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abyss_al · 12-15-2006, 03:43 PM

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?

jeffrey · 12-15-2006, 03:47 PM

Neat picture, too bad you couldnt catch it with a train moving through

I havent really put myself in danger to get a shot, aside from maybe leaning too far over railings.

the source · 12-15-2006, 03:49 PM

definitely worth it. that pic is fucking sweet!

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 12-15-2006, 03:49 PM

nice looking pic.

wdsguy · 12-15-2006, 03:50 PM

this is on the right side of the 5 south right?

Martin · 12-15-2006, 03:56 PM

looks good as my desk top.

VIPimp · 12-15-2006, 03:59 PM

Iz niiiiice, I liiiiike.

aico · 12-15-2006, 04:01 PM

black and white is cool...

aico · 12-15-2006, 04:01 PM

black and white is cool...

woj · 12-15-2006, 04:03 PM

nice pic

Psycho_x · 12-15-2006, 04:04 PM

Awesome shot.Looks great and thank you for the new desktop.

abyss_al · 12-15-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdsguy

this is on the right side of the 5 south right?

yep

Semi-Retired-Dave · 12-15-2006, 04:12 PM

Very Nice.

free4porn · 12-15-2006, 04:19 PM

quality shot

ArkansasDave · 12-15-2006, 04:20 PM

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cool1 · 12-15-2006, 04:26 PM

After seeing this shot, for me the viewer, it was worth you taking the risk, so I could see it the way you saw it.

Excellent Picture, my new desktop.

xerex · 12-15-2006, 04:28 PM

great picture as always man..

abyss_al · 12-15-2006, 04:33 PM

after that shot, i exited the freeway and went as close to that spot as i could:

(click for full size)

baddog · 12-15-2006, 04:42 PM

You think that was dangerous? Wait until we have a tornado bearing down on us and you say, "just one more shot."

I can't wait.

abyss_al · 12-15-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

You think that was dangerous? Wait until we have a tornado bearing down on us and you say, "just one more shot."

I can't wait.

that's gonna be badass

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 12-15-2006, 06:32 PM

Nice shot...glad you're okay.

That photo project you mentioned, "Redneck Wives in Heat", sounded pretty dangerous...

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Spunky · 12-15-2006, 06:41 PM

Nice looking pics Al

DatingGold · 12-15-2006, 06:42 PM

make sure you live another day to take another picture though..

great shots!

micker · 12-15-2006, 06:42 PM

spanish guardia national in san sebastian... their hats might look silly but they are mean mother fuckers if they see you taking pictures of them clubbing basque protest kids...

abyss_al · 12-15-2006, 06:49 PM

one more...

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

(click for full size)

cayne · 12-15-2006, 07:27 PM

nice one, always liked your pics. do you got a portfolio somewhere?

micker · 12-15-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

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)

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

gandalfuy · 12-15-2006, 07:44 PM

looks really nice,
yeah, a train passing throw, would have been too much :P

cj_purve · 12-15-2006, 08:07 PM

great pics!! yes its totally worth it ;-)

I've stood out in lightning with metal tripods many times and I love chasing storms ... there's something addictive about capturing an exact moment in time and storing it.

I took heaps like this on an old nikon cool pix a few years ago because I didn't want my good camera to get wet LOL

The most dangerous thing I ever did however was a few months ago ... I dropped a switched on lamp in a bath while shooting a model - who was in the bath ... which was full of water. But at least the video camera was running the whole time ;-)

Wiredoctor · 12-15-2006, 08:11 PM

Cool Pic

OG LennyT · 12-15-2006, 08:14 PM

nice photos bro

gecko · 12-15-2006, 08:24 PM

Nice shot...

bloggerz · 12-15-2006, 08:30 PM

nice pic

CaptainHowdy · 12-15-2006, 08:31 PM

Great pic !!

just_beginner · 12-15-2006, 08:48 PM

nice pics

Dagwolf · 12-15-2006, 09:20 PM

Damned good shot, but if you die there won't be any more... Take every reasonable precaution when you're pulling a stunt like that.

DaddyHalbucks · 12-15-2006, 09:36 PM

Cool pic, but your life is worth more, Bro.

Wiggles · 12-15-2006, 10:51 PM

great pic man, worth the risk!

shekinah · 12-15-2006, 11:07 PM

awesome pics you got there

Pete-KT · 12-16-2006, 01:44 AM

makes a wonderful abckground

Vitasoy · 12-16-2006, 06:13 AM

Nice snap shot man

porn blogger · 12-16-2006, 06:25 AM

nice photo (i like the 1st one... alot of neat shit to see if you look around the picture)

Klen · 12-16-2006, 06:32 AM

Here is on pic from me:

Zuss · 12-16-2006, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Neat picture, too bad you couldnt catch it with a train moving through

I disagree. A train would have destroyed the frightening atmosphere of total loneliness.

Sosa · 12-16-2006, 07:37 AM

love your pics

justinsain · 12-16-2006, 11:57 AM

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.

pornguy · 12-16-2006, 12:36 PM

Great photos.
Thanks for sharing.

Cyndalie · 12-16-2006, 12:42 PM

You should submit a few to National Geographic with the story and about where it was shot. They love to publish this stuff. Capturing photograph.

garce · 12-16-2006, 12:43 PM

Nice pics. Thanks for the new desktop!

Deej · 12-16-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_purve

The most dangerous thing I ever did however was a few months ago ... I dropped a switched on lamp in a bath while shooting a model - who was in the bath ... which was full of water. But at least the video camera was running the whole time ;-)

Lets see the video

12-15-2006, 03:43 PM	#1
abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	Almost got killed last night... (PICS) 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? __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

12-15-2006, 03:47 PM	#2
jeffrey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,864	Neat picture, too bad you couldnt catch it with a train moving through I havent really put myself in danger to get a shot, aside from maybe leaning too far over railings. __________________ Coming Soon!

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abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	after that shot, i exited the freeway and went as close to that spot as i could: (click for full size) __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	You think that was dangerous? Wait until we have a tornado bearing down on us and you say, "just one more shot." I can't wait.

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abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	one more... took this just before entering the freeway... i think i caught a shooting star in there (click for full size) __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

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cj_purve Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,065	great pics!! yes its totally worth it ;-) I've stood out in lightning with metal tripods many times and I love chasing storms ... there's something addictive about capturing an exact moment in time and storing it. I took heaps like this on an old nikon cool pix a few years ago because I didn't want my good camera to get wet LOL The most dangerous thing I ever did however was a few months ago ... I dropped a switched on lamp in a bath while shooting a model - who was in the bath ... which was full of water. But at least the video camera was running the whole time ;-)

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