Paraglider's POV, a photo from Wyoming, West

Photographer's Note

I asked this paraglider just before he was about to jump off Mt. Rendezvous in Grand Teton National park "what makes you jump from this high cliff?" he replied "the POV!!"
Adventure sports is something I am really fascinated about. These people sometimes risk their lives to get that thrill. Fantastic, isn't it?

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Clementi (52514) 2008-06-03 17:47

Ciao Shaery,
this is a fantastic POV, I like it the valley and paraglider. excellent reportage.
compliments
Giorgio

Partha_c (2029) 2008-06-03 21:27

Hi Shaeri. Fantastic indeed. When I was about to apprecaite the beautiful POV of this shot before jotting down my feelings I could see the POV in your note as replied by the glider. In fact, it is a comedy of POVs. Well taken, really. The colour with a whitish middle is just great along with the mossy green of the valley beneath. Wonderful. Regards.
Parthada

sayanwithsenice (758) 2008-06-04 0:20

HI!!

Amazing shot from the hill top! I really admire their spirit and courage .. A jump from such a height do take a lot of Guts ..
I am also impressed by the natural beauty of the place ..

HAppy summers,
SAYAN

danos (110407) 2008-06-04 0:56

Hello Shaeri,
yes this is a very adventurous and at the same time very risk experience but somebodies like to fly with manner.I'm sure that the view will be unique.A representative shot from this paraglider.Well done.

Regards,Danos

JPlumb (3159) 2008-06-04 1:48

Hey Shaeri, think if he was carrying a camera. This is a great capture of this hang glider, your point of view is perfect for this shot, superimposing him on that lush looking valley. This composition works very well and I like the contrasts seen here with the bright red from his sail over that great green valley.

Thanks, John

trekks (14348) 2008-06-04 2:38

hi Shaeri

Without the paraglider, the view will be plain valley and you are right to wait for the jumper. The curve and color of canvas adds a lot to the green valley view below. Well composed shot and sharp.

tfs, bill
later

nabarun (336) 2008-06-04 6:53

hi Shaeri!
indeed great POV!

regards,
Nabarun

wishlist (4133) 2008-06-04 7:16

Hi Shaeri,
it looks like you were flying just behind him..great pov! Even at f/5.6 you managed to have good details for the main character of your compo and good enough to show us the valley with its dominating green. Well done!
Regards,

Igor

polpo56 (15146) 2008-06-04 14:43

Hi Shaeri,
this is an amazing shot.
Unusual POV, beautiful landscape, just time to shot.
If paragliding is a fascinating sport, your photo is more fascinating too.
Ciao
Ludo.

mvdisco (17798) 2008-06-04 15:41

Hi Shaeri,
Wow! Not for me this sport;) Excellent POV. and details, beautiful view and great colors, very well done,
Michel

ChrisJ (172338) 2008-06-04 19:30

Hi Shaeri

A superb high pov, & the red parasail contrasts well, against the green bg. Superb sharpness & framing. Tfs!

parbo (11092) 2008-06-04 20:58

Hi Shaeri,

Your tele zoom worked fantastic here. It looks like you are just behind of him by the effect of cliffs too. Splendid capture of Para glider's POV excellently fitted your photo header. Great contrast between green colored ground texture and his red para glider. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

siolaw (38294) 2008-06-04 21:53

Hi Shaeri,
I first thought you took this from another paraglide yourself! The POV from above is excellent and we can see nice details on the ground below.
Good work
Laurent

danyy (0) 2008-06-04 23:53

Bonjour Shaeri,
faute de grandes qualit廥 techniques, c'est effectivement le POV qui prime ici, il coupe le souffle.
regards
Daniel.

Cretense (68709) 2008-06-05 2:36

Hi Shaeri!

Wow, spectacular view and amazing scene, transmits a beautiful feeling of freedom. Great framing and composition, excellent contrast of the red and the dark green. congratulations!

