CHI Po-lin, a distinguished public servant with a remarkable career spanning decades, embarked on an intriguing journey, commencing his professional odyssey within the esteemed Taiwan Area National Expressway Engineering Bureau, where he skillfully utilized his exceptional abilities to meticulously capture breathtaking digital aerial images of Taiwan's breathtakingly picturesque natural landscapes during his spare moments, showcasing his dedication to his craft and his passion for capturing the beauty of the world around him.
After the catastrophic devastation caused by Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan in the year 2009, a critical juncture in CHI Po-lin's professional trajectory emerged, prompting him to relinquish his government position and establish a specialized production team, specifically Taiwan Aerial Imaging, Inc., with a singular and unwavering focus on creating Taiwan's inaugural aerial photography documentary, titled "Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above", a groundbreaking project that would showcase the breathtaking beauty of Taiwan from a unique and unprecedented perspective.
CHI Po-lin's life was brutally and shockingly terminated in a calamitous helicopter accident that took place during the production of a long-anticipated, feature-length sequel to the widely acclaimed documentary "Beyond Beauty". This unfortunate and calamitous event serves as a poignant and heart-wrenching reminder of his unwavering commitment and unrelenting passion for his work, which left an indelible and lasting impact on the world of documentary filmmaking, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and influence generations to come.
