Not a bad Helo Pic

[speedneeder]

It took me some time to get this pic the way I wanted, still not EXACTLY like I wanted it, but I think it's pretty cool.

[Donald]

... but I think it's pretty cool.

So do I. Well done Brian. That is very, very good.

It could hang alongside Colin's.

[speedneeder]

Thanks for the compliment Donald.
If I had known about that other photo, I would have named this thread 'Colinesque II'.

[Shadowman]

They are a challenge. Nice pic.

[speedneeder]

Thanks John. If I could do it again, I might try a slightly slower shutter speed.

[KeithH]

Wow, a great capture

[Sahil]

Yes, a great capture...

[ChrisH]

A great capture indeed. You don't mention the shutter speed, which you got spot on - most of my helicopter images have stationary rotor blades The dilemma? - Rotating Blades v Camera Shake.

[JohnC]

You've got the panning technique off to a fine art - a great shot .

Chris..you should be ok with 1/160 -1/200sec. and at that you shouldn't get camera shake.

[Colin Southern]

The dilemma? - Rotating Blades v Camera Shake.

You need a lens with IS/VR (just be sure to use panning mode).

[niallc99]

Looks great - it must have been a hard shot to get right.

[speedneeder]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments!
Colin, you will be pleased to know this was shot with a neutral density filter
And yes, it was shot with an IS lens and yes it was set to panning mode!
Chris - the frozen rotor was what I got with my first attempt, lol, and I didn't like it at all.
This helicopter was making routine tourist flights for $40 a head, so I was fortunate to have several attempts - and I knew the flight path so I could choose the pier park amusement area as the back drop.
Anyway, the shutter speed I ended up using was 1/30 at f13.

[Colin Southern]

You did well Brian - it's not often an R22 / R44 stays in the air long enough (without crashing) to get a photo!

[speedneeder]

Wow Colin, I'm glad I saved the $40 for my own ride