When it comes to spectacular scenery, few people get a better view than airline pilots. But instead of keeping those beautiful panoramas to himself, 747 pilot Christiaan van Heijst take stunning photographs that he kindly shares with the rest of us stuck in economy.
"From an early age on I have found great joy in capturing the beauty of natural light in all its forms," writes Heijst on his website. "Later on, I combined that with flying and a new passion emerged. Seeing the entire world in my job, I feel privileged to be in a position to capture many different parts of the planet through my camera and immortalize the beauty of the places I visit." Shooting with a Nikon D800, the flying Dutchman captures beautiful pictures of thunderstorms, sunsets, full moons, and even the northern lights.
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I agree.. need more info.. but amazing photos
Load More Replies...Wow some more FLAT EARTH proof. Even the sun through the clouds, NOT 93 000 000 miles away, but a lot closer. Beautiful photo's. Good job.
Who' flying the plane while your snapping pictures? I'm kidding I know the planes fly themselves. At least we know you are awake!!
Looks like some parts of Enterprise Starship fleet. I wish I was a pilot. You got a million dollar views that is worth more than money can buy.
Indeed the pictures are beautiful, because the nature is amazing... the ones who are taking the pictures are realizing how lucky they are?
Thank you for sharing these images that not everyone has a chance to see.
Indeed the pictures are beautiful, because the nature is amazing... the ones who are taking the pictures are realizing how lucky they are?
Thank you for sharing these images that not everyone has a chance to see.