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Flugtag is German for "flight day". It is a light hearted, tongue in cheek competition sponsored by power drink maker "Red Bull" to build human powered craft and launch them over water.
This flugtag "craft" was intended use a new, untried technique to have the pilot stand on top of the three story replica of ASU's mascot, Sparky, holding a paraglider and sail sail off to a new Flugtag distance record when launched over water. The idea failed when the pilot was unable to hoist and safely hold the paraglider and it tumbled to the ground.
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there is probably a story in this photo, but it should be shot from a different perspective to really bring the story out. as is, it is more of a snapshot of an event that you were at than a true photojournalistic shot.
How fun! I'm envious that you got to see this. It's a really cool shot; although I do think the heads in foreground detract a bit. Otherwise, great colors, subject matter and composition.
Why the Film at 11! on the title? Kinda cheesed up what could have been a decent title. The photo is interesting, but not sure what I should be looking at.
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