It was the end of January on the Isle of Skye, and I was there for a film project. My role was to direct, film, and pilot the drone. I was fortunate enough to quickly take this shot in-between all the action. The Isle of Skye doesn't usually get snow down to sea level, so we made the most of these magical conditions.
This was the first of a three day shoot in three different locations in the Scottish Highlands, in search of new BASE exits. The Old Man of Storr, an impressive pinnacle of rock that stands high and can be seen for miles, was the first stop. We were excited to make the most of the sea-level snow and find a Ski BASE exit. From the road we saw a cliff face, it looked to have a suitably mellow run in and could be good to go! Climbing and traversing up an exposed snow ledge, we arrived at the top in worsening conditions. We optimistically sat and waited for an hour or two for a break in the weather like the forecast had predicted. Whilst Tim prepared for his ski base exit, by shovelling snow to create a good run-in and take-off, Josh got rigged up and ready to jump, if and when a weather window opened.
As Josh waited patiently on the edge, I dangled in space on a static rope. It wasn't long before we got a very short break in the weather, the wind died and Josh counted down, 3, 2, 1, see ya! In a matter of seconds Josh was 100 meters below me enjoying his canopy ride down to the car.
The photo came out better than I was hoping. Josh was perfectly positioned in the middle of the tiny piece of blue sky, the light hitting him and the incredible view behind. It was made even more special as it very rarely sea-level snows on the Scottish Islands.
After this shot was taken, I then used the drone to film Tim ski Base jumping from the same exit, another nerve racking shot with only one chance to get it right. All in all, a very successful day which I will always remember!