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Arran Rescue


Arran Rescue
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Copyright: Peter Traynor (chefcop) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 835 W: 50 N: 477] (4341)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-11-25
Camera: Nikon D70, 24-120/3.5-5.6D
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Army, Navy, Air Force, Transport - Heavy Transport [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-25 15:07
Viewed: 1534
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Just spent a very relaxing week on the Isle of Arran, a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland. Weather was perfect for the time of year. But today on the ferry back to the mainland it was bitterly cold.

Whilst en-route back, I saw this helicopter hovering above us. I went on deck and took a few snaps (in howling icy winds). Turned out to be an exercise carried out by the Royal Navy. They winched this guy onto our deck, released him and then winched him back into the helicopter.

It was great to watch I was just pleased I had my camera with me.

The island in the background of the shot is Arran, a must visit if your ever in this part of the world.

Peter
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Hi Peter, goes to show you always have to have your camera with you and ready to shoot ! What a great capture, great view !

Am I happy to see a picture of Arran - my best friend grew up there.

Marleen

A cracker Peter taken in difficult conditions.
A good action shot with nicely captured motion blur on the rotors. TFS, Paul.

Hi Peter,

Brilliant, spectacular, excellent shot and well done on the composition.
You may have a seller, give it a try. A few more quid in the pocket. Plus, the manufacturers of the Chopper would be a worth a try as well. Now, that's double the quid in your pocket.
I'm serious, give it a try.

Mike

I like the grey/red contrast of the helicopter markings against the grey of the sea and the isle of Arran. Fantastic photograph Peter, I am going to start carrying my camera with me everywhere. Cheers G

Great shot! I love helicopters, and you cought a great moment here! Nicely done.

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 170 N: 609] (8389)
  • [2005-11-25 15:49]

Great action shot Peter, good note too.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

Great capture Peter. Lucky you had your camera on hand. Nice pattern on the rear rotor.
Well done!
Réal

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  • hojper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 733 W: 116 N: 952] (4078)
  • [2005-11-25 16:43]

Hey Peter, looks like you've moved into photo journalism big time. This shot is so clear and nicely composed it could be a still from some action movie. I think you were very lucky there, but you also made the most of the situation.

Hi Peter, I'm glad you have your cam with you!! :) I love this kind of helicopters!! Looks cool :) and the colours, waves, background.....just perfect :))
cheers
ToM

Right place. Righ time. Lucky to have the camera handy. Makes me want to bring mine everywhere.

Excellent action here! I like it very much! I hope everybody was rescue! I like the sea with waves and mountain give a good contrast with the helicopter!

Hi Peter,
Ooooo...nice! I've never seen one this close before. Glad you had the camera with you... Well seen!
Richard

Excellent POV and focus. Great action shot.

All the content adds up to a dramatic shot, even the sky and the sea are 'right'.
200th/sec was also right.

REally fine action photo Peter . . . good composition whilst on the run! Well done

Well captured Peter, very well done. And of course lucky you had the camera. TFS.
regards
David

Very well captured action shot - lucky you ;)

Wow! Great action shot Peter. Quite out of your style. Glad you took this one. Good and sharp and most interesting to see. Well done.

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2879 W: 368 N: 2718] (11723)
  • [2005-11-26 12:45]

Not just a snap, it's an excellent capture, Peter. Sharpness is outstanding, colours are beautiful. That deep steel blue of the ocean contrasts nicely with the grey/orange of the chopper and the crew. I love Arran's silhouette too.
A classic rescue exercise... Belgian air force does this too, also using Seaking choppers.
TFS.

Very nice capture Peter,
Great action and very nice sense of oppotunity. VEry dynamic shot!
Lucky it was just an exercise ;)

Well done!
Take care, Stef :))

hello Peter.
At the beginning of my re-entry with the army, our camps was not far from the base of kokside where there are also helicopters of survival.
I had occasion to make a small turn with them, it is the joy.
JP

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  • samr Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 44 N: 433] (3323)
  • [2005-11-27 19:28]

Good eye and nice capture Peter, Action shot with great focus and sharpness. Very nicely done, TFS,
Sam

Lucky you Peter,
An excellent action shot.

