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Mick Finn
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 04:04
When I overflew this it was too good an opportunity to pass up...


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a3/Micksphotos/AS350-B3-LakeRebecca.jpg

Lake Rebecca, Australia
aridan
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 06:49
Great shot! Shame there isn't a bit more blur on the rotors :)
bowtie`
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 07:00
Gorgeous shot. Proves the adage, Location. Location and Location!
Mick Finn
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 07:50
Thanks. Yeah I broke my own rule about blade movement!
I was in a hurry and about to refuel on the other side of the lake, forgot to check my shutter speed, doh! :oops:
RCoulter
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 11:44
VERY cool!! :)
FlyingPhotog
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 12:39
Very Cool.

Is that a mirror hanging down there Mick? Flying power lines in this bird?
cozmo2312
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 13:36
ahh, the beauty of helos.. anywhere, anytime.


although, i'd be a bit nervous landing on ice, not knowing the thickness
FlyingPhotog
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 13:48
ahh, the beauty of helos.. anywhere, anytime.


although, i'd be a bit nervous landing on ice, not knowing the thickness

Is it ice or is it a salt flats? I assumed salt since the OP is in Oz but maybe it is ice...

Mick?
cozmo2312
20th of November 2008 (Thu), 16:08
Is it ice or is it a salt flats? I assumed salt since the OP is in Oz but maybe it is ice...

Mick?


hmm, didn't think about salt.. i just saw white and thought ice, lol
Mick Finn
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 00:53
Thanks guys.
Yeah it is a salt lake in the middle of West Australia.

The mirror is just for seeing the sling hook underneath. This helicopter is used for Aero-Magnetic work where it fly's with a 100 foot line with a 100 foot dia. round aerial attached, which is used for finding minerals. The black aerial sticking out the front on the right hand side is an HF radio aerial.

These are the first helicopter shots with my new 16-35. I love this lens!
Jamie Holladay
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 11:14
I like that.
NDarby
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 11:46
Great picture. The exposure is perfect. What lens did you use?
Neil
Colombia
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 12:35
Terrific shot!
canonnoob
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 12:37
awesome shot... nice job
powerslave
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 12:52
Wow!
RadAL
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 21:17
a little more angle... and it would be perfect.
Naturalist
21st of November 2008 (Fri), 21:28
Great job and awesome photo Mick. I doubt I would have passed the opportunity either!
(And, FWIW, I like the prop blur - effective enough to convey motion without overkill!)
borism
22nd of November 2008 (Sat), 08:55
What a great capture
I think is perfect
DealsGapCobra
22nd of November 2008 (Sat), 15:20
Awesome shot. I thought Ice too :-)
RS500
23rd of November 2008 (Sun), 18:03
Brilliant pic, love the colour of the sky!