Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Sounds Aero Maintenance

I was given the chance to fly with Sounds Aero last week, flying high above Marlborough Sounds and outbacks. Thanks to Craig Anderson, the managing director of Sounds Aero Maintanance, a company which managed a large fleet of planes and helicopters in the Marlborough region.

It was my day off and i managed to arrange a time to fly with Craig to get some aerial photography shots of Marlborough. Dont know much about plane but this was a 2 seater, small size plane capable of landing on almost anywhere. According to Craig, we can lift off in 25 meters, which is really amazing! We land on fields and riverbed, flying across narrow gaps, it was simply breathtaking. Im even allowed to shoot with the door open while we are flying. Cant believe i dare to do that, and not to mention, risked the camera and equipments of falling down.

Anyway, I'm still in process of editing the photos and videos shot from both Nikon D700 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 (loaned by James Luhrs of Olympus New Zealand). So here's some preview..

Koromiko region

CRop Circle of NZ? :P
Crop circleMarlborough Sounds

Wairau River

Wairau River

Flying and taking photos while the door is open? Exciting!
No Step, watch out!

The men behind Sounds Aero Maintenance
Craig & friend

What a beautiful morning!
Wonderful morning!

It was really cool to be here, especially when u only took 4 min from main road on the plane, compared to 4 hours tramping. Nice peaceful environment, crystal clear water, wildlife around, it was just perfect for a weekend getaway!
Outbacks

We need a little landing and taking off from the river.. and here's one of the shot
Landing on Wairau River

Wairau River landing

Wairau River landing

Never thought i could experience this, but i did, all thanks to Craig! It was simply AMAZING!
Craig Anderson








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