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Commercial airliners are usually bright aircraft. It's an age old practice that makes sense since a brightly colored plane will draw the eye. White is the predominant base color, although other vivid tones are popular. There are even lime green airliners crisscrossing the globe; no matter what anyone might think, such a color is sure to get attention.

So much so is that formula in use that, quite surprisingly, the inverse practice of a very DARK airliner stands out from the crowd. Air New Zealand was the first to try, painting the fuselage of six of their planes virtually all-black (in homage to that country's rugby team, the All Blacks)! In spite of the Maori symbol and Silver Fern that were ultimately adopted as standard throughout the fleet, these aircraft remain memorable for their black appearance in a typical brightly colored crowd.

ZK-OKQ remains the largest airliner to decked out in the dark color, and it is indeed as striking as the hype makes it out to be. K...

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...