Airborne

A couple of kids from the neighborhood has developed themselves a bit of an informal bmx jump area on a piece of open ground next to the railway line close to us. Although some of the older people in the area are complaining about it, the kids are thoroughly enjoying themselves showing off the bmx jumping skills. I stopped to check it out the other day and even though I only had a couple of minutes I managed to get some pics of them flying through the air. For this one I was lying flat on the ground hoping the the dude doesn’t loose control and come crashing down on me. Next time I’ll try and make some more time to get a couple more shots.

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This Post Has 31 Comments

  1. overtiredmum

    both excellent shots – how many did you have to take to get those?!

  2. Faye Pekas

    I prefer the first too. You can see the joy in his face. He looks to sweet and cuddly to cause toooo much chaos.

  3. Texas Travelers

    great fun shots.Well doneCome visit 'Prairie Barrens' under a hot sky, Click here.Troy and Martha

  4. Photo Cache

    Beautiful shots. You caught the joy in the boy as he plays around.

  5. Anonymous

    Great idea. Two lovely shots.

  6. Mark Kreider

    You live in such a beautiful area! Nice shots!

  7. Babooshka

    Action shots for skywatch. Creative.

  8. Bim

    Both are great shots – I'm not sure I don't favour the first one a little, though, seeing his face and how the sand is swept up by his feet.

  9. nonizamboni

    Wonderful action shot! And that blue, blue sky is great in both…thanks for sharing your views.

  10. Regina

    How wonderful.

  11. Carol

    Great shots of this little guy having fun….Oh, to be that free….

  12. Dimple

    Looks like he's having fun! I preffer the photo with the sun in it, also.

  13. Lori

    aww…love these! I can almost feel the moment.

  14. Tara R.

    Wonderful, joyful shots.

  15. Dot

    Oh the beauty of a child bursting with joy and abandon…I love them both…thanks for the smile:o)

  16. Maria

    F*U*N in the S*U*NAll the best, Maria

  17. Avril

    Fantastic!!! Happy photos!! Carefree and happy!!

  18. Janet

    What fun! The sand looks so soft and warm! I like the second one too, although the “flying” sand tickles me too!

  19. Eric

    Wow, the last one is great, love the picture!!Have a nice SWF

  20. Arija

    A joy for both the photographer and the subject and us the viewers as well.

  21. Gaelyn

    I agree, and like the back lighting in the second shot. What a lucky boy. He sure looks happy. I just visited sand dunes in the rain. Nice capture.

  22. Marcelle

    wow, thats a great picture!!!! Well done…

  23. Lindy

    yep the one w/ the sun is fantastic! I love jump shots and can't wait for Squidge to be old enough for me to begin torturing her… mwaaah aaaah aaaah

  24. Leah Fry

    Love the airborne shot. Greetings from Texas USA.

  25. MARGARET GOSDEN 2

    Great shot. Very daring of you! That has to be the best!

  26. David

    BMX shots are awesome. Like you, I wish I had more time for it. My brother-in-law does it. He has had several crashes with some troubling out comes. Encourage the kids to wear safty gear. Brother-in-law was wearing a helment but still smashed in half of his face. Six to ten weeks of recovery, now uses a full face helment. Will crash sometime in the future I'm sure, hopefully not with the same type of results. I look forward to more pictures.

  27. Gauteng

    I agree with you David in terms of safety and on the otherside I belive those young boys should be accomodated by the municipality and proper facilities must be developed for them. Older people should actually be supporting them as they doing something good istead of resorting to crime. The same older people should talk to the private sector to help tose boys.

  28. Jeanne

    Wonderful shot!

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