
    Hugs Laura

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  15. Mental P MamaAugust 15, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Great shots Miss Annie! Hurry home. We miss you here in cocktail corner.

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  16. DarylAugust 15, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Simply perfection ... I too take ba-zillions of photos in the oddest settings ...

    :-Daryl

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  17. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Have you ever flown with (or was seated next to) someone who NEVER looks out the window? I just don't understand such people...

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  18. KellyAugust 15, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Fabulous photos! I would have done the same thing and taken photos way up in the sky! Great job!

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  19. Lilli & NevadaAugust 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Just gorgeous, the way i like to see someones sky shots

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  20. Country GirlAugust 18, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    OH, WOW!

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