Picture of the Month

Every picture tells a story...
Here I was on jump run at 10,000', about 15 seconds before exit.  Everything was just perfect for the Jump! Australia brochure shoot - baby blue skies, early morning sunlight, freshly washed jump suits and a perfect wind direction for a spot over 'the House'.

I put my helmet on, snapped on the locking clip and heard a loud crack as the jaw piece of my full faced camera helmet shattered.

10 seconds to exit, my brain racing, how could I turn this situation around?  The spotter called power off and a quick change of exit order allowed me precious seconds to think.  As the Tandem pair climbed out I made the decision to hand hold the helmet to my head and fly with my elbows.

To my great relief, when the photos came back from development I got ONE useable shot that captured the classic birds eye view of a Tandem and Video jump right over Australia's most recognised house.

My new helmet is made from indestructible Carbon Fibre.

George Creecy