The Apostles From Above
The Apostles From Above, Great Ocean Road Victoria, Australia.
One of the most scary rides I have ever had. The wind was blowing a gale and the tiny helicoptor was being tossed about like a toy.
Nikon D70
Lens 18-70
A F11
S 1/320s
F/L 18mm
ISO 200



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Aleksander
splendid view, magnificent capture John!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Aleksander!!
Phil Thomson IPA
A wonderful, sweeping view showing a great perspective, John !!!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Phil, greatly appreciated!!
Thordis
But well worth it John. Magnificent !!!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very much Thodis, my knees a still a bit wobbly!! lol
RichardIsik
Excellent John, Great view..you captured it nicely.
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Richard, your comment is appreciated!!
mspfoto
Wow I can see for miles and miles, great shot.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Mark, much appreciated!!
FailingMemory
Great shot which I would never have seen except for your courage. Thanks.
John Kowalski replied
Thanks for the comment FM, it’s a pleasure!!
Garth Smith
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Garth and the sea group!!
David Hibberd
Nice shot Johny. But glad it was you up there and not me.
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Davo, it was a little hairy up there in that buzz box!!
Jan Fijolek
Wonderful capture John, love the angle, very unusual ;)
John Kowalski replied
Jan, thank you for the comment!!
reflector
A stunning spectacle and an awesome aerial shot !
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment James and thank you for the fav!!
Cheryl Lunde
Stunning aerial shot! Congrats on your feature!
John Kowalski replied
Cheryl, thank you so much and thank you for the fav!! :))
sfmilner
Greetings John; the risk was well worth it, as this shot reveals ! Stunningly beautiful ! Love the framing and the leading lines of the coast !
steve
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the fabulous comment Steve, and thank you also for the fav!!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Scott!!
David Lewins LRPS
Superb vista John and congratulations on the Feature it’s an excellent image and as Davo says…better you than me! ;-))
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the grand comment David!!
Anna D'Accione
Fantastic image, you can see how windy by the choppy seas. Great work!!! Congratulations on being featured, very well deserved
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Ann, appreciate your comment and thanks for the fav!! :))
CanDuCreations
An excellent photograph John
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Thea!!
TheSpaniard
Beautiful shot!
John Kowalski replied
Hi Laura, thank you for the comment !!
A.M. Ruttle
Well worth the scary ride, John; beautiful result! p.s. What shutter speed did you need to use to get the sharpness while the helicopter was getting tossed around?
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks AM, for this photo I used 1/320s shutter speed! It was difficult to expose because of the glare from the sun on the glass and of course the choppy movement of the helicopter!!
Laurette Ruys
stunning image. not an oft seen view i’m sure and well done to get the shot with the wind.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Laurette, appreciate your comment!
Tom Newman
Magnificent shot John, superb composition and DoF :-)
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks for the great comment Tom!!
Barb White
amazing – congrats on your feature – stunning shot!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Barb, and thank you for the fav!
Béla Török
Brilliant work, John!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Béla and thank you for the fav!!
Di Jenkins
a brave, brave man – it was worth being tossed around though. This is a ripper shot!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you ever so much Di and thank you also for the fav!! ;))
Antanas
amazing view…...
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Antanas!!
Jason Connolly
Wow, John, this is impressive, the view must have taken your breath away alone…
Great shot..
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Jason, it was a pretty awesome view mate! Appreciate your comment!!
Trudi's Images
Awesome shot John,love the colours through the water and the rugged landscape,l have always wanted to do a helicopter flight over these, must have been and adreneline rush !
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Trudi, was a pretty hairy ride the way the wind was blowing, but a rush all the same!! :))
LeilaniMelayna
Gorgeous capture, dear John! I just love the colors, light &scenery details! Cheers!
Smiles Leilani
John Kowalski replied
Hi Leilani, thank you so much for the lovely comment, it is very much appreciated!!
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture, what a great view
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Kathy, much appreciated!!
Martina Cross
What a cracker! I would love to see this for real one day :-)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Martina, you would love the place!! :))
wayne51
Hey john, what a shot mate, I love the perspective you got from that chopper. Probaly as steady as a blackhawk. they will panel beat your finger marks out of the handles and it will be as good as new. well done. Wayne
John Kowalski replied
G’day Wayne, I think they might have to give the seat a bit of a scrub too! lol Appreciate your comment, thank you!!
Neil Boucher
Well worth it for the stunning views eh John!
John Kowalski replied
Sure is Neil, thanks mate appreciate your comment!!
Adri Padmos
A great view on a great place!
Wonderful colors, lighting and sharpnes.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the comment Adri!!
STEViE VOiCE
Really cool shot John, fantastic view….
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very much Stevie!!
