Touchdown Metal Print

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I have the greatest respect for the engineers that made the planes that surround me at work. So many moving parts, each doing their respective thing, the collective whole working perfectly in unison. When I think of the environment that a airliner flies in and the forces it must endure during that trip, it leaves me thankful that the designers got it right.

In this picture, I opted to focus on the single point of greatest stress on this 747 during its landing. The main gear has just made contact with the ground, the struts absorbing the brunt of 250-ish tons of weight settling upon them, the wheels staying intact despite the friction and the resulting heat generated from spinning under a plane going 150 kts. It's heady stuff that thousands of flying passengers take for granted each and every day.

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...