Michael Ventura Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Don't know why this topic came to mind, maybe it was all the talk, in another thread, about mule rides down steep cliffs. But have no fear, I think there is something for everyone. I would like to see photos (up to 3 and must be on sale at Alamy) of anything that induces fear and/or danger. It could be activities that people do, dangerous things, scary animals or insects...shock me with your photos! Here are some examples I had. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Good one, Michael. I loved the guitar image. Here are my three dangerous offerings. Is the photographer on the lunch menu? Sign of the times (unfortunately) Taking the plunge in Mazatlán Edited September 8, 2022 by John Mitchell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Composite of a young boy jumping from a jetty into a crocodile mouth Jumping croc (this is the real thing, not a composite) Whipscorpion Edited September 9, 2022 by gvallee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I knew Gen would have some REALLY terrifying images. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvallee Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, NYCat said: I knew Gen would have some REALLY terrifying images. Paulette Ha ha !! 😂 For once, this is a theme where I struggled to select only 3. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Ok, here come some of mine: A small Salt Water Crocodile: A scary funfair ride: And a crocodile safety sign on a beach in Darwin Australia: Good luck everyone, I can't wait to see your fears. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecile Marion Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Handmade sign warning of bees nest Aftermath of a storm Meet the neighbors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Checked my port and no images for Fear. A few for Danger but they are mostly signs. Will probably have to miss this comp. Will look further when I have more time. Good subject though. Might have to concentrate on taking pics around it. Well done on your win Micheal. Allan Edited September 9, 2022 by Allan Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Oh boy, I hope I didn't pick to obscure of a subject. Perhaps I should have gone with sunsets, Edo's thread is showing quite a few really nice ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Myford Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Walrus in the Svalbard Archipelago African Leopard stalking Wildebeest in Kenya, East Africa Grizzly Bear in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Nothing in my port worth posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Paulette, do you know what I have in common with those big Alaskan grizzles? We both enjoy Pacific wild salmon. Yeah, Betty -- I don't have any scary pics either (with the possible exception of a self-portrait). Edited September 9, 2022 by Ed Rooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Youths enjoying flying chair ride at funfair at Stow cum Quy Cambridgeshire Steam Rally Star flyer ride at Bridlington sea front funfair East Yorkshire Even Scarier The HAND reaching for you. The two top images scare me. Allan Edited September 9, 2022 by Allan Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Three from me, all from the hills where fear and danger are occasionally encountered Jumping a crevasse in the Swiss Alps. This was on the fantastic five day traverse of the Monte Rosa massif. It doesn't look much from this picture but the crevasse was very deep and plenty wide enough. I was lucky to get this shot - I was first to jump and so I had to control the rope tension by moving backwards quickly when Helene jumped. The idea being to have as little slack in the rope in the event that she goes into the drop. I focussed on the icicles, had the camera at waist level on its strap and when she jumped I moved smartly back and fired. Three usable shots came out, of which this one is the best. It was a bit overexposed, one of those times you are really happy that you have the RAW file. Glacier movement practice in the French Alps. The dangers here are all to real, the ice is hard and brittle. You have to move with great care and with attention to the feet. Its all too easy to forget that you are wearing crampons and trip over your own feet, and hose crevasses are deep. Again in the Swiss Alps, coming down the trade route on the Allalinhorn after going up the gorgeous Hohlaubgrat. The danger here is that of snow covered crevasses. On snow covered glaciers you have no idea if you are walking over a crevasse, so its best to assume that you are and act accordingly. As in the photo, plenty of rope and as little slack as possible so that the person falling doesn't pull the others off their feet. I went through a crevasse once (only waist deep as it was a narrow slot) and can personally vouch for the fact that you have exactly zero seconds warning and the same amount of time to react. My hair turns grey every time I see people in this kind of terrain with long coils of rope over their arms or the rope puddled between them dragging across the snow. Evenin this image the rope is looser than I would have it in this terrain. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin L Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Colin Woods said: Three from me, all from the hills where fear and danger are occasionally encountered Jumping a crevasse in the Swiss Alps. This was on the fantastic five day traverse of the Monte Rosa massif. It doesn't look much from this picture but the crevasse was very deep and plenty wide enough. I was lucky to get this shot - I was first to jump and so I had to control the rope tension by moving backwards quickly when Helene jumped. The idea being to have as little slack in the rope in the event that she goes into the drop. I focussed on the icicles, had the camera at waist level on its strap and when she jumped I moved smartly back and fired. Three usable shots came out, of which this one is the best. It was a bit overexposed, one of those times you are really happy that you have the RAW file. Glacier movement practice in the French Alps. The dangers here are all to real, the ice is hard and brittle. You have to move with great care and with attention to the feet. Its all too easy to forget that you are wearing crampons and trip over your own feet, and hose crevasses are deep. Again in the Swiss Alps, coming down the trade route on the Allalinhorn after going up the gorgeous Hohlaubgrat. The danger here is that of snow covered crevasses. On snow covered glaciers you have no idea if you are walking over a crevasse, so its best to assume that you are and act accordingly. As in the photo, plenty of rope and as little slack as possible so that the person falling doesn't pull the others off their feet. I went through a crevasse once (only waist deep as it was a narrow slot) and can personally vouch for the fact that you have exactly zero seconds warning and the same amount of time to react. My hair turns grey every time I see people in this kind of terrain with long coils of rope over their arms or the rope puddled between them dragging across the snow. Evenin this image the rope is looser than I would have it in this terrain. Colin, these are absolutely stunning! Amazing. I think the rules should be changed so all 3 make it to the final. If not we’ll make somebody jump a crevasse as punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks you Martin. I love the mountains and I try to take pictures that communicate something of what I feel when footloose up there. And jumping the crevasse was an emotional moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeCee Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) Anyone want to buy a shed? Buyer collects... 😁 Sumatran tiger. Sidmouth Lifeboat crew and launch tractor driver. Edited September 10, 2022 by TeeCee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, TeeCee said: Sumatran tiger. Ohhhhh. Pretty kitty! Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 On 09/09/2022 at 09:37, Ed Rooney said: Paulette, do you know what I have in common with those big Alaskan grizzles? We both enjoy Pacific wild salmon. Yeah, Betty -- I don't have any scary pics either (with the possible exception of a self-portrait). I have a couple of alligators but they can’t beat Gen’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) I guess I did find a couple of pitiful entries. To a trick or treating child, these would be very scary. Expression of fear Expression of fear Edited September 11, 2022 by Betty LaRue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Betty, does Echo have a hold of that young man's finger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) Fear and Danger contest over Edited October 1, 2022 by meanderingemu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 These are looking really good!!! Keep em coming! I am sorry that some feel they don't have anything that will work for this month's subject. Fear, danger and scary can be a lot of things, I am open to creative interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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