I almost died taking this...

[Sydor25]

Well, this struck a house a couple of blocks away and destroyed their chimney, it sure was loud:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/_MG_2598.jpg

[filmgirlie]

I'm very afraid of heights so I almost had a heart attack while taking this photo:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d56/filmgirlie/STA74717.jpg

And I'm also not a big hiker but am in decent shape so I thought I'd be just fine doing the 12 mile hike to Plateau Point and back. Would have been fine if only I had stayed hydrated. Luckily I was with other NPS folks and they made sure I made it the last mile out between puking and drinking Gatorate.
Lesson for the day: Make sure you always drink lots of water even if you aren't thirsty!!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d56/filmgirlie/STA74873.jpg

[1rushfan]

Taking pictures that show you overcoming your fear of heights is very admirable. Congratulations on making the trip! From the pictures, there is no way in hell I would climb that! :)

[alphaclick]

well i didnt almost die, his board shot out from under him killing my arm.

[ijohnson]

^^ Why are they doing that?

This was a demonstration about a tuition increase. They were marching to the education ministry. Not very exciting or violent but I didn't know that at the time.

[Waleed]

http://www.waleedsgallery.biz/enter/imgs/002c.jpg

This is a very old dry water well in a salt marsh..
My guide parked the jeep a couple of kilometers away and the smooth sand started to harden and crumble as we drove over it. When it crumbled, the tires would sink in the mud hidden under it. So, we decided to just park the car and continue walking to reach the water well.

The guide couldn't continue and decided to return to the jeep. But I was there, and I thought I had the energy to continue and take the shot, and I did.. Walking back was very tough, I was very tired and my cloths were soaked in sweat. I didn't do any photography that day, and decided to just rest.

The temperature was around 48 degrees Celsius (118.4F), and the client was the Saudi Arabian Encyclopedia..

[Citizensmith]

This was taken at the top of a Vestas V90 wind turbine, approximately 22 storeys high. Of course we were well harnessed at the top so that was actually pretty safe. The almost died part was the energy it took to get up there. One ladder, straight up, and the lights were off so there was just enough light inside the tower to see your hands in front of your face.

Not the best photos unfortunately as they were taken looking straight into the sun. Great experience though, really glad I did it.

[1rushfan]

Let's get this going again...has anyone almost died taking a pic? here's one of mine...

Not sure I would have died...but a bear coming at you this close?

http://www.pbase.com/1rushfan/image/102756894/original.jpg

Ok...I have a confession...taken at the NC Zoo...amazing what 400 mm can do!

[Beau Hudspeth]

:)

Standing in the middle of the road didn't help my chances either ...

http://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processed/0031/06121601561315.5_minutes_-_480.jpg

[Nikolas]

I died and THEN took this photo. ;)
http://thomashawk.com/hello/209/1017/1024/Clouds%20Outside.jpg

[1rushfan]

:)

Standing in the middle of the road didn't help my chances either ...

http://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processed/0031/06121601561315.5_minutes_-_480.jpg
Amazing shot...

[1rushfan]

I died and THEN took this photo. ;)
http://thomashawk.com/hello/209/1017/1024/Clouds%20Outside.jpg
interesting...and humorous!

[Beau Hudspeth]

Amazing shot...Thank you!

[ryant35]

Taken at 70mm.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/CORR%20CV%202/IMG_1127.jpg

[Perry Ge]

Damn streetcar almost hit me - I kinda jumped in its path to get this shot :oops:. Ilford HP5 scanned with my crappy scanner.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/1847192492_3fc471e30a.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/perryge/1847192492/in/set-72157602317434756/)

[1rushfan]

back to the top...

There was a wall between me and this guy...

http://www.pbase.com/1rushfan/image/102756907/large.jpg

[asolie]

:shock: Scary claws :shock:

[MKULTRA]

Not "I", but the person who stole my car did......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/Car%20Stuff/crash4.jpg
poor Camaro :(

[tupper]

My sister took this of me..
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/ewantupper/n546417185_1055132_3340.jpg?t=1226823651

Rocks are known to fly out at any moment.

Volcano is Krakatoa, Indonesia.

