Jonathan Atkin was not too long ago honored for his picture 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 picture 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 picture early within the morning on July 13, 2015, from a helicopter, working with longtime crew and pilot Mike Renz in a Bell 206. The picture was later added to the ship throughout a drydock.

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

Atkin stated he has a protracted 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 beneath development.

In keeping with Atkin, taking photographs of ships from a helicopter in New York Metropolis isn’t any straightforward process.

“I coordinate with a minimal of 11 individuals 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 choice and flight plan.

“The important thing part of any photoshoot in New York harbor can 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