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Golden Liftoff

A Boeing 747 lifts off into golden Arctic light, leaving behind a trail of mist and winter silence. Set against Alaska’s frozen wilderness, this image captures the raw power and fleeting grace of flight at the edge of the world.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Nominee

Travel

Professional

Golden Liftoff

A Boeing 747 lifts off into golden Arctic light, leaving behind a trail of mist and winter silence. Set against Alaska’s frozen wilderness, this image captures the raw power and fleeting grace of flight at the edge of the world.

About Artist

Christiaan Van Heijst

Boeing 747 pilot and fine art photographer, immortalising the world from above.

Christiaan Van Heijst

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Aerial, Architecture, Architecture, Landscapes, Landscapes, Travel

Location

Netherlands

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