This week's picks are
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by Sealbhach
Why I like this shot:It manages to catch a combination of weather and skydome shader that actually looks very natural, which is not easy to get. The shot is taken against the sun, so the plane is not visible in as high contrast as it could be, and that focuses the attention of the viewer more on the surroundings, but in this case this is no loss as there is a lot of detail in the background.
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by vivian
Why I like this shot:This shot tells a story - no text is needed. I like the concept of the formation flight very much, and it looks just like a casual view over the shoulder of a pilot. Since the background is rather featureless, it directs the attention of the viewer towards the planes, which are shown in high detail with nice reflections and structure on the wing, so the whole impression is very realistic.
(How's the formation actually done? Some AI scenario, a multiplayer event,...?)
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by someguy
Why I like this shot:I am always fond of shots from inside the cockpit, because they are more difficult to get well done, but also more rewarding because they draw you more into the action. As in the previous case, the picture tells a story in itself. A somewhat negative impression is created by the too simple to appear real texturing of the cockpit inside, but the contrail and cloudlayer glimpsed on the outside are nice effects, and the overall impression fits well enough.