Haneda Airport Official Photo Contest 2024

Luke Ozawa
Takeoff from Runway B (RWY22) with southerly winds that I thought I would be able to take pictures of but couldn't. The author knows that the southerly winds end at 6pm, so when there are a lot of southerly winds in the summer, the sky will not darken, but if there are southerly winds in the winter, there will be this chance. As expected of a veteran, he was able to include all the text on the signboard at a time when an Airbus A350 on a medium-haul international flight to Singapore was just barely on the roof during the twilight hours, after the sun had set and before the sky darkened. The red Ankoli (Ancollision Light) that shines on the aircraft is also effective.

Charlie Furusho
A photo that looks like it could be taken but can't be taken! A lean composition. This would be a suitable work for an airport Photo Contest. This photo was taken at Terminal 3, and the aircraft is in this position because it is a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 operated with southerly winds on Runway B. Moreover, the red collision prevention lights are effective! This picture was taken at twilight, which is rare in winter when southerly winds are operating, but in summer, even when southerly winds are operating, it does not become twilight. It's a miracle that the timing of everything was right.

Luke Ozawa
It is commonly known as “Umihada”. This work expresses how Haneda Airport and Mt. Fuji can be photographed so close together due to the compression effect of a telephoto lens. The Airbus A350 is captured in this image, but I think they were aware that other aircraft such as the Boeing 787 would not be able to ascend from this position on the runway. And it's amazing that we were able to take off in this perfect ideal position and capture the image without covering Mt. Fuji. I also like how the magenta sky is impressively expressed in the image of dawn.

Charlie Furusho
It was great to have the ship in this position, and the Airbus A350 took off in just the right position. What's more, the photo has been beautifully developed in the red hue of sunrise, making it a photo that conveys the atmosphere, sounds, and strength of the wind at the scene. The feeling of the snow cap on Mt. Fuji is also nice. It's not always possible to take a picture of a ship at Haneda, but you can also check whether Mt. Fuji will be there or not, the weather and wind direction, etc. I go there every year, but it's very hit or miss, and first thing in the morning I take off from Runway C instead of taking off from Runway D. The key point was to aim for takeoff.

Luke Ozawa
A so-called panning shot at Haneda Airport. We receive many applications each time, but the one that caught my eye was this one in which the light on the ground flows in a very long way. Shutter speed is 1/4. This number is a speed that is difficult for even us to capture. Under such circumstances, I think this technique, which stops completely from front to back, is amazing. It's a good position to be in, and it's amazing that you're aiming for the spot with the most lights on the ground.

Charlie Furusho
At the age of 16, he took a panning shot in 1/4 second. I have been commuting to Haneda Airport since my student days, and this is unthinkable. Even professional photographers hesitate to use a shutter speed of 1/4 when considering the success rate, but the author's comment says, ``It was cold and my hands were shaking and it was difficult to stop,'' which is probably true. This photo was taken from Terminal 3, but it was quite difficult due to the lights and parked aircraft, but I was able to avoid them and stop firmly, resulting in a wonderful photo.

Luke Ozawa
We approach the city center with southerly winds, which are common in the summer, but from last fall to winter there were quite a lot of southerly winds. The aim of not missing that timing and going all the way to Tokyo Gate Bridge is amazing. Because it's winter, the sunset between the bridges and the two planes descending in parallel flight can be captured at the same time, making for a good balance, including the position of the sun.

Charlie Furusho
The timing when the sun sets in the center of the gate bridge. At that time, two aircraft approached Runway 16 at Haneda Airport. The aircraft in the foreground is large and clearly conveys the message. The timing of the shutter release, exposure, and color temperature will all be perfect.

Luke Ozawa
This was what I was aiming for. I think the timing is great, as the two planes taking off are superimposed on each other at the perfect time, as the plane is further back into the moving monorail. This photo shows how persistently he worked to capture this moment.

