Almost got killed last night... (PICS) - Page 2 - GoFuckYourself.com

quantum-x · 12-16-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by micker

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

Looks like he caught a plane and some lens flare ;)

50.

abyss_al · 12-16-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by justinsain

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

sellingonline · 12-16-2006, 04:30 PM

great pictures, thanks!

alexg · 12-16-2006, 04:49 PM

nice shot but not worth risking your life imo...

abyss_al · 12-18-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deej

Lets see the video

good call

Anthony · 12-18-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by abyss_al

but I got the shot!!

(click for full size)

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?

It was definately worth it Al. Great picture!

Aneros Josh · 12-18-2006, 02:17 PM

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

P.S..

I love you

Bex · 12-18-2006, 02:17 PM

You lived. It was worth it

Mr. Romance · 12-18-2006, 02:19 PM

glad you are okay and this is a nice pic

Mr. Romance

abyss_al · 12-18-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FleshJosh

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

P.S..

I love you

hold me

Vegas Ken · 12-18-2006, 03:45 PM

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.

Naughty Pyne · 12-18-2006, 03:57 PM

You have a good eye, nice pics!

Hollywood Horwitz · 12-18-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by abyss_al

one more...

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

(click for full size)

this one is much better IMO.

Big Red Machine · 12-18-2006, 05:52 PM

All the pics in this thread are very cool

seeric · 12-18-2006, 05:55 PM

nice pic al

_Richard_ · 12-18-2006, 05:59 PM

those are really cool pics..

R

reynold · 12-18-2006, 07:59 PM

Great pics! Definitely worth all the risks, mate.

JenniDahling · 12-18-2006, 08:10 PM

Nice pics Al, but next time wear the bright orange safety vest I got ya for pm shots...

Aloha, where's the hookah-lau?

Red Ezra · 12-18-2006, 09:43 PM

be safe - live forever al - nice work!

abyss_al · 12-19-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Ezra

be safe - live forever al - nice work!

will do

NichePay_Manny · 12-19-2006, 02:43 PM

wow thats a new one

LauraLee · 12-19-2006, 03:11 PM

I get excited everytime I see that Al has a thread featuring some pics

thanks for sharing..

Art Del Gado · 12-19-2006, 03:22 PM

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

Feivel · 12-19-2006, 04:29 PM

nice pic

abyss_al · 12-19-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay_ART

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

will do... be prepared to get up in the middle of the night

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraLee

I get excited everytime I see that Al has a thread featuring some pics

thanks for sharing..

thank you

sickbeatz · 12-19-2006, 06:45 PM

nice picture

emthree · 12-19-2006, 06:57 PM

Those cars fucked the shot up.
Nice picture though.

Screaming · 12-19-2006, 07:10 PM

not worth dien over, but 1 hell of a shot

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