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RE: "Dumb Photographer Gets The Shot" - Webber Falls - #waterfallwednesday
I prefer the top one as well, and I appreciate the cautionary tale. I'm pretty careful as a rule but I know the lure of getting the right angle can lead to some less-than wise decision-making. If in doubt, be like Sam Gamgee and always carry a rope!
Thank you @derekkind! Yeah, I know better... A photographer died falling off a cliff near Eagle Falls/Emerald Bay/Lake Tahoe a couple years ago. I was thinking about him. I actually do carry a good length of paracord in my bag now but real rope would be advised here.
Ugh, I hate to hear stories like that. Same, I carry paracord. I don't follow my own (or Sam's) advice, but in truth it's probably best if I just avoid places where I would need it. I'm not a climber. :\
It was lame to hear. I didn't know him but he was a local so it kind of scared me and I'm more careful at that spot now. I'm not a climber either but sometimes I just can't help myself. Like playing pool, good photographers can see those angles and we sometimes do dumb things to get to those spots. Stay safe!
You too. Let the creative part of the brain have free reign but give veto rights to your common sense.
Haha! Good rule...