Charlie Furusho
It's a photo that looks like it could be taken but isn't. Even with a full monorail formation and simultaneous takeoffs, there is little chance of such a line-up, with an Airbus A330 in the back and a Boeing 737 in the foreground.The balance is good, the sky is blue, and this is a photo that I tried many times to achieve. I'll tell you what happened.

Luke Ozawa
A view of Terminal 3. I think we have all American planes so far. Two Star Alliance livery planes are lined up in the foreground, and two Delta Air Lines planes are next to them. There aren't many opportunities like this. I think I caught it at a good time.

Charlie Furusho
The west tarmac Terminal 3 is fun because the airlines are lined up differently depending on the time and day of your visit, but the key point is that there are so many American airlines lined up that you might think it's an American airport. The sky is beautiful and the green grass gives you a sense of the season.

Luke Ozawa
A beautiful sunset, the silhouette of Mt. Fuji, and a southerly wind allowed for a low takeoff from Runway B (RWY22). This is exactly the kind of scene I would like to take a picture of. The expression of the clouds above Mt. Fuji is also nice. This is a valuable photo because southerly winds are rare this winter. The color is also nice.

Charlie Furusho
I've tried this spot on the Tama River bank many times, but it's difficult because it's a Boeing 787-class aircraft and unless it's an international flight, it won't be this low after takeoff. I also appreciate the fact that it operates with southerly winds and takes advantage of dark winter hours, a time when it is difficult to take photos.

Luke Ozawa
Commonly known as "Haneda T2I" = one of the international flights located on the south side of Terminal 2. I also think that this place is really easy to create pictures. There were many applications for this location, but this one caught my eye because of the shadow of the child running in the foreground with an airplane in the background. Even though there is movement, it stops completely. This is a view of Haneda. The sky and white clouds in the background are also effective.

Charlie Furusho
There were several submissions for similar shots taken at this location, but after considering the position of the aircraft, exposure, the movement of the child, the reflection of the floor, and the expression of the sky, we selected this shot. On a day with good visibility, you can see all the way to Makuhari, and the title is suitable for photography. The symmetrical composition of the left and right pillars is also a key point of the photo.

Luke Ozawa
Normally, when I go abroad, I tend to just board the plane, but it was amazing to see this scene through the window before boarding. Since the aircraft is stopped at spot 111, the light on Observation Deck signboard is also casually lit. The colors are warm and give the impression that you are about to leave.

Charlie Furusho
To someone who doesn't know it, it looks like an ordinary snapshot, but unless you're at the 111 spot Terminal 3, you won't be able to see the airport name on the building, and you had the courage to take a good photo through the glass at the time of boarding the boarding bridge. It's a wonderful piece of work, as you have to think about various things instantly, such as the exposure settings to produce bright light, and the technology to suppress reflections.

Luke Ozawa
No, it's nostalgic. I also went to Haneda Airport during this time. Two TriStars are lined up, and Tokyo Tower can be glimpsed between their engines. Above all, airport shuttle gives off an image of the Showa era. This photo is one that I wish I had taken during this era.

Charlie Furusho
It's probably the spot in the 20s from the old terminal days, and it's a beautiful scene with two Mohican L1011s lined up and airport shuttle lined up neatly. You can see Tokyo Tower in the background, and this photo gives you a sense of the times, with no taller buildings in the city than now. I also have memories of flying L1011 around this time, but I have never seen L1011 lined up so I think it is valuable.

Luke Ozawa
Shinjuku's new urban center approach during the day. The stark white aircraft reflected in the mirror-like sky had a strong impact. I think we have found a great position, as there are few clear skies in Tokyo. The bottom of the aircraft is pure white, so that also works.

Charlie Furusho
As well as the location selection, the lens selection and framing are excellent. Since the aircraft is small, it is difficult to put it together, and the reflection on the glass, the position of the aircraft, and the blue of the sky are stunning. Flexible ideas and the ability to withstand the gaze of passersby are also appreciated.