Jump photos have been a big part of my life since 2005. As an effort to evolve as a jumper/jump-photographer, I proposed to my brother (also an avid jumpologist) that we would each take a new jump photo for every single day in 2011. It seemed daunting, but we rose to the challenge and created a portfolio larger than expected. Most days it was hard to choose only one photo to be added into the 365 collection (where other days there was just no spark). Since then, I've slowed down a considerable amount but continue to explore this form of photography. Please check back regularly for gravity defying poses as I continue on my journey for jumping greatness.


Friday, August 10, 2012

Day 0223

Photo by Luke Burns, Leadville CO - Mt Elbert
Mt. Elbert summit jump. That right there is the highest you can be in the state of Colorado (without the aide of any flying contraption). Mt Elbert stands at 14,433 feet above sea level making it the 14th highest peak in the US (2nd if you exclude Alaska...), or the 27th highest point in North America. I'll be reaching this summit again because the view is...amazing. But what else would you expect when you are above everything else?

Friday, August 3, 2012

Day 0216

We climbed four 14ers today all before noon. Here are my jumps from each summit:
Photo by Luke Burns, Alma CO - Mt Democrat
 Mt. Democrat 14,148

Photo by Luke Burns, Alma CO - Mt Cameron
 Mt. Cameron 14,238


Photo by Luke Burns, Alma CO - Mt Lincoln
 Mt. Lincoln 14,286


Photo by Luke Burns, Alma CO - Mt Bross
Panoramic jump for the final summit, Mt. Bross (14,172). The previous 3 summits can be seen in the background (Democrat about 1/3 in from the left is just poking above the horizon line, Cameron is below my hands, and Lincoln is to the right of my knee).