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2009 Unknowns


2009 Unknowns
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2025 W: 144 N: 3403] (13629)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-05
Categories: Nature, Transportation, Mood
Camera: Nikon D80, SIGMA 50-500/4-6.3 EX DG RF APO HSM, RAW, 86mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-28 23:56
Viewed: 514
Points: 84
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Entering into unknowns of a future life can be very scary, especially we are not well prepared for the risks and insecurity. The year 2008 will end in a few days with uncertainties in financial systems globally which will translate into loss of jobs and rising prices. The challenge facing each one of us, no matter where we live at any corner of this world, can be very frightening.

[Perhaps the only people who will not be affected, must be those living in jungles, farms or the islands who live by the day on the primitive ways of harvest from water or land and do not depend on the world markets, like Maiga Island's sea bajau?]

Despite all that, photography has enriched many of us on TL. It certainly has done a lot of influence on me. And I am happy to be on TL for the past 365 days of sharing with you and enrich myself with all your kind critiques and also from my visits to your galleries of very interesting photographs. It has become a feed. The change in outlook when going out and visiting new places is very significant. Basically, appreciation of nature and life. Thank you TL for the year of fruitful consultations with you. One thing is certain, in 2009 your photography skill will go up another level! So keep going. Cheers, bill

pp work:plane, ISO100, FL500mm

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Hi Bill,

A journey into the unknown, isn't that true for all of our life. Only we already know a few of the set-backs waiting for us - chalange now is to see the positive side of things.
As a way to relax there always is photography and sharing ideas and photo's.
Thanks for your beautiful New Years picture.

Els

if a colour is to tell about the future, i'd tell my friend at the control tower to ask the pilot to turn to the right for the finer sky and weather....:)

nice work, Bill.
in your note, you wrote what i've thought...:)

may there be a brighter new year for all of us.

TFS
regards
Agoes

hello Bill
nice sky, the you captured a fine moment, this plane will soon pass this formation of clods to reach its destination.
i like this small birds in the sky, you have caught many interesting elements together.

regards
Manuj Mehta

nice one and notes also

beautiful drama of the colors of the sky here bill
good perspective

well done

HAPPY NEW YEAR

tfs

bhot

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  • Maged Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 78 W: 7 N: 208] (2047)
  • [2008-12-29 0:40]

Hello Dear Bill
Your shot is excellent , it gave me feeling that it's dreaming flight, beautiful colors and comp, very artistic shot.
Well Done My Friend
Happy new Year
Maged

Hello Bill! Amazing shot. Wonderful plane, excellent birds. Beautiful sky, nice colours. Good dynamic shot. Well done!

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 429 W: 123 N: 727] (4859)
  • [2008-12-29 1:01]

It almost looks like you used two photo's.... One of the sky and one of the plane. But I don't read about that in your note, so maybe its just one photo with a magical effect arround the plane...

Beautiful warm colours and you've captured a sky with all kind of colours and clouds.
Well done!

Janneke

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4241 W: 414 N: 6705] (42257)
  • [2008-12-29 1:15]

Hi Bill

A marvellous warm cold colour contrast, between the blue & orange, in this superb sunset. The aircraft makes a good focal point. Tfs!

Hello Bill.
Indeed, unkown what future will bring us.
But aslong the sun keeps shining (even above the clouds) life goes on.
Just make the best out of it.
Congratulation with your first year here on TL.
Cheers from Jan

Hello Bill, your note fits perfectly with the shot.I agree wholeheartedly with your thoughts re photography and TL.
The colours in the sky are beautiful and eye catching and I like the birds flying in the sky adding more to your shot.
A Happy New Year to you and your family.
Best wishes Jean.

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-12-29 5:28]

Hi Bill
A note full of doubt the way we have learnt to live in recent years, but what the hec! Can all those leaders live without us the subjects? Certainly not and it's high time we gave them what they deserve. Indifference!
As for us I wish the best in good health, happiness and nice fotos, too
Argiris

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1287 W: 0 N: 2546] (20615)
  • [2008-12-29 6:18]

Hello,

Merveilleus image de cet avion s'envolant ver ce ciel doér, coloré, grandiose captage, ce oiseu blanc qui part vers da'utres hirizons, superbe.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2726 W: 412 N: 2986] (32791)
  • [2008-12-29 6:18]

Merhaba dear Bill..
beautiful comp.. A superb colors and detail...bravo...selamlar

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21695)
  • [2008-12-29 6:34]

Hi Bill...

Great art photo - nice action shot...
Fine image, colors and details...
Very well done.
Best regards,
George

Wow!!! Gerek!! luv that bird + plane + colorfull skies = superb!!

hello

i like the drama of the composition & so as the pastel color of sky....amazingly beautiful...i agree to your your note...tfs

:-)

Hi Bill, simply amazing capture. Very good sky colors. Nice notes. Happy New Year.
Regards - Adil.

Hi Bill,
What a fantastic shot and its perfect details.
Nice colours and good job.tfs.
Dr.seyfettin Güner

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  • rigz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 0 N: 85] (1066)
  • [2008-12-29 17:05]

Hi Bill,

Aircraft was nicely captured. Shot was perfectly composed with Eagles/birds surrounding. Sunset giving beautiful BG and creating amazing panoramic. Well done!

