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01/24/2007 02:59:55 PM · #1 |
I just received this e-mail. I apologize if it's something y'all have all seen before, but it just amazed me, so I had to share it. :-) From here on out, it is a direct quote of the e-mail I received.
Don't look down while you're viewing these shots...
This is a case of "photographer photographs photographer." The following photographs were taken by photographer Hans van de Vorst at the Grand Canyon, Arizona. The descriptions are his own. The identity of the photographer IN the photos is unknown.
I was simply stunned seeing this guy standing on this solitary rock IN the Grand Canyon.
The canyon's depth is 900 meters here. The rock on the right is next to the canyon and safe.
Watching this guy on his thong sandals, with a camera and a tripod I asked myself 3 questions:
1. How did he climb that rock?
2. Why not taking that sunset picture on that rock to the right, which is perfectly safe?
3. How will he get back?
This is the point of no return.
After the sun set behind the canyon's horizon he packed his things (having only one hand available)
and prepared himself for the jump. This took about 2 minutes. At that point he had the full attention of the crowd.
After that, he jumped on his thong sandals... The canyon's depth is 900 meters here.
Now you can see that the adjacent rock is higher so he tried to land lower, which is quite steep
and tried to use his one hand to grab the rock.
We've come to the end of this little story. Look carefully at the photographer. He has a camera, a tripod and also a plastic bag,
all on his shoulder or in his left hand. Only his right hand is available to grab the rock and the weight of his stuff is a problem.
He lands low on this flip flops both his right hand and right foot slips away... At that moment I take this shot.
He pushes his body against the rock. He waits for a few seconds, throws his stuff on the rock, climbs and walks away.
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01/24/2007 03:01:20 PM · #2 |
| any bets on which dpc'er that is? |
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01/24/2007 03:02:43 PM · #3 |
HAHAHA - I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was one of us... ;-)
I just know it wouldn't be me. I would have dropped dead before I even got to the edge of the first cliff. I have terrible acrophobia.
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 15:02:50. |
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01/24/2007 03:03:08 PM · #4 |
| Here's some interesting follow up reading. ;) |
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01/24/2007 03:03:36 PM · #5 |
| same here - acrophobia to the max. This guy is certifiably crazy. |
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01/24/2007 03:03:41 PM · #6 |
| That's insane!! Does he realize he could have lost his camera gear doing that??? |
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01/24/2007 03:04:18 PM · #7 |
Two words - big cajones!
Those series of photos gave me goosebumps!
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01/24/2007 03:04:41 PM · #8 |
Read the link MK gave. I got that in an email 2 weeks ago......looked it up and there's a ledge below him. Not so crazy after all (but still not very smart).
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01/24/2007 03:04:58 PM · #9 |
| I don`t know why.. but it looks a little like a composite to me... |
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01/24/2007 03:06:20 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by karmat:
any bets on which dpc'er that is? |
LOL, not this one... the most dangerous thing I do now is confront Brides :-)
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01/24/2007 03:06:42 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
That's insane!! Does he realize he could have lost his camera gear doing that??? |
Camera Gear... Try his LIFE! |
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01/24/2007 03:07:09 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
same here - acrophobia to the max. This guy is certifiably crazy. |
That is coming from a woman that hurt her back jumping from a ledge... or one that fell through ice? hmmmm...
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01/24/2007 03:07:42 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by rainmotorsports:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
That's insane!! Does he realize he could have lost his camera gear doing that??? |
Camera Gear... Try his LIFE! |
Spoken like a man with a point & shoot. ;-) |
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01/24/2007 03:09:48 PM · #14 |
Okay did you bother checking the rest of my Gear?
The S5000 Z is a bit more then a point and shoot... and it still sucks.
Trust me, I was supposed to be getting a D50 and an 18-200 VR to go with it by febuary. 1 Vehicle 3 Accidents 3 Citations Later... camera will have to wait till next year. Good news is itll be a D200 by then. |
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01/24/2007 03:13:16 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by rainmotorsports:
Okay did you bother checking the rest of my Gear?
The S5000 Z is a bit more then a point and shoot... and it still sucks.
Trust me, I was supposed to be getting a D50 and an 18-200 VR to go with it by febuary. 1 Vehicle 3 Accidents 3 Citations Later... camera will have to wait till next year. Good news is itll be a D200 by then. |
LOL Dude allow me to introduce you to Art. He is cut up and a village burner. And in the truest sense he is just funnin' ya! |
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01/24/2007 03:20:56 PM · #16 |
Oh i believe it but he's right to a point lol.
SOme people worry more about the cost fo their equipment thentheir life.
Total price of al my camers when they were new i could have had a 30D two lenses and a monopod by now lol.
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 15:22:07. |
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01/24/2007 03:31:59 PM · #17 |
Whoa, Jeff! I was just kidding. But you're right - it has a ring of truth to it. I don't have a very impressive list, but when I am carrying it and I stumble or trip, my first reaction is to cover my gear (as opposed to reaching out to break my fall).
That said, that guy in the photos is insane either way you look at it. Ledge or not.
Drive carefully, Jeff. :)
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 15:32:25. |
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01/24/2007 03:32:43 PM · #18 |
With Egoobie looking over my shoulder at the first series of photos posted we both think the guy is absolutely crazy! After looking at the link, we still think he is crazy even though there is a ledge further down.
It is truly not worth losing one's life over or to a lesser extent breaking an arm, leg, camera gear or all of the above. |
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01/24/2007 03:37:08 PM · #19 |
The photographer (taking the shots) was probably just having a bit of fun with them, but the rest of his photos are outstanding. (link)
David |
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01/24/2007 03:40:31 PM · #20 |
I'm getting the shivers looking at these photos.. :S
Message edited by author 2007-01-24 15:40:49. |
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01/24/2007 03:44:22 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Whoa, Jeff! I was just kidding. But you're right - it has a ring of truth to it. I don't have a very impressive list, but when I am carrying it and I stumble or trip, my first reaction is to cover my gear (as opposed to reaching out to break my fall).
That said, that guy in the photos is insane either way you look at it. Ledge or not.
Drive carefully, Jeff. :) |
Heh I had a perfect record for 4 years. Believe it or not driving sports cars lol. I buy a truck and all of a sudden im speeding and having accidents lol.
Heh i broke my fathers cam corder when i fell and had it strapped to my hand. I said sorry dude it was my face or your camera. Your camera lost that battle. |
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01/24/2007 03:53:00 PM · #22 |
Crazy picture
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01/24/2007 03:56:23 PM · #23 |
| Yes, when I saw that email I did immediately wonder which of us it was, particularly leaning towards one person who I shall not name in fear of getting blowtorched. |
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01/24/2007 03:59:20 PM · #24 |
| I think we now know the REAL story behind Steve Davidson going missing. :) |
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01/24/2007 04:01:03 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by davyaldy:
Yes, when I saw that email I did immediately wonder which of us it was, particularly leaning towards one person who I shall not name in fear of getting blowtorched. |
my thoughts exactly! |
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