Flying into the storm - PHOTO

These stunning (or horrifying, depending on your view of air travel) images show planes approaching huge, angry storm clouds that completely dwarf them.The incredible snaps, which look like a scene from an apocalyptic horror movie, were taken by photographer Ramon Stalenhoef, 39, not from a plane or helicopter, but from the balcony of his apartment in Amsterdam.He said: ‘Some people think I shot it from another plane. Or that I went up in a balloon or climbed the highest building in town.‘But the truth is even more surprising. I just shot it from my balcony. From the second floor of my apartment.‘I live in Amsterdam and my balcony offers a great view of the flight paths of different aircraft that are on their way to Schiphol Airport.‘Thanks to the dramatic low hanging clouds and my large telephoto lens I was able to take pictures of which you think they are shot high in the sky.’Ramon, who works as the Creative Director for an advertising agency, is inspired by photography that show a different picture than is possible with your eyes:‘This is also an interesting aspect of photography. Photos always show a different picture than your eyes would see. Therefore photos work on peoples imagination.‘In this case I wanted to tell the story of small and fragile looking planes high in the mighty sky.’Ramon started taking photos in 2008 after buying his first DSLR:‘I bought my first DSLR in 2008 and what drives me is the 'instant satisfaction' of taking pictures.‘Within a fraction of a second you can amaze yourself and others. Think about it, it's amazing to freeze time and to awe!‘When I look through the camera I'm really aware of everything around me. I look for small details, great moments, amazing light, everything.’To capture his images, he used a Canon 5D Mark II camera, a Canon 200mm f/2.8 L lens and a Canon 2x teleconverter.(dailymail.co.uk) ANN.Az