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Paragliding and photography: the best tips for taking pictures from heights
Shooting from a height, even if it's just a couple of hundred meters, can be a challenge even for experienced photographers. In this article, we'll look at a few tips to help you take beautiful photos while flying a paraglider.
Paragliding is an extreme sport that allows people to fly without using a motor. Unlike jumping with a controlled parachute, paragliding is a real flight on the wing, carried out with the help of ascending air currents. But beyond the flight itself, paragliding can also be an amazing way to create beautiful photographs.
Prepare your equipment in advance
Prepare your equipment in advanceBefore you go paragliding, you need to prepare your equipment. You will need a camera with a good zoom to take quality pictures from high altitude. Heavy cameras may not be safe, check with your pilot to see what kind of camera you can use in flight. Also be sure to check battery levels, lenses, and camera settings.
Use a wide-angle lens
For shooting panoramic views and beautiful landscapes from above, a wide-angle lens can be an ideal choice. It allows you to capture more details in your shots, even when you're at a considerable height.
Set the shutter speed to high
When you are flying a paraglider, the wind can blow hard, which can cause blurred images. To avoid this problem, set the shutter speed on the camera to high. This will help keep your pictures clear and sharp.
Shoot in RAW format
RAW format preserves more details in photos, making them easier to process later. In addition, RAW images can be corrected in a wider range of settings than JPEG images.
Pick the right time of day
To create beautiful photos from high altitude, the choice of time of day can be a key factor. For example, in the early morning hours or late evening hours, when the sun is low on the horizon, you may get softer and warmer tones in your photos. Depending on what you want to capture, it may be better to choose days with bright sunshine or, conversely, with cloudy skies.
Don't forget about composition
Good composition plays a key role in creating successful photos. Remember that you are at altitude, so pay attention to the horizon lines and corners of the frame. Try to use elements of nature such as mountains, lakes and forests to create interesting compositions.
Be careful
Finally, don't forget about safety. When flying a paraglider you may be at a considerable altitude, so always follow the safety rules. In addition, be careful when taking pictures so as not to distract the pilot and prevent him from controlling the glider. Take care that your camera doesn't fall down. It will be very difficult to find it, and if it falls from a great height it will be too badly damaged.
Make an appointment with the pilot in advance
Explain to him what pictures you want to take and follow all the instructions. This will keep you safe from mistakes and dangerous situations, and allow you to take really great pictures.
In conclusion, paragliding and photography are a great combination to create beautiful and unique images. If you are going to combine these two activities, don't forget to prepare your equipment, choose the right time of day, good composition and safety. By following these tips, you will be able to take high-quality photos that will impress with their beauty and originality.
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Alyssa Lim
16:29 07 May 22
It was worth it! The mountain views while flying were amazing! My boyfriend and I flew at the same time with Dimitri & Sergey -... that was a memorable experience for us 🤍🇬🇪 Pilots are the best - the whole ride was easy. Thank you Team skyatlantida for making it happen! We’ll do it again during summer/snow! ☺️подробнее
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08:33 27 Mar 22
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04:22 21 Sep 21
The team very professional. Great experience . I will safe with the guide. All I need it only to enjoy the view
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15:53 07 Sep 21
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Vladimir
18:05 30 May 22
Это был мой первый опыт полета на параплане 🪂Все оказалось не так страшно, как ожидалось.Было очень круто, впечатления... на всю жизнь 😍Виды гор просто шикарные 😲Ребята из SkyAtlantida просто супер❤️В общем всем рекомендую 👍🏻подробнее
Ирина Комарова
18:23 14 Oct 21
Это просто невероятные ощущения и восторг. Спасибо Анатолию, это был мой первый полет и лучшего инструктора не найти 🙂
masrur kholmatov
16:47 10 Oct 21
Первый раз летал на параплане, было очень, очень круто. Профессиональная команда, обязательно вернусь ещё раз полетать к вам :).
Вера Голубева
16:13 27 Sep 21
Отмечала день рождение в Грузии, и одним из подарков был полет 😻Могу сказать, что это нужно попробовать каждому,... непередоваемые эмоции, сумасшедшая красота вокругОтдельное спасибо Анатолию, он сразу вселяет в тебя спокойствие и уверенность 🥰А если вы не боитесь экстрима соглашаетесь на " покрутиться" ни один аттракцион не заменит эти ощущения 😻 грузия страна непередоваемых красот , обязательно посмотрите её с высоты 100 метровСпасибо за то что вы делаете ) это было wow🇬🇪💙подробнее
Иван Зиновьев
06:19 23 Aug 21
Потрясающие виды, прикольный водитель, весёлый и опытный пилот, это было лучшее место и команда, чтобы попробовать... параглайдинг!Спасибо большое 🤗🥳подробнее
Alyssa Lim
16:29 07 May 22
यह इसके लायक था! उड़ते हुए पहाड़ के नज़ारे अद्भुत थे! मेरे प्रेमी और मैंने एक ही समय में दिमित्री और सर्गेई के साथ उड़ान भरी - यह... हमारे लिए एक यादगार अनुभव था - पायलट सबसे अच्छे हैं - पूरी सवारी आसान थी। ऐसा करने के लिए धन्यवाद टीम स्काईअटलांटिडा! हम इसे गर्मी/बर्फ के दौरान फिर से करेंगे! ️подробнее
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11:34 27 Sep 21
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Solar21st
15:53 07 Sep 21
अद्भुत! ऐसा पहली बार किया है और प्रशिक्षक दीमा के साथ अच्छा और सहज महसूस किया है। पेशेवर और सुरक्षित। अत्यधिक सिफारिशित। धन्यवाद... और आप लोगों को फिर से मिलते हैं!подробнее
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14:58 26 Apr 22
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daniel shtern
04:22 21 Sep 21
الفريق محترف للغاية. تجربة رائعة . سأكون بأمان مع الدليل. كل ما أحتاجه فقط للاستمتاع بالمنظر
Alyssa Lim
16:29 07 May 22
这是值得的！飞行时的山景真是太棒了！我和我的男朋友和 Dimitri & Sergey 同时飞行 - 这对我们来说是一次难忘的经历 🤍🇬🇪 飞行员是最好的 - 整个旅程很轻松。感谢 Skyatlantida... 团队让这一切发生！我们会在夏天/雪天再做一次！ ☺️подробнее
