Originally Posted by micker (Post 11535885)

if this was taken last night, this might have been one of the geminid meteors, they were visible last night

Originally Posted by justinsain (Post 11538057)

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.

http://www.thewoop.com/public_html/p...ges/katana.jpg

http://www.thewoop.com/public_html/p...ges/kaiser.jpg

Originally Posted by Deej (Post 11538224)

Lets see the video :winkwink:

Originally Posted by abyss_al (Post 11534841)

but I got the shot!! :pimp

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http://www.abyssent.com/abyss_al/night01.jpg



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? :upsidedow

Originally Posted by FleshJosh (Post 11548097)

Al...your stuff keeps getting better and better...keep up the cool shots...



P.S..

I love you

Originally Posted by abyss_al (Post 11535733)

one more...

took this just before entering the freeway... i think i caught a shooting star in there

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http://www.abyssent.com/abyss_al/night03.jpg


:upsidedow

Originally Posted by Red Ezra (Post 11550569)

be safe - live forever al - nice work!

Originally Posted by NichePay_ART (Post 11554597)

good shots as always al... next time give me a call ;)

Originally Posted by LauraLee (Post 11554521)

I get excited everytime I see that Al has a thread featuring some pics :)
thanks for sharing..