LawnDart21 0 #51 March 7, 2006 QuoteI am sure there would have been a lot more complaints if the pic hadn't made the front cover. 400 complaints, to be precise.......... -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #52 March 8, 2006 actually more like 415 (man, no one ever remwembers the vidiots!)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #53 March 8, 2006 I don't get Parachutist, but I may know the shot. Is it three guys backtracking wearing Gatorz T-shirts? Photoshop is a wonderful thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites br0k3n 0 #54 March 8, 2006 QuoteI don't get Parachutist, but I may know the shot. Is it three guys backtracking wearing Gatorz T-shirts? Photoshop is a wonderful thing Im pretty sure that shot (Team Off Track) is not photoshoped, they have two cuts in the t-shirts and there chest strap through them, So that the Gatorz logo is clear... does that make sense ?----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #55 March 8, 2006 got it - It's hard to see the 400 way, but if you let your eyes go a bit unfocused, you can see the space shuttle and a pony ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #56 March 8, 2006 That's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #57 March 8, 2006 QuoteThat's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! hey, you aren't allowed to enjoy this thread. Not after your repeated comments about skydiving achievements being a waste of time and effort () ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #58 March 8, 2006 You forgot about me saying how RW is stupid and the cover should be a freefly guy geeking the camera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,400 #59 March 8, 2006 >you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlankSteak 0 #60 March 8, 2006 QuoteI understand the accomplishment and significance of the photo, but damn it is ugly! Bland colors, doesn't grab your eye, hard to see the formation, cluttered looking..... You have to really strain to see the formation against the dull, crowded background. It is a good thing most readers get it with their USPA membership, cuz no one would want to pick it up! Sure, it is a great photo, and pretty amazing, but is there no thought put into what a cover should be? I would think you want something colorful and eye-catching, that grabs your attention. I mean, just because it is the big accomplishment of the moment, does it HAVE to be the cover? I am not taking away anything from the accomplishment or the photographer. I just think it looks like crap on the cover. Worrrrrrrrd! I'm with you Bra!______________________________________________ "...whatever stands against freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 212 #61 March 8, 2006 QuoteThat's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! Ha - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #62 March 8, 2006 QuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 212 #63 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave typo's and personal attacksI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #64 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave typo's and personal attacks Oh, well I guess that's ok. Now please go fetch me a schooner of beer. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #65 March 8, 2006 Quote>you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. yes, yes, they're very tasty, but I thought we were talking about geeking the camera ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 212 #66 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuote>you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. yes, yes, they're very tasty, but I thought we were talking about geeking the camera This isn't a gun thread?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cpoxon 0 #67 March 9, 2006 It's interesting that both Parachutist and Skydiving have used the same photographer(Hans Berggren), although different orientations, I assume from two different cameras on the same helmet. However, to me the picture seems a lot better in Skydiving. For one, it is a lot bigger. Secondly I think the orientation works better. And thirdly, I don't know if it's like it on the film, has been altered someway, or just that it is printed on different paper, but it seems clearer in Skydiving. Oh, and it hasn't got a huge great big logo all over it :-D Did both publications think it was the best picture or is there another reason?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #68 March 9, 2006 QuoteEveryone likes ponies. Well now I know what to bring if you ever invite me to a dinner party... wine and ponies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #69 March 9, 2006 Just to help Chris's point: Photography 101: Unclutter the background Photography 101: Unclutter the background Photography 101: Unclutter the background Yes, it was an achievement and should be on the cover."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #70 March 9, 2006 Well, fwiw, I'm still in that issue. (See SDC Spring Expo ad, with the tube...hehe) But yes, the cover sucked. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #71 March 28, 2006 It seems the USPA took your criticism and put and upward view as the centerfold in this months Parachutist... and it looks really cool... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #72 March 28, 2006 I doubt they took my criticism, but that centerfold ROCKS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 212 #73 March 28, 2006 You underestimate your power! I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnny1488 1 #74 March 28, 2006 Wow, I hadn't even gotten past my furry friends on the cover to notice! What, do you have secret government connections? How did you become so influential? So, flex your muscles, who shot JFK, and was the moon landing a fake? Who is Kofka? TELL ME!! I want answers!! