Discourse Issue 9.pdf - Drachen Foundation
Discourse Issue 9.pdf - Drachen Foundation
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A PHOTO INTRO TO<br />
KITE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Leland Sutton<br />
On June 17th, I traveled from my home town<br />
of Seattle to Holbox Island, Mexico. For the<br />
next week, I was able to watch and work with<br />
marine biologist Oscar Frey and his team as<br />
they used Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) to<br />
capture the extensive wildlife which inhabits<br />
the island. Oscar is working to document the<br />
erosion which is destroying habitats on the<br />
island, as well as to perfect the methodology<br />
of KAP for research.<br />
Holbox, Mexico is home to some of the<br />
world’s most amazing wild life, including<br />
flamingos and whale sharks.* I had the<br />
opportunity to get into the water and swim<br />
with the 40 foot creatures. Being able to swim<br />
among them was nothing short of amazing.<br />
It was truly a pleasure to experience Holbox<br />
with Oscar and his team, and I hope to return<br />
soon. Here is a selection of Oscar and his<br />
team in action, as photographed through the<br />
eyes of my camera.<br />
Leland Sutton<br />
Marine biologist Oscar Frey in action as he prepares<br />
kite aerial photography equipment.<br />
*EDITOR’S NOTE: Whale sharks are filter feeding sharks that feed mainly<br />
on plankton. They do not pose significant danger to humans.<br />
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