George On a High by filsie65

George On a High

I just love this!! I had the idea of taking a photo from the huge, swinging sort of merry-go-round that took us up high, tilted, turned, etc, but once it got going and ohmygosh so high and fast...realised I needed both hands to hold on tight, so carefully dropped my camera down my sleeve! After a few mins I decided I was being a wooss, tried to get mind over instinct, and somehow wriggled it out, turned it on, tilted it and clicked a few times, without totally letting go of the chains! I don't think I breathed either... This was such a fluke!!
(George enjoys throwing both hands in the air but I think even he was holding on a little bit!)
Thank you to everyone who called by to see my glowing Autumn Orton tree. I would like to confirm that I was driving at a snails pace when I took it. (Ok, a quick snail.....!)
Nat
Stunning - a fav Philsie.
October 14th, 2012  
Love it Phil. Shows the fun that you were having.
October 14th, 2012  
Sweet capture~ Awesome sunflare! I used to love the swingride too!
October 14th, 2012  
Fantastic flare Phil. You're very brave to take this shot in situ :o) Good going girl!! xx
October 14th, 2012  
Fav! This is brilliant, Phil!
October 14th, 2012  
Must have been fun
October 14th, 2012  
Wonderful shot
October 14th, 2012  
Wonderful shot. Sounds like quite an adventure getting it!!
October 14th, 2012  
Nice capture has a real 'last days of summer' feel to it
October 14th, 2012  
FAV.
For many reasons. I love the shot. But I also love that you stepped out of your comfort zone to get it - and that you get on rides with your son. Don't forget to keep doing that!
October 14th, 2012  
Sounds like fun! I'm glad you got the shot, it's fantastic!
October 14th, 2012  
Fun shot- I'd be analyzing how to shoot it too from the sounds of it!
October 14th, 2012  
Rob
Love how you have captured so much detail into the sun!
October 14th, 2012  
Well done to manage any shots, this looks very well captured. Not sure if he's grasping the chains or not 8-)
October 14th, 2012  
Bev
I never hold onto the chains... I love splaying my arms out. Once I got hit by an insect but that was okay. It didn't hurt too bad. This is a great shot! I love the silhouette and the way the sun shines and flares through the trees. Well done you brave woman!
October 15th, 2012  
Lyn
What a fantastic shot!! Great for you. . .
October 16th, 2012  
Brilliant!
October 17th, 2012  
Brilliant shot ...especially whilst hanging on for dear life!!
October 21st, 2012  
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