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Subject: [Leica] [OM] IMG: Maneuvering
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 08:32:18 -0500
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I agree with you, Nathan, in most cases.? However, at higher altitudes, 
they can explore a wider range of maneuvers, which can sometimes present 
good photo opportunities.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 5/23/2019 12:22 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> The second one for me. I think photos of skydivers taken at or close to 
> landing are more interesting than when they are high up. After, the 
> landing is what determines whether you get to do it again ;-) but also 
> having the ground elements in the frame make the image more interesting.
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> Cheers,
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>> On 21 May 2019, at 22:13, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
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>> For me, my Takumar 135/3.5 lens gives me the best options with skydivers.
>>
>> First, a high turn to maneuver into the wind:
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190520-DSCF1277-2.JPG.html
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>> Then, another jumper's landing adjustment:
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190520-DSCF1275-2.JPG.html
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>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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In reply to: Message from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: Maneuvering)
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