The Red Bull Air Race was established in 2003 and created by Red Bull. It’s an international series of air races in which competitors have to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the fastest time. Pilots fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course consisting of air-filled pylons, known as “Air Gates”.
Abu Dhabi is one of the hosts of this exciting event, and this was the season opening round in 2015. The aerial action took place over the Arabian Gulf’s sparkling blue waters, overlooking the UAE capital’s impressive skyline. It’s actually one of my personal highlights of the year… And we had a great view from Hiltonia’s Beach, so I grabbed my trusty 70-200mm zoom lens, and here is just a selection of the shots I took:
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Red Bull Air Race, Abu Dhabi 2015
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Precision flying which proves tricky at some of the Air Gates…
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Flying past the UAE Flag
Stunning flying skills
Beautiful day for flying
Up, Up and Away…
“Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines…”
No prizes for guessing the Sponsor!
Whoops! An Air Gate betrays the mistake…
The Air Gate gives it away…
Marina Mall’s tower in the background…
And the Air Gate topples…
Loved every second!
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Hello, my name is Victoria and I am a lifestyle family photographer based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. For me, Photography is an essential way to preserve priceless memories and freeze moments in life. Time is all too fleeting and before we know it, the years pass by and we look back and wonder where the time went. We can’t stop time, but maybe – if I had a super power – that is what I’d wish for. Our best chance is to document our lives so we have a window into our past that we can visit whenever we like. I find so much joy in using my skills to create priceless memories for others. It challenges my mind and breathes energy into my soul. I celebrate freezing those moments to capture not only the big picture, but also the beautiful details and time-capsule minutiae, to celebrate the love and connections within family and kinship.
