Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In very light air it's possible to propel a light sailboat along by repeatedly roll-tacking your boat by shifting your body weight from side to side. That's what these guys and gals were doing in their 420s. Position 1 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/SAILING/300_0790.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/48klr8 Position 2 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/SAILING/300_0791.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/4rdnxl Position 3 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/SAILING/300_0792.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/4oazvy As with anything it's possible to overdo, in which case corrective action is necessary: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/rtaylor/PICKS/SAILING/300_0789.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/4z4apr These were taken in Nantucket Harbor last Sunday. For those of you outside the States who might not have heard of it, Nantucket Island is the summer haunt of the rich and famous about 35 miles southeast of the town of Hyannis on Cape Cod. Nikon D300, f2.8 70-200 mm zoom at 200 mm. C&C always welcome. Regards, Dick