Entries
Bartering for a Flight Aboard the Eureka
The only thing I can think of better than flying around taking pictures of a zeppelin would be to actually get aboard one. But, how to do that when it costs $500 a ticket? Well, the zeppelin company Airship Ventures …
Encounter With A Zeppelin
In January of 2010, Todd emailed me to let me know that a real life Zeppelin called the "Eureka" would be flying into San Diego to cover the newly named Farmers Insurance Open. This was exciting enough, but I did …
The "New" Point Loma Light House from 500Ft
San Diego has been blessed with not just one, but two light houses. The "new" Point Loma Lighthouse is perhaps the most striking and beautiful landmark to view from land or sea, but I appreciated it all over again as …
Wonderful Old Landmark - New Perspective
Flying further south to the end of Point Loma as the sunset nears, a beautiful soft light filters over the city. Pictured below is the "old lighthouse" juxtaposed against the modern geometric shapes that form the San Diego skyline.
My First Aerial Client
In 2009 I had begun sharing some of my aerial photos on Facebook and also at my photoblog DailyFrame. I was surprised and excited one day when I got an email from a friend of mine who works at Point …
Things I Would Never Know...
...unless I happened to be flying directly over the Hotel Del Coronado...or, maybe clicked HERE I guess looking at the beautiful Hotel Del and the view from the white sandy beaches at Coronado probably caused me to overlook an obvious …
Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach
Crystal Pier has been a San Diego icon for decades. It was originally opened in 1927, and it is easily recognized both from the air and by land. I always enjoy seeing the pier during coastal flights because it brings …
Mt Soledad Cross Overlooking San Diego Skyline
Our flight path often takes us from Gillespie field westward toward the coast where we can transition north or south. As we reach La Jolla, this great San Diego icon can be viewed from several unique viewpoints. The Mount Soledad …
A California Icon - Palomar Observatory
The Aerial San Diego Project was born in 2009 after I placed a free ad in Craigslist. I had no idea who might be interested in doing a project like this, and I had no budget to speak of, so …
Closer Still - Zooming In on The Carnival Elation
Shooting with a image stabilized long lens from the air is a challenge to be sure, but if you have enough light to shoot at faster speeds of 800+ then you can make it work.
Overlooking The Cruise Terminal
Flying in a tiny R22 with Corporate Helicopters, I spot the Carnival Elation just before it headed out for a cruise to Mexico.
The Giant Dipper - An Obvious Target From The Air
The Mission Beach Roller Coaster was built in 1925 and dubbed the “Giant Dipper.” It is one of two remaining roller coasters located by the ocean in Southern California.
About the "Project"
The Aerial San Diego Project is an idea that started as a little rock in my shoe the day I took a flight in a Cessna with a co-worker. We flew down the coastline and then got permission to transition …