Rega's rescue helicopter in operation in Stoos, Switzerland.
Rega is a private, non-profit air rescue service that provides emergency me...
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Rega's rescue helicopter in operation in Stoos, Switzerland.
Rega is a private, non-profit air rescue service that provides emergency medical assistance in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It was established in 1952 by Rudolf Bucher, who believed the Swiss rescue organization needed a specialized air sub-section.
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Rega is a private, non-profit air rescue service that provides emergency medical assistance in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It was established in 1952 by Rudolf Bucher, who believed the Swiss rescue organization needed a specialized air sub-section.
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People's Choice in Helicopters and gyrocopters Photo Challenge
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Location
This picture was taken in Stoos (Fronalpstock), Switzerland.Time
This image was taken on March 02, 2013 at 15:05Lighting
It was a bright, sunny day and there was enough light to use a fast shutter speed.Equipment
A Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a Canon EF 24-105mm F/4.0LInspiration
This panoramic photo, featuring a sequence of a rescue helicopter, symbolizes the convergence of my passions for skiing, photography, and an interest in the fascinating world of flight. It reflects two years of waiting for the right moment and numerous attempts.Editing
This image is a panorama consisting of 207 separate frames (only the background), that were stitched in Kolor Autopano. The helicopter was then added in Photoshop. The Original size of this cropped Version is 17441x11627 pixel.In my camera bag
That depends on what I intend to photograph. I use a Fuji GFX 100s for the wide-angle range, Canon EOS R5 for the telephoto range.Feedback
To ensure continuous recording without interruption, I have only saved the images in JPG format.