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Posted by John De Bord on August 23, 2006 at 7:29 AM
Considering this was shot at the Grand Canyon, I wonder if this person might be on here....anyways.....thought I would share with ya all.
I have to admit, seeing this made my head spin....some people will do anything for a great shot, and some are just plain idiotic. Case in point: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hansvandevorst/216200392/in/set-72157594222213140 and make 100% sure you READ the photographers description below the shot. Then after that, get ready to have your anxiety level jump through the roof . http://www.flickr.com/photos/hansvandevorst/217713707/in/set-72157594222213140/
Some people just make me wonder.....
Posted by Denise Symes on August 23, 2006 at 9:16 AM
Wow. My fear of heights will definitely keep me from doing anything that stupid.
It made a good shot for you!
Posted by Scott Bacon on August 23, 2006 at 9:16 AM
Yikes!
What was he thinking?? Oh, maybe he wasn't...
Posted by Chuck Peacock on August 23, 2006 at 9:29 AM
Oh come on, He was in thong sandals and did it with one hand. How hard could it have been?
I couldn't imagine watching this nut fall to his death.
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 23, 2006 at 9:51 AM
My fear of heights will definitely keep me from doing anything that stupid.
My still having a few brain cells rubbing together would be enough to dissuade me from such a stupid stunt. This guy needs to be found, fined and deported.
Posted by Denise Symes on August 23, 2006 at 9:56 AM
lol Todd. Yeah, that, too...
Posted by Jody Grigg on August 23, 2006 at 10:05 AM
For a minute I thought it was Darren in his younger years because the guy was wearing thong sandals ? But I noticed this guy was wearing long pants....
Posted by Rene Pirolt on August 23, 2006 at 10:06 AM
…those crazy Europeans!
Posted by Roger Rouch on August 23, 2006 at 10:15 AM
Looks like a candidate for the Darwin Awards. He could really get some attention in a pair of RMNP speedos!
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 23, 2006 at 10:39 AM
If I was him, I'd have extended my tripod then tightroped on it.
Posted by John De Bord on August 23, 2006 at 12:00 PM
check out this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/baumer1781/218854742/ this guys crazy. Anyone notice the 6pack of Bud next to him also? Spose ya have to get up some liquid courage to do a stunt like this
Posted by Les Barstow on August 23, 2006 at 12:07 PM
That's unbelievable! Stupidity doesn't even come close to describing that maneuver. Darwin was robbed.
Posted by Scott Buckel on August 23, 2006 at 12:24 PM
Unfortnately (or fortunately) this guy did survive and can possibly reproduce! No Darwin Award for him. . .
I did see a different set of links to this the other night. This guy did take a nap while out on the rock! Maybe it was after drinking the six pack.
Scott
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 23, 2006 at 1:09 PM
Perhaps it's too generous to call this schmuck a photographer. I would say he's a tourist with a camera.
Posted by Grant Collier on August 23, 2006 at 7:44 PM
The sandals, the beer and hand-holding the camera & tripod on the jump back (cause, you know, you really don't need two hands to make that maneuver)...makes me wonder if it's not a big setup. I'm the most cynical person I know and even I have trouble believing that anyone can be that stupid.
But if it is real, I'd like to see him try it with an LF setup...
What an idiot, it reminded me this summer I was in Yellowstone this summer and at Tower Falls the day a lady died in front of her family by climbing over the SAFTY rail to get a picture with her point and shoot!!!!
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18 repliesI have to admit, seeing this made my head spin....some people will do anything for a great shot, and some are just plain idiotic. Case in point: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hansvandevorst/216200392/in/set-72157594222213140 and make 100% sure you READ the photographers description below the shot. Then after that, get ready to have your anxiety level jump through the roof . http://www.flickr.com/photos/hansvandevorst/217713707/in/set-72157594222213140/
Some people just make me wonder.....
It made a good shot for you!
What was he thinking??
I couldn't imagine watching this nut fall to his death.
My still having a few brain cells rubbing together would be enough to dissuade me from such a stupid stunt. This guy needs to be found, fined and deported.
I did see a different set of links to this the other night. This guy did take a nap while out on the rock! Maybe it was after drinking the six pack.
Scott
There seems to be a lot fringing and pixelating around this guy. I have to wonder if it's Photoshopped.
But if it is real, I'd like to see him try it with an LF setup...