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Flight 531 Atlanta-Phoenix
Flight 531 Atlanta-Phoenix
Alicia


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Collection: Candids and other People
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II
Location: Over Texas, perhaps
Date: Jan 4, 2008
Galleries: Candid
Date Uploaded: Jan 5, 2008

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Comments: 18
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 Honey, I'm home!

Had a very smooth trip back to Phoenix after spending 11 days with my mom in Daytona Beach, Florida.

During the four hour flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, I played around with the camera. However, you are on such close proximity that it's hard to take photos without people getting into a wad.

What you see here is the front left guy who came on the plane drunk and proceeded to run at the mouth for the entirety of the flight - with a very strident voice. Fortunately, the plane drone helped diffuse his verbal diarrhea.

The lady you see saw me kneeling on the seat with my camera and reached over to alert her husband (I'm assuming here... maybe they're lovers en route to a secret get-away) that he was about to be photographed. But I was quick and it was over before he could look up.

I put a bit of a porcelain filter on this photo (xero) to convey the dreamy stupor by which one is overcome after hours of flying.

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 01/07/2008 08:33:57 AM
It really looks as though the lady is reaching out for some reassurance.
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 01/07/2008 07:24:31 AM
lol great candid :)
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 01/06/2008 08:12:54 AM
Great job - and pretty funny!
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 01/06/2008 03:20:26 AM
What a neat candid - stupor is right ! Glad you're home safe and hope your visit renewed your spirit. I'll be looking forward to some wonderful photos of the desert !
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 01/05/2008 11:29:45 PM
ahhh, we all hate the airplane don't we. nice capture of people trying to enjoy themselves.
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 01/05/2008 10:22:21 PM
How you can make the inside of a plane interesting appears to be a secret all your own, lucky girl! The processing is awesome. Love it!
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 01/05/2008 10:09:58 PM
Must be nice to have your own plane.
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 01/05/2008 09:43:50 PM
Cool shot. Cool processing. Cool notes.

At least you have some empty seats. The last time I flew the plane was full. I had the aisle seat, but I still had to rub knees with an oversized stranger (male) all the way from Phoenix to Columbus, OH.
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 01/05/2008 07:45:13 PM
OMG ALICIA !!!!
i'm actually laughing looking at this photograph, imagining you turning around in your seat and photographing all those people .. and i cant believe that you got your shot without them looking at you like you've lost your mind .. lol .. actually i spose lots of ppl take photographs on planes .. gearing up for their holiday snaps .. !!
a minute later .. ahha .. i just read your photographer's comment ... so you were busted after all !! ..:)
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 01/05/2008 06:22:35 PM
This is a really good photo. I've never taken a photo on a plane (I've taken plenty out the window though). I think I am too nervous to do that, afraid of people like that woman who might get annoyed I guess. :)
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 01/05/2008 03:28:04 PM
Fun photo...
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 01/05/2008 03:24:07 PM
I agree, I also would not be brave enough to just take a picture of a crowded plane...good shot.
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 01/05/2008 03:17:49 PM
Very appropriate that the drunk is blurry ;-)
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 01/05/2008 02:37:19 PM
I would never be brave enough to take a photo on a plane. Good for you! And it's not even crowded. Sorry about the drunk.
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 01/05/2008 02:11:15 PM
We are ready to see some of your home turf thru the Canon. It got nice and warm here in Florida today, just dumb luck that you were here for the coldest night since 1989. It was about 75 here today, and warmer each day till the weekend.
I am happy to see that your flight went safely.
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 01/05/2008 02:02:52 PM
hey! I've got you beat! It's 630pm hre & I am still in my pjs! at this point, why bother getting dressed? Just take a hot bath & hit the bed. suits my mood today.

I love your story about the couple there, and that drunk guy...classic! I frequently lok at people and make up little vignettes..helps pass the time. I like shootoing random things too. Most folks dont like it when I point at them, s I try to look disinetrested and point my eye somewhere else while the lens go their way. can get confusing!

glad your flight was safe.
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 01/05/2008 01:36:54 PM
Hope you had fun here... everyone needs a vacation after their vacation :). Nice story behind the photo.
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 01/05/2008 01:34:13 PM
I'm surprised the people on the plane let you take this picture. The guy hiding behind the newspaper is funny.
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