While the aisle seat is coveted for the ease of getting up for bathroom breaks, a window seat can provide great photographic opportunities that will complete your travel photo album. Digital Photography School has come up with some tips for taking pictures out of an airplane window.
Use manual focus. Taking a picture through glass throws off a camera’s automatic focus feature. Manual focus lets you pinpoint and lock in to the subject of your photo, whether it’s a cloud, airplane wing, or lake you’re flying over.
Don’t wait to take a picture. The longer the airplane is flying, the more condensation builds on the outside of the window making it difficult to see through let alone snap a photo. For a clear shot, start earlier in the flight.
Have your camera ready. When the pilot banks the plane on a turn, you have a better angle to take a photograph of the ground. Typically, pilots don’t announce a bank over the intercom, so have your camera ready to go when the opportunity arises.
Flash is unnecessary. Using a flash for a picture out of an airplane window will not create enough light to make much of a difference. It can also increase window reflections and ruin the shot.
Create interest with a subject. Find something of interest to focus on such as one cloud that stands out, airplane’s wing, or landscape feature for a more impressive photograph.
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