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Vortex II
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Copyright: Stephen Branley (branley) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 948 W: 99 N: 953] (3675)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-10
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Nikon D80, 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 DX VR
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Te members At Work / les membres TE et le travail, Trekearth Book 2008: Places [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-21 0:06
Viewed: 1151
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 146
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I asked Bulent how he would describe the effect created by the downwash, he said, 'There appear to be two concentric sets of circular wave patterns, interfering constructively and destructively as waves do. In spots where the interference is constructive, the amplitude will be doubled, and where it is destructive, the amplitude will be zero. The behavior also similar to those of sound and light waves. I have no name for it except a loud "Wow!' No more than one would expect from an eminent physicist really.

There’s no doubt that the introduction of the helicopter dramatically changed the face of aviation.

Igor Sikorsky built two in 1909/10 but neither could lift their own weight clear of the ground. He didn’t return to the concept of the helicopter until the 1930’s where in 1939 he built and flew the VS-300, America's first successful helicopter.

The earliest recorded helicopter rescue was on April 25, 1944 by the R-4, Hoverfly, the world's first production helicopter. The pilot, Carter Harmon, rescued the pilot and three passengers of a light plane that had been forced down behind enemy lines in Burma.

On Thursday, November 29, 1945, two men stranded on a grounded oil barge in very heavy weather off Long Island Sound, were in danger of being washed overboard. They were winched to safety into a Sikorsky R5, Dragonfly helicopter piloted by Dmitry ‘Jimmy’ Viner. The rescue was carried out a short distance from the Sikorsky factory in Connecticut. This was the first civilian helicopter rescue, the first to use a rescue hoist and the day the helicopter entered a new age.

The Sikorsky S92 is brimming with technology, it has radar, a moving map, sophisticated satellite communications, a navigation computer, a combined FLIR (forward looking infra red) and video camera, a great anti-icing system, two high speed hoists with 300’ of cable, which give a maximum speed of 325 feet per minute (99m pm) it carries cutting edge medical equipment, and flies at 145nm per hour (268 kph). The helicopter certainly has come a long way in 69 years.

"If a man is in need of rescue, an airplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all."
"But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life." ,

Helicopter Pioneer Igor Sikorsky 1889-1972

This photograph was taken during a rare occurance of having both our S92 aircraft up at the same time. As you can see the force generated by the rotor blades is considerable.
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  • dabeed (14)
  • [2008-03-21 0:25]
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Great shot!
Thanks for all the interesting history.
dabeed

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3305 W: 0 N: 6463] (22620)
  • [2008-03-21 0:27]
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Hallo Stephen!
I saw this as a thumbnail and I thought - Stephen! I was right! ;-)
Again an incredible dynamic photo with an at the first glance confusing sight. A truly not everyday photo, really great.
Greetings and Happy Easter from Germany - with a bit of snow!
Frank

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  • ilvao Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 106 W: 7 N: 150] (967)
  • [2008-03-21 0:28]
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Dera Stephen,

i like the color of the water and the shape made by the helicopter
very powerful machine but i miss the chopper noise on your photo :-)
all the best
olivier

Wow, amazing POV ! The contrast is really nice. Your note is also interesting.
TFS
Cécile

Hello Stephen and welcome back. I was missing your excellent chopper images. Your note is very interesting as it give us historical and scientific facts regarding choppers. Very nice effect created by the chopper on the water. The two circular wave patterns add to the dynamics of the scene. The colours as always look great. Is good to see you back and have a Happy Easter Stephen :-)

Roberto

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  • elian (21)
  • [2008-03-21 0:54]
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Amazing shot.Usefull story.
Thanks

Une autre image incroyable !! On a vraiment l'impression que toute l'image est en mouvement !! l'hélico est bien placé est le tout est vraiment bien composé !!
Bravo

Hello Stephen,
An excellent sharp composition well depicting the effect of the rotor blades on the sea below. The exposure is very well managed and the helicopter brings a nice splash of colour to relieve the predominant grey tones. Fine photo work.

seeing this one it just remind me of one movie that i saw few years ago "The guardian"..i remember then i was impress by a scenary just like this one..but i never imagine that is posible a shot like yours :)
congratulation dear Stephen for the composition and for such useful note to complete the shot
thanks sharing
best regards,anes

Hello Stephen,
The effect generated by the helicopter over the sea is very well presented. You had captured a great moment,
Congratulations and best regards,
Tulay

bonjour Stephen,
Ah j'aime beaucoup ces vues prises depuis l'helicoptere, avec le mouvement sur l'eau c'est tres spectaculaire, et ici le fait d'avoir un deuxieme helicoptere au dessous augmente l'effet, excellent !
Bonne journee JY

