ccowden 0 #1 July 27, 2005 Checking out Skydive Chicago's website, I came across this shot by Eric Shaden. Check it out: http://skydivechicago.com/gallery/july05_2/kate_3 I think it is pretty sweet! Eric takes some great shots, and Kate is such a hottie and amazing flyer. Not to mention, both great people. Nice shot guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 July 27, 2005 Yup. She's unforgettable.nice shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #3 July 27, 2005 She's gorgeous! And that is a very nice photo. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 July 27, 2005 The photo is...very beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #5 July 27, 2005 I can do ok in photoshop, but how did he do the green parts. When I do something like that, I cut it out, select inverse, and then desaturate the rest to make it b/w and leave the color? Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #6 July 27, 2005 they only allowed the blues to show, Ie no green or red deltasLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #7 July 27, 2005 Ahh Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyimpaired 0 #8 July 27, 2005 QuoteKate is such a hottie and amazing flyer. I'll second that. Kate is one of the coolest people I have ever jumped with. "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #9 July 27, 2005 I would definitely have her babies. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #10 July 27, 2005 QuoteI can do ok in photoshop, but how did he do the green parts. When I do something like that, I cut it out, select inverse, and then desaturate the rest to make it b/w and leave the color?learn to work in layers... saves time. beautiful pic btw!!!i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #11 July 27, 2005 Yea I got the layers thing down. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #12 July 27, 2005 Yep... Very nice shot... I sometimes wish shots like these would make it to the cover of Parachutist... Freefall pics are great, but there is so much more to DZ "spirit" than a 4 way freefly exiting a plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 July 27, 2005 Then again, Parachutist tends to publish the same crap from the same people over and over again, when I know I've seen better stuff (that I know was sent in) sent by "nobodies" in the sport. *shrug* Oh well, that's why we have DZ.com, you get to see the cool photos instead of what an editor thinks is cool.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #14 July 27, 2005 QuoteThen again, Parachutist tends to publish the same crap from the same people over and over again, Actually - Parachutist sent me a survey to fill out about the publication. It came in an envelope with another copy of this month's issue. I said my piece about it in a positive way... They have not received my survey yet, but when they do, I hope they like the time I put into it because they are not going to like how much "wouldn't it be cool if ya" stuff I put into it. Specifically about covers I said: Quote Also, I pulled the last few months 12/04, 01/05, 02/05, 03/05, 04/05, 05/05, 06/05, 07/05… Guess what – the photos are all “freefall” or “canopy”… There is so much more to skydiving, why not once in a while break the mold and have a photo that does not look like the rest? Windtunnel swoop pond reflection where you only see the canopy and jumper in the reflection of the water an artsy shot of a closeup of stitching on a canopy or some other piece of gear. Maybe a sepia tone or black and white photo? To keep it legit “photography” – suggest to the photographers to use black and white film and really set up a composition. WOHA - just like the photo in this thread, huh? Quote Good ground portrait of someone who has done a lot for skydiving - or even - a closeup of a peice of gear newly invented by them... Picture of people on the plane. Something cartoon-esque? Picture of a bonfire or party going full force at a DZ. The “Into The Grand Prix” photo on Page 13 is a great shot! With 4th of July being this month, an American Flag is always cool. And look at that shot. Great composition, great color, great contrast! Great cover material – and something that does not match the other months of group freefall. I was actually happy to see a “funny shot” on the April cover! That one stands out, on my coffee table. I am glad to know I am not the only one that thinks the magazine gets repetitive. Lets see if my words will make any change like they promised they would in the cover letter to the survey. We digress. I am still in love with that shot posted in this thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #15 July 27, 2005 QuoteThen again, Parachutist tends to publish the same crap from the same people over and over again, when I know I've seen better stuff (that I know was sent in) sent by "nobodies" in the sport. *shrug* Oh well, that's why we have DZ.com, you get to see the cool photos instead of what an editor thinks is cool. not that we couldnt use a few more 'personality' covers, but it would be nice if the actual quality of the photo... (composition, originality etc.) mattered more than who took it or who was in it.... Skydiving publishes much better photos more often than Parachutist imo.. ps.. this one is rather interesting too... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #16 July 27, 2005 I know - my second reply to the same post... But I woke up this morning thinking of this photo all night long... To me, it has to be one of my favorite skydiving photos I have ever seen. Pure beauty. It captures the essence of skydiving. A little rebellious - a tattoo. A little unfinished - a rip in the pants. A little disjointed - A sleek modern rig against a well used plane. A little unique - the black-n-white with a touch of color. A lot happy - the smile on the face. I am in love with this photo and I don't even know the people who are in it or took it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #17 July 27, 2005 You better hope you never meet Kate then! Otherwise, she will have a serious stalker on her hands! I agree about the photo though. That is why I posted it. It drew me in from the second I saw it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jeiber 0 #18 July 27, 2005 QuoteIt captures the essence of skydiving. Skydiving pics are usually better in color, but this portrait is certainly an exception. Not sure if this was just a candid shot, or if she posed, but either way, the result is a great shot! Your critique is right on the mark! JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #19 July 27, 2005 It is an excellent photo,,,,all points made about Parachutist photos are true,,,but what puzzles me even more,,is that with a forum like DZ.Com why aren't there more interesting pics posted? The gallery is good, but it takes hours to wade thru it..how about a spot inbetween Bonfire and Speakers Corner,,," Hot pics/Cool pics of July " then Sangrio can dump then in galleries or what not and we move to " August " what do you all think? pics are the best....wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingAngel 0 #20 July 27, 2005 That shot makes me miss Illinois a lot...Even though I'm back everyother weekend at least until October to train and compete in 4way...Its a great shot of an amazing person I just met before I left home by an amazing friend who I miss, reminding me of a place I love and all the other great people there. I just saw both of them this past weekend, and can't wait to see them, and everyone else, again next weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #21 July 27, 2005 Quoteps.. this one is rather interesting too... VERY interesting. The first shot is way cool. I love pics like that. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aerial3 0 #22 July 28, 2005 I agree, cool chick and a great pic. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thegreekone 0 #23 November 1, 2005 http://skydivechicago.com/gallery/july05_2/kate_3 Quote B-U-M-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
ccowden 0 #17 July 27, 2005 You better hope you never meet Kate then! Otherwise, she will have a serious stalker on her hands! I agree about the photo though. That is why I posted it. It drew me in from the second I saw it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #18 July 27, 2005 QuoteIt captures the essence of skydiving. Skydiving pics are usually better in color, but this portrait is certainly an exception. Not sure if this was just a candid shot, or if she posed, but either way, the result is a great shot! Your critique is right on the mark! JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #19 July 27, 2005 It is an excellent photo,,,,all points made about Parachutist photos are true,,,but what puzzles me even more,,is that with a forum like DZ.Com why aren't there more interesting pics posted? The gallery is good, but it takes hours to wade thru it..how about a spot inbetween Bonfire and Speakers Corner,,," Hot pics/Cool pics of July " then Sangrio can dump then in galleries or what not and we move to " August " what do you all think? pics are the best....wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingAngel 0 #20 July 27, 2005 That shot makes me miss Illinois a lot...Even though I'm back everyother weekend at least until October to train and compete in 4way...Its a great shot of an amazing person I just met before I left home by an amazing friend who I miss, reminding me of a place I love and all the other great people there. I just saw both of them this past weekend, and can't wait to see them, and everyone else, again next weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #21 July 27, 2005 Quoteps.. this one is rather interesting too... VERY interesting. The first shot is way cool. I love pics like that. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerial3 0 #22 July 28, 2005 I agree, cool chick and a great pic. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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