Photo by Mattias Klum @mattiasklumofficial together with @monikaklum for @natgeo. Over the years I have done a lot of challenging (crazy) things to get the relevant pictures needed for my stories. Go to @mattiasklumofficial see the Borneo rainforst from above. High on that list of seriously taxing undertakings was trying to get a hot air balloon (and pilot K-G Silverstolpe) from Sweden to Danum Valley and to use it for photography and filming over the rainforest in Borneo. Logistically it was hard but that worked out quite nicely. What really was tough was getting the necessary permits to fly. At that point (1995) it was the first time in history that any one attempted to fly a 36 meters (118 ft) tall device over the ancient rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia. I took a number of months of convincing and strategic discussions and much thank's to our local fixer at the time (#dannychew) we could eventually get airborne and capture unique stills for our @natgeo story and especially soft, gorgeously smooth film sequences on Super 16 film. "Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." - Mario Andretti #balloon #danumvalley #borneo #conservation #rainforest #sabah #nikon @natgeo @thephotosociety
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