Hi Stephen, this another stunning shot from your helicopter scene. Regardless of technical quality (which is good) it's the scene itself that makes this shot, for me.
cheers, and have a great weekend
Leon

Hello Stephen.
Like Frank, I thought I recognised the thumbnail as one of your aerial shots before I saw your name.
It's a dynamic shot taken with just the right shutter speed. I presume you have cropped it somewhat, and that has placed the helicopter in a pleasing position slightly towards one corner. The pattern made by the blades in the water looks fantastic.
Regards,
Andrew

hi stephen
I was drawn into this one by the thumbnail and title, and wasn't disappointed: it's an unusual, cleverly taken photo, rich in colors .

best regards
didier

Hi Stephen, that's frightening, the water is so dark and seems to be too strong for human beings. Strong... very strong!
Sabrina

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  • fryz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 28 N: 242] (1668)
  • [2008-03-21 7:28]
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ah oui je suis fan
dommage cela semble un peu flou?
A bientôt Stephen
Vincent

Hello Stephen
Content de te voir poster la suite de cette belle photo. Un effet encore bien renforcé et la présence de l'hélicoptère donne un très bel impact à cette photo.
Du très beau travailet une note très intéressante!!
Bon WE Pascal, amicalement
Hervé

Hello Stephen! I am still thinking of No. I after all this time. Can you imagine that? Considering that there is such a flood of photos each day this means a lot :) Simply fascinating how the forces work and how much power a rotor has mixing up the "whole" sea down there. This overview shows the whole danger these people are in with each try to help someone. Although it is a calculated risk I suppose you still never know if your manoeuves work the way you have them planned. This I find comes out of your photo and does not need a lot of words to explain the risks. Excellent ... Barbara.

merhaba dear stephen
excellent picture and excellent composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hello Steve,

I reiterate, Wow! This is an extraordinary shot that few will witness in real life. A talented photograph, a very good camera, and a unique vantage point have collaborated in producing this remarkable image. I am flattered that my less than trivial remark has made it into your note, and in bold characters to boot. One just has to contemplate and appreciate. In your note, I particularly appreciated your quote from Sikorsky, who gave Leonardo credit for the idea of the Helicopter. At 12, it seems, he had seen a sketch of Leonardo's drawing for a man-powered aerial screw that had inspired him to develop the machine, which indeed has saved so many lives. It may be too late to get Sikorski's quote into the new book, but if there is anyway to do it, it will be done.

Warm regards, and have a wonderful Easter Weekend,

Bulent

unforgettable vortex I, i see the thumbnail : a new one of Stephen (it's not often !)
vortex II is great
the helicopter in a strong place in the frame, great graphism of the waves and foam
TFS
happy easter
jo

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 63 N: 1736] (6029)
  • [2008-03-21 12:05]
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Hi Stephen,
This is the most impactful, impressive photograph I've seen on TE for a long time. Composition, color, overall technique are impeccible. Best wishes,
Hakan

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  • nels Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 715 W: 18 N: 364] (2195)
  • [2008-03-21 12:11]
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hi steve, nice to see another great shot from you , seams such a long time. great view looking down on the chopper. The effect you have captures looks like the inside of a giant scallop shell.

adrian

Hi Stephen,
very interesting image with an exact explanation of the patterns made on water surface, which I forgot the minute I finished reading it :-). The colours of that helicopter are contrasting vividly with the steal blue of the ocean.
Bravo
Regards
Romana

You did do it again stephen,
I like the moment you took the shot, marvelous atmosphere, very good movement, good technical job to, have a very good weekend and a happy easter.
gr. jaap

Bonjour Stephen
superbe graphisme dans cette photo J'aime les couleurs et l'originalité de la photo. Beau travail.
Xavier

Hi Stephen, the effect it is created looks fantastic, a big luck to be there and to capture it.
The red parts of the helicopter look very impressive in this almost monochrome environment.
Have a nice weekend.
Evangelos

Hallo, Stephen.
As everyone says, WOW!
Lovely composition, with the diagonal from bottom left to top right, and helicopter in just the right place relative to the vortex.
On the thumbnail I thought at first it was Corrievreckan - that was why I looked, but glad I did.
Best wishes,
Winifred

- Hé, Stephen, I had already seen the preceding one but I acknowledge that this one is superb also, it's really spectacular, in any case it is successful, well done!
Have a good Easter weekend.
giorgio

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12343 W: 246 N: 16228] (64868)
  • [2008-03-23 1:51]
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Hello Stephen,

Sorry I have this picture not seen, I thought not that you would placing a picture for your depart.
Stephen, what is now extraordinarily to this lovely image, you photographing the helicopter with splendid lovely wings, very good through the light revolve therefor we see the helicopter reality fly, not hang, this is very important.
Also the water under the helicopter is sublime through the great around figures.
Stephen, thank your very much with your visit.