[Harm]

How close would you go to the edge?

http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/404295220_4Fuwa-XL.jpg

[1shot4u]

very nice series overall

[Daniel2000]

this was taken on a local small drag strip (1/8 of a mile)
I didn't almost died, the driver regained controlled of the car, not before getting at around a feet from the wall, and would have hit the wall about 15 feet behind me, but it could have been rough for me if he didn't catch it in time and it closer has I was sitting on the concrete wall right next to the strip ;)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/cars/_MG_1076.jpg

[Zilly]

this was taken on a local small drag strip (1/8 of a mile)
I didn't almost died, the driver regained controlled of the car, not before getting at around a feet from the wall, and would have hit the wall about 15 feet behind me, but it could have been rough for me if he didn't catch it in time and it closer has I was sitting on the concrete wall right next to the strip ;)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/cars/_MG_1076.jpg

not sharp the only time that a drag shot it allowed to be soft is when the car is above you all other times there is no excuse ;)

[Daniel2000]

lol
ok, I'm going in the corner on my knees for 15 minutes for that bad photo :p
I know it was not that good of a shot but it was the best I had of the only incident of the day
and it was my first time on a drag strip, the owner of the race track was at the gate when I came trough and offered me to go next to the track to make shots when he saw me with my gear, why would I refuse such an offer... ;)

P.S. it was not the best shot I made on that day, I had quite a few good ones in my opinion, some here (http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=612802)

[FarmerDave8N]

Two of a (much) longer series, but I'll spare you. Climbing the stairs (all of them) up the Eiffel Tower. Taken with my Oly P&S, but I beg forgiveness, as it was before I realized EOS digital was where it was at. :)

[MKULTRA]

I took the elevator up on the Eiffel tower (was with a rather large group of 30+ students) but I took the stairs down :D

[skygod44]

I forgot about this one:

I got trapped on a street with no exits between......

This:
http://www.pbase.com/itj12345/image/59397073/large.jpg

And THIS:
http://www.pbase.com/itj12345/image/59397063/large.jpg

Luckily they let let me stay off to the side and I didn't get attacked. I ended up with this:
http://www.pbase.com/itj12345/image/59397066/large.jpg

That's too scary for words!
But great pictures, all the same!

[Tom Reichner]

Yes . . . she had cubs!

[ckort]

Looking down seven stories without a net!

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_1439_edited-Atrium3.jpg

[Grafixwld]

I didn't really almost die it was too slippery from the snow to even think about getting close to an edge. About a month ago some guy drove this van off the Colorado National Monument on purpose. Does that count ?

[squashed]

It was an attack Camel :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/Cloneofcamel1.jpg

[Airedale1]

http://dovate.com/images/20070623004128_god5_2.jpg

Actually it wasn't loaded, so I guess it wasn't really dangerous. This was a shot for some band photos, taken in a South Philly gun store.

Thank you parphrasing the last words of Chicago's Terry Kath.

Without saying what I really think of this image and those that participated in creating it, here are a few words to live by.

RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
RULE II: NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY
RULE III: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
RULE IV: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEHIND IT


RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
There are no exceptions. Do not pretend that this is true. Some people and organizations take this rule and weaken it;e.g. "Treat all guns as if they were loaded." Unfortunately, the "as if" compromises the directness of the statement by implying that they are unloaded, but we will treat them as though they are loaded. No good! Safety rules must be worded forcefully so that they are never treated lightly or reduced to partial compliance.
All guns are always loaded - period!
This must be your mind-set. If someone hands you a firearm and says, "Don't worry, it's not loaded," you do not dare believe him. You need not be impolite, but check it yourself. Remember, there are no accidents, only negligent acts. Check it. Do not let yourself fall prey to a situation where you might feel compelled to squeal, "I didn't know it was loaded!"


RULE II: NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY
Conspicuously and continuously violated, especially with pistols, Rule II applies whether you are involved in range practice, daily carry, or examination. If the weapon is assembled and in someone's hands, it is capable of being discharged. A firearm holstered properly, lying on a table, or placed in a scabbard is of no danger to anyone. Only when handled is there a need for concern. This rule applies to fighting as well as to daily handling. If you are not willing to take a human life, do not cover a person with the muzzle. This rule also applies to your own person. Do not allow the muzzle to cover your extremities, e.g. using both hands to reholster the pistol. This practice is unsound, both procedurally and tactically. You may need a free hand for something important. Proper holster design should provide for one-handed holstering, so avoid holsters which collapse after withdrawing the pistol. (Note: It is dangerous to push the muzzle against the inside edge of the holster nearest the body to "open" it since this results in your pointing the pistol at your midsection.) Dry-practice in the home is a worthwhile habit and it will result in more deeply programmed reflexes. Most of the reflexes involved in the Modern Technique do not require that a shot be fired. Particular procedures for dry-firing in the home will be covered later. Let it suffice for now that you do not dry-fire using a "target" that you wish not to see destroyed. (Recall RULE I as well.)



