Jonathan Atkin was not too long ago honored for his photograph of the Queen Mary 2 in New York, which is displayed on deck 3 of the Cunard ship.

Atkin, a number one maritime photographer, stated it’s the largest photograph put in on the ship and was commissioned by Cunard for the corporate’s a hundred and seventy fifth anniversary. It sits flanked by a portrait of Samuel Cunard.

Atkin took the photograph early within the morning on July 13, 2015, from a helicopter, working with longtime crew and pilot Mike Renz in a Bell 206. The photograph was later added to the ship throughout a drydock.

Cunard not too long ago honored Atkin, who can also be recognized by his ShipShooter model, by including his identify to the photograph together with a caption. He credited each Cunard Line and Jackie Chase, public relations supervisor for the model, for the addition to the photograph.

Atkin stated he has an extended historical past with the ship, as he photographed the Queen Mary 2 since earlier than its launch, beginning with a dockside celebration at Chantiers de l’Atlantique when the ship was below building.

Based on Atkin, taking photographs of ships from a helicopter in New York Metropolis isn’t any simple process.

“I coordinate with a minimal of 11 folks within the harbor for logistics and a navigational plan of what we’re doing,” he stated. “That features the Coast Guard, NYPD maritime intelligence, and others. All are concerned in my resolution and flight plan.

“The important thing element of any photoshoot in New York harbor can also be the collaboration with Sandy Hook pilots,” Atkin continued. “There’s an enormous quantity of logistics planning for each photoshoot.”

Photograph Credit score: Mercy Leonen, Captain’s Secretary, RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard Line