Between Layers by Andrew Niemyer

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The author flew from Denver to Fargo in hard Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), experiencing improving weather in north-central Nebraska while flying between two cloud decks.
  • An Apple iPhone 11 ProMax was used.
  • Specific camera settings included 1/8s shutter speed, f/1.8 aperture, ISO850, 4.25mm focal length, and pattern metering.
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I was returning to Fargo, ND (KFAR) from Denver, Co (KAPA) last September in hard IMC. As I flew into north-central Nebraska, the clouds began to dissipate and I found myself perfectly sandwiched between two cloud decks, with the promise of better conditions to come.  

Apple iPhone 11 ProMax      

1/8; f/1.8; ISO850      

Focal Length 4.25mm; Metering set to Pattern         

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