Hercules

nirvana73 (0) 2008-06-05 3:59

Hi Shaeri
great moment
nice shot in diffucult situation
tfs
regards
Ozhan

sagar (2410) 2008-06-05 7:30

POV r jonno life risk!!!Bhaba jai??....
To me the best thing in this shot, is the red parachute amidst the predominant green
Regards,
Sagarneel.

zmey (7335) 2008-06-05 9:00

hello shaeri

the POV is fantastic, isn't it? :) yeah, difficult decision in such a shot: juggling between narrow aperture for good DOF and wide one to give you speed to freeze the action. the light is a factor too. in any case: excellent observation. and, did i mention it? POV! :))

as to that thrill part: the risk of losing ones live actually is THE big part in the thrill... that risk boost the adrenaline in our blood making all senses so much stronger than we normally would experience... even the air tastes much better after a successful jump (and landing). how i know it? well, i'm known to jump out of planes from time to time ;)

warm regards,
kristaps

gracious (20025) 2008-06-05 10:51

Hello Shaeri,
Every day is a new day for us to find out just like the paraglider do to find out by themselve!
awesome view down below with the feeling of flying in air, must be great!
many thanks for sharing this
best regards
Tony

leo61 (0) 2008-06-05 10:58

Hi Shaeri!
Great POV=great shot.Good timing and good tight framing.Excellent contrast of the red kyte with the green tones of this landscape,
Regards,Leo

pboehringer (770) 2008-06-05 18:41

Shaeri,
there you see, paragliders and photographers have something in common. Both get to the hight points to get the rigth POV! ;-) Although the photographer registers it and the paraglider only gets the flavour. Nice capture that gives the impression that we're flying with the paraglider down there.
Peter

Bluejeans (64251) 2008-06-06 5:09

Ola Shaeri ,
Que bela composi誽o com este paraglider de cores vivas, muito bonita a paisagem de fundo bem verde , belo ponto de vis緌 , bom enquadramento da foto ,parab幯s!!!
Um abra蔞 Gon蓷lo

stego (24132) 2008-06-06 5:34

Hi Shaeri,
Indeed a great POV! And amazing clarity for such image. One feels like flying by looking at it. I did you shot it: from a parasail?
Regards, Jos�.

stelli (3009) 2008-06-06 12:55

He is absolutely right! The POV is soothing and wonderful! Great capture! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-06-06 13:17 [Comment]

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dvlazar (6662) 2008-06-06 18:04

A well framed off centred shot of the glider. I love it's presence in the frame - working well against the greens of the background.

Top shot!

Dave

Gustaw (21670) 2008-06-07 1:22

Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting and very good composition. I like your idea. Beautiful view. Good colours and light. Well done.
Marek

JCG (35153) 2008-06-07 4:38

HI Shaeri,

We feel almost the feelings of this paraglider in this photograph. Superb sight air. I like much framing and contrast with the landscape. Thank you for this marvellous moment Shaeri.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

jmdias (116287) 2008-06-07 8:31

shaeri

I liked this contrast between the colors, the landscape around is wide and we can imagine how interesting is to fly away here. Nice colors, light and pov

hugs

jorge

jusninasirun (17529) 2008-06-07 21:58

Hello Shaeri. His POV seeking thrill making you have a nice POV for the composition. Awesome sharpness of the subject and pleasant view from the top. Regards. Jusni

jafadabret (56501) 2008-06-08 0:13

Shaeri bonjour.
Cette photo est superbe, elle nous met en situation du parapentiste qui suit celui qui est pris en photo. Le rouge de la voile tranche sur le paysage tout vert fait par le sol. Merci pour cette sensation.
Jacques

dareco (17136) 2008-06-08 0:34

And you have given us the view without us having to take the jump :) You've done a wonderful job on this!! Beautifully framed and the scenery below is very nice. TFS and have a great weekend.

Tobias__Ortmann (2638) 2008-06-08 3:19

Hi shaeri a fantastic pov oyu show us here
great colours and ocntrast in your picture
too
I really like it
well done
Toba

paura (25802) 2008-06-08 5:14

Shaeri,
The pov - taken the paraglider against the very beautiful landscape - are really nice. Well done.

Abra蔞

Paulo

Angshu (56760) 2008-06-09 0:39

Dear Shaeri
How the red & white of the glider stands out against the dark green surroundings. Yes your high POV makes this shot a success, because this is not something we are accustomed in seeing. It's more frightening than risky I think, having done some jumps (not paragliding) myself, though not from this height, but the kick is amazing!
Best Wishes
Angshumanda

Tue (93280) 2008-06-09 15:13

Hi Shaeri,
Superb photo with this great view over the landscape. The paraglider is very placed in the foreground, also a little off-centred. With this picture we can also enjoy his POV very nicely. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

mesutilgim (0) 2008-06-12 13:54

Hi Shaeri,
Amazing pov ! Very goo ideai and nice compo.
The bright red paraglider creates on green backgorund a wonderfull graphical effect.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM