Step off the Planet Photo

Photographer’s Note

“Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been, and there you long to return.”
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Launching a paraglider can require running to generate enough airspeed so that the wing will fly. Unless the wind is strong enough that the running is not necessary. Then you can literally step into the air, let up on the brakes, and fly away.

This lucky pilot has stepped into the sky and is ready to fly away. There is nothing on earth to match the feeling of flying like this. It is as if you have sprouted wings and can join the birds, soaring above the ground.

Point of the Mountain, near Salt Lake City, Utah, is one of the best places to catch the perfect wind and soar with the birds. Pilots come from near and far to participate in this growing sport.

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danby1 (3689) 2005-06-03 10:40

I like your quote suites the subject well!! Very Nice shot, love the colours from the parachutes against the blue sky. Nice effect with the snow covered moutains in the background as well.
well done

namaste_oti (705) 2005-06-03 10:42

Hi Peter,
what a colorfull picture, you shot just a the good instant.
Well done.
Regards,
Olivier

rabdelnoor (2973) 2005-06-03 11:16

Hi Peter,
Very beautiful picture. The colours are amazing and you got a perfect timing when the pilot was just steping out. The mountains in the background added a special atmosphere to the scene. Thanks for sharing!!!
Ricardo

gulliver (1636) 2005-06-03 11:25

Very nice shot Peter. Quality is good as if a smooth filter has been used. You got the right moment. Well done and inspired and composed!

Albrecht (11110) 2005-06-03 11:26

Hi Peter
A very good action picture and the colours of those paragliders against the blue sky are great.Nice frame to. Good job, regards Albrecht

gaudi-spirit (187) 2005-06-03 13:03

Very good shot :) Nice colors, mouvement, good composition.

Timmok (800) 2005-06-03 17:37

Superb composition ! I like everything on it : the colours, the framing, the landscape in the background, the position of the guy about to land. A real success ! Congratulations and thanks for sharing ;o)

jinju (14265) 2005-06-03 20:49

Excellent shot Peter. The timing is impeccable. Im sure the action was quite fast, yet you got it spot on. Great sharpness on all the moving parts of the photo and I especially like the colors of the parachutes. The colors are very vibrant and the chutes preactically glow.