First attempt at cockpit interior - C&C needed!

[Full-Frame]

I wanted to get some nice pictures of my favourite place :D:D, But not my usual "burnt out" cockpit shot.

Originally, I was going try and set up my tripod between the back seats, but it just didn't work out so I had no choice but to go hand-held. Unfortunately, it was darker than I thought and at ISO 3200 and f/4.0 I was only getting a S/S of 1/4's. In the end I had to give in and use some fill flash.

C&C much appreciated!

Piper PA28-181 Archer III

http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p684405088-5.jpg
EOS 5D - EF 17-40 f/4.0L USM - 17mm - 1/15's - f/5.0 - ISO 1000 - Fill Flash




http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p975456571-5.jpg
EOS 5D - EF 17-40 f/4.0L USM - 22mm - 1/15's - f/5.0 - ISO 1000 - Fill Flash

[NukeGM]

I like #2 better :)

[Mark_Mason]

You should try to photoshop some better scenery out the windshield. The instrument panel looks great.

-Mark.

[PaulBradley]

I've got to get round to shooting a cockpit next time I go flying - my advice would be to get it outside so you have nice scenery outside, wait for a day when there is plenty of textured cloud, then underexpose the ambient light by about 2 to 3 stops to give lots of texture and mood in the sky and light the interior with flash.

[ryancr711]

The attitude indicator showing 14-ish degrees of right bank kills it for me...and I'd assume it would for most pilots...Other than that, I agree with the lack of outside scenery. Great start though, I think next time you will nail it!

[aridan]

Great lighting. I think it came out great.

[Full-Frame]

The attitude indicator showing 14-ish degrees of right bank kills it for me...and I'd assume it would for most pilots...

Well...being vaccum driven the only way around that would have been to start the engine. Not an option in the hangar.