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Twilight from the plane

By Harold "Hal" Place

Real Estate Agent with A1 Connection Realty, Inc.

January 19, 2009 05:39 AM

While returning from my vacation, I took this photo. The sun had just set, and twilight was just kicking in.
I noticed the moon and a bright star below it. Oh, if only I had a better camera. The big circle below the moon is a reflection of my camera agains the airplane window.
Sadly, the moon and star were much large and brighter than they appear in this photo.

Hope you enjoy it anyway.

© Harold Place, 2009. All photographs and/or written content produced by Harold Place. All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Harold Place.

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Bob Cumiskey

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor

Very nice pictures Hal. I love the colors and the shot of the moon and star is great even with the cameras reflection.

Jan 19, 2009 06:18 AM

Karyn Smith Woody

Harry Norman Realtors - Blairsville, GA

Awesome photo!

Jan 19, 2009 06:52 AM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Hal... Yeah, those small "point & shoot" cameras do have their limitations. Good photo's anyway...

~~~ Your building consultant for life in Brentwood, TN - Michael

Jan 19, 2009 06:53 PM

Rob and Camille Di Maio

San Antonio Real Estate - Keller Williams Legacy - San Antonio, TX

What a beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.

Jan 20, 2009 01:22 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Bob,

Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked the shots.

Jan 20, 2009 01:40 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Karyn.

Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Jan 20, 2009 01:40 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Michael,

Thanks for the comment.

Jan 20, 2009 01:41 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Rob & Camille,

Glad you enjoyed them.

Jan 20, 2009 01:42 AM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

The colors are astounding Hal! I would have had a feeling of ....serenity.

Jan 30, 2009 02:00 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Sally,

I have to admit, the experience was moving. These were some of my favorite shots.

Jan 31, 2009 12:29 AM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Hal, Stunning photos. I have the same problem, when I go to take a stunning picture of the beautiful night sky, it just doesn't turn out as well as I'd like. Time to invest in a better camera, I suppose. Stay warm.

Feb 01, 2009 04:03 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Sandy,

For the most part, the camera I have does a good job. Just once in a while the night lights don't come out the way I would like them. No swimming today, it was only in the high 50's here.

Feb 01, 2009 07:54 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Hal, I wish my airplane window shots were as good as yours. I seem to always sit in a seat with either dirty or scratched up windows. Beautiful!!!

Feb 06, 2009 10:14 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Paul,

There are times I sit in front of that window you speak of. I just take advantage of the good one when I am blessed with it. Thanks for commenting.

Feb 16, 2009 11:50 PM

S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL

United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL

Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

I always try to book a window seat in planes because I love to take photos of the views. The most recent ones I took were taken facing West as the sun was about to rise so it has those beautiful pink/mauve/light blue colors in the horizon. You were lucky to get a good one of the moon and a bright star just below it.

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