Various Helicopters in Flight by Eaton Photos

[Eaton Photos]

Not Boating Related, but I thought I would share some images', I shot of Helicopters' this year.

Here is a partial collection of Choppers', I shot this year. I only made it to two Airshows this year. As it would seem, that I was more occupied/ having a blast with shooting Offshore Powerboat Racing & Hydroplanes. :driving:

C&C is welcome. Have a Good Day.

1.
1D2N + 500/4 IS + 1.4x II TC, ISO 400, 1/125th @ F/16

2.
1D2N + 500/4 IS + 1.4x II TC, ISO 400, 1/80th @ F/11

3.
1D2N + 500/4 IS + 1.4x II TC, ISO 100, 1/160th @ F/18

4. (Chinook has some noise, due to not changing exposure compensation, prior to shot)
1D2N + 500/4 IS + 1.4x II TC, ISO 400, 1/80th @ F/16

5.
1D2N + 500/4 IS, ISO 100, 1/80th @ F/20

6. (I know the Osprey is not a Helicopter, BUT, the Props are in the Vertical Position, thus its' being included in this posting)
1D2N + 70-200/2.8 @ 150, ISO 100, 1/80th @ F/20

7.
1D2N + 500/4 IS, ISO 100, 1/80th @ F/16

8.
1D2N + 300/2.8 IS + 1.4x II TC, ISO 50, 1/80th @ F/13

More photos can be found here, in the galleries that I am building for Aviation: http://www.eatonphotos.com/f822446014

 

[Big Time]

Ummm...is that helicopter upside down? Hope he meant to do that!

 

[Eaton Photos]

Ummm...is that helicopter upside down? Hope he meant to do that!

Simply put, yes the Red Bull Helo is upside down. Yes he did mean to do it. It was part of a Barrel Roll Sequence. That shot just happened to be the most unique. And as a side note, he is the only licensed & certified pilot, by the FAA, to do what he does in a Helicopter. :ack2:

Here's a link about the Red Bull Helo & Pilot: http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/Charles-Aaron-021242751977720

 

[H2O Full Throttle]

Mr Eaton,

Nice photos, thought I would add some photos shot by our Publisher of helicopters to go along with yours.

Ned's other passion is aviation so helicopters and the like are one of his fav subjects.

Regards

Rick Williams
Admin Manager
Oceania Media Group

 

[H2O Full Throttle]

 

[Eaton Photos]

Mr Eaton,

Nice photos, thought I would add some photos shot by our Publisher of helicopters to go along with yours.

Ned's other passion is aviation so helicopters and the like are one of his fav subjects.

Regards

Rick Williams
Admin Manager
Oceania Media Group

Rick,

Those are some awesome shots. #3 is a unique angle/ perspective. #4, seems a bit odd. Do you use a Helo, to go hunting in the Kiwiland? Side note, shooting you an email.

 

[H2O Full Throttle]

James,

Yes Ned does shoot some nice helo shots and gets some great access. Yes in New Zealand deer are a noxious pest so there are about 30 or so helicopters in the country that have their primary income from hunting deer for the export market.

Regards

Rick.

P.S. Will check with Ned and ask him how he shot image 3.

 

[Tank]

Simply put, yes the Red Bull Helo is upside down. Yes he did mean to do it. It was part of a Barrel Roll Sequence. That shot just happened to be the most unique. And as a side note, he is the only licensed & certified pilot, by the FAA, to do what he does in a Helicopter. :ack2:

Here's a link about the Red Bull Helo & Pilot: http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Profile/Charles-Aaron-021242751977720

That helicopter is based out of Camarillo, Ca. We watch him fly all the time while we're training on the tarmac.

 

[Steve 1]

Very Nice Stuff Guys thank you!

 

[Scarab KV]

Great shots

 

[Sea-Dated]

Great pics......