Always wanted you to go into space, man

into the Blue

exciting

That brings back some happy memories.

Good heavens!

He spent a long time waiting - i assume - for the wind to be just right. In a flash he had turned, got the thing up in the air, then turned back and started running against the wind. Just like that he was up in the air. Amazing.

Did you dabble then, hari?

I used to, a long time ago. It's enormous fun, but it does involve lots of sitting on cold hillsides waiting for the weather to be right. In the end I decided that mountain biking was the sport for me, but who knows, one day I might get airborne again, time and money allowing.

nice feel to this shot
hari - here's wishing you the time, money, energy and inclination to do both ....and continue with the photography too

Here's hoping you fly the friendly skies again, Hari.

Thanks D.

Love the light and colours and brightness of this and the last shot .....

:D

great shot nige. and being the reckless individual that I am I still fancy base jumping myself

Fantastic pics, Nige! Thanks for the kind welcome.

Do like this! I love the idea, too, though jumping off high things might just freak me out.

; )