My good friend and pilot, Knut Mjolhus, were camped in Fresno Canyon for a photo shoot of Santa Elena Canyon from the air. Although we had planned the flight for the following day I made mention that we ought to go up for a look and get everything located if nothing but for expediency for the next day shoot. As we neared the canyon we noticed that a storm was breaking in the west and light was beginning to filter through the cloud break. Soon the richest light imaginable shown upon the yawning chasm below and I grabbed the cameras to shoot. It was a memorable occasion. Hasselblad 501 CM with Planar 80mm lens. Velvia 50 ISO film and the aircraft was a Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter.
WoW what wonderful images…I especially enjoyed the West TX show! A friend emailed me & I am so glad to be introduced to such talent! The pic of Santa Elena Canyon from the air is spectacular! I never imagined it to be as dramatic from the top as it is from the the bottom! Thanks!!!