Speedlites, a drone and a 1DX II on adventure: Going to great lengths to get a unique shot

 

 

Australian adventure photographer Krystle Wright is willing to go to great lengths to capture a unique image. She approached Canon Australia to work together on a project that she had been passionate about for a long time: Photographing kayakers going over a large waterfall... at night.

This is a very difficult scenario, but Wright was well-armed with a Canon 1DX Mark II. To help with getting the desired lighting, Krystle attached two Canon Speedlites to a custom-built drone.

Not only is the video below a great showcase of the 1DX II's capabilities, but it gives a neat glimpse behind the scenes of a photographer who sees a challenge not as a roadblock but rather an opportunity to make distinct imagery. To capture the kayakers going over the precipice, Wright rigged herself to a rope that she had attached to a nearby tree. That's dedication!

For more information on the shoot, see Krystle's article on Canon Australia. For more behind the scenes information, check out this article on Resource Magazine.

To see more of Krystle Wright's work, visit her website and follow her on Instagram. You can also follow Canon Australia's newly-launched Instagram account. 

(Seen via Resource Magazine)