[Leica] IMG: Things are Jumping at the Airport

[RicCarter]

what perfect timing from you on that last shot

ric


> On May 22, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> It's a beautiful Sunday, a little windy, but a good day to check the action at the airport.  I am still debating looking for a Summicron-R 90mm, so have its stand-in, a Summicron-R 50 + 2X Extender fitted to the X-E1.
> 
> Morgan was out with her vehicle fleet, busily working.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Morgan+613.tif.html
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> The Cessna Caravan jump plane taxis out.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump+604.tif.html
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> And takes off with a load of skydivers headed for 14,000 ft.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump+610.tif.html
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> After 20 minutes, the jumpers are seen descending and landing into the wind, as these two look on.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump632.tif.html
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> Some bend their knees.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump+620.tif.html
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> Some hang with their legs straight.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump+627.tif.html
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> And some just do it perfectly!
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Jump+625.tif.html
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> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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