Notes on Kite Aerial Photography: Photo Gallery
A view from above the Mark Abbott
Memorial Lighthouse looking out toward Steamer Lane (31K
jpg, Canon 15mm, February 1997).
This shot
shows Steamer Lane on a modest surf day -- sometimes the surf builds to truly impressive
heights. After
photographing the lighthouse I sent the rig higher to document
the point and the ocean beyond. In this shot you can see the row
of spectators at the far left. It is a pity we were running late
because it was truly delightful wind. I've vowed to return to
shoot this spot during a high surf day.
The point in fisheye view (37K jpg left and 34K jpg right, Canon
15mm, March 1997).
One aspect of the 15-mm fisheye lens that I've grown to enjoy is
its mapping of water surface textures. In the lefthand image
these range from sun glint to turbid greens. The righthand image
shows the basic Steamer Lane layout from the Monterey Bay point
of view-- as the swells get larger the waves break further to the
right. If you look at the attached jpg you will see a small line
of dots -- surfers waiting for a larger swell.
The bluff edge at Steamer Lane (42K jpg left
and 39K jpg right, Canon 24-mm, March 1997).
The shoreline near Steamer Lane
features an undercut bluff about thirty feet high. It provides a
lovely spot for passerby to watch the waves and the surfer's
antics. Santa Cruz has thoughtfully erected railings to keep us
from falling into the ocean
Plan view of the Santa Cruz bluff and two KAPers at Pt. Bonita
(36K jpg left and 50K jpg right, Canon 24-mm, January 1997).
Having seen the preceding two images it is easier to interpret the shot on the left. Without further information it presents puzzling relationship between sea and land. The righthand shot is not at Santa Cruz at all but rather on a bluff just north of San Francisco. It shows your author and visitor Simon Harbord at the edge of a 200 foot bluff. The wind, light, and companionship were delightful that afternoon - true bliss.
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