Madison's Kite Aerial Photographer

Craig M. Wilson is Madison's photo-documentarian from above, but not from a helicopter or airplane.  Craig's is more a bird's-eye view: a few hundred feet up and very dependent on the winds.  Craig, in his day job a behind-the-scenes bureaucrat in the City of Madison's Department of Planning and Development, has a hobby/business/artistic calling as an internationally recognized kite-assisted aerial photographer.

Browse his website, "FromaKite," and check out his photos of Madison places and events from above.  Shots of the Terrace, Camp Randall during football games, and the Capitol are spectacular.  He's got a great book, too, "Hanging by a Thread."

- Barry Orton

Comments

[Sue Danforth]

Craig I was hoping to get a cell phone pic at least of the wonderful displays you had at 1 W Wilson of pics taken by 'kite' in 1908 compared to similar shots you took of the same areas in 2008.

How does one find out more about those historical photos matched against your 2008 photos. Just wondering if there are any copies of the prints or information about those old photos compared to the new.
Thanks- I work at 1 W Wilson State office building. Thanks for any information you have. It was a fascinating display! esp seeing that some of the buildings existing back then are still intact today.
Susan 267-3228