Focus, focus

Photographer and avid skydiver Ernie Leyba loves combining his two passions.

Last May, he and two friends visited Skydive Monterey Bay. With GoPros and Sony Action Cams mounted on their helmets, they jumped from 18,000 feet over Monterey Bay, overlooking a stunning view that also included Salinas and Santa Cruz.

“The views are so beautiful, it can be slightly distracting,” said Leyba. “The important thing is to focus on your jump!”

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