Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX, KPHX)

[Scott Youmans]

Went for the vapor and was blown away by the sunset colors. Like Messrs. Youmans said, "Might be a while before we have another day like today".

Love the warmth of the light and the texture of the moist concrete.  That was a beautiful glow we had last night!

[Scott Youmans]

Visible Vortices

[Anna M. Wood]

It was a gorgeous sky last night at Sky Harbor even with all the chaos from the rain storms.

[Anna M. Wood]

American Airlines departing on a stormy night.

[Scott Youmans]

Anna, Really love the mood of that shot. That sky is really powerful.

[Matt Ottosen]

American Airlines departing on a stormy night.

That is just awesome, Anna!

[Matt Ottosen]

Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
The Herbert D. Kelleher

[Tower Guy]

Great group of photos from Sky Harbor yesterday from everyone who posted here, congrats to one and all, proud to know you!

[Joe Copalman]

GROUNDED

Posted this earlier, but thought it had too much of a "fake-HDR" look to it, so I took it down.  Took a few more stabs and couldn't get it better than this.   Looks like I was at the airport a few hours too early yesterday, y'all got phenomenal shots.

[Scott Youmans]

Boeing 737-7H4
Southwest Airlines
The Herbert D. Kelleher

Matt, Like both of these shots with the wet concrete.  The patterns of the wet concrete squares create an interesting backdrop.  Reminds me of the aluminum planking used often in Vietnam.  Maybe it will rain again someday!

[Anna M. Wood]

Anna, Really love the mood of that shot. That sky is really powerful.

American Airlines departing on a stormy night.

That is just awesome, Anna!

Thank you Scott and Matt....   

[Jeff D. Welker]

American Airlines departing on a stormy night.

Anna - Great image. I photographed that exact same plane; apparently only moments before you. I like yours much better for several reasons. First, you allowed the 737 to rise slightly above the color chaos of the background lights being smeared by your slow shutter speed panning. This better allows for a contrasting of the dark sky background and the near white fuselage - the aircraft is more clearly seen. Second, the clouds at the top of the frame help identify the "weather" in the area of PHX. Third, you did not crop tight in camera (as I did). Allowing the extra space ahead of the climbing 737 helps to accentuate the motion of this departing aircraft. One of my all time favorite images from Sky Harbor. If Matt had not nominated this image for POTM, I would have. Well done young lady.

GROUNDED

Posted this earlier, but thought it had too much of a "fake-HDR" look to it, so I took it down.  Took a few more stabs and couldn't get it better than this.   Looks like I was at the airport a few hours too early yesterday, y'all got phenomenal shots.

Joe - Your image makes it look as if you were shooting through a gauze curtain. Very cool effect; intended or not. I did not think HDR with either this version or the first. The muted colors of the 737 behind the veil of rain is contrasted by the "pop" of color from the strobes. Was this a slightly longer exposure?

[Jeff D. Welker]

All credit for this image goes to Matt. As they were towing this bird to the SWA maintenance hanger, the clouds broke for a moment and created this wonderful scene. It only lasted about 30-seconds. Matt pointed it out to me or I'd have missed it completely. Thank you my brother.

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[Tower Guy]

Outstanding photograph Jeff, I'm glad Matt pointed it out to you. You just don't have the opportunity at PHX to get shots like this very often. You nailed it, great light and reflection.

[Matt Ottosen]

All credit for this image goes to Matt. As they were towing this bird to the SWA maintenance hanger, the clouds broke for a moment and created this wonderful scene. It only lasted about 30-seconds. Matt pointed it out to me or I'd have missed it completely. Thank you my brother.

REFLECTING ON HERB

You're welcome, and while I may have pointed it out, you caught the moment perfectly!