Kane captured the moment British Pathfinder paratroop officers and men jumped out of the C-17’s tail hatch. This photo won NATO Photo of the Year. (The photo is taken from the British Army website)
12/20/2022 10:20
[Instant News/Comprehensive Report]British Army photographer Rob Kane’s stunning photo of British paratrooper ‘Pathfinder’ (Pathfinder) entering the exercise area with a High Altitude Infiltration Umbrella (HALO) won NATO’s ‘Best of the Year’ Photo award ” .
according toThe British Army websiteThe 35-year-old Kane had to undergo professional medical training to take the photo, according to the report, to take the photo on the open ramp of an RAF C-17 Globemaster at 18,000 feet (5,486 kilometres). , under the environment of minus 18 degrees Celsius for taking skydiving photos and videos.
Kane said he relied only on a safety rope to ensure safety during filming and forgot to put on gloves. He admitted that it was a very challenging shoot, but fortunately the camera settings were correct and the results of the shoot made him very satisfied. He is very proud to receive this award.
Kane served in the Army for 18 years, initially as a recovery mechanic with the Royal Electromechanical Engineers and qualified as an Army Parachutist before progressing to a photographer with the Royal Logistic Corps after discovering his passion for photography.
Kane’s selfie at high altitude. (The photo is taken from the British Army website)
After Kane discovered his passion for photography, he moved to the Royal Logistic Corps as a photographer. (The photo is taken from the British Army website)
Kane himself. (The photo is taken from the British Army website)
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