Share your Q aerial poleshots

NotSteve · 05-27-2014, 05:20 PM

Really enjoyed the write up of your excursion into the Everglades. Still can't figure out how you took that shot!

Originally posted by digital029art

This is as high as I could get in the Everglades without ever leaving the ground!

Everglades Hiking with an Altitude: Exploring the Slough and Sawgrass Prairies of Shark Valley! | kayakfari ( kayak .. far .. i )

**baro-nite** · 05-28-2014, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by NotSteve

Really enjoyed the write up of your excursion into the Everglades. Still can't figure out how you took that shot!

You're not the only one!

Really enjoying this series.

digital029art · 05-30-2014, 02:50 PM

Thanks guys!

Three main factors conspired to get that shot:
1. Tower staircase was open (pure chance) to get to the top level
2. Use of pole with Q/03 combo + a few "tricks of the trade"
3. Photoshop

I've said this before, and it is a WIP - but a Part II to A Kayak Aerial Photography Method is still in the works. In it I will outline the pole(s) used and some tips. Stay tuned!

**barondla** · 06-08-2014, 05:23 PM - **1 Like**

Can't wait to read the photo tips digital029art. Your website is informative and inspiring. The observation tower image is so cool. Wow.

Had a chance to take this at Amidon Memorial State Park, Mo, USA. Original Q, #03 fisheye, 16ft pole. Had a small crowd eyeing me during the shoot.

thanks
barondla

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NotSteve · 06-14-2014, 07:28 PM - **1 Like**

Yes, I find drawing attention to myself with a camera on a pole quite the opposite of how I normally try to act as a photographer -- unobtrusive and low-key. I usually start out a bit self-conscious but then get caught up in the moment and seeing if I've got any usable or even good pole shots, and then everything is fine. Sometimes people ask how I trigger the shutter.

That's a nice perspective of that river Barondla.

Originally posted by barondla

Can't wait to read the photo tips digital029art. Your website is informative and inspiring. The observation tower image is so cool. Wow.

Had a chance to take this at Amidon Memorial State Park, Mo, USA. Original Q, #03 fisheye, 16ft pole. Had a small crowd eyeing me during the shoot.

thanks
barondla

digital029art · 06-16-2014, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by NotSteve

Yes, I find drawing attention to myself with a camera on a pole quite the opposite of how I normally try to act as a photographer -- unobtrusive and low-key. I usually start out a bit self-conscious but then get caught up in the moment and seeing if I've got any usable or even good pole shots, and then everything is fine. Sometimes people ask how I trigger the shutter.

That's a nice perspective of that river Barondla.

+1
I usually have a spot planned out before hand, so when I get there I just set up nonchalantly and take a series. With the yellow pole it's an instant conversation starter if there are any people around, and yes the first question once they figure out it's a camera on top is .. "how to you take the pictures?"

lol, kinda fun at times!

**barondla** · 06-14-2015, 03:19 PM

It has been a while since I posted an aerial shot. 16 ft. pole with Pentax Q and 03 fisheye. Cold.
thanks
barondla

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06-16-2014, 10:51 AM	#36
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	yellow pole = instant conversation starter! Originally posted by NotSteve Yes, I find drawing attention to myself with a camera on a pole quite the opposite of how I normally try to act as a photographer -- unobtrusive and low-key. I usually start out a bit self-conscious but then get caught up in the moment and seeing if I've got any usable or even good pole shots, and then everything is fine. Sometimes people ask how I trigger the shutter. That's a nice perspective of that river Barondla. +1 I usually have a spot planned out before hand, so when I get there I just set up nonchalantly and take a series. With the yellow pole it's an instant conversation starter if there are any people around, and yes the first question once they figure out it's a camera on top is .. "how to you take the pictures?" lol, kinda fun at times!

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05-27-2014, 05:20 PM	#31
NotSteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 200	Really enjoyed the write up of your excursion into the Everglades. Still can't figure out how you took that shot! Originally posted by digital029art This is as high as I could get in the Everglades without ever leaving the ground! Everglades Hiking with an Altitude: Exploring the Slough and Sawgrass Prairies of Shark Valley! \| kayakfari ( kayak .. far .. i )

05-28-2014, 05:21 PM	#32
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by NotSteve Really enjoyed the write up of your excursion into the Everglades. Still can't figure out how you took that shot! You're not the only one! Really enjoying this series.

05-30-2014, 02:50 PM	#33
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Thanks guys! Three main factors conspired to get that shot: 1. Tower staircase was open (pure chance) to get to the top level 2. Use of pole with Q/03 combo + a few "tricks of the trade" 3. Photoshop I've said this before, and it is a WIP - but a Part II to A Kayak Aerial Photography Method is still in the works. In it I will outline the pole(s) used and some tips. Stay tuned!

06-14-2014, 07:28 PM - 1 Like	#35
NotSteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 200	Yes, I find drawing attention to myself with a camera on a pole quite the opposite of how I normally try to act as a photographer -- unobtrusive and low-key. I usually start out a bit self-conscious but then get caught up in the moment and seeing if I've got any usable or even good pole shots, and then everything is fine. Sometimes people ask how I trigger the shutter. That's a nice perspective of that river Barondla. Originally posted by barondla Can't wait to read the photo tips digital029art. Your website is informative and inspiring. The observation tower image is so cool. Wow. Had a chance to take this at Amidon Memorial State Park, Mo, USA. Original Q, #03 fisheye, 16ft pole. Had a small crowd eyeing me during the shoot. thanks barondla

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