Wind Watcher's photostream  

Fun loving guy who likes all things in the air: kites, frisbees, sails, airplanes, butterflies and astronomy. Life long interest in photography. Grew up on film and working in the dark rooms and have transitioned to digital photography. Dabble with programming and instrumentation. Current focus is Kite Aerial Photography.





COPYRIGHT
I own the copyright to all images in my flickr photostream. Use of the material in my flickr photostream (including download, copy, reproduce, republish, web site links or desktops is not permitted with out my prior consent. If you wish to use material (photos and or videos) from my flickr photostream or get access to an original to make high quality prints, you can contact me via flickr mail. (Many of these photographs look great on large prints!).

COMMISSIONS
Photography and taking pictures from kites is a hobby. I love my day job. Unique and special requests will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact me via flickr mail.

Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) Background Information:
- Kites used: modified G-Kites Dopero, Rokkaku, Paul's Fishing Kite Nighthawk, Fled
- Camera used: Sony NEX-5, Canon S95, Canon G9, Canon A570IS, Pentax W60, GoPro HD Hero2, Canon cameras controlled by CHDK/SDM hack of the camera processor using Wind Watcher KAP script
- KAP Rigs: AutoKAP - modified BBKK (Broox Leffer), pan, tilt, AuRiCo device to control servos
- Reel / line: Modified Wind Watcher Stratospool (hand made), Dacron 150 lbs kite line.