Helicopter Shooting

My brother owns an R22 Helicopter, a 4 seater which can prove quite handy for getting a unique vantage point for activities below.  Every so often he invites me up to take pictures of yachting and boating events that are happening off the coast of San Diego.  A few months back he invited me to shoot a race that several of his friends were participating in.  The day was beautiful, not a cloud in the sky and the ocean was a deep and rich blue.  It made for a spectacular day of shooting.  He even took the doors off the helicopter to reduce the glare on the photos.  Have a look.