Some of the best photos you'll ever take are through airplane windows. Himalayas, coastlines, city lights at night. Here's how to get the shot.
Camera Tips
- ๐ฑ Phone is fine: Modern smartphones take incredible aerial photos
- ๐ Remove glare: Cup your hand around the lens against the window
- โ Don't use flash: It just reflects off the window. Always flash OFF
- ๐ Shoot through the center: Edges of airplane windows distort images
- โฐ Golden hours: Sunrise/sunset flights give magical lighting
Best Routes for Photos
- ๐๏ธ DEL โ SXR (Srinagar): Himalayas and Pir Panjal โ see route guide
- ๐๏ธ BOM โ GOI (Goa): Western Ghats meeting Arabian Sea
- ๐ Any night approach to BOM/DEL: City lights are breathtaking
- ๐๏ธ DEL โ DED (Dehradun): Shivalik foothills in morning light
- ๐ MAA โ PNY (Pondicherry): Bay of Bengal coastline
Window Seat Hacks
- ๐บ Choose A or F seats โ these are always window
- ๐งผ Clean the window with your sleeve before takeoff
- ๐ธ Burst mode: Take 5-10 shots quickly โ vibration makes some blurry