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Photographer Gets So Close to Lava That His Shoes and Tripod Catch on Fire
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Well that seems dumb to me. Reminds me of people who will do anything to get attention. I mean cant even wear proper clothing if u have to take a picture in that area? Its different if u go climb a mountain or do other extreme things and document it or if you just take a picture of urself risking ur health for attention.
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And in the end, it is a staged photo, it is interesting, and it makes a point about the dangers of "extreme" photography. It's no different than national geographic renting "Bart the bear" for a photoshoot... Wait a minute, it is different, he told us it was staged and used accelerants...
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I still like it and still think it is a "cool" photo. He lives there and knows the dangers. He didn't lie about the staging. About 20 years ago, my family and I ventured out to where the lava was pouring into the ocean at dusk (it's part of the Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park). There were about a hundred other people viewing it also. I saw the most amazing and beautiful glowing landscapes, but unfortunately, I was not into photography then so took no camera.
For those that worry about copycats getting injured....well, stupid is as stupid does. Some people try sky diving (a 30 yr old guy died here yesterday from trying it with a company that sells lessons). Some people run with the bulls in Spain and get gored. Some people walk across the Grand Canyon on a wire with no safety devices. To each his own.
Maybe he should have added the disclaimer "Don't try this at home". I've always thought that was ineffective, since many of the people that need that advice aren't smart enough to heed it.
I still like it and still think it is a "cool" photo. He lives there and knows the dangers. He didn't lie about the staging. About 20 years ago, my family and I ventured out to where the lava was pouring into the ocean at dusk (it's part of the Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park). There were about a hundred other people viewing it also. I saw the most amazing and beautiful glowing landscapes, but unfortunately, I was not into photography then so took no camera.
For those that worry about copycats getting injured....well, stupid is as stupid does. Some people try sky diving (a 30 yr old guy died here yesterday from trying it with a company that sells lessons). Some people run with the bulls in Spain and get gored. Some people walk across the Grand Canyon on a wire with no safety devices. To each his own.
Maybe he should have added the disclaimer "Don't try this at home". I've always thought that was ineffective, since many of the people that need that advice aren't smart enough to heed it.
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Don Haines said:
Difference is that in telling us - he is inviting others to try the stunt and put their lives in danger. Something like this takes lots of knowledge and planning (and a perhaps a bit of luck). I am dreading to hear about the first copy cat who hurts themself
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Just think of all the charcoal grills being fired up with lighter fluid. Lots and lots of people burned...but they still sell grills and lighter fluid. ;D
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RGF said:
What are your thoughts on this Canon commercial which played on TV over and over (I saw it many many times....BTW, I never was inspired to try any of that).
Canon commercial 2012 - "Inspired" :60
quote from Buzzfeed.com about this commercial....
"Pretty Much The Perfect Camera Commercial
What some people go through to get just the right shot.
A camera ad should be beautifully shot.
And this new spot for the Canon Rebel T4i does not disappoint.The scenarios are wonderful. (The closing burning tire shot is marvelous.) The attention to detail is wonderful. And, the tune (“Beautiful Dreamer,” sung Rachel Fannan of the band “Only You”) is wonderful.
It inspires pros and amateurs alike."
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RGF said:
That was a neat capture. Two big chunks of ice are where the shop keepers eyes should be.
Hope the photographer's gear is weather sealed ;D
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funkboy said:shashinkaman said:;D ???
In my 25 years of use of computer communications, that's the first time I've seen a complete message effectively conveyed exclusively with smileys.
Well done sir.
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