Tumbling

Paraglider - Grindewald September 2024 - backblip

One of the things I am trying to convey in my images from the recent trip to Switzerland is the sense of scale and drama which assaults the senses in these majestic mountains.

Many of the paragliders are taking passengers in tandem,  travelling to the high launch site by cable car and then, just simply, jumping off.

It impresses me immensely but I couldn't do it. 

Down in the valley one can follow the progress of these thrill seekers as they descend from the heights and drift silently down to the lush green meadows where they run into a perfectly executed landing.

Sometimes they perform acrobatics with alarming results, literally tumbling from the sky.

All safely and skilfully controlled. But the screams of the terrified passengers can be heard from thousands of feet above.

All very exciting.

I miss it very much.......a thrilling experience and it offers some fantastic photo opportunities...