Bruce Flamenbaum  


Rio de Janeiro by Bruce Flamenbaum

October 2024 - Rio de Janeiro

About the Image(s)

On his way to Sugar Loaf across Guanabara Bay from Niteroi. Corcovado lies straight ahead. 1/125 sec at f8, ISO 200.


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4 comments posted




Kenneth Taylor
I kept focusing on the colorful parachute. The landscape disappeared.   Posted: 10/03/2024 18:41:31



Rick Hulbert   Rick Hulbert
Hi Bruce,

Wow! . . . What a great scene.
I would not have the courage to engage in that sport.
Thanks for sharing,

Rick   Posted: 10/03/2024 19:00:14



Robert Atkins   Robert Atkins
Hi Bruce. You would never get me to jump off of the cliff like the individual you've captured. I'd prefer to simply stand up there and enjoy the view which is amazing. The colors you've captured, as well as the water scene, definitely give the feeling of a tropical place. The bright colors of the glider (parachute? Not sure what to call it) also add to that tropical feel.

I am not sure I'd call this a landscape photo - though there is beautiful landscape - because it is hard to not see the glider and its passenger as the focus of the image. Many folks include people in landscapes to give a sense of scale, but there they play a more supporting role.

No matter what it's taxonomy, I think the issue with the photo is that the glider grabs the entire show - it is so bright and colorful that it is hard to look at the rest. It is also hard to connect the glider to the person under it, since the later is a little lost in the detail of the land behind them. I tried moving the image to B&W but that really looses the tropical feel. I also tried the new lens blur panel in Lightroom to see if I could just blur the background enough that the person stands out, but the AI was not smart enough to really separate the two.

If you have later shots when the person is out over the water (e.g., water behind them) and the glider is smaller, those might be interesting to work with. For one thing the landscape would get a more equal play with the glider.

Just some thoughts. I can see the folks renting the gliders wanting this image on their wall or website to advertise. It definitely makes the experience look very dramatic!   Posted: 10/13/2024 20:38:11



Haru Nagasaki   Haru Nagasaki
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for sharing.
I like this a lot.
The parachute is positioned well and not over wrapped with the landscape. Nice composition!
  Posted: 10/19/2024 02:52:55