Landing Jet, Opportunity and Success

This photo of a jet coming in low as it approaches a runway covered in black tire marks is a metaphor for opportunity and success. It is the culmination of a journey, endeavor or project and success is now eminent and almost certain, though there is still that small chance of the potential for disaster. This aviation picture speaks of adventure and excitement. Airplanes have long symbolized exotic travel and passports to unique adventures. This sense of adventure is enhanced by the colorful sunset or sunrise. The image is crafted to work easily as a vertical or horizontal with ample copy space for text and headlines. I captured the runway scene with a Nikon D800 in Dallas, Texas, the aircraft in Honolulu, and the sky in Mexico, and used Photoshop to composite the image together.

Coming In For A Landing

Coming in for a landing, as the commercial jet in this photo, is rich in meaning, symbolism and metaphor. Just as when we speak of a person's ship coming in, an airplane about to land can mean a journey coming to a conclusion, or a journey about to begin. The image can be about a vacation, travel either business or personal, or opportunities in abundance. This photo is rich in feeling with sunset color and angled lighting, with the sense of motion and speed imparted by the tire marks on the landing strip and the jet isolated against the sky.

Jet About To Touchdown On An Airport Runway

About to touchdown on an airport runway, this symbolic photo is rich in detail. The runway itself is heavily marked with black rubber streaks from the impact of the tires as the aircraft touchdown. This tapestry of impact points lends to the sense of action and speed. The plane is low and coming directly at us lending a sense of drama and excitement. The sky is illuminated by the sunlight which is just about to drop below the horizon, or has just risen marking a new day and a new beginning.