Some buddies gathered atop an abandoned bridge abutment in the
Farmington River in Unionville. There is only one way down.
Farmington River in Unionville. There is only one way down.
And, when your buddies are watching, you've got to show your best stuff.
While I was approaching, an earlier friend did a backward somersault off
the abutment. Missed it! That will teach me to walk with my camera aimed.
While I was approaching, an earlier friend did a backward somersault off
the abutment. Missed it! That will teach me to walk with my camera aimed.
Boys having fun. I've done that a few times over the years.
ReplyDeletewow amazing shot!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Did you tell him to point his toes?
ReplyDeleteClimbing must be a wee bit more difficult than diving off that stone platform. Testosterone manifests itself at a very early age!
ReplyDeletedon't despair. this one is pretty wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI hope they have checked out the depth of the water very carefully.
ReplyDeleteYou catched the moment ! Well done !
ReplyDeleteYoung men always like to do such things everywhere in the world :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun capture! I love to see how they climb up there to that lofty perch.
ReplyDeleteThese guys are enjoying some good old-fashioned fun!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was exactly the same as Dave's :) young people seem to believe they're invincible! But they do look like they've been here before..fun times Jack.
ReplyDeleteHope they checked the depth of the water. Rivers can have shallow and deep spots. Great shot. They could fool you once, but not twice.
ReplyDeletePerfect timing, fun shot, Jack.
ReplyDeleteNice photo op, well caught, sorry for the missed somersault!
ReplyDeleteCareful though, because if you walk with your camera aimed, you might fall... :-) Though of course I don't think that your hair would er... stand up!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a guy thing! Nice catch of the fun, Jack.
ReplyDeleteUh, no thanks. I lack the nerve required.
ReplyDeleteA good action shot!
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned fun indeed! And what a fun shot as well, Jack!! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun!
ReplyDeleteGood one! Ah, boys will be boys:) (I do love those old alumni reunions - incredible you saw a Class of 42 person...they're over 90!)
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the good ol' days. And you thought summer would never come! Great shot. And looks like great fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat timing and lovely light, Jack.
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect summer photo!
ReplyDeleteTimed to perfection. That looks like a lot of testosterone fun.
ReplyDeletenice action!!
ReplyDeletei guess i wouldnt dare that...
as for coney island, i think we have been there even 3 or 4 times! but there is plenty of stuff i never did in the netherlands, i think thats how it works, if you are a visitor, you want to try everything. if you have lived there your whole life... well... there is always another day you can still do it... :)