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General Category => General Photography => Topic started by: mondmagu on July 09, 2011, 04:19:09 PM

Title: High altitude photography.
Post by: mondmagu on July 09, 2011, 04:19:09 PM
In this months Digital Camera mag I came across an article about an amateur photographer called Paolo Nespoli.He is Italian and is an astronaut.He has spent six months on the International Space Station and has taken 100,000 photos from space.If you log onto his Flickr account you will see a selection of his work. www.flickr.com/photos/magisstra.  There are some truly some amazing photos here.Well worth a look. 8)

Des
Title: Re: High altitude photography.
Post by: Oldboy on July 09, 2011, 07:29:55 PM
I like the Grand Canyon shot best. It really looks like a scar.  :tup:
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Post by: mondmagu on July 10, 2011, 12:14:31 AM
There are so many great shots it's hard to pick a favourite.Hope you enjoyed looking.It must have been a fantastic experience for Paolo. 8)

Des
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Post by: Cathus on July 12, 2011, 02:19:44 AM
I went up in a microlight aircraft & took photos of my town from about 1,000 ft, does that count?
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Post by: krennon on July 12, 2011, 08:15:08 AM
Some absolutely stunning shots there like the volcano shots myself
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Post by: mondmagu on July 14, 2011, 03:37:59 PM
Cathus can you post some shots up or provide a link to your high altitude photography? :tup:

Des
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Post by: Cathus on July 14, 2011, 08:52:12 PM
Des,

I put some on my blog at the time:

http://blog.glnphotography.com/?s=microlight
Title: Re: High altitude photography.
Post by: mondmagu on July 16, 2011, 11:07:47 PM
Just had a look at your blog Cathus,a nice little selection you have there. Particularly like the motorway shot and the landing shot--nice propeller action and the shadow of the plane.I presume your house is the biggest in the photo!!!! :D

Des
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Post by: SimonW on July 17, 2011, 09:17:23 AM
I must agree with that! The last shot in particular is quite superb.
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Post by: rksmith51 on July 17, 2011, 09:53:34 AM
I found this site today, an inexpensive way to have a go, I'm almost tempted http://www.gentles.info/KAP/Kites/index.htm