Kos, renowned as the pioneer of masthead photography, first hoisted to the top of a 24 meter mast during the America's Cup in 1982.
On a high —
Kos, renowned as the pioneer of masthead photography, first hoisted to the top of a 24 meter mast during the America's Cup in 1982.
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The extraordinary pictures, taken from masts up to 10 storeys-high, capture sailors the size of ants scuttling around on sleek white decks, surrounded by churning ocean and enormous rippling sails.
Tall task —
The extraordinary pictures, taken from masts up to 10 storeys-high, capture sailors the size of ants scuttling around on sleek white decks, surrounded by churning ocean and enormous rippling sails.
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"By the next America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia, in 1987 (pictured), I had built a reputation for taking masthead images," she said.
Camera, action —
"By the next America's Cup in Fremantle, Australia, in 1987 (pictured), I had built a reputation for taking masthead images," she said.
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Kos is a household name in sailing photography circles, having been shortlisted for the prestigious British Sports Photography Awards, British Nautical Awards and exhibited at London's Getty Gallery.
Master class —
Kos is a household name in sailing photography circles, having been shortlisted for the prestigious British Sports Photography Awards, British Nautical Awards and exhibited at London's Getty Gallery.
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The British photographer captured Duran Duran singer Simon le Bon in this vertigo-inducing portrait. The musician almost died after his yacht capsized in the 1985 Fastnet Race.
Le Bon —
The British photographer captured Duran Duran singer Simon le Bon in this vertigo-inducing portrait. The musician almost died after his yacht capsized in the 1985 Fastnet Race.
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Kos photographed Saint Tropez harbor from the top of 52 meter schooner Eleonora. "Whilst guest and crew were chatting on deck and strollers gathered on the promenade, I donned a harness and was hoisted 45 meters aloft," she said.
Towering above —
Kos photographed Saint Tropez harbor from the top of 52 meter schooner Eleonora. "Whilst guest and crew were chatting on deck and strollers gathered on the promenade, I donned a harness and was hoisted 45 meters aloft," she said.
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Kos has had some close calls in her 30 year career, including this moment when the 18 meter mast she was on, capsized. Luckily a sailor cut the connecting cable in time for her to escape unharmed.
On the edge —
Kos has had some close calls in her 30 year career, including this moment when the 18 meter mast she was on, capsized. Luckily a sailor cut the connecting cable in time for her to escape unharmed.
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Kos is also known for her spectacular images of the World Champion Powerboat competition. "There was no room for me in the cockpit, so the only solution was for me to hang onto the foredeck as we sped along at 150kmph," she said of this image.
Powering forward —
Kos is also known for her spectacular images of the World Champion Powerboat competition. "There was no room for me in the cockpit, so the only solution was for me to hang onto the foredeck as we sped along at 150kmph," she said of this image.
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"Being a woman working amongst a large team of serious male athletes can be quite threatening. There is little priority or consideration given to the photographer," Kos said.
Jumping ahead —
"Being a woman working amongst a large team of serious male athletes can be quite threatening. There is little priority or consideration given to the photographer," Kos said.
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When not clambering up masts, the award-winning photographer can also be found hanging from a helicopter in a harness traveling 160 kilometres per-hour in hot pursuit of powerboats.
Aiming high —
When not clambering up masts, the award-winning photographer can also be found hanging from a helicopter in a harness traveling 160 kilometres per-hour in hot pursuit of powerboats.
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Kos also took up diving as a way of overcoming her fear of sharks. "Diving deep takes the colour out of an image. Below 10 meters, everything turns blue, hence the use of a model yacht for these images," she said of underwater photography.
Under pressure —
Kos also took up diving as a way of overcoming her fear of sharks. "Diving deep takes the colour out of an image. Below 10 meters, everything turns blue, hence the use of a model yacht for these images," she said of underwater photography.
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Kos doesn't see herself as a daredevil, despite the title of a new book describing her as one. "My drive has always been trying to find a different image, something that hasn't been done before." she said.
Pioneering passion —
Kos doesn't see herself as a daredevil, despite the title of a new book describing her as one. "My drive has always been trying to find a different image, something that hasn't been done before." she said.
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