sangiro 26 #1 February 11, 2003 Heya all, I dropped in on Eloy again this weekend to do some coaching jumps with Greg Gasson and just to have some fun in the sun. Holly (FreeFlyHol) flashed me in freefall. Betsy, Holly, Eliana (from Airspeed) and I did the mother of all Horny Gorillas. Greg flew camera and the video is sweet! I was also fortunate to be able to sit down, talk to and get to know Mike McGowan a bit. He's more than just and extraordinary freefall photographer. He's also a thinker, an artist, a philosopher and just an all-round great guy. On Sunday he flew with Betsy and Victor (2-2 Tango) and took some photos. I thought I'd share some of the images on here. Betsy can fly and Mike can shoot, no doubt about that. More of Mike's work in the Featured Photographer section soon.... That's all folks. Enjoy! Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 February 11, 2003 Those are great shots! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #3 February 11, 2003 "He's more than just and extraordinary freefall photographer." Mike made some really nice videos a while back. Skydive USA springs to mind, but I'm pretty sure he did more, well worth getting hold of if they are still available... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 February 11, 2003 pffft i could do that any day of the week! well in like ten years and a couple thousand jumps i could! Bets is the freacking bomb digity!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #5 February 11, 2003 Awesome pics!!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #6 February 11, 2003 Quote Heya all, Quote Holly (FreeFlyHol) flashed me in freefall. I didn't see that anywhere.... S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #7 February 11, 2003 >Holly (FreeFlyHol) flashed me in freefall. No video(or pics at least) == It didn't happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 February 11, 2003 I told Bets the other night she was the most graceful person in freefall I know. Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #9 February 11, 2003 Superb camera work. The first one doesn't even look real...!Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #10 February 11, 2003 Infill flash really makes a huge difference. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #11 February 11, 2003 The last one got my attention. How is the picture so sharp both in the foreground and the background? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 February 11, 2003 Nice pics. I'm envious, I can't even touch my toes standing on the ground! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #13 February 11, 2003 "I can't even touch my toes standing on the ground! " But you look good when you try Mama..... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 February 11, 2003 QuoteHe's more than just and extraordinary freefall photographer. He's also a thinker, an artist, a philosopher and just an all-round great guy. *** I couldn't agree with you more. I've know Michael for years. The best part about Micheal, he is easy to approach. He's always willing to help anyone in need. I have also been lucky to be able to watch him edit his work. Wow, that is impressive. I never knew so much could be done with a photo.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cajones 0 #15 February 11, 2003 Magic Mike rules the shutter! Sweet shots. Eloy is crawling with extraordinary skydivers. If you didn't know them, people like Omar, Greg, Betsy, and Magic Mike could pass as "just another skydiver" - not the incredible talent they really are. The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lewmonst 0 #16 February 11, 2003 Those are beautiful... Magic Mike is all that you said and more... He's truly awesome and one of the elite artists that I admire in so so many ways. Betsy is beautiful. Victor does a great job... Thank you for sharing Sangiro. peacehttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pablito 0 #17 February 11, 2003 Thanks for sharing this great images. Betsy and Victor both rock and they are great at what they do! Thanks Sangiro!! Cielos Azules "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #18 February 11, 2003 Wow! Two enormous talents come together. Mike is a fantastic photographer and Betsy a supermodel! I really enjoyed those pics. Thanks Boss.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #19 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy a supermodel! No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joshjumps 0 #20 February 11, 2003 QuoteThe last one got my attention. How is the picture so sharp both in the foreground and the background? I believe Mike shoots digital now. The digital images have gotten alot better but they still lack the look of film, for better or worse. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #21 February 11, 2003 Thanks, Sangiro-san. That is a great way to start the day! JP -and yes, B-squared is THE rock-n-roll ballerina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #22 February 11, 2003 Beautiful shots boss man!! Betsy is looks so at ease out there... Epic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #23 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy, Holly, Eliana (from Airspeed) and I did the mother of all Horny Gorillas. Greg flew camera and the video is sweet! We launched a birdie and opened up to the gorilla....man it burned a hole in the sky! The video is awesome as was the fun had on this jump. Quote Betsy can fly and Mike can shoot, no doubt about that. Mike can make anyone look good, thats what he does! More than that, I am fortunate to be able to say that he is my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #24 February 11, 2003 Quote Quote Betsy a supermodel! No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" No, Betsy is a SKYMONKEY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #25 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy a supermodel! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No, Betsy is a SKYMONKEY! How bout this, Betsy is just plain HOT!Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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
Cajones 0 #15 February 11, 2003 Magic Mike rules the shutter! Sweet shots. Eloy is crawling with extraordinary skydivers. If you didn't know them, people like Omar, Greg, Betsy, and Magic Mike could pass as "just another skydiver" - not the incredible talent they really are. The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #16 February 11, 2003 Those are beautiful... Magic Mike is all that you said and more... He's truly awesome and one of the elite artists that I admire in so so many ways. Betsy is beautiful. Victor does a great job... Thank you for sharing Sangiro. peacehttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #17 February 11, 2003 Thanks for sharing this great images. Betsy and Victor both rock and they are great at what they do! Thanks Sangiro!! Cielos Azules "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #18 February 11, 2003 Wow! Two enormous talents come together. Mike is a fantastic photographer and Betsy a supermodel! I really enjoyed those pics. Thanks Boss.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy a supermodel! No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshjumps 0 #20 February 11, 2003 QuoteThe last one got my attention. How is the picture so sharp both in the foreground and the background? I believe Mike shoots digital now. The digital images have gotten alot better but they still lack the look of film, for better or worse. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #21 February 11, 2003 Thanks, Sangiro-san. That is a great way to start the day! JP -and yes, B-squared is THE rock-n-roll ballerina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #22 February 11, 2003 Beautiful shots boss man!! Betsy is looks so at ease out there... Epic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #23 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy, Holly, Eliana (from Airspeed) and I did the mother of all Horny Gorillas. Greg flew camera and the video is sweet! We launched a birdie and opened up to the gorilla....man it burned a hole in the sky! The video is awesome as was the fun had on this jump. Quote Betsy can fly and Mike can shoot, no doubt about that. Mike can make anyone look good, thats what he does! More than that, I am fortunate to be able to say that he is my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #24 February 11, 2003 Quote Quote Betsy a supermodel! No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" No, Betsy is a SKYMONKEY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #25 February 11, 2003 Quote Betsy a supermodel! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No no no!! Betsy is a "rock n roll ballerina" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No, Betsy is a SKYMONKEY! How bout this, Betsy is just plain HOT!Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