TFS and Happy 2009.

Geoffrey Bin Ramji

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 11 N: 1087] (4376)
  • [2008-12-29 17:43]

Hi Bill,
Facinating shot with nice warm colors in the sky and good cloud formations. I love the placement of the plane and the scattered birds. As for your note, well said! I work as a mortgage banker and see first hand the effects of this global economy on classes of people. TL has been a great outlet for me as well. Have a great and successfull 2009 Bill.
Regards,
Kevin

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2008-12-30 7:22]

Hi Bill,
Fantastic explosion of colours. Including the brid was a good touch. Lovely note too. Here's to a colurful 2009!
Best Wishes for the New Year!
Regards,
Subashini

Hi Bill.
Good idea,good shot,congratulation.
Abracos,
Ralf

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  • tracer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 788 W: 45 N: 1588] (7924)
  • [2008-12-30 11:20]

Hi Bill!

happy new year! flying into the unknown poses all kinds of challenge to overcome. great photo for the message. more power!

i a n

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  • MYLZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 78 W: 7 N: 43] (622)
  • [2008-12-30 18:55]

Sir,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
wISHING YOU A GOOD HEALTH & HAPPY MOMENT
FOR THIS COMING 2009.

Wonderful color sky...
Dramatic event for the airplane..
This is a great posted for the ended 2008.
Hope i can see you another a great photo
for this coming 2009.
Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for comments my photo.
i have many things learned from you.

Regards,
MYLZ

Hello Bill,ü
Thanks for meaningful and wisdom notes.
I like your title.
We all travel to unknown...
Perfect New year work...
My compliments...
Happy new year to you too...

Selahattin E

ciao Bill
so lovely the mix of different colours.. an excellent mood.. by composition, details and light.. well done! thanks
ciao Marco
happy new year

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 0 N: 1682] (13617)
  • [2008-12-31 3:39]

the best advertisement for Malaysian Arlines Bill.
all the best for the next year and good health.

jan

Hi Bill,

Another great photograph of yours!! I look forward to seeing all the new ones in 2009!!
Happy New Year!!

regards,
Christian

Hi Bill
Nice colors and compo. Would love to see a sky like that more often... here it's always grey.
Cheers
David

Hi Bill what a sky with wonderful colours the flying birds with airplane seems so wonderfull.
TFS this fine shot.
Bayram

Hi Bill,
Wanderful colours sky of this sunset,
Airplane , birds make a nice POV. and composition,
well done.
Michel

Ciao Bill


Your post became a beautiful watercolor
I love the colors of this beautiful sky
and the elements that compose it.
good perspective
well done

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Sergio

Hi Bill
Baeutiful image,beautiful composition.Fantastic colours and superb lighting.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

Hello Dear friend, Wishing You A Very Bright And Prosperous New Year!
Am back after my(much required)vacation and look at this lovely and meaningful composition. I liked everything about this picture. The softness created with the bright colors soothes.
Beautiful work Bill!
May you always give our TL family the joy of watching many more brilliant pictures of yours'!

Cheers&hopes,
Shubhi:)

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 957] (4608)
  • [2009-01-07 2:09]

Hi Bill,
lovely sky indeed. further enhanced by the solo bird in flight, a taking off plane put in a strategic position. Well composed and well planned scene.

Regards,
foozi

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1510 W: 123 N: 2177] (19961)
  • [2009-01-07 10:10]

Hello Bill, well done on that great image! All the best for you in 2009! Thanks!

Mario

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 96 N: 1023] (8484)
  • [2009-01-08 14:37]

Hi Bill, Very good perspective showing the immense power of jet engines lifting so much weight. Good crop with plenty of room to fly into. Warm colours and the one bird adds an extra element. TFS. Murray.

Hey Bill,

Wow! Look at that sky!
2009 is unknown , but I have very good feelings about it... Awesome photo!

:))

Maryori

Helo Bill
There have you right and this is very good picture and colors on a sky who wish welcome this passangers in jet!!!!!!!!!
The sky looks so dramatic
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • jorgi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 57 W: 38 N: 33] (519)
  • [2009-01-15 0:07]

Hi Bill,

I like this one a lot.
Specially the plane being a part of sky scenery. An overwhelming sky scenery.
It provides really fantastic view and a photo to wrap it with your title and note.

Let there be most successful journey!

regards,
jeri

I don't know if it was in international news, Bill, but a jet landed in the river in New York City a couple days ago because of engine trouble . . . birds probably flew into the engine twice and brought it down. Happily, no one was injured and the plane is still sitting in the water waiting to be pulled out with a crane.

Anyway, interesting shot, which obviously reminded me of this incident.

I wish I weren't so concerned about all the polution airplanes are emanating in the atmosphere too.

Sorry for the dark response . . . keep shootin'

Richard

Bonjour,
Belle image bien composée. Charmantes couleurs.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

I like the colors and the way this was caught, it almost looks like it was set afire by the sun. TFS Good exposure time and interesting to catch the bird as well.

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