His photographs are the gods’ eye-view. French photographer Nicholas Chorier is, probably, the only professional kite photographer in the world. Two hundred of his best photographs have been compiled into “Kite Eye View India between Eart h and Sky”, published by Roli books. An exhibition of his work was recently held at Alliance Francaise.
Aerial photography is forbidden in India without prior permission from an assortment of government agencies‚ something Nicolas Chorier didn't have. However, the enterprising Frenchman wasn't prepared to let this technicality stand in his way. By combining a camera and a kite to ingenious effect, the 45-year-old recorded the landscape, people, animals and the architecture of this stunning country, and all without falling foul of the law. Chorier is a 'kite photographer'. No, he doesn't fly up with the kite to take photographs. He uses the kite to lift the camera while monitoring the visuals on a screen .To achieve his bird's-eye view, Nicolas attached a remote-controlled camera to a cradle suspended by string from the kite. The rig is operated by remote control that can achieve a full 360 degree rotation and 90 degree tilt. A ground-to-air video link sends a signal, which provides real-time monitoring on a portable TV screen for accurate framing and composition. This is one of the best coffee Table books on India I have ever seen.
Aerial photography is forbidden in India without prior permission from an assortment of government agencies‚ something Nicolas Chorier didn't have. However, the enterprising Frenchman wasn't prepared to let this technicality stand in his way. By combining a camera and a kite to ingenious effect, the 45-year-old recorded the landscape, people, animals and the architecture of this stunning country, and all without falling foul of the law. Chorier is a 'kite photographer'. No, he doesn't fly up with the kite to take photographs. He uses the kite to lift the camera while monitoring the visuals on a screen .To achieve his bird's-eye view, Nicolas attached a remote-controlled camera to a cradle suspended by string from the kite. The rig is operated by remote control that can achieve a full 360 degree rotation and 90 degree tilt. A ground-to-air video link sends a signal, which provides real-time monitoring on a portable TV screen for accurate framing and composition. This is one of the best coffee Table books on India I have ever seen.
The book contains a spectacular kaleidoscope of aerial photography from across the varied terrain of India - the deserts of Rajasthan to the beaches of Kerala, the Taj Mahal in Agra to the temples of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu. He is the only person in the world who is doing this work on a professional basis.
Chorier makes his kites on the lines of the Japanese hexagonal Rokkaku kites, He hangs the camera on the thread and then fly the kite. A screen on the ground lets him to see the vision from the camera - the kite's eye view.'He uses both digital - a Canon 5-D - and analogue - a medium format Fuji - cameras for his work.Chorier has shot extensively all over the world, in places as diverse as Brazil, Malaysia, Laos and Uzbekistan besides India.
A very good book indeed ,recommended for viewing...Rajendra
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