The Hunter Becomes The Hunted... Photo

Photographer’s Note

While I was out doing military training las week, I spotted this group of Japanese military men doing training of thier own with helicopters. Every year the Japanese come over to train here in the United States, close to where I live. I thought I would get a shot of this photographer "on the prowl" with the helicopter in the background. He is shooting one of the 4 other helicopters in this shot. Hope you like it!

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Igec (341) 2005-09-15 16:40

Dear Philip

I am big helicopter fun and this photo catch my eye immediately. The helicopter shown is a Bell 209 (military designation AH-1 Cobra). Do you have more pics of the helos?
Anyway, good photo!

Regards
Igor

Sasa (341) 2005-09-15 17:28

Hi,
Good photo!
Composition is great, helicopter was in a very good position!

sotirios (1685) 2005-09-16 6:32

I like very much what you show us but somehow i would be pleased with some more color and light.
I know that the chopper couldn't wait for you to adjust your camera :-)

manny (21378) 2005-09-19 8:33

Interesting picture. The contrast of their positions is engaging and created a tension in this shot....which is good.

rhizomes (15325) 2005-09-19 15:52

Hi Philip,
Very interesting picture and composition !
It really givs the idea that a camera may be a weapon !
I like the sharpness of this picture.
Congratulations,
CHristophe

Ged (391) 2005-09-20 18:04

Hi Phil,

Well captured, good POV and composition. Well done indeed!

Ged.

kckuddes (273) 2005-12-19 18:25

I like the composition but would like more details of the soldiers face. Better lighting is needed.

slayer_fr (4) 2006-04-26 10:25

very nice picture !

it made me laught to see the helicopter not moving. I mean to see it so sharp, its unusual ! it looks like it will fall !

Photo Information

Copyright: Philip Gerald (Philip) (364)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-11
Categories: Daily Life, Event, Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/8, 30 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Photographing the Photographer, Photographers at work II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-09-15 16:29