In Retrospect is a photograph by Alex Esguerra which was uploaded on January 8th, 2016.
In Retrospect
If I've learned anything in my time here on this Earth, it's that retrospection is a powerful thing. That simple act of looking back on the past is... more
Title
In Retrospect
Artist
Alex Esguerra
Medium
Photograph - Color Photograph
Description
If I've learned anything in my time here on this Earth, it's that retrospection is a powerful thing. That simple act of looking back on the past is the first step to developing hindsight, a crucial tidbit needed to gaining wisdom.
American Airlines has certainly had it's share of retrospection over its nearly-eight decades worth of history. In that time, they have constantly identified shortcomings and have adjusted. They've had the chance to learn from the mistakes of the many carriers they acquired over its history as to not repeat them. Staying a viable entity in the commercial aviation game requires constantly looking back at what's working and what doesn't, adjusting as required to stay at the forefront of being popular with the traveling public.
"In Retrospect" definitely shows that act of "looking at one's history". Shot over a puddle as to create a mirror image, it definitely gives the impression of an airplane that (with a little creative thinking) just might be looking at itself for any potential flaws before embarking on its flight. It also has one of the carrier's retrojets in the background, a beautiful metaphor for the carrier's storied past. Finally, that retrojet also serves as a fairly recent change in American's history - complementing their highly-Boeing fleet with the proven-efficient Airbus line of aircraft.
Uploaded
January 8th, 2016
