Up Against It: Twin-Engine Jet Soars from Edinburgh Airport in Night Storm

            This dramatic shot captures a twin-engine commercial jet lifting off from Edinburgh Airport's runway amidst the elements. Wind, rain, and darkness create an intense backdrop as the aircraft’s powerful light beam cuts through the black night sky. Taken handheld—without the aid of a tripod—the image exudes a sense of raw energy and urgency, with the aircraft ascending into the stormy night. The runway lights below add depth and intrigue, while the monochromatic black and white rendering intensifies the scene's emotion, highlighting the determination of the jet’s flight path. A true testament to the resilience of both man and machine in the face of nature’s forces.
   

Taken in: UK / Scotland / Edinburgh (show map)

Taken on: August 12, 2021

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Aviation Photography

John Gilchrist Photography

Commercial jet takeoff

Night flight

Handheld shot

Wind and rain

Nighttime aviation

Stormy weather

Black and white photography

Runway lights

Aviation in the dark

Aircraft ascent

Twin-engine jet

Nighttime aviation shot

Aviation in the elements « less

Sets appears in: • Black and White Album – My Personal Journey Through Monochrome Photography • Aviation Photography – Stunning Aircraft and Airport Moments

Groups appears in: • Night Aviation • Aviation Photography | Best of... by aviation photographers

Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, f/4.5, 1/400 sec, 600mm, ISO 51200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Lens:	EF600mm f/4L IS III USM
Aperture:	f/4.5
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	600mm
ISO:	51200
Exposure Bias:	+1 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 10.3 (Windows)
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