This is a news photo showing a skydive of an adventurer, Felix Baumgartner, from a huge statue of Jesus Christ in Brazil. In fact, Felix parachuted from a 620-feet-mountain in Croatia with an upside down posture which was his most exciting jump as mentioned by the reporter. Then, why did the reporter choose this photo but not the jump in Croatia?
Born to fly—the motto and tattoo of Felix may give a hint. In the photo, only a part of the statue is captured which Jesus Christ’s hand is pointing to Felix and his parachute. The posture and the serious face of the statue combine to give an impression that Jesus Christ is guiding Felix the way and saying ”Go for it! Keep flying!”. This may be interpreted as Jesus Christ has given Felix the ability to fly, which responds to Felix’s motto—Born to fly. So I wonder if the reporter is a Christian or Catholic.
In another way of seeing, Felix’s parachute seems like hanging on the hand of the statue. Together with the contrast between the size of the statue and Felix, the sky and the vast forest, the photo creates an interesting scene and sense of excitement.
Source: http://news.hkheadline.com/dailynews/content_in/2012/10/07/209425.asp
Born to fly—the motto and tattoo of Felix may give a hint. In the photo, only a part of the statue is captured which Jesus Christ’s hand is pointing to Felix and his parachute. The posture and the serious face of the statue combine to give an impression that Jesus Christ is guiding Felix the way and saying ”Go for it! Keep flying!”. This may be interpreted as Jesus Christ has given Felix the ability to fly, which responds to Felix’s motto—Born to fly. So I wonder if the reporter is a Christian or Catholic.
In another way of seeing, Felix’s parachute seems like hanging on the hand of the statue. Together with the contrast between the size of the statue and Felix, the sky and the vast forest, the photo creates an interesting scene and sense of excitement.
Source: http://news.hkheadline.com/dailynews/content_in/2012/10/07/209425.asp
