A wide-angle nighttime photograph shows a large commercial aircraft parked at an airport gate, viewed from above and directly head-on. The aircraft, a twin-engine jet, is bathed in artificial light that casts a warm glow across the tarmac. Its long wings stretch out symmetrically on either side, and boarding bridges are attached to both the front and rear doors. Two catering trucks labeled “JAL Royal Catering” are positioned beside the plane, servicing it in preparation for a flight. The airport appears quiet and orderly, with the distant runway and surrounding gates softly illuminated in the background. The overall scene conveys a sense of anticipation and precision in a modern international terminal.

Helen Hatzis
April 16, 2025 ·
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