Emirates' Airbus A380 remains a phenomenon to behold, especially when it takes off from Schiphol Airport. This giant aircraft, with its double decks and four engines, is not only an engineering marvel but also a sight to behold. I stood in just the right spot as the plane detached from the wet runway, with the airport buildings in the background adding to the scale of the aircraft. Emirates' signature red and gold colours lit up beautifully in the soft daylight. For me as an aviation photographer, these are the moments you do it for, when size, power and elegance come together in one image. The A380 remains a rare icon in the sky and capturing its departure every time feels like something special.
Thijs Schouten, 38 years old, living in Hoevelaken. For over 15 years active with photography and as a child always had a camera in his hands. Photography is (besides his girlfriend and two daughters) his big passion.more information can be found at: https://www.thijsschouten.com.. Read more…