VIP at Flight Arrivals by vignouse

VIP at Flight Arrivals

This is Mrs S arriving home today after a few days spent in the UK.

Technically, this photograph is a disaster: the little Sony RX100 is usually set to matrix metering and produces excellent results, but I failed to allow for the fact that this scene is heavily back-lit. The daylight coming in through the windows of the Customs' Hall was several magnitudes brighter than the fluorescent lighting in the Arrivals Hall, with the result that the image was about 4 stops underexposed. I've recovered as much detail as I could but I can't do anything about the high noise level and consequent loss of detail caused by the underexposure and the elevated ISO.

Despite the poor technical quality though, it's the image that pleases me the most out of the hundred or so that I took today... so it's my shot of the day, technical warts and all. Welcome home Mrs S, we missed you.

PS: viewing on black eases the pain!
An image containing the smile of a loved one is always a great image! Well done!
August 19th, 2015  
She has a wonderful smile!!
August 19th, 2015  
She looks very happy to see you as well. Your commentary was a delight to read. lol about the view on black easing the pain.
August 19th, 2015  
She's so happy, wonderful photo!!
August 19th, 2015  
what strikes me is she is the only one coming through the doors - here in Sydney we exit in droves hahahaha
August 19th, 2015  
I like it. She is so happy to see you!
August 19th, 2015  
Lovely photo...she looks relaxed and happy to have her photo taken :)
August 19th, 2015  
Love it!

If it lacks technical merit, it changes nought for me. Delighted to see you...and Fang. Hadn't even noticed the others awaiting their people.
August 19th, 2015  
HEW
I think it's a great shot. Brilliantly recovered by the sounds of things. Lovely moment.
August 19th, 2015  
I hate all things to do with flying, Richard, but I like this shot. Nice to see that she is glad to see you! I would like to see those people applauding!
August 19th, 2015  
I can see why this if your favorite, great smile of Mrs. S
August 19th, 2015  
Yes you captured a very happy smile so it's a great shot
August 19th, 2015  
Lee
Nice welcoming smile. I like it.
August 19th, 2015  
She looks as happy to see you as you are to see her. Mitzi probably went crazy.
August 19th, 2015  
Fantastic composition and perspective! I also like the slight HDR look! FAV!
August 19th, 2015  
Awesome comp and Mrs. S looks very happy to be home!
Congrats on PP, even though you were not happy with the quality Richard!
August 19th, 2015  
How nice, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Beautifully captured.
August 19th, 2015  
Love your commentary, great capture!
August 20th, 2015  
@annied The majority of passengers had checked baggage and had to wait in the Custom's Hall for its arrival - Mrs S was travelling light so was able to exit before the crowd.
August 20th, 2015  
@vignouse ah ha I understand :)
August 20th, 2015  
She does look happy.
August 26th, 2015  
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