Kite Aerial Photography - KAP

What is Kite Aerial Photography - KAP?

Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) is when a small camera , Large Display Cases is fixed to a kite in order to take photos from the sky. It's an exciting hobby that has recently grown in popularity.

The way of fixing the camera also look at, Collectible Porcelain Dinnerware can range from a very simple version - using a trigger mechanism and a disposable camera; to the more sophisticated set-up using radio control & digital cameras. also look at, Large Display Cases So this hobby can suit a wide range of enthusiasts & budgets and also gives room consider, Clove Oil for imagination & inventiveness.

One thing people love about this hobby is that the viewer feels more connected with what they are seeing on the ground below them. This is because the camera also see, Digital Photography Book is much lower and flying slower that it would be from, for example, an aircraft. So you can often pick out clear figures of people and buildings, checkout, Militaria Collectibles and recognise features consider, Walking Robots of the land. It makes it feel more real.

Kite Aerial Photography History

You might think this is a modern pastime; made easier by digital cameras consider, Doll Making Classes etc. However inventive pioneers proudly started this hobby over a hundred years ago. The first kite aerial photograph was taken by Arthur Batut in France in 1888; there is even a museum for him.

People were excited to see the earth try, Collecting Antiques from a new perspective; looking down from high above. For century's people, artists in particular, had tried to imagine how this might look.

Then in the late 19th & early 20th centuries KAP became quite popular. The photos were also used for many practical reasons e.g. surveys for science, military surveillance, , Digital Photography Book evaluating a disaster. checkout, Collectible Porcelain Dinnerware But by the 1930s powered flight started to take over as a means for taking aerial photos and KAP became less popular.

However, in the last 20 years Kite Aerial Photography has seen a comeback and a new enthusiasm. Most likely the reasons are:

* Photographing from kites is cheaper than using airplanes or helicopter
* A rise in popularity for flying kites for sport, & enjoyment of learning to do technical tricks have a look at, Rare Diecast and stunts.
* Now it's possible to buy relatively cheap, light, look at, DIY Toilet Repairs good quality, automatic cameras have a look at, Collectible Card Games especially digital cameras. consider, Radio Control Planes
* Using kites for observation where it?s too low for a piloted aircraft to fly.

Now this hobby is flourishing and we invite you to send us any of your photos. We'd also love to hear your own experience of KAP and any tips why not visit, Family Tree Maker Online you may want to pass on or discuss with others.