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I Captured Olympic Sports From Above To Test The Boundaries Of Aerial Photography (32 Pics)

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My name is Brad Walls, and I am a Sydney-based aerial photographer. For the past months, I have been working on a project that uses a drone to capture Olympic sports from above.

Inspired by the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo (now deferred to 2021), I targetted synchronized swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and ice skating as disciplines that would be most appealing from above. Besides the aesthetic aspect, I am also trying to provide a new perspective to sports that have little coverage outside the Olympic season.

I made this to test the boundaries of aerial photography. The majority of aerial work turns a blind eye to the most beautiful element of our world, being us. I’ve worked on this series for just under 3 months and I hope to continue to add to the collection once the world opens again. The hardest part of the series was controlling the drone indoors for both the gymnast and ice skaters, it was basically like steering a boat in rough waters, with very little control.

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Aerial Photographer Brad Walls Captures Olympic Sports From A New Perspective

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Doggi 4 years ago

Amazing! Synchronized swimming is actually one of the hardest sports.

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When I first began the pursuit of aerial photography, drones were only just reaching the market. Despite the rapid evolutions in drone technology over the recent years, I keep it simple, focusing on the basics of composition rather than the newest and latest gear. I use a drone as a vehicle to capture a new perspective.

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Aerial Photographer Brad Walls Captures Olympic Sports From A New Perspective

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Doggi 4 years ago

These things just amaze me.

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Aerial Photographer Brad Walls Captures Olympic Sports From A New Perspective

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ruthenium the ruther 4 years ago

If I tried... I would drown and pull everyone else down with me. Probably.

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In 2020, I won an award in the annual Skypixel awards from over 30,000 entries for my work with a Sydney synchronized swimming team. The winning photo looked at the unique geometrical patterns of synchronized swimmers—often overlooked when watching from side-on. One of my all-time favorite images is from the same series capturing the team performing a cross front-pike pattern.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Just let the poor ball win this time, over the line just one time.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

It is so hard to not envy sometimes. You go girl!

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As I wait for restrictions to be lifted, I am already planning a few more projects, one in particular inspired by fine art photographer Maria Svarbova focusing on springboard diving. It was planned to happen a few months ago with an Australian olympian, but due to COVID-19, it was postponed.

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Doggi 4 years ago

Amazing photo!

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Doggi 4 years ago

Beams always have scared me. It’s so impressive!

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Oh dear we all wore the same outfit!

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Doggi 4 years ago

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Doggi 4 years ago

Even the shadow!

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Give them a break coach they don't know which end is up.

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Doggi 4 years ago

Amazing!

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Aerial Photographer Brad Walls Captures Olympic Sports From A New Perspective

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Talk about weight restrictions, you can hardly see them!

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Hunter Bradley 4 years ago

LOVE the perspetive

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Doggi 4 years ago

Swimming! My favorite sport. :-)

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Doggi 4 years ago

I actually could do without seeing this one....:p

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Ha Ha He missed me! I made it over the line and just isten to the crowd roar. They love me!

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Doggi 4 years ago

Wow!!

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

I'll make it this time.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Refused to wear their mask so they have to watch on TV.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Promise or I'll let go.

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Doggi 4 years ago

Wow! The angle is just right for this one.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

We HAVE to modify this move. Yes.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

WAIT, it was an accident.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Arm bandage, ankle brace, ankle lifts, sunscrean ok game on.

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Doggi 4 years ago

Even their legs are the same!

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Doggi 4 years ago

Very impressive. I probably could never be a synchronized swimmer.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

I must act like a gentleman , dignity in winning and try not squeel like a little baby I won, I won, I won!

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Mamma always believed I could fly. Thank you MOM

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DKS 001 4 years ago

ice skating has to be pretty dangerous. All that momentum trying to pull you apart while you're trying to keep each other together

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

Oh NO , Her bottom leg fell off.

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Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago

WHEE.

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NotYourMama 4 years ago

He sure was inspired by the crotch angle...or is it crotch boundary?

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kurisutofu 4 years ago

While I like the pictures, titles like these are so annoying. You tested "the boundaries of aerial photography"? Really? You think those are the boundaries? Stop pretending everything is deep or something. Just say you took cool aerial photos, that's enough.

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Jerry Mathers 4 years ago

I like minimalist approach. It keeps the focus square on the subject. And the viewpoint is cool as well.

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NotYourMama 4 years ago

He sure was inspired by the crotch angle...or is it crotch boundary?

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kurisutofu 4 years ago

While I like the pictures, titles like these are so annoying. You tested "the boundaries of aerial photography"? Really? You think those are the boundaries? Stop pretending everything is deep or something. Just say you took cool aerial photos, that's enough.

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Jerry Mathers 4 years ago

I like minimalist approach. It keeps the focus square on the subject. And the viewpoint is cool as well.

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