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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br0k3n 0 #54 March 8, 2006 QuoteI don't get Parachutist, but I may know the shot. Is it three guys backtracking wearing Gatorz T-shirts? Photoshop is a wonderful thing Im pretty sure that shot (Team Off Track) is not photoshoped, they have two cuts in the t-shirts and there chest strap through them, So that the Gatorz logo is clear... does that make sense ?----------------------------------------------------------- --+ There are 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.. --+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #55 March 8, 2006 got it - It's hard to see the 400 way, but if you let your eyes go a bit unfocused, you can see the space shuttle and a pony ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #56 March 8, 2006 That's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #57 March 8, 2006 QuoteThat's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! hey, you aren't allowed to enjoy this thread. Not after your repeated comments about skydiving achievements being a waste of time and effort () ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #58 March 8, 2006 You forgot about me saying how RW is stupid and the cover should be a freefly guy geeking the camera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #59 March 8, 2006 >you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlankSteak 0 #60 March 8, 2006 QuoteI understand the accomplishment and significance of the photo, but damn it is ugly! Bland colors, doesn't grab your eye, hard to see the formation, cluttered looking..... You have to really strain to see the formation against the dull, crowded background. It is a good thing most readers get it with their USPA membership, cuz no one would want to pick it up! Sure, it is a great photo, and pretty amazing, but is there no thought put into what a cover should be? I would think you want something colorful and eye-catching, that grabs your attention. I mean, just because it is the big accomplishment of the moment, does it HAVE to be the cover? I am not taking away anything from the accomplishment or the photographer. I just think it looks like crap on the cover. Worrrrrrrrd! I'm with you Bra!______________________________________________ "...whatever stands against freedom must be set aside, be it ritual or superstition or limitation in any form." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #61 March 8, 2006 QuoteThat's a pony??? I thought it was a lobster! Ha - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #62 March 8, 2006 QuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #63 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave typo's and personal attacksI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #64 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteHa - you can't see it - it's a sailboat not a scooner! __________________________________ (This post was edited by turtlespeed on Mar 8, 2006, 12:28 PM) So, uh, what was the edit for? Blues, Dave typo's and personal attacks Oh, well I guess that's ok. Now please go fetch me a schooner of beer. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #65 March 8, 2006 Quote>you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. yes, yes, they're very tasty, but I thought we were talking about geeking the camera ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #66 March 8, 2006 QuoteQuote>you can see the space shuttle and a pony Everyone likes ponies. yes, yes, they're very tasty, but I thought we were talking about geeking the camera This isn't a gun thread?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #67 March 9, 2006 It's interesting that both Parachutist and Skydiving have used the same photographer(Hans Berggren), although different orientations, I assume from two different cameras on the same helmet. However, to me the picture seems a lot better in Skydiving. For one, it is a lot bigger. Secondly I think the orientation works better. And thirdly, I don't know if it's like it on the film, has been altered someway, or just that it is printed on different paper, but it seems clearer in Skydiving. Oh, and it hasn't got a huge great big logo all over it :-D Did both publications think it was the best picture or is there another reason?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #68 March 9, 2006 QuoteEveryone likes ponies. Well now I know what to bring if you ever invite me to a dinner party... wine and ponies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #69 March 9, 2006 Just to help Chris's point: Photography 101: Unclutter the background Photography 101: Unclutter the background Photography 101: Unclutter the background Yes, it was an achievement and should be on the cover."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #70 March 9, 2006 Well, fwiw, I'm still in that issue. (See SDC Spring Expo ad, with the tube...hehe) But yes, the cover sucked. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #71 March 28, 2006 It seems the USPA took your criticism and put and upward view as the centerfold in this months Parachutist... and it looks really cool... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #72 March 28, 2006 I doubt they took my criticism, but that centerfold ROCKS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #73 March 28, 2006 You underestimate your power! I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #74 March 28, 2006 Wow, I hadn't even gotten past my furry friends on the cover to notice! What, do you have secret government connections? How did you become so influential? So, flex your muscles, who shot JFK, and was the moon landing a fake? Who is Kofka? TELL ME!! I want answers!! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
