SUMMARY
Photographer Coenraad Torlage sought a unique aerial perspective for his "Young Farmers" series but lacked a drone. He creatively used a farm's excavator to lift his Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR, equipped with a standard zoom lens, to achieve the desired overhead viewpoint. The resulting image, featuring two young men on horseback, was captured with minimal post-production and highlights the enduring capabilities of professional DSLRs.
TAKEAWAYS
Photographer achieved an aerial perspective without a drone.
A 2012 Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR was used for the shot.
An excavator provided the elevated platform for the camera.
The image was part of the "Young Farmers" series for a Sony World Photography Awards competition.