This is an excellent photo Peter. Beautifully composed, sharp and clear. The contrast of the helicopter against the sea and sky is great.

Thanks for sharing this action shot Peter its Brilliant, Nice and sharp with a wonderful view as a backdrop. Excellent work

John

Hi Peter,

This a great shot. The seas, the island in the backdrop and the chopper give it a fantastic feel. Great work. Dont think you need to change anything in this picture :) Itz Purrfect !!

TFS,
Cheers,
Karthik

A very nice shot Peter, I like a lot. You are lucky to take this picture, to have your camera with you.
Best regards
Guy

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  • GlenC Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 2 N: 99] (787)
  • [2005-12-15 12:01]

Wow.... great photograph Peter. Nice to have opportunities like that. I went on a flight once with some SAR guys and it was amazing. TFS,

Glen

That's a great photo, seeing Royal Navu in action.
Nice landscape and helicopter.

:)

Great action shot, Well captured Peter. Nice sharp photo and good note too.
Jorgen.

Super action shot, great colours and composition. Well done

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  • Andys Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 131 W: 19 N: 62] (931)
  • [2006-02-03 5:43]

Great shot, I am a sucker for most aviation shots, but this one is really different, You have done well to get this from a rolling deck. The colour on the sea King stands out very well against the land in the background, and boy does that sea look cold. The motion blur on the rotors ads to teh dram of the shot, I think ithe shot would have been less dramatic ifyou had used a faster shutter speed and frozen the blades, so for me you not only have captured a great shot, but the entire set up for the shot is spot on as well. This is the best shot of this type I have seen for some time. Nice :)
Andy

Great action shot Peter, it pay's to be always ready for that special shot. Very well exposed and great composition. Your timing was excellent and you have the perfect image.
Vassilis

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  • luro Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 3 N: 24] (160)
  • [2006-03-24 5:21]

Hi Peter,

Wow what a great shot. I know it is sometimes difficult to get a clea shot from the deck of a ship. You have really done well here.

Hi Peter
Very very nice composition.Danger.Adrenalin.
Very nice colors.Pastel color.
TFS

Kerem

Peter,
Interesting capture. I like the detail you've caught here. the mountains in the BG are also very pleasing to the eye.
Good work,
Scott

Well done.

Regards,

Manuel F.

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  • ericl (72)
  • [2007-01-25 1:21]

Amazing shot Peter I`m sure he can feel the cold. Thanks for sharing this. Eric.

Great action capture, Peter !
Well done. Bravo.

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  • Harma Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 62 W: 12 N: 1] (177)
  • [2007-03-19 15:03]

Wow, great shot !!! Tu as vraiment su prendre le moment décisif, avec une parfaite maitrise du temps et de la lumière. Niveau contraste pas mal non plus dans le genre ...

Nice timing, definately in the right place at the right time. Colours and details are great. Bravo!
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Hi Peter
Great shot! Extra colors.
Best regards
Tomek

Hi Peter, great shot, a winner. It's not often you get the opportunity for this sort of photo, it certainly looks cold in that sea. (Especially as I am sitting here with the temp a nice 90 deg F outside!)
Cheers,
Les

Excellent, Nice capture. Movement of life is here.

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1192 W: 87 N: 956] (6812)
  • [2008-06-23 15:09]

Hi Peter, Good clear action photo. The note adds excitement and creates the story. The man hanging on the wire looks so vulnerable. Good colours. TFS. Murray.

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 560 W: 2 N: 82] (2265)
  • [2008-08-30 4:00]

nice shot
stunning photography
very difficult one
well done

What a great capture! Its a good action shot. I just love the background too. Lauren

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