Rule III: KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
Rule III is violated most anytime the uneducated person handles a firearm. Whether on TV, in the theaters, or at the range, people seem fascinated with having their finger on the trigger. Never stand or walk around with your finger on the trigger. It is unprofessional, dangerous, and, perhaps most damaging to the psyche, it is klutzy looking. Never fire a shot unless the sights are superimposed on the target and you have made a conscious decision to fire. Firing an unaligned pistol in a fight gains nothing. If you believe that the defensive pistol is only an intimidation tool - not something to be used - carry blanks, or better yet, reevaluate having one around. If you are going to launch a projectile, it had best be directed purposely. Danger abounds if you allow your finger to dawdle inside the trigger guard. As soon as the sights leave the target, the trigger-finger leaves the trigger and straightens alongside the frame. Since the hand normally prefers to work as a unit - as in grasping - separating the function of the trigger-finger from the rest of the hand takes effort. The five-finger grasp is a deeply programmed reflex. Under sufficient stress, and with the finger already placed on the trigger, an unexpected movement, misstep or surprise could result in a negligent discharge. Speed cannot be gained from such a premature placement of the trigger-finger. Bringing the sights to bear on the target, whether from the holster or the Guard Position, takes more time than that required for moving the trigger finger an inch or so to the trigger.



RULE IV: BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET
Know what it is, what is in line with it, and what is behind it. Never shoot at anything you have not positively identified. Be aware of your surroundings, whether on the range or in a fight. Do not assume anything. Know what you are doing.

SUMMARY:
Make these rules a part of your character. Never compromise them. Improper gunhandling results from ignorance and improper role modeling, such as handling your gun like your favorite actor does. Education can cure this. You can make a difference by following these gunhandling rules and insisting that those around you do the same. Set the example. Who knows what tragedies you, or someone you influence, may prevent?

Mods forgive for posting such a lengthy response, but I believe it could save a life.

[outbri]

Airedale1 made the post I felt should have been made a long time ago.
Thanks. It's always worth repeating.

[julioangelortiz]

This is an old railroad bridge that's been abandoned for a while. The right-side "walkway" was creaky, had broken railings, and had holes in the floor at spots. Below was a road and further out was a river. Not a comfortable drop. And I was by myself. Probably not in any real danger but not the safest place to take pictures. :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3400191380_7f756674ac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/julioangelortiz/3400191380/)

[FlyingPhotog]

Not necessarilly dangerous I guess but definately my most ummm, "unusual" shooting experience. There was a little bit of *GULP* factor involved:

Yours truly strapped into the back of an Ultralight (That's not a leg restraint, it's half of the pilot's lap belt laying accross my ankle...all it had were lap belts. And yes, I put the strap around my neck before takeoff...)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/105184232/original.jpg

To get these shots:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/105097910/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/105097911/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/105097912/original.jpg

[Crazy Horse]

Sorry about the quality of these photos. They were taken back in 2005 with a P&S.

My father and I watched a very rare lightning storm roll over my home town. (Saint John, NB, Canada) We decided to go up to an old fort that overlooks the city to get some pictures. the storm rolled right over us without dropping any rain.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3456716715_fc06707960_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3457534422_8c0253d2f2_o.jpg


This last one is where I think we almost died. I was pointing directly above us when I took this shot. I saw nothing but a bright flash, and didn't think much of it until I got home and saw the photo. I adjusted the brightness and contrast a bit to bring out the bolts.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3456716527_1c56f0f2be_o.jpg








Oh, and I was pretty close here reaching into the opening of an active volcano in Nicaragua. It was apparently a 600m drop into molten end.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3456727091_9948a9ba98_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3456727039_5d236b21ce_o.jpg