Charmine over on her Travel blog has a challenge coming up for this Saturday, called "A View From Above." I have a few I'd like to add into this group, starting with the picture above (click to enlarge). This was taken in 2007, a group of skydivers, all of whom are over sixty (I'm in there too), taken over Lake Wales in Florida. I am in the upper left quadrant, in a line of three, on the end with a white helmet and black jumpsuit. The picture was taken by the photographer who jumped out with a camera on his head, snapping pictures with a bite switch (biting down when he wants to take a picture).
This picture is of Mt. Shuksan, taken last week by me, showing the mountain sticking up above the clouds in the valley. I especially like the way the misty clouds are pushing up against the meadow. Although I am standing on the ground, the picture has the feeling of being situated on top of the world, looking down.
And this final picture was taken last Sunday of a dear friend of mine, Emily, celebrating her 1,000th jump at Mile-Hi Skydiving in Longmont, Colorado. It was taken by another friend, Chris Pope, while he was under his own canopy, snapping this picture of her. Chris is a freefall photographer by trade. Emily was a student of mine, and I am so proud of her accomplishments. I guess it's the way the world works: you teach somebody how to do something, and the instructor watches with pride and joy while the student flies up, up and away.:-)
Beautiful view from the top...I am amazed how you took the shot !! This is so lovely and great..Thanks for sharing..Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeleteOkay. I'm sitting here with my 18-yr-old daughter and we are BLOWN AWAY by that group jump shot and the fact that you are in it and have jumped so many times! She has a strong desire to do this and, if and when she does, may I bring her up to you and will you go with her?! That photo is AMAZING. LOVE IT!! Getting the boy child up right now to see it. :) Oh, and I clicked to follow and I see my name but no photo and I'm not sure if it changed your number of followers. Blogger is having PMS again.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos. I love the fact that you are so adventurous. My fear of heights would limit any free fall for me. You are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteOH YEAH! I know, I know you have lotsa that! The first photo OMG I can't believe that I have an online friend who is into that kind of adventure, conquering the skies and doing aerocrobatics in the vastness of skies.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
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Awwwwwww DJan, I can see you soaring up there. What a magnificent photo and how wonderful you must have felt - free as a bird!
ReplyDeleteYou must be an excellent instructor. Chris looks great. I can see why you're so proud!
And, the photo of Mt. Shuksan is amazing - BEAUTIFUL! Well done, my friend!
On a more personal note. Thank you for visiting and leaving such a heartwarming comment. You are very talented and such a sweetheart! You have a heart of gold! Great Haiku!
Hugsssss, Susan
I'm proud of my student who has surpassed me in number of jumps and number of active years in the sport of skydiving. I love the view from above!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you are a jumper. I have a friend that did that and she loved it. She said its a totally different world up there. =o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
How wonderful to see you take part ,I knew you will have the best view of all.Beautiful Jan!Thanks for joining in the fun.You posted early,so on sunday you may have to give a perma link to this so folks can see this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my post "A Hot Button Issue" I appreciate your honesty and for providing your opinion, Too many people avoid the topic. It was nice of you to take the time to stop by.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm posting for the challenge as well. But no one can beat your shot. You've taken the challenge to new heights.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly blown away by the pictures you post, absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI SO admire the fact that you sky jump. I am just amazed! I am afraid of heights, so I am so impressed by your courage to do this.
ReplyDeleteI went to your blog post about the tattoos and I say yeah for those women and also for you for taking matters in your own hands. I worked in a cancer center for 10 years giving chemotherapy treatments, so I understand the perspective you are coming from. You are a brave individual and I applaud your decision. It was the right one. You are right. Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive type and treatment generally fails. Thanks for sending me your old post. I think it was great. I think you would look great in a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I love the first one of the group. We tend to think of skydiving as an individual sport, I love seeing the chains in the sky.
ReplyDeleteYour views from above would be truly beautiful.
Wow!! Wonderful photos! I would LOVE to do something like this but I am afraid that I am a bit of a coward!
ReplyDeleteI always wondered how they took the photographs whilst struggling to open a parachute etc. etc. Nice view down below.
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Amazing! I love how you live life to the fullest!
ReplyDeleteFound you!Hahaa...You're a Brave woman as Well! Skydiving! Cool photo! Thanks for playing along with us!
ReplyDeleteSkydiving? Yikes! I would have liked to try that at one time, but now I don't dare because of physical problems. More power to you! Love the picture of the mountain and mist.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I am glad I scrolled down to find the photo challenge photos! How cool that you sky dive! I wonder if I should add that to my bucket list. I also love your photo of the mountains peaking above the clouds. Beautiful! I am so glad to have had a chance to take a peak at your blog...I know I will be back.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow!! Your views are truly from above! Awesome shots!
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