Parachutes in Use
Robert Snary

Parachutes in Use

October 2021

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368 Images entered

221 Photographers

Entry 10630741
3rd
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The use of a letter box crop has suited this image of the Vulcan landing with parachute. You have panned sufficiently to capture the sensation of speed with the background while the subject is captured so I can see the details on the squadron badges . A very good capture of a much missed aircraft

You have captured the moment of touchdown and the dynamic situation the use of a suitable shutter speed and depth of field has created a good image and the colours are well balanced without any burn out on the whites, there is also a good composition with space for the parachutist to move into. Well done

This image of two silhouetted jumpers against a sunset is very dramatic and caught my eye. The use of contra-jour lighting means that although I can’t see individual details it doesn’t matter as the shrouds and drought chutes show up and there is dead space that the parachutist can move into a very nice image

Entry 10634740
126th
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This is a well put together triptych showing the dynamics of using a braking parachute to slow a modern jet fighter, the sequence shows the chute through deployment to opening and captures the spirit of the contest as well as not being the usual take on the parachutist. By using a triptych you have told the story as well congratulations

Entry 10636634
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Entry 10644818
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Entry 10644819
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Entry 10666974
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Entry 10675338
4th
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14,040 Ratings

Entry 10686676
32nd
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I liked the way you framed the jumpers and aircraft with the trees as it has captured the spirit of a wartime jump. The main critique I would make is that the propeller blades seem @@almost static ( on my screen) but it is a minor but a very good capture

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In this contest I would like to see your most dynamic and exciting photos of parachutes in action. The parachutes can be any type and in any setting, for example, providing entertainment at air displays, as a safety/lifesaving device, allowing delivery of heavy loads or to slow down aircraft etc.

Entry 10630153
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Entry 10630159
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Entry 10631418
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Entry 10632071
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Entry 10632903
14th
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Entry 10632904
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Entry 10644820
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Entry 10649992
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Entry 10685546
40th
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Entry 10686305
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Entry 10690555
13th
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Entry 10692968
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Entry 10693159
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