aerator drop

In photography by webmeister Bud

What is this mysterious device hovering over Langford Lake?

20120821 - aerator drop-0001Canon EOS 550D (T2i) · Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
200 mm · 1/1000 s · f/11 · ISO 400

It’s a new aerator, carried in by a Kamov KA-32 helicopter.

20120821 - aerator drop-0002Canon EOS 550D (T2i) · Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
70 mm · 1/1250 s · f/11 · ISO 400

T’was a most fascinating way to spend a Sunday morning. I’ve never been chopper chasing before, but I’d do it again.

20120821 - aerator drop-0003Canon EOS 550D (T2i) · Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
200 mm · 1/1250 s · f/11 · ISO 400

Check out the full set of photos, with play-by-play, here.

20120821 - aerator drop-0004Canon EOS 550D (T2i) · Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
200 mm · 1/1000 s · f/11 · ISO 400

Extra thanks to friend Tyson who gave me the heads up after prepping the helicopter’s carry line cargo holding cord thingy.

=)