This image highlights one of the privileges of my job. I see this scene countless times in a day, but somehow the thrill of a 100 ton lump of metal hitting the ground at 200 kmph, the smoke from the tyres and the roar of the thrust reversers never fails the pump up the adrenaline.
Here Boeing a Spicejet Boeing 737-800 registered VT-SPH makes a perfect touchdown. The pilot seems to be pretty eager to slow as his thrust reversers are open, even before nose gear is in contact with the tarmac.
Image Details:
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec
Focal Length: 190mm
ISO Speed: ISO 100
On a trip to Eravikulam National Park near Munnar in Kerala, I came across this Nilgiri Tahr. The tahr is one of the most endangered animals in India. Their population had gone down to just 100 at the beginning of the 20th century. However, now they are 2000 strong and roam all over the Nilgiri hills. This particular one though - looked like the lord of all that he surveyed.
Camera: Canon Powershot S2 IS
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/1004 sec
Focal length: 18 mm (35 mm equivalent - 108mm)
Exposure: -0.7 ev
ISO Speed: ISO 100
