sometimes you have to break the rules to get that amazing shot(s)
True enough... and on occasion, some other folks have to risk their lives to save that of some moronic risk taker who had not factored in certain factors in their equation.
Want to take a risk... by all means, but before you do, if there is a cost factor related to someone having to rescue you... then maybe you might consider leaving a deposit to cover some of the rescue operation.
Geez, I understand the drive to 'get the shot' but that is taking it to new heights...and unsafe extremes. I think in this case I would be more supportive if they just used a camera attached to one of those flying machines and only if they got permission as that having a dozen of those buzzing flying cameras would cause other issues.
Oh, do want to point out - the selfie taken at the Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janiero is NOT illegal as the guy sought and was granted permission to scale the statue (or so he states on his blog and website). I remember seeing the story on CNN news feed. I am sure that they made him sign a waiver and prove he could pay for damages and/or rescue if it was needed.
sometimes you have to break the rules to get that amazing shot(s)
True enough... and on occasion, some other folks have to risk their lives to save that of some moronic risk taker who had not factored in certain factors in their equation.
Want to take a risk... by all means, but before you do, if there is a cost factor related to someone having to rescue you... then maybe you might consider leaving a deposit to cover some of the rescue operation.
Ray
What do you suppose the deposit would be to cover the life of a rescuer?
sometimes you have to break the rules to get that amazing shot(s)
True enough... and on occasion, some other folks have to risk their lives to save that of some moronic risk taker who had not factored in certain factors in their equation.
Want to take a risk... by all means, but before you do, if there is a cost factor related to someone having to rescue you... then maybe you might consider leaving a deposit to cover some of the rescue operation.
Ray
What do you suppose the deposit would be to cover the life of a rescuer?
If I understood just what it is you are asking I would try to answer it.
Assuming you are talking about the life or injury to a rescuer, and working on the premise that the rescuer washired to do just that, then that person would have insurance coverage provided by the employer.
Geez, I understand the drive to 'get the shot' but that is taking it to new heights...and unsafe extremes. I think in this case I would be more supportive if they just used a camera attached to one of those flying machines and only if they got permission as that having a dozen of those buzzing flying cameras would cause other issues.
It's not *about* photography, though. The "sport" is about gaining access to forbidden places and free-climbing them. The photography, for the most part, is just to document the "accomplishment". Apparently I'm turning into a stick-in-the-mud old grouch in my late 60's, because I think this is pretty stupid behavior, LOL.
sometimes you have to break the rules to get that amazing shot(s)
True enough... and on occasion, some other folks have to risk their lives to save that of some moronic risk taker who had not factored in certain factors in their equation.
Want to take a risk... by all means, but before you do, if there is a cost factor related to someone having to rescue you... then maybe you might consider leaving a deposit to cover some of the rescue operation.
Ray
What do you suppose the deposit would be to cover the life of a rescuer?
If I understood just what it is you are asking I would try to answer it.
Assuming you are talking about the life or injury to a rescuer, and working on the premise that the rescuer washired to do just that, then that person would have insurance coverage provided by the employer.
I hope this helps a tad.
Ray
I think it was more of a statement, in response to your premise that they should have to leave a deposit, noting that if a rescuer dies there is no amount of deposit that can make up for that. Which is of course, aside from being completely and totally obvious, rather a useless statement anyway, considering that there is no chance, none at all, of a person who's into UrbEx leaving a deposit, if only because anyone taking such a deposit would theoretically be endorsing criminal acts, and would then be themselves liable.
People take risks, sometimes those risks have really bad consequences, that's life. At least these particular risk takers shared some pretty darn amazing photos. I'm still far more appreciative of this behavior than a good subset of other risk-taking behavior. Do take a moment tp consider what other activities these types of folks might choose to engage in in order to satisfy their need for this type of stimulation. My guess is that 90% of the choices they have are far more concerning and far less productive. (yes, I just called B&E/Trespassing 'productive')..
