Chris Dahl Bredine

Artist’s Statement: To see this spectacular world from above- to soar like the birds- has been a dream of humans since the beginning of time. I have had this same dream since I was a child. My dream became a reality with my decision to learn to fly. I chose to fly something small and open so I could really see and experience my surroundings- an ultralight aircraft.

What I see while up in the sky inspires me to document these beautiful sights through photography. Through these images I intend to convey the feeling of peace, the sense of wonder and awe that one feels while flying above the earth. This is what I experience from above.

Enjoy!

A note from Jack Leustig: When photographing the natural world, it’s all about getting to that special place. I have climbed mountains and hiked to remote locations, but I never had a platform like Chris Dahl-Bredine’s. Flying his ultra light plane, Chris has a view of the world few of us have the privilege to experience, and, shooting with a medium format film camera, he captures spectacular detail. Shooting mostly over New Mexico and Southern Colorado, the amazing images of Chris Dahl-Bredine have become legendary in the region and beyond.