janper44
Registered: December 2009
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Mon January 4, 2010 1:44pm
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Great photograph of the de-icing process. I've only been able to take pictures of this process from above through the windows of the observation deck at our airport. Being on the aeroplane really brings the process right into the lap of the viewer with the ghostly plane on the left adding to the visual impact of the picture, for me.
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Diane
Registered: February 2009
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Mon January 4, 2010 2:49pm
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Outstanding capture. It brings back vivid memories of when we were sitting in a plane on the runway waiting to taxi out and take off. It was snowing and they came out and did this deicing to our plane. But then we sat there for what seemed like forever before we took off. I was worried the deicing wouldn't be as effective after the long wait. Your exposure is perfect to emphasize the low visibility and hazardous conditions.
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Jan Holland
Registered: July 2009
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Mon January 4, 2010 3:12pm
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Thanks Jan and Diane.
Nowadays at Amsterdam Airport, there is a separated area for De-icing the planes.
Du to the chemicals they used, it has to be recycled, so floordrains are installed there.
My first international flight, to Saudi Arabia, it was the first of December 1973, started also with De-icing the plane, but that was done before it moved from the pier.
Best wishes from Jan
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lrw1966
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 3,889
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Tue January 5, 2010 5:25pm
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Jan, Hi:
Very interesting an wonderful image of daily winter life at the airport. I hope your weather - and our weather - improves shortly. Been a long winter here already. Well done.
Thanks
Larry
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Ellen
Registered: January 2010
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Tue January 5, 2010 11:35pm
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This is the only photo of de-icing I have ever seen! Interesting scene,like the grey tones too, hope you get better weather soon.
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Vixpix
Registered: June 2009
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Wed January 6, 2010 10:13pm
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Oh well, third time lucky.... sigh! (i keep getting logged out)
Hi Jan,
Well done for getting this shot! Perculiar looking machines those de-icers, they look like something out of "war of the worlds" lol. Hope you have a good New year and that things thaw out enough for flights to get going again!
Regards
Vic.
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marhowie
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 1,392
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Wed January 13, 2010 1:08pm
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Interesting shot Jan, I've never seen these machines at work before..
But I never fly, hate it..
I like my sardines in a can, but don't care to be one 
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wilth
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 787
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Sat February 27, 2010 1:49pm
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Hi Jan,
I've watched this operation many times but never thought to take a photo of it. Good idea and well done. Seems the machines are crawling out to attack the aircraft, which in a sense, I guess they are.
The light, the spray on the window and the fog outside really sets an interesting mood here.
Good job,
Thanks,
Wilt
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jodice
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 2,365
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Sat March 27, 2010 7:27pm
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I always wondered how they did that :-) Cool shot!
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takeapic
Registered: August 2009
Posts: 584
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Sat March 27, 2010 8:20pm
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Thanks Jan. Yes it is my favourite. Yes they do live in Swaziland. And Yes again, we all had a great time together. They will all be coming to visit us in August....can`t wait. You know I`m a great fan of your pics. (Windmill) but this pic. "Deicing" is different and interesting. Good work Jan.....Charlie
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poppy
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 966
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Jan, this is a very good shot of the deiceing of the plane. Thanks for commenting on my 'Early Catch' photo. I appreciate it. Have a great day, Bill
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