Was it worth the shot or not??

[T.R.R]

I decided to go on a short hike and take some pictures. When I got out to the falls I stood there and wondered where I could get a shot no else had. So I found this ledge that was about 40 or so feet high. So I made the climb and decided that I would have to scale this rock face to get to the shot I wanted. As I worked my way across the rock face my camera slipped off my shoulder. I screamed SH** and grabbed it out of the air, only to than realize that I myself was now falling down the rock face. I didn't have time to scream when I became airborne and than landed on my butt. Once I came back to my sense, I became worried about my camera and tripod. I was happy to find that my camera had survived, but my tripod had died.

After that I noticed that I was sitting on a second ledge that was 20' below the one I started on. I thought I would make the best of it and take some shots. At that point I figured out that I had the wrong lens on the camera, and I would have to climb back up to where I was and get my camera bag. So I climbed back up and retrieved my gear, and got the shot posted below. Let me know if you think the picture is worth the pain I want through to get it (and the pain im still in tonight).

Price of the shot:

Lose of blood- More than I care to lose
cuts and bruises- Looks like I fell down a rock cliff
broken tripod- $90
Getting the picture I wanted- Priceless




Now on a positive note, I had my large pano printed. The people at the print shop were completely blown away by it. So I rushed it over to the office that had bought it. Where I than received positive feedback like I never had before. I had people asking for my card, and to go out shooting with me. So thank you to everyone that gave me feedback on it.

[zephod]

Short answer:


Absoposilutely! worth it.


Great shot

Doug

[Digidave]

Yes , I think it was worth it. Very nice capture!

1) You're still young, you'll heal quickly.
2) You're still young, You can earn enough for a new tripod in no time. Probably needed one anyways, right?
3) You're still young, you can get away with doing stupid stuff.
4) You're still young, think of the story you can tell your grandchildren when the time comes.
5) You're still young, I think your allowed about 5 really dumb things in your lifetime. One down, 4 to go!
6) What the hell were you thinking!!

[meremale]

That's a fantastic shot, and well worth the effort.

[Desert Rose]

Oh yeah! That's one hell of a shot! Sorry for your pain tho. I hope the pain is gone soon and you are out hiking and climbing again.

[JennyM]

Excellent. A true photographer has no boundries!!!

[beachcomber]

Lose of blood- More than I care to lose
cuts and bruises- Looks like I fell down a rock cliff
broken tripod- $90
Getting the picture I wanted- Priceless


and I guess
for everything else, theres Mastercard

Well done TRR, its an excellent picture and a great story to support it. Good job buddy

beach

[Gonzo13]

It's a nice shot. You got praise for the shot, and you probably learned that you need a new way to carry your gear when you decide to go scaling rock faces. Besides if you have any scars from it you can show the picture as the reward for the injuries.

[leeann475]

Great shot -- beautiful action with the water, and as you said, no one else was (crazy??) enough to get that vantage point. You're my hero!

[FromtheBackofaHorse]

Way worth it!! Thanks for suffering so we might enjoy!