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I shoot a lot of extreme sports and two main rules to follow are never interfere with your subject and keep yourself safe. To get that great shot the photographer has to take some risk and as with bravery, there is a fine line between calculated and foolishness.
The thrill of extreme photography is being right in the middle of the action and the reward is the lasting images you've created. Above all you need to give yourself the chance to shoot another day.
Several years ago I took this shot from the beach of a helicopter and offshore powerboat during a race in Miami. I was amazed at the photographer and couldn't even imagine what he was experiencing. A few years later I found myself riding in that very same helicopter with the opportunity to photograph the 1984 Offshore Powerboat World Championship in Key West.
I'd have to say that was one of the most thrilling things I've ever done. I was put in a safety harness so I could move around and I did step out and stand on the skid like the photographer I'd seen but that turned out to be no good as the wind at 150 mph was too strong and made it hard to hold the camera steady. It also didn't give you any better of an angle so it was much better to sit inside the copter. After doing it myself I figured out the other photographer was only doing it for the thrill or for the show. Either way it was amazing flying along side of the boats and I don't think anyone had a better view. That's extreme photography.
that's freakin awesome!!
i've been in some extreme sport situations a few times shooting motox races and practices... under the ramp or too close for safety hehe
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It was definately worth it Al. Great picture!but I got the shot!!
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middle of the night (3am hehe), I had a crave to take some pics... grabbed the camera, tripod, and took off driving...
found this spot on the freeway on a bridge... pulled to the emergency lane (was narrower than my car), got out, set up, and took a shot... almost got hit by a car driving by... was pretty scary
got me thinking though: (maybe not this specific shot), but in general..
-Is it worth it?
-Who am I doing this for? Why?
-Should I risk my health/life to get the shot I want?
I'm not comparing myself to them, but looking at some of the great photographers' work and the risks they take to trully capture what they see... i'd have to say YES, it's worth it every time.
your opinions?
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Al...your stuff keeps getting better and better...keep up the cool shots...
P.S..
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glad you are okay and this is a nice pic
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Great Shots! I like your use of light.
I am also impressed that you got out of bed to take pics.
That is amazing in and of it's self.Skype: vegas_kenComment
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You have a good eye, nice pics!ICQ #232450865Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken!
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All the pics in this thread are very cool
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nice pic alComment
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those are really cool pics..
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Great pics! Definitely worth all the risks, mate.
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Nice pics Al, but next time wear the bright orange safety vest I got ya for pm shots...
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be safe - live forever al - nice work!Comment
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wow thats a new oneComment
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I get excited everytime I see that Al has a thread featuring some pics
thanks for sharing..Comment
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good shots as always al... next time give me a call ;)Art Del Gado
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EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com | ICQ: 311329761 | SKYPE: abyss.al | AIM: xABYSSxALxComment
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Those cars fucked the shot up.
Nice picture though.
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not worth dien over, but 1 hell of a shot
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