The Snowbirds are about to launch into a new season of airshows across the country. Check out the Snowbirds air show schedule for an appearance near you. For a behind the scenes look at the 'birds and for a beautiful momento of the airshows, take advantage of your online discount and purchase Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada’s Air Demonstration Team now.
“Mike Sroka’s photographs of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds give you that same chill-up-your-spine feeling of awe that you get while watching the Snowbirds perform their amazing feats of aerobatic magic. But more than that, his photographs tell the story behind the scenes—of all the devoted men and women who make up the team, making the Canadian Forces Snowbirds the pride of all Canadians. Mike Sroka’s attention to detail and unique approach to aviation photography makes this collection of photographs one of the finest you will ever come across.”—Anita Dammer, Editor in Chief, Photo LifeAn air demonstration team revered worldwide, Canada’s aerial ambassadors have performed with precision and pride for over one hundred million spectators across North America. In breathtaking demonstrations of the courage, skill, and teamwork of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Snowbirds have thrilled audiences for thirty-five years.
Three years ago, action photographer Mike Sroka was granted unprecedented access to the dynamic Snowbirds team as one of their official photographers. From the beginning, he set out to capture the spirit, dedication, and hard work of the pilots, ground crew, and support staff. Sroka intended to tell the story of the Snowbirds as it has never been told before. As he travelled and flew with them across North America, Sroka found the heart and soul of the elite team, as is documented in the flawless digital photographs that soar from the pages of Snowbirds.
"A high-flight dream book that's very well done." - The Globe and Mail
Mike Sroka is a highly respected and creative commercial photographer, originally from the Chicago area, now living and working in Canada. For more than twenty years, he has produced striking photographs for clients such as Carewest, Bolens, Husky Oil, NOVA, Parks Canada, Harley-Davidson, Miller Beer, Firestone, Wrangler, and Diet Pepsi. Sroka’s portfolios of outstanding images taken at fast-paced Formula One races and at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede have proven his exceptional skill as a high-energy, action photographer.
Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada’s Air Demonstration Team, photographs and text by Mike Sroka, Foreword by Lieutenant Colonel Steve Will, Snowbirds Squadron Commander (2002-2004), 1-894856-86-4, $39.95 (Can); $29.95 (U.S.), PHOTOGRAPHY / Photoessays and Documentaries, 10 x 9, 160 pages, hardcover, 150 plus colour photographs,12 illustrations, appendix of team members
