Jump. Because.

"We jump because jumping is a thrill and the carrots..." -Horses
I've been working at the same barn for a while now and when my Coach asked the stable hands if we would jump her horses for her. We couldn't resist.  
 
Wryley, Whiplash, Thunder,
Photos taken by Sara
 
Canada

"So here's the skinny on this scenic leap:
 Me and some friends were having a jolly ol' evening down by the beach (Spanish Banks, Vancouver if you must know) when the sunlight started to dwindle creating quite a sunset.... soft cool sand, a beautiful background, an acrobatic buddy and camera and flash at the ready, could there be a better time to jump? I should think not, and while you're in the air why not throw in a backflip for extra flair. So here's my favorite leap, hope you enjoy it."

Jumper: Silvio
Photographer: Eli

Spanish Banks, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hello friends of Jump Because!
Awhile ago we asked for submissions for a new "Favorite Jump" and we received a number of amazing shots and stories. Our favorites are pictured below and the winner is pictured to the right. We loved all of the submissions and we will be asking for another favorite jump in the upcoming months. Take care and jumplove to all.
-Jump Because

 "I jump because it is 25 years ago, but it is still the favorite picture I have of myself." -Kyle

Bonita Beach, Florida

"My most recent favorite..." -Greg, http://www.gregpphoto.com

"Ok - here are a few of my favorite jumps for submission to the new favorite contest.  I hope you enjoy!" -Rod

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodkenny/

"I am, therefore I love rustic old churches in middle of nowhere Manitoba." -Rod

Manitoba, Canada

"Ultimate yoga: He is, therefore he jumps." -Rod

Saskatoon ultimate final

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

"We are, therefore we jump." -Rod

Birch Bay, Washington

"This is what I did during my last two weeks." -Evan

http://www.flickr.com/photos/evanhall/

"Vatican Plaza jump!" -Evan

Rome, Italy

"Colosseo jumpin!" -Evan

Rome, Italy

"Jumping at the Spanish Steps." -Evan

Plazza Di Spagna, Rome, Italy

"Buckingham jump!" -Evan

London, England

"What time is it Mister Ben? It's jump time." -Evan

London, England

"We jump because we are out to prove that white men (far right) can't jump " - Garrett, Brenda, Courteney, Brenden, Carina, Brady, Cami, Russell

"I get people to jump because I enjoy seeing something new, no two shots ever come out the same." - Davis, photographer
www.flickr.com/photos/davischu/

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada