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Poster Print : Sky diver practising in a field
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Sky diver practising in a field
Sky diver practising in a field. Date: circa 1963
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Media ID 20161697
© Bubblepunk/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of adventure with our stunning Sky Diver Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating vintage photograph, taken circa 1963, showcases a brave sky diver in an open field, perfectly balancing on the ground as he prepares for his next leap. Add this unique and exhilarating piece to your home or office décor to inspire a sense of freedom and adrenaline. The high-quality print, with its rich colors and sharp details, is sure to make a bold statement and ignite conversation. Order now and bring the excitement of sky diving right into your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.4cm (16.5" x 16.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Sky Diver Practising in a Field (circa 1963): A thrilling moment of sky diving training in the 1960s. In this photograph, a determined sky diver prepares for his jump, standing tall against the clear blue sky with the verdant field as his backdrop. Dressed in a white overall suit and helmet, he checks his parachute equipment with meticulous care. The sight of the open parachute, spread out on the grass, adds to the sense of anticipation. Surrounding the scene are other parachutists and trainers, engaged in various stages of preparation. A marquee or tent in the background suggests a temporary training camp. A blackboard with chalk instructions and a man in overalls, possibly an instructor, add to the atmosphere of focused intensity. Transport planes, often used to carry sky divers to high altitudes, can be seen in the distance. The era of sky diving in the 1960s was marked by a spirit of adventure and a quest for the extreme. This photograph is a testament to the dedication, skill, and teamwork required to master the art of sky diving. The open sky, the lush green field, and the focused expressions of the divers all contribute to the sense of excitement and freedom that comes with this exhilarating sport. Sky diving in the 1960s was not just a hobby, but a way of life for those who dared to defy gravity and embrace the thrill of flight.
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