The Flying Wallendas

[Robert Watcher]

Years ago I watched the movie about The Great Wallendas. This is a different generation obviously - but nevertheless entertaining to watch this high wire act with no nets or cables.

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[Cem_Usakligil]

All very good pictures Rob but I'm am blown away by the last one. An excellent picture. And mesmerizing.

 

[Robert Watcher]

Here are a few of the tricks that they do high up on the wire:

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I tested from an angle on the opposite side that would show the front view on some of the shots - - - but the background of trees did not look good and was too confusing. The small hole of plain sky that I used here, worked great. I dialed in +2 stops exposure compensation because of the bright background.