Happy Easter.
John.

Stephen bonjour.
J'aime beaucoup cet hélicoptère avec les vagues qu'il occasionne sur l'eau. C'est de la très belle photo avec des couleurs et un graphisme des plus intéressants.
Jacques

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6159 W: 3196 N: 7478] (27852)
  • [2008-03-23 5:21]
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Hi Stephen
I suppose you were on a ship; it's a fantastic scene tooken in hard meteo condition.
Very well done for this catch.
I wish you happy Easter.
Cheers.

Hi Stephen
Very beautifull picture, and also impressive
I like the round on the water. it give a great geometry
Bertrand

Bonsoir Stephen,
J'aime beaucoup cette impression de mouvement fort bien rendue ici, l'helicoptère semble pris dans une spirale infernale, bravo c'est très bien pris!
Amitiés

Bonjour,
Voilà une photo des plus spectaculaires qui met bien en évidence la puissance du souffle.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7173 W: 436 N: 9762] (49816)
  • [2008-03-23 16:47]
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Bonjour Stephen,
un graphisme extraodinaire, cet hélicoptère est un vrai artiste. Il il fallait se trouver bien plus haut, là où tu étais, pour montrer cet artiste à l'oeuvre.
Très beaux jeux de lumières dans les écumes, une photo mouvementée.
Regards.
Daniel.

Hello Stephen,

Quelle image ! Elle est superbe, avec l'hélicoptère idéalement placé, et ce rond sur l'eau, impressionnant !
Marie

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2008-03-24 1:51]
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Hi Stephen,
amazing reportage, unusual moment, place and your shot. I like this image a lot. Well done photo. An interesting informations in note.
Gr., Aleksander

Hello Stephen,
Caught the circle wave pattern and the lovely colour helicopter with the appropriate composition. It's wonderful for you to have obtained the opportunity to take such a superb photo.
Impressive shot!
Regards, Hisashi

Hi Stephen,
You are now a very rare member of TE, but seeing your incredible SAR photos is always a great pleasure of this site.
It is impossible not to share Dear Professor's exclamations: "I have no name for it except a loud "Wow!". And i really appreciate your "scientist's approach" in learning about the physical aspects of this supreme event. I am deeply impressed by this "Reality TV" amazement.
All the best,
Deniz

what a job you got there, stephen! mere looking at it, i am scared, dizzy and dazed. stunning!
benedict
ps. nice to have you back after the long 'hybernation'...:-)
and the knee, much better?

Hi Stephen, What a brilliant action shot & an amazing POV, it really shows the power of the rote blades as the air is blown down onto the sea, the exposure time looks perfect giving just the right amount of movement, a spectacular scene, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

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  • cam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 74 N: 2168] (8376)
  • [2008-03-24 18:51]
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Hi Stephen
Impressive view, you were ideally place to see the helicopter without it obstructing your view of the vortex.
A view that is not available to the common of mortal.
Like to look at the movement of the pales and the water mist coming up.

I wish you a good day.

Any vacations coming your way?
Canada is out of queation for now, unless you want cold and snow, our biggest winter since 1971, and I JUST LOVE IT.

Charles

Hello Stephen,
An interesting phenomenon has been recorded, and the presentation has educational quality!
A stunning composition with both cause and result, well balanced and with fine details...
Fine placement of the helicopter with half freeze of the rotating blades!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 6 N: 370] (1898)
  • [2008-03-25 11:53]
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hello Stephen,
another super charged shot. I'm not short of superlatives to offer but it would take me forever! You seem to drop one of these "bombs" and then go away again for some considerable time.
Smiled at the quote from Bulent.
best regards
Bev

Hi Stephen
Excellent photograph, a lot of dynamics. Great contrast between the helicopter and the surface of the water.
Regards

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2352 W: 137 N: 1355] (31033)
  • [2008-03-25 13:57]
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Hej Stephen!
Very interesting photo. Curious frame and composition. Super effect in water. Excellent shot. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof
P.S.
I thank for congratulations :)

Olá Stephen...quanto tempo...

Você sempre consegue fotos surpreendentes, espetaculares como esta.
Nota 1000!

Grande abraço,
Vera

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3128 W: 83 N: 4558] (17031)
  • [2008-03-26 6:33]
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Hello Stephen,
after a long time back to TE family with this impressive shot from above.I red the description of Bulent and i can say that after reading had a headache.Excellent the capture,excellent and impressive the shape of waves what other can i say.A great photo,a great info.Well done my friend.

