Monday, October 25, 2010

Abducted, Maybe/ My World

An Alien?

This was NOT a Halloween costume. This was for real!  He landed here a short while before I shot this photo and was about to take off again. And he was taking earthlings with him.


Up, up, and away

Where were they going? They were climbing to 13,500 feet above the earth so they could...


Coming back down

float back down. My husband and I were in Baldwin, Ontario on Saturday at the Toronto Parachute School.

The photographer in the first photo was taking videos and stills of jumpers as they fell to the ground. Doesn't that sound like fun?

Ah, well, actually...my feet stayed firmly planted on the ground. My husband, my camera and I were spectators. I interviewed two newbie sky divers who had just sky dived for the first time, tandem as in the third photo, each with an experienced sky diver.  The male was exhilarated and could hardly wait to learn to sky dive solo. The female? She wasn't sure she ever wanted to sky dive again.






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44 comments:

  1. B SQUAREDOctober 25, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    If God wanted me to fly, He would have made me an angel.

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  2. annalarssonphotographyOctober 25, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Great captures, Carver!
    I've always dreamt of jumping out of a plane like that :)

    Have a great day!

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  3. DarlaOctober 25, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    No way, no how, am I ever doing that. I don't even like to watch other people do it.

    That first shot does look like an alien tho.

    Darla

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  4. LowellOctober 25, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I'm with B Squared, except for the angel part. i think She would have made me a bird!

    Or maybe just plain crazy.

    Actually, I admire these folks who come floating down from the sky. I just don't want to be one of them.

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  5. LolaOctober 25, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    What a great blog you have -will be back soon to read through earlier posts.
    Happy Ruby Tuesday,
    Lola & Nora:)
    btw Here’s my quick RT link!

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  6. JackOctober 25, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I'm breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about this.

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  7. HalcyonOctober 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Well, it does look like fun!

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  8. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    How fun! I think I could do that. :0)

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  9. PatOctober 25, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I'm with you...I have never had any desire to skydive. But I did do a simulated parachute-floating sensation at a wind tunnel "ride" or should I say "experience" in Orlando, Florida. Fans blow air upward at 150+ mph and you wear a loose-fitting jumpsuit over your clothes, you step into the circular wind tunnel and you "fly." That was fun, as I was never more than 5 feet above the netting!

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  10. cieldequimperOctober 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Hmmm... no, you aren't getting away with it. Next time I'm sure there will be photos from above EG!

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  11. Leslie D.October 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I love these - the rigged up outfit and the descriptions of post-landing are great!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    My husband used to be that first person... Love the shot of him - he does look like an alien.

    As for me - no way, thanks.

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  13. Sylvia KOctober 25, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    What terrific shots! I love them! Always wanted to do that, but not sure I ever had the courage -- certainly not these days!!! What a fun, delightful post for the day -- as always!

    Sylvia

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  14. FranciscaOctober 25, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Despite a touch of vertigo, this really is something I've wanted to do for some time! Maybe I ought to come there to skydive and have this wonderful character you captured capture me on the way down! :-D Did you by any chance ask what the cost was to do a tandem jump, EG?

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  15. EG CameraGirlOctober 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Francisca,
    I did ask. $300.
    EG

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  16. Susan AndersonOctober 25, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    I would never want to skydive. But one of my kids has done it. The adventurous one!

    =)

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  17. Crafty Green PoetOctober 25, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Part of me would love to skydive but the other part has vertigo and thinks 'no way!'

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  18. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    lovely shots, i need to try this one day.

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  19. mARTyOctober 25, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    pretty cool photos!! good day:)

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  20. AnonymousOctober 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    sounds like fun - for someone else. i'd rather be taking photos with my feet planted firmly on terra firma, just like you.

    have a lovely week.

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  21. AlOctober 25, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Living near the U.S. Air Force Academy, I see lots of skydivers and know plenty of people who've done it. And I know it's not for me.

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  22. MichelleOctober 25, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I think this looks really cool, but I just couldn't do it.

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  23. Small City ScenesOctober 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Cool shots! I want to do this....but.....maybe not. Then again maybe yes. You go ahead and let us know!!! MB

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  24. NatureFootstepOctober 25, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    that guy really looks scary. It is good to know what he is about. :)
    I would like to try it, but I know I would never dare.

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  25. LeslieOctober 25, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Hahaha! LOVE that first photo. As for skydiving, "no thank-you!" I'd much rather watch from the ground.

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  26. indicaspeciesOctober 25, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    You should have had your "feet stayed firmly planted on the ground" after the jump...haha! Just kidding.
    But seriously, sounds like a lot of fun!
    Great pictures.:)

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  27. Yogi♪♪♪October 25, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Great photos. I don't understand jumping out of perfectly functioning airplanes.

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  28. ShammickiteOctober 25, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I'm with the lady, skydiving and/or parachuting is one thing that I really don't fancy trying, but in a strange way i wish I was brave enough to try it.
    But i'm not.
    Definitely.
    No doubt about it.

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  29. Kay L. DaviesOctober 25, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Yes, the first photo is hilarious. An alien, indeed.
    Skydiving is alien to me, although sometimes I think it would be, theoretically, interesting to be spectators as you were...
    Nope. I actually think I'm glad it was you, and not me.
    Some great shots there, thank you for doing it for us.
    LOL

    Kay, Alberta

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  30. clairzOctober 25, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Stunning shots. Not the usual, that's for sure!

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  31. IndraniOctober 25, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Wow! Induces the spirit of adventure. :)

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  32. lotusleafOctober 25, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Great photos. It is typical of a man to rush in!

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  33. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 25, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I think I just might be a tad hesitant to try this. Better my feet and my camera are on the ground too :)

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  34. CarolOctober 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Wonderful captures! Love the alien first shot...and the colorful third shot. Watching would be exciting enough for me also.

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  35. GeorgeOctober 25, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    I love that first picture, but I am glad you and your camera stayed firmly on the ground where you got these wonderful pictures.

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  36. EbieOctober 26, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    What a great photo! Love his facial expression, and you captured it well! You gave me a big laugh, without your description, I though he was in costume, hehehehe!

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  37. MaritesOctober 26, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    love the first photo! Skydiving is on my bucket list :D very nice captures!

    My world entry is here.

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  38. BraComOctober 26, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Interesting My World posting

    Have a nice week,
    Greetings, Bram

    My Word Tuesday post

    Seen on My World Tuesday

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  39. Reader WilOctober 26, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    Great post! The photos are excellent. I always find skydivers to be brave people! I wouldn't try it for a million.
    Thanks for your visit and comment. These books are not used in school anymore. Kids prefer Harry Potter now.

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  40. Cezar and LéiaOctober 26, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    Fantastic reportage, an adventure!I think those guys are very brave, I would not do it, I'm always nervous inside a plane! ;)
    Hugs
    Léia

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  41. ArijaOctober 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    What a great fun experience, especially from ground level.
    The first shot is a is worthy of Nat. Geographic with the smile on the photographer's face lit up from within.

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  42. Carolyn FordOctober 26, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    I like to watch people fly around in the sky, but, not me...I'm firmly planted on the ground. That's why I wear shoes so my feet won't get dirty!

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  43. KaoriOctober 27, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    I think my heart just stopped when I saw the last photo! I'm with the girl. But the first photo is just too fantastic! ;-D

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  44. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 27, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    Did you smile at him so he will take you up on piggy back?

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