Syed Shakhawat Kamal, APSA, PPSA  


Night Sky Aerial by Syed Shakhawat Kamal, APSA, PPSA

November 2024 - Night Sky Aerial

November 2024 - Syed Shakhawat Kamal, APSA, PPSA

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About the Image(s)

This image was taken on 23 October 2024, when I was flying from Male to Singapore as a passenger by the window of a scheduled flight of Singapore Airlines. It was 42000 feet at night and I was watching the clear night sky by the window; and we were approaching the islands of Malaysia at that altitude. What a mesmerizing beautiful clear night sky. I was tempted with my Samsung S 23 Ultra mobile camera for a few shots. The mobile camera was set at night mode.

This mobile camera is very effective to use in different situations & environments. After the image is created it was post processed by Photoshop CS6 with some cropping, cloning & light adjustment to present as it was.

I hope you enjoy the image and any feedback is welcome.


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13 comments posted




Tom Brassil   Tom Brassil
Hi Kamal, extremely will captured image. I do like the window seat when I'm flying particularly when flying over cities at night to get vistas like this. I think the red from the navigation light reflecting on the wing really makes this image, it adds a magnificent highlight to the rest of the mono scene. Capturing of the stars also quite an achievement. The smog is a slight distraction, I might try to turn that down, although I don't know how I would do that without ruining other parts of the image. Well seen captured and handled in post. Thanks for sharing   Posted: 11/08/2024 06:10:57
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Tom,
Greetings.
Thank you very much for your kind comment and feedback. I was extremely lucky to capture this night image & the stars.
Cheers.
Kamal.   Posted: 11/19/2024 07:59:21
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Tom per your suggestion, i tried to address the smog part .. take a look.   Posted: 11/21/2024 06:01:53
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Gregory Waldron   Gregory Waldron
Hi Kamal,
What a nice aerial night scene. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Greg   Posted: 11/10/2024 20:13:12
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Greg,
Greetings.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback.
I wish you have a happy & healthy days ahead.
Cheers.
Kamal.   Posted: 11/19/2024 08:08:49



Darcy Johnson   Darcy Johnson
Hi Kamal - What a great capture! I agree on all points with Tom. I am especially impressed by your capture of the stars and that red reflection of the navigation light is amazing! Nicely done. No suggestions.   Posted: 11/11/2024 23:45:49
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Darcy,
Greetings my friend.
Thank you for your feedback and comment. I appreciate them so much. Take care.
Cheers.
Kamal.   Posted: 11/19/2024 08:15:38



Ingrid Lockhart   Ingrid Lockhart
Hi Kamal. This is a very impactful image and the sharpness throughout is impressive. I agree that the light bathing the wing in a rich red makes the image really special, and the stars are an added bonus. Your decision to crop out the band of lights in the lower left of the original really helped the image as well. Thanks for sharing!   Posted: 11/19/2024 18:31:28
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Ingrid,
Greetings my friend.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I appreciate them.
Kindest regards.
Kamal.   Posted: 11/21/2024 06:06:28



Karen Davis   Karen Davis
Hi Kamal,

Great shot. I love that red glow as others have observed. I was also impressed at how you captured the curvature of the earth from that vantage point.

Well done!
Karen   Posted: 11/20/2024 05:30:22
Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Karen,
Greetings my friend.
Thank you for your inspiring comments.
I appreciate them.
Kindest regards.
Kamal.
  Posted: 11/21/2024 06:07:48



Erin Browne   Erin Browne
Hi Kamal,
I almost always end up in an aisle seat so I love this view. I think your post processing works well and its a great view of both the stars and the ground. Great capture   Posted: 11/21/2024 13:08:52



Syed Shakhawat Kamal   Syed Shakhawat Kamal
Hi Erin
Greetings my friend.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Kindest regards.
Kamal.   Posted: 11/30/2024 19:36:43