Is That Image Worth Your Life?

[matilda]

i thought of another thing to add to the list, and that is storm water drains. Some people are just plain stupid and like to go in them, and then when bad weather hits... yeah you get the drift.

[HerveyBayShutterBug]

Just been thinking through some of the jobs i've done as a Paramedic over the years where photographers have gotten themselves into strife.

1 slipped and fell about 6 metres into a rocky creek bed in rainforest, another slipped on the same rocks the other guy fell onto and cracked his scalp.

1 briefly clipped a moving train and got lollypopped, 1 fell off a train trying to get night shots and lost limbs.

2 assaulted.

1 stepped backwards off a gutter and broke his lower leg badly.

1 Cleaned up by a footballer and about 4 guys chasing the said footballer over the line near the flag.

1 Fell into a harvester.

There's probably more scattered over a 25+ year period...................


Take Care out there.
Martin

[nigo75]

Well done for brining this to our attention. I work in a place where these hazards are pumped into us every day (and yes we still have accidents) so to bring it up is a great idea as long as people read and at least have a little common sense......

[jasevk]

As a safety professional, I must say that this thread is brilliant and you deserve a pat on the back for this Every photographer should read this..... the AIPP ought to publish something along these lines (if they haven't already)

[boggo]

Som bad news today it looks like...

http://www.smh.com.au/national/photo...0427-tp7n.html

[Dizzy Photographics]

i just received this through my adelaide now newsletter...tragic safety first guys....always safety first

[OzzieTraveller]

G'day all

Just seen this thread and - wow, thanks to all who have contributed

A decade ago we lost a family member who fell to his death at the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road in western Victoria

The family did not know he had come to grief ... he was having a few days to himself to "go bush for his photographic enjoyment" and a local farmer noticed that the same car was parked in the same spot 36 hrs later... His body, with his 2 SLRs around his neck was found at the bottom of a 40metre cliff; he had crossed over a safety rail to get a better view of the scenery and quite obviously, slipped and fell

Regards, Phil

[Jeanette]

safety first .. this is a great thread guys .. one we all need reminding of hey

[darylcheshire]

I sometimes stand on photo lines and photograph an approaching train as part of an organised event.

When photographing an approaching train with a 28mm lens, the view is distorted and the locomotive looms up suddenly and the ground shakes. Best to have both eyes open and look around you. It's also possible to lose you balance or stumble if you get a distorted view through a 28 mm lens. You could trip on the ballast or sleepers. It used to give me a fright.

Daryl.

[Chilli]

Yesterday afternoon a 37 year old woman tripped and fell to her death when she was taking photos of the quarry in Gooseberry hill ( Perth).
R.I.P.

[Nikkie]

I found my self in a difficult situation the other day looking for something nice to take photos I was on a dirt road and I turned of onto another dirt road it was narrow but right at the end of the road was a locked gate there was a wall of a hill on one side of the road and a pretty large drop on the other side of the road it took me and my little car about 8 point turn very slowly and very carefully I managed to turn around and got out of there so sometimes just looking for a spot could have cost me my life or a lot of damage

[OzzieTraveller]

G'day all

Just come back to revisit this thread after some time ...
One of the things in my camera bag - has been for 4-5 yrs - is a worker's fluoro-orange safety vest. EVERY time I get out of the motorhome to walk up the road etc etc to chase some images, on goes the vest

Regards, Phil

[rsanders]

Photography can be someone's hobby but a life to another. That is why, there should be high regard for those who are risking theirs every time they go at it.

I would like to commend those who are on a death mission just to capture shots from wars and unruly places. Yes, you could get inspiration from that and credit should be given where it is due.

[ytf]

One thing I haven't seen in these threads: If you are going somewhere potentially dangerous and unfamiliar, bring a friend.

[robgubiani]

Having worked in many many many dangerous industrial locations, I can say the above article is very true. Some of these places like brickworks, lime factories or most old building are full of stuff that can kill, mame, blind and many other things. Asbestos is almost guaranteed to be present. Best bit of advice is find out the history of the place if possibly and always go with a buddy.

[AstonKemp]

After the heavy seas earlier in the week its worth reminding those chasing photographs on rock shelves and cliffs of the ever present danger in these places. Seventy four fishermen were washed of rock shelves last year and killed. If you frequent these places please use rock cleats on your footwear and a life jacket. Be extra aware before sunrise and after sunset in the dark.

[smiley]

thank you Mark i think you've hit the nail on the head.

[rossmorgan]

Good Advice.

[jackdaw]

Nicely written.
I must admit I've taken many a calculated risk to get "that shot" as my portfolio attests.
A fall due to carelessness bought me back to earth (literally) 6 months ago but have found myself back at it with more care and thought taken.

[OzzieTraveller]

Hi

.... and on the ABC news today is a report of a fella who has gone over the waterfalls at Ebor, nsw
He has crossed the safety fence to walk out near the fast-flowing waters "to get a better photo" and gone head first over the 30metre waterfalls

SES + other volunteers are reported looking for his body downstream from the falls

Phil