Photographer's nightmare: Shot a cliff fall

[Traveller]

Is it fitting to lament your personal
disappointments with the Almighty in such a haughty way?

Yes, i lament the fact that God hasn't given the D60 a decent AF.
Appropriate forum, right?

For the end, a quote from some french writer:
"When the man has understood HE created God and not the contrary,
maybe he'll be able to show a bit more humanism."

 

[Don Lashier]

For the end, a quote from some french writer:
"When the man has understood HE created God and not the contrary,
maybe he'll be able to show a bit more humanism."

and the Buddhist might say "when man has understood that he IS God ...

• DL

 

[Traveller]

For the end, a quote from some french writer:
"When the man has understood HE created God and not the contrary,
maybe he'll be able to show a bit more humanism."

and the Buddhist might say "when man has understood that he IS God ...

• DL

 

[Don Lashier]

We're getting WAY OT here, but no, Buddhists basically don't believe in a separate god in the western sense.
http://www.buddhanet.net/ans73.htm

but I don't think they would disagree with my statement either (although it was basically a humorous response to the prior post):
http://here-and-now.org/index.shtml

• DL

For the end, a quote from some french writer:
"When the man has understood HE created God and not the contrary,
maybe he'll be able to show a bit more humanism."

and the Buddhist might say "when man has understood that he IS God ...

• DL

 

[Chris Otto]

...to give the best explanation of the way God works in our lives.

Of course, maybe God has a better understanding of the big pictures
and what we see has horrible tragedies are really making something
much better happen down the road. I'm sure my dog can't figure out
why I drag him to the vet once a year and they stick him with
needles.

And I say all this being a devout atheist.

RZ

Ain't life grand ???

I have seen people that were supposed to die, that now live and the reason is not apparent yet.

I have seen people die that were "not" supposed to, and the reason was apparent very quickly.

The most apparent to me was the death of Payne Stewart. I go to the same church as he did and one of the pastors at the church said it best - (paraphrased) "Payne Stewart brought more people to God in his death, then he ever could in his life".

This said about a man that traveled the world and affected many people's lives.

No one can have a sense of the big picture, due to our short lives and the immensity of life on this Earth.

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http://www.pbase.com/otto9000

 

[J Walker]

Im sorry you had to experience this horrible event. Every time I go out climbing, especially in popular areas I always fear having to witness or being involved in these situations. As a matter of fact I was saved from going through a similar situation because I choose to go to church. Im sure that other dude that posted earlier will be all over that.

I try to use these events as positively as I can. By taking more time and evaluating each climb or whatever I might be doing...like that deadly drive to work.

As far as free climbing goes, there are two types of free climbers...and the one type shouldn't be classified as a free climber. Those that truley free climb are incredible climbers and very seldom do these guys or girls have accidents. When they free climb they have done the climb numerous times and know it like the back of their hand. When accidents do happen it is the likeness of getting run over by a semi while helping your grandma cross the road. A freak thing that was probably unