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Coccodrillo

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Do you like this cloud better with or without the airplane window frame (see previous picture)?

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gwilmore says:

Personally, I vote for keeping the window in, but I also think it would look good the other way. Perhaps you should post another version, minus the window.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

That's hard to compare... The window certainly adds something to the image, while the previous one has a certain mystique about it. Either way, it's a beautiful sky!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Joαnα Joαnα says:

with the window... it's the context, the way you see it, your frame and your moment. nobody can take it from you. the last one is beautiful too, but it can be seemed not as personal as this one.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

heavenuphere says:

I agree with joaninha,
I like this one better :)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

PhillipC says:

I love it with the window, both artistically and as a story.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

:-))<--< [deleted] says:

...wonderful shot... magic clouds... perfect..
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Number Six says:

I certainly prefer it with the window - it provides a great frame. And what a great shot of a cumulonimbus - a classic anvil head.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Vratsagirl says:

Outstanding!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Without window.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog1 says:

I like the airplane window as long as I am not in the airplane (fear of flying).
I see a great dragon head and neck cloud
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Pjhotos says:

Hallo Rob, ik ben Patrick een van de Wholewheatradio chatters. Hoe gaat ie? Ik vond je foto toevallig via de flickr/explore foto-verzameling. Maffe wolken. Ik zag een keer op een website echt bizarre wolkenfotos gemaakt in Nebraska, US.
Groetjes, Patrick.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

koenvd says:

i like it better with the window frame..
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Peteman_ [deleted] says:

Awesome!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

laura e says:

I've seen plenty of shots from airplanes, but this one is striking. It's very well framed (I say keep the window frame)!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Wolfy says:

I like the window frame, though it makes the cloud look a tiny bit less crocodilian.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

a COWsignal from outer space says:

a great looking through shot.
and a bunch of nice looking clouds you have there.
bravo !!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Solitaire1 [deleted] says:

Beautifully captured and presented:)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

Both are beautiful , but I prefer this one: I think it`s more artistic!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

I love the window for the context. Cool.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

scaramanga says:

i wish i would be so lucky to get good shots like this out of planes - most of the time there a little water drops or ice on the window :-(
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

llanisca says:

Y encima visto el cocodrilo desde el avión, para rematar.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy Cherfas says:

I don't know about the photo -- well I do, it is good -- but the book is excellent indeed.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

FLY! says:

I like it with the airplane window!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

quebon2 says:

Fantastic! I'm sure by now you know that the window makes it special. ;)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

kroimela says:

Definitely better with the window. A giant mythical beast lurking in the clouds, waiting to snatch the unsuspecting air traveller... :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricasa25 says:

Yes ...I prefer this one too.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

terryleestoudt says:

more interesting with the window,without the window just reminds me of a calender hanging on the wall ...its hard to explain
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

·DG· says:

increible!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

senaapted says:

Amazing. Great picture!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sinanipek says:

Without the window definitively.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

anderson young - ajbphotography says:

I like the balance of colors in this one, but the one without the window really centers on the amazing capture.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ethel verduzco▲ says:

i like this one better
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruna CA says:

uhu! :D
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Nacho DeGarvo says:

I would vote making a tripytch.
with the left side of the window on the right panel, the windowless version in the middle, and the right side of the window on the left panel.

But I like it with I think, even though its so small you can't see the detail like the other one. But I'm sure you can on the original.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

nikkaantonio [deleted] says:

both looks great.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ruicosta13rui says:

Otima foto.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Luis Mileu says:

looks like a crocodile! :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Cricriando! says:

i like it both ways :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Cat Quick says:

I think both pics captured life in a different form! TA = totally awesome!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

carol linden says:

I'd also prefer with the window! Nice!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Black Dog Photography says:

I actually think the vertical crop without the window would be nice. But it looks like 51000 people think the previous image is just fine the way it is!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

demirhanmesut says:

Not only magic, but "anvil magic". Because, this is a typical -beautiful- cumulonimbus.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

.:CosmicGirl:. says:

wow! parece un cocodrilo y su larga cola :O
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

SentioStudio says:

The Mighty Albino Alligator is framed!.. wow! I like this better like the rest of us said, it adds character to it.. but then again, it seems soo many people like the other also. ;-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Svam1 says:

The art of window:) Beautiful pic!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

© ~Vision~A i r y ~ says:

I saw this in the 100+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ömer_erülke says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado amateur photographers / amatör fotoğrafçılar y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.

I saw this in the 100+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Diego Dalmaso (out for a time) says:

An Alligator!!!
Great picture!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

affinity84. says:

with the window because it adds a natural frame
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Vinícius Coimbra says:

perfeita
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Plastic Madness says:

I like it better with the window than the other one.
Perfecta. :-)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

♥threadbare says:

window. definately.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mel-pin says:

with the window.
it's a great frame for the fluffy crocodile.
:o)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

thizzymarley26 says:

with the window...

nice shot
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

lelialencar says:

Uau ! *----------*
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ali_gata1970 says:

Both photos are great, but think I like the windowless one the best, can see more detail as photo is bigger. On saying that angle of croc cloud is slightly different in this shot but still looks exactly like a crocodile emerging from water.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

aidan67 says:

Both shots are equally impressive.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Halderman says:

Still an awesome crocodile. Great shot! :]
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Victoria Lutterbach says:

I prefer with the window. Wonderful!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Weatherbee [deleted] says:

Great without, even better with the window.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

birdie.pruett says:

I like it with the window.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ray Bouknight says:

Both versions are good; however this one seems more appealing.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Hernandez says:

my airplane windows are always too scratched up to get good shots. They need to use better window materials.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabrice Erba aka FabArt says:

Lacoste?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lineaar says:

lovable!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

acquiredmind09 says:

Amazing view!!!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

beshoo80 says:

sooooooooooooooooo nice
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

_najt says:

I find the other one so much more impressive. Without the window frame this cluoud just looks and feels gigantic, makes you feel small and vulnerable. Great photos anyway !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rmoris says:

c'est magnifique
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

unfamiliar tide says:

I really like this with the airplane window. What a great shot!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

EliBenac says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called www.flickr.com/groups/1033061@N25/, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

dandrapop says:

I like the window, because it seems more realistic. My first impression seeing the one without was that it was Photoshopped. Plus, the viewer can use his/her imagination about the person on the plane seeing the cloud alligator.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Raylson Martins says:

the perfect
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

giòvanna says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called DI VIAGGIO IN VIAGGIO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fishinbowl says:

i love it this way!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

iheartmyfour says:

Hi! Great shot, both ways. I might like the window shot even more if there was a little bit less window - zoomed in just a bit, or maybe with one side/corner of the window to tell the story. Wonderfully done! (Found you while Exploring)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Samantha.Hoffman says:

WOW!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Guillermo Otxoa [deleted] says:

Amazing framing here. It's great with the window.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

watan2009 says:

bgj
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jeremie.noiret says:

Amazing!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

xuwenwen says:

Amazing!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Neumüller ... au ralenti ! says:

No contest : without !
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

JOTA NITRO says:

muy buena foto
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

~esckaaaL! says:

Hermosa foto(:
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricardo Pereira. says:

parece um quadro!
belíssima foto!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

RTz13 says:

great shot! Both of them looks great, but the one with the window is better! (:
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Rennie RenWah says:

I vote you keep window also.. It provides authenticity to the shot which is utterly incredible...
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

juliequeen77 says:

Keep the window. :o)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

D_2TF__08 says:

~This Photo is invited for~ I LOve tHe SkY_
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Nick Chill says:

I think the window frame adds something to the image. Great shot.

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