‘This planet has – or rather had – a problem, which was this: most of the people living on it were unhappy for pretty much of the time. Many solutions were suggested for this problem, but most of these were largely concerned with the movement of small green pieces of paper, which was odd because on the whole it wasn’t the small green pieces of paper that were unhappy’
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
I took this shot through a dusty and dirty emergency exit window on a British Airways Boeing 777, en route to Abuja from London, whilst standing in line to use the toilet. The image, taken on my iPhone, is, I believe, of part of the Sahara desert, and does not do justice to the grandeur of the site nor the feeling of isolation the view conveyed.
I read an article in flight on design plans for aircraft without windows, this would apparently save cost as the inclusion of windows requires additional strengthening of the fuselage. The windows would be replaced by cameras and clever screens. I wonder how often, when people look out the window on long haul flights, they reflect on what is passing by so far below. How different that world is, that earth, from the bubble in which we flash across the sky?
Anyway, I thought it worth sharing for this week’s WordPress challenge – Earth
iPhone 6s shot at 4.15mm, 1/1600s, f/2.2 and ISO25
andy townend 
I was sincerely hoping that someone would put up a photograph of a desert! I’m so glad I found it here. Nice shot.
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Many months later, I thank you!
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It is never too late.
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Very kind!
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I do reflect about being up there and what is down there when on a plane. Your photo has a sweet taste of an adventure, looking at pristine land just before you land your foot in it. It is a beautiful shot!
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Many months later (I am catching up..) thank you and yes, I am having many adventures at the moment Chris!
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Take it easy, take it as it comes (free to the Doors)
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One of my favourite tracks 😉
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Hi Andy great shot, love the Sahara!
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Thank you, and apologies for responding only many months later!
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ah you’ve always been a busy man Andy 🙂
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And clearly to busy to be polite and reply, for which I apologise…
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and a gentleman also 😉
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you are too kind…
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