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

Heat Wave hits the South, Atlanta, Georgia.

"Hotlanta" the thermometer is pushing into the 120's well before mid day, later in the afternoon thunder storms roll in to the city. Just before sunset the sky clears out to produce beautiful soft light which is great to shoot urban settings around the metro area.

The America's Cup World Series regatta (AC World Series)

The America's Cup World Series regatta (AC World Series) is taking place in the port city of Cascais, Portugal known for great sailing conditions. This is the AC45 wing-sailed catamaran's first-ever competition.