Regards,Danos

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3178 W: 400 N: 4493] (16078)
  • [2008-03-26 9:38]
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Bonsoir Stephen,

Le déplacement des hélices de cet hélicoptère forme un dessin vraiment original à la surface de l'eau. Bel équilibre dans l'image et l'engin volant apporte une bonne note de couleur sur la photo. Un complément intéressant à ton précédent post, bravo Stephen et merci pour la note.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

What an amazing photo Stephen. You had a unique opportunity and you took it with both hands. Excellent
Kath

Hi Stephen,
Great pov and effect with the wind given by the helico, great scene well taken, congratulations.

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 51 N: 562] (2735)
  • [2008-03-27 6:38]
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Hi Stephen
really nice shot and with a vantage POV, it has a the nice vortex of the previous one but the helicopter adds a lot of feelings to it.
Good focus and natural settings
Cheers
C

PS: I like and share your words in the introduction

Bonsoir, cher Stephen,
Mission très réussie ! L'image est particulièrement saisissante d'intérêt, de beauté, et de technique.
Très bonne note d'information.
Que du plaisir !
Amitiés.
Philippe

hellon Stephen

my best wishes too in this astonsishing and beautiful picture.
all the best for you
friendly regards
alain

Hi Stephen,
Superb photo!Great image and very good POV.Your note is also interesting,excellent work.
TFS/Regards

Hi Stephen,
Wow ... great capture. You were in the right place and time to take this wonderful and interesting shot. The dynamics of this composition is just superb. Well composed ... excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hi, Stephen. Your photo shows the power of the rotor, which has an impact on the waves under it. I like the contrast very much here, the red anb white of the helicopter standing out very well against the dark colours of the sea. Your note is very interesting. Maybe you could also have mentioned the unlucky rescue of Vincendon and Henry in the Mont Bllanc massif, which really launched air rescue in mountainous regions. I was rescued myself by a helicopter in the Italian Alps and I must say helicopters are an invaluable asset in rescue operations in difficult mountainous terrains.

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2546 W: 48 N: 3520] (11351)
  • [2008-04-01 17:30]
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Hi Stephen!
Another great one! The effect on the water really makes the difference here and you placed the helicopter very well. The pov is perfect once more.

as good as the previous one of the same series stephen... i can almost hear the sound of the copter... so dynamic, so cool... my compliments...

korkut

lovely imaged captured I like the patterns the copter has left, well done

Hi Stephen ,
wow another great shot ,just love these shots your posting lately, they really are great viewing,
great detail,colour and super composition
well done my friend
ollie

Stephen,
Wow, amazing catch !
The dynamics you caught on the helico and on the water are superb, great one !
Regards,
JB.

Hi Stephen
this is an incredible image...
and very unique..

congrats of being there and sharing it with us..
bye

Bonjour Stephen,
Pour ma part cette image est avant tout le reflet de ta grande maitrise de la technique.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hi Stephen

Very dramatic scene well captured, Bulent has named it well with 'Wow' but i had to read his description 5 times .lol

regards
Gary

Hi Stephen,
An impressive and wonderful shot! Amazing point of view... Great work!
Best regards,
Ahmet

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1078 W: 68 N: 1339] (5038)
  • [2008-05-09 9:57]
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hello Stephen,
thanks to the note Bulent wrote to his last post [another proof how useful the notes are:)], I discovered your gallery and I am certainly a fan.
triple "WOW" to this photo, I don't think the idea of "motion" and "power" would be illustrated much better than this. the dark water, the almost-invisible spinning blades, the explosion of waves - pure pleasure to look at. of course, the unique point of view helps a lot to make this photo truly remarkable. superb work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2789 W: 162 N: 3842] (16546)
  • [2008-05-09 11:04]
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Hello Stephen!
Its very nice to find you again! Sometimes we lose our fellows footsteps here, in my case just because sometimes I don´t have the available time I would like to spend writing. Work, family... you know. So, I keep trying to visit back the fellows who had visited my photos, but its difficult even in this case. The world of photos we have here is something really huge!
I see your rescue's work as something fantastic for many reasons, and I think I wrote about it before. (I don´t know if you already are retired or not.) So, when this photo shows a little bit from it, I love to see it! It is a very very nice theme, Stephen! For us, this images shows a great adventure, with dangerous details everywhere. Beside it, the photo is very well taken and your POV is just great! Very well done!
Take care!
Zeca

Wow!
Truly dramatic picture, quite the action shot :)
And yes, very nice interference "moiré" patterns.

Hi Stephen. A rare and very fine photo of this large helicopter in action. The effect on the sea is very interesting and Bulent's comments well spoken. Excellent composition for TrekEarth. TFS. Murray.

Bonjour Stephen
Une image exceptionnelle crée par le mouvement des pales de cet hélicoptère,un juste paramétrage pour une image parfaitement réussie sur le plan technique.Du très bon job photographique.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

Hello Stephen!
Fantastic capture!
Great colours!
Perfect momment!
Best regards!
Lili

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