Volvo Ocean Race leg 3 start

This is just a little clip I shot on a point and shoot as we said goodbye to the Volvo Ocean Race fleet off the coast of Abu Dhabi at sunset on the eve of the Leg 3 106 nautical mile sprint to Sharjah in the UAE.
It was an awesome sunset over the Arabian Gulf.
Flew with Matt filming and our great pilot Mike from Falcon Aviation Services a great bunch of guys and they do tours around the city if you are ever in Abu Dhabi.

A day with the sharks

I have just come back from a very special day on the water with one of my long time fears. Understanding more about these amazing and endangered species is a must if you spend any time on the water. A special thanks goes out to the team at Marine Dynamics.Marine Dynamics is a world-recognized shark cage diving company located in Kleinbaai, Western Cape near Gansbaai. It is their mission to replace fact with fiction about sharks and they strive to display sharks as the are naturally- cool, calm, collected, and calculated. As the apex predator of the sea, sharks command our respect, NOT FEAR! If you are ever in South Africa hook up with these guys for an amazing experience on the water. http://www.sharkwatchsa.com''
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Fun in the Chopper

Flying down the coast of Spain at sunset with Matt and Fernando.Amazing cloud formations in the sky with some really beautiful light at the end. Loving using the new Nikon 16mm F2.8 lens. Such a beautiful piece of glass.''
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Volvo Ocean Race leg 1 start

The fleet of Volvo Open 70's at the start of leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean race 2011-12 from Alicante, Spain to Cape Town, South Africa. Good luck guys and see you in Cape Town.Thanks to our awesome pilot Fernando for some amazing flying and fantastic hospitality. If you are ever in Alicante, hop a ride with Fernando at INAER. http://www.inaer.com/''
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Keeping it low over the Fleet

Buzzing the Volvo Ocean race fleet during the in port race off Alicante.Image © 2011 David Branigan/Oceansport''

Getting up to speed on the Volvo Ocean Race

All the teams are here in Alicante now for the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. In the last three weeks I have had the chance with my associate Ian Roman to photograph the sailors and there boats from the air and on board. Here are a few examples of some recent work.''
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Battle In El Campello