Aerial Therapy

There are so many stressful situations here in Iraq. Different personalities clashing is common. Weather changes can bring down morale. And one being without their family or things they've grown accustom to has had the potential to trigger insanity. I, however, use traveling, preferably by air, to bring my morale back up. As an added bonus, I shoot photos while flying. It's awesome! The view from the air is totally different than you'll ever see walking on the streets or driving down the road.

And, on top of that, it's so loud that you cannot hear anyone talk to you. 45 minutes of rotating blades which allows you to think about life and take in the sights. I love it. Above are some of the images I see when I've been up in the birds.

The first image is F.O.B. Prosperity. I like it there. It's nice. The second is Al Rahman mosque, one of my favorites, which I photographed in 2005. The third image is one of the outskirts of Baghdad. Some places just don't have too much there. The fourth is another of Al Rahman mosque. It's one hell of a sight. I love catching glimpses of it. It's so large and oddly shaped. The last image is another shot of Baghdad from the air. I love riding in the choppers and sniping from the air with my cameras. Most never earn or receive the chance. I'm blessed.