Tag / airplane window

Its not often (fortunately) that my flights involve segments on propeller planes. But this afternoon, I hopped a short flight from LAX to Inyokern in Eastern California. Clearly the propellers intrigued me. My favorite shot is the last one. I noticed how the iPhone sensor transformed the four rotating blades into oddly-twisted wings, lifting us skyward. Quite other-worldly.

My iPhone has become my constant companion during my all-to-frequent business travels. But the hazy jet-lagged fog also inspires me. It challenges me and piques my curiosity. Here are some shots from some recent trips, starting with some images from Colorado Springs. While the quality of these images may not be at the level of a good DSLR, I enjoy the loose style. It certainly fits my loopy mood.

Who can resist the lure of the airplane window. Love those curves!!

Newport Beach…stunning.

The classic warmth of Boston brick.

And finally a couple of images from Northern Virginia.

Without the aid of radar, satellite GPS, or those nifty seatback maps, it can be difficult to calculate where in the sky you actually are while flying over the country towards SFO. Fortunately, a few big landmarks give away your location in California. Looking out the window, I spied what from a distance had to be Lake Tahoe.

Our flight plan was basically following I-80 into California flying directly over Immigrant pass…that treacherous entry into California for early travelers. Thankfully in the modern age, you can breeze right over it in minutes. The next big surprise in our route was given away by another landmark…the Sacramento river delta and northern San Francisco Bay. Most flights flying west towards SFO approaching from the south. On this trip, we were approaching from the north. With my landmark in place, I was able to easily recognize the Napa Valley…then the Sonoma Valley…then the coastal range in Marin County…and then finally the city and Golden Gate bridge battling the fog from the Ocean.

With a turn over the southern part of SF, we circled around to land smoothly in SFO. With my camera glued to the window during our flight over California, I was able to capture many of the sights described above for your viewing pleasure…enjoy!