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Photographer's Note

Scheduled flights to Princess Juliana Airport of Sint Maarten consist of wide range of flights from North America, Europe and neighboring islands. Besides these you see lots of business jets. And I guess the nature of the visits aren't always pure business. It's good to be rich...

This aircraft is Bombardier Global Express, an ultra long range corporate and VIP jet produced by Bombardier Aerospace.

Inspired by Landing on the beach?, of Jean Saint Martin.

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leo61 (0) 2011-05-04 11:58

Hi Kari!
At Te,I have seen a few photos from this POV with a landing aircraft,but this is the most impressive one and has the best quality!!!!
Congrats for this great shot.
Regards,Leo

InasiaJones (31566) 2011-05-04 13:04

Hi Kari,

I've became familiar with this place - virtually - after watching impressive landings on Youtube. It must be quite an experience to see them approaching in real life like you did.

Excellent timing, showing both the plane and amazed sunbathers. Your image efficiently illustrates the low altitude and proximity to the beach.

Cheers!

André

krzychu30 (15512) 2011-05-04 13:59

Hello Kari,what a spectacular shot.It must be a great feeling to watch the landing planes in such aproximity.I´ve seen this beach and the airport on many videos on youtube.Really impressive.Very good quality of the photo with outstanding sharpness and well-saturated colors.
My Best Regards
Krzysztof

Ninello52 (7576) 2011-05-04 14:04

Hello Kari!
I've seen a picture like in the past in the same place, it must be really awesome seeing a plane overhead while you're relaxing in the sun! Very good at taking the time! Excellent result!
Regards, Nino.

fotoguy22 (4795) 2011-05-04 14:45

Excellent timing. Do they all come in that low? I like the people either looking at the jet or taking pictures of it just like you are doing. The plane looks like it's only 20 feet or so off the ground!

Greetings from Florida.........Greg

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-05-04 18:53

Hi Kari!
That's a classical view that's always welcome!
It must be amazing to be there watching those planes landing so close to all of those people!
Great picture...
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Waylim (25436) 2011-05-04 23:34

Hi Kari,
Another really cool shot of this place, the plane is much smaller this time, not alot of sand blasting in the air, but still impressive and amazing view, I sometimes wonder if accident happen here.
Way

macondo (20449) 2011-05-05 3:39

Hello Kari.
A plane shot, not a train shot? But there wouldn't be too many railway lines in this part of the world. Remarkable picture - it must be awfully noisy down on that beach and in that hotel or apartment block. And this one is just a business jet! Not my idea of a peaceful hour or two on the beach, I must say. But its a remarkably sharp capture, thanks to the high shutter speed, and the very bright highlights are well under control. Good shooting.
Regards,
Andrew

mesutilgim (0) 2011-05-05 12:07

Hi Kari,
Good timing ! It should be a different feeling to take a sunbath under those roaring planes !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

rbassin (27472) 2011-05-05 12:16

Hello Kari
Une photo incroyable,on a de la peine a imaginer que se soit possible, et la sécurité?
Bon coup d'oeil , bravo.
Bonne soirée
Roland

jemaflor (148214) 2011-05-06 2:02

Hi Kari,
Always a great result with this original scene, good pov and timing, good light, well framed with people on thé beach to give a more impressive photo.

jhm (211738) 2011-05-06 3:49

Hello Kari,

What a moment picture with this plane almost against the buildings and beach people.
Sharpness and clarity are very well.
We get a very well composition, excellent captured too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2011-05-06 5:05

Hello Kari,
one of this well known place where the plane spotter are happy. Very nice moment captured
best wishes,
Achim

pablominto (53746) 2011-05-07 1:47

Hello Kari,

Must be a fine place for planespotters, as they can enjoy the beach while waiting for the next arrival!
But isn't this a rather noisy place to spend the day...
A pleasant composition, good details & colour reproduction, the moment is accurately recorded!

Greetings,
Pablo -

delpeoples (60342) 2011-05-07 4:57

Hi Kari

Good to see how the other half live. Ahh to be rich and travel in such luxury. But then we would miss all the variety of experiences we peasants experience in day to day travel :) Wow that plane is flying low. I can imagine it would be very loud for the beach users and those living nearby. Excellent daily life / decisive moment. Sharp, beautifully contrasted with impressive chromatic resolution.

Thanks for sharing and I wish you a happy weekend
Lisa

rodgerg (55767) 2011-05-08 10:38

Hello Kari,

Incredible and impressive composition with this mixt between the plane and the turists. Details well collected especially the details of the plane. Superb chromatic contrast too.
Best regards,
Roger

AiresSantos (56155) 2011-05-25 13:35

Hi dear friend Kari
Great picture of the airplane landing in Sint Maarten
Excellent POV and beatiful colors
TFS and have a nice evening

sevy (58) 2011-05-27 0:33

Hello,

I am always impressed by photo from this place with sometimes big planes landing very close to the people on the beach. The contrast and opposition is very strong as on your photo.

Yves.

tcht (7565) 2011-06-14 18:39

ahhh that beach landing strip :) fine capture of this most outrageous airport~ good sharp pic!

xuaxo (6854) 2011-08-22 13:44

We have seen a lot of pictures of this famous airport/beach. I like this view with an airplane smaller than usual in these pictures.
Greetings,
Francisco