Harry Oldmeadow
worth the scary ride for this sensational shot John — certainly one of the best Apostles shot I’ve seen (as you know, it is much photographed)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the encouraging comment Harry, it is much appreciated!!
~ Ademac
Brilliant capture…...................
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Ade, much appreciated!!
William Bullimore
Amazing composition. Beautiful.
John Kowalski replied
Appreciate your comment William, thank you and thank you for the fav!!
naturelover
Incredible capture- totally amazing- a fav!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Pauline, and thank you for the fav!! :))
Kathy Silcock
Fantastic! I’m traveling The Great Ocean Road next month…........this shot just adds to my excitement! :)
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Kathy, bring back lots of photo’s and check out Otway National Park / Great Ocean Road group!! :))
dinghysailor1
astonishing photographty! great!!
:)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Maggie!! :))
lianne
What an incredible vista – just the most beautiful perspective, lovely color and gorgeous light. Superb image.
John Kowalski replied
Lianne, thank you so much for the lovely comment!!
Kim Roper
Lovely to see and capture from above, a magnificent vista, well worth the scary ride!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Kim, it was scary but I would like to do it again!
Jane Brack
This is so beautiful! Such vibrant colors and the view is amazing!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Jane, your comment is appreciated! Thank you also for the fav!!
Barbara Brown
Such a wonderful view and capture John!! A great capture!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Barbara, much appreciated!!
Vicki Ferrari
Wow, John! Amazing photography!! That view is amazing! Fave! :))
John Kowalski replied
Hi Vicki! thank you for the lovely comment and thank you for the fave!! ;))
dc witmer
fantastic shot, especially with the wind, love the colors
John Kowalski replied
Thanks DC, appreciate your comment!!
Svetlana Sewell
Beautiful view John!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Svetlana!!
UtahDave
Great photography! I just love a well done vanishing point shot!
Instant Fav.
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Dave, and thank you for the fav!!
Stephen Vecchi...
Wow! This is awesomely magnificent John…I really would like to get “Down Under” someday soon!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Stephen, much appreciated mate!!
Andrea Rapisarda
amazing view!!!
John Kowalski replied
It sure was Andrea! Thank you for the comment and the fav!!
bubbleblue
Excellent work
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Joy!!
LarsvandeGoor
well, it was all worth the rough ride, what an amazing view, thanks for sharing
John Kowalski replied
I thank you for the comment Lars, much appreciated!!
Puggs
Try Again
Here is some video that i shot on this flight
John Kowalski replied
Thanks
ilpo laurila
This is really beautiful John, congrats on your feature!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Ilpo!!
Jason Asher
Great view John, and rather sharp for being in a chopper – was he trying to stay still for you? I’d like to make it back to the ocean road someday, it’s gorgeous. Can I ask how much the chopper ride cost you? And what it consisted of?
John Kowalski replied
Hi Jason, thank you for the comment. The flights vary depending on the depth of your wallet and are slow enough to get some reasonable photographs. Check out this link Scenic Flights it should help you with all relevant information.
nishagandhi
wow
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Nisha!!
Martina Fagan
Wonderful shot
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Tina!!
JonRussell
Fantastic (and brave!) capture!!
John Kowalski replied
Cheers Jon, many thanks!!
Alessandro Pinto
fabulous scenery.. beautifully captured!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Alessandro, much appreciated!!
Steve Sharp
What a sight to see… its like a tiny model from up there!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the comment Steve!!
WendyJC
such an incredible perspective!
awesome beauty … sounds like quite a ride!
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Wendy, sure was an exciting ride much appreciated! And thank you for the fav!!
Scott d'Almeida
cheers
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Scott, and and thank you for the fav!!
tinnieopener
First time we stayed at Port Campbell, there was 20 metre seas in Bass Strait and the waves were breaking a third of the way up the cliff face with sea foam covering the roads. The Spirit of Tasmania returned to Melbourne with broken windows and a lot of sick people…..second time was much better and like this, great for a chopper ride and some photos…..Excellent work Mate even if you weren’t all that sure you should be there!!!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Mark, it was not as rough as your first visit but rough enough for the pilots to have a battle on their hands. Appreciate your comment!!
parmi
What an awesome shot! No chance I would have made it in that helicopter haha.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Parmi, it’s an exhilarating flight to take but can be a little scary depending on the weather! Appreciate your comment!!
bobculshaw
Excellent capture John – especially in the prevailing conditions!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Bob, much appreciated!!
Mel Brackstone
Fabulous view though :)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Mel, appreciate your comment!!
Jason Asher
Thanks for the chopper info John :) Appreciated.
John Kowalski replied
My pleasure Jason, cheers!!
Sonya Byrne
What an amazing shot, and a different view from all the other photos taken of the
Apostles. Congrats on your feature also
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Sonya, appreciate your comment!!
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful colors and light! Great capture John!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Jens, much appreciated! Thank you also for the fav!!
andrew cowell
wow, the number of comments is testiment to the power of this image – well worth the rough ride I would say!
John Kowalski replied
Andrew, I thank you for the wonderful comment and the fav!!
Travis Easton
Wind has certainly made the waves look good but brown pants sounds like it would of been a good option on this day, nice shot John.
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Travis, that was pretty much the order of the day!!
Steven de Siow
Beautiful view. Like a painting.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Steven!!
kittyrodehorst
Gorgeous!!! :-)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Kitty, and thank you for the fav!!
nadine henley
the things we do for our art! Glad you made it back on the ground in one piece and it was worth it for this gorgeous shot! looks like a watercolour. (hey – that would have been safer!)
John Kowalski replied
Yeah! I must take up painting haha! Thank you Nadine, very much appreciated!!
Globalphotos
Helicopters and turbulence …. not a great combination, had the same over Vic Falls …. awesome capture, fav for me
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very muchly Varinia, and thank you for the fav!! :))
Marion Cullen
Cripes the chopper ride sounds like a nightmare! But wasn’t the wild ride worth all this!! Fabulous!
John Kowalski replied
It sure was worth it (after we landed) lol Many thanks Marion!! :))
Kasia-D
Frightening ride but an amazing capture!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Kasia, much appreciated!! :))
nishagandhi
wow!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Nisha!! :))
BaZZuKa
Great aerial shot… :))
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Carlos! Lovely compliment coming from the master of aerials! (just checked out your PF, wonderful work!)
Matt Penfold
Great shot John, you wouldn’t want to be washed ashore there either, such a rugged coastline…
John Kowalski replied
Pretty rugged but great coastline! Thank you Matt, much appreciated!!
Kerry Hill
Awesome shot with beautiful colour John, well worth the scary ride!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment Kerry!!
hologram
what a killer shot John, I just keep staring at it, almost looks like a painting.
Regards,
h
John Kowalski replied
Thank you h, I’m glad you like it! I thank you also for the fav, very much appreciated!!
Evan Spellman
that’s quite a view of this Famous Spot in Australia.
I really enjoy Aerial photography and you got Photographed the area superbly !
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Evan, glad you like it! Appreciate your comment!!
pat gamwell
Wowzaaa! This is an incredible shot! Bravo, John!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much for the incredible comment Pat!
Maureen Maliha
Makes me forget to breathe :-) fabulous perspective and gosh! the color!! Wonderful work. Must have been quite the trek to this spot.
John Kowalski replied
You can breath now Maureen we have landed! Thank you for the wonderful comment and thank you also for the fav!! Appreciated your comment!! :))
Shaun Whiteman
Amazing view point of this stunning coastline, great colours!!
John Kowalski replied
It’s a fabulous place and doesn’t disappoint no matter how often I go there! Thank you Shaun!!
Beve Brown-Clark
Wow…stunning view…lovely depth and such brilliant blues!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment Bev!! :))
Carol Lewsley
wow well worth getting thrown about in the wind for john awesome capture
John Kowalski replied
That it was Carol, and thank you for the lovely comment!!
David Clarke
Worth all the discomfort, John – what a fantastic shot!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you David for the comment and the fav!!
Heather Rivet...
fantastic
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Heather!!
Donovan wilson
Wow i missed this one a top shot well done.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Donovan, much appreciated!!
Braedene
Your portfolio is super. This one caught my eye – absolutely stunning shot – fabulous perspective and a great line. Liz
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very much for the lovely comment Liz, much appreciated!!
Kostas Pavlis
This is amazing, superb depth and excellent view!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Kostas, much appreciated!!
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A View somewhere ….”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Graham to you and the group for the feature, much appreciated!!
Elana Bailey
John, wonderful aerial view of this magnificent stretch of aussie coast. Congrats on the feature, too. Well done. Cheers Elana.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment Elana, very much appreciated!!
Silvia Ganora
Amazing colors and sea! Congrats on the feature!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Silvia, appreciate your comment!!
Alessandro Pinto
fabulous scenery…
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Alessandro!!
Alessandro Pinto
brilliantly captured.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you again Alessandro, much appreciated!!
DaveBassett
This is a really great view of this amazing area – nice work. Glad you got down in one piece.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Dave, would love to do it again with calmer weather and a clean screen!!
Oldrooz
Awesome image John, must have been a fantastic experience.
John Kowalski replied
Hairy, but had fun! Thanks Steve appreciate your comment!!
GittiArt
Wonderful view …great shot !!!!Bravo John!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment Brigitte, and thank you also for the fave!! :))
~ Selle
What a wonderful image! I love our wild and rugged coastline :)
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Selle, much appreciated!!
Hans Kawitzki
I have missed this,beautiful sweeping view,never been in a helicopter but if I go it will have to be a windless day so I don’t have to carry a bag :)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Hans, well worth experience and a great way to see this fabulous coastline!!
Rosina Lamberti
great perspective, John
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Rosina, much appreciated!!
Rod Kashubin
Awesome photo John!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Rod, appreciate your comment!!
chijude
Wow!! That rough ride meant you also got some wonderful waves!!
John Kowalski replied
Thanks Judy, she was awfully windy and it sure whipped up some fabulous waves! Mind you I would have liked a smoother ride!!
Tania Birch
What a shot, love it!!
I did the same with the Gold Coast hope you had as much fun as I did?
John Kowalski replied
Had a ball thank you Tania, hope to do it again soon!! :))
Franmacimages
Hi John What An Awesome Image… Mr Landscape Me? I Totally appreciate This Excellent Pic Even although your in A Helicopter Youve Managed To Get The Whole Image Spot On Great Depth & Composition John I love The Colours Tooo Well Done Ta For Kind Comments Regards Frank
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the super comment Frank, very much appreciated!!
Derek Dobbie
Oh well..this is some shot…what a location..and colour…seems to go on forever….great arial shot.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very much Derek, much appreciated!!
Laurie Search
Wowwww….soooo beautiful!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Laurie, and thank you for the fav!!
Charuhas Images
Excellent view and capture
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Charuhas!!
Janette Rodgers
Great shot John. When you see the results, it makes the chopper ride worthwhile! That’s a stunning place, and you have given it perspective. Regards Jan
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Jan, a little scary but a lot of fun! Much appreciated!! :))
PatriciaLM
From the foreground to infinity an excellent capture John… CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
Patricia :-)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Patricia, much appreciated always!! :))
Andrea Rapisarda
great view!!!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Andrea!!
Steve Liptrot
Great shot and view John. Well shot
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Steve, much appreciated!!
Vincent James
Sensational shot John. Beautiful.
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Vincent, appreciate your comment!!
Dave Miller
excellent shot – looks a fantastic coast line, you must have a very high tripod – he he dave
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Dave …. you should have seen the size of the ladder I used ha ha ha! Appreciate your comment!!
Shane Viper
Awesome shot John, well done mate
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Shane, much appreciated mate!!
Cee Neuner
Great shot!!!
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Cee!!
Patricia Gibson
Great POV, stunning vista and wonderful capture!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Patricia, appreciate your comment!!
Bob Wickham
Great shot, worth being scared !
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks Bob, definitely worth it!!
rodeorose
Majestic!!!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Rosie, appreciate your comment and the fave!! :))
greenstone
WOW!!! AND WOW again!!!!!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you and “WOW” back at you for the fabulous comment!! Thank you also for the fave!!! :))
lucyarohanui
Spectacular capture John! from the foreground to infinity.
Lucy
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Lucy, and thanks heaps for the fave!! ;))
luis ferreiro
Awesome image John, it sure does look windy!!! what a great view….
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Luis, windy it was! appreciate your comment and fave!!
Erhan OZBIYIK
Shot a like a paint !! I thought it was a paint but when I see it closer, it is a perfect shot !!! Congratualtions.. :)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you very much Erhan, appreciate your comment!!
Ralph Olsson
What a ripper..!!! Well worth it if this is the result:))
John Kowalski replied
I would like to do it in something a little bigger next time! Appreciate your comment Ralph and the fav once again!! )
seawhisper
You know it always amaze me, how blue can be the ocean! Wonderful shot! :)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you for the lovely comment seawhisper!!
shanhair
FANTASTIC :D
John Kowalski replied
Many thanks shanhair!!
orlaphoto
Stunning shot John. It really has the WOW! factor. :~)
John Kowalski replied
Thank you so much Orla!!
Joanne Bradley
Fantastic aerial view! Excellent composition showing great tonal and color contrast! Must have been a scary ride but well worth this shot!
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Joanne, I can say it was some experience that’s for sure! Appreciate you lovely comment!!
JimFilmer
It may have been scary, but what a price for such a wonderful image…excellent
John Kowalski replied
Thank you Jim, much appreciated!!
Andy Newman 8 days ago
Well shot John.
John Kowalski replied 7 days ago
Thank you again Andy!!
Olga Zvereva about 23 hours ago
Hi, John! This is beautiful image. Love the perspective, scene and composition.
John Kowalski replied about 18 hours ago
Thank you so much Olga, appreciate the lovely comment and the fave!!
Denis Molodkin about 22 hours ago
Excellent work, great composition, well done!
John Kowalski replied about 18 hours ago
Denis, thank you my friend, and thank you for the fave also!!