A California Icon - Palomar Observatory
The Aerial San Diego Project was born in 2009 after I placed a free ad in Craigslist. I had no idea who might be interested in doing a project like this, and I had no budget to speak of, so …
Closer Still - Zooming In on The Carnival Elation
Shooting with a image stabilized long lens from the air is a challenge to be sure, but if you have enough light to shoot at faster speeds of 800+ then you can make it work.
Overlooking The Cruise Terminal
Flying in a tiny R22 with Corporate Helicopters, I spot the Carnival Elation just before it headed out for a cruise to Mexico.
The Giant Dipper - An Obvious Target From The Air
The Mission Beach Roller Coaster was built in 1925 and dubbed the “Giant Dipper.” It is one of two remaining roller coasters located by the ocean in Southern California.
About the "Project"
The Aerial San Diego Project is an idea that started as a little rock in my shoe the day I took a flight in a Cessna with a co-worker. We flew down the coastline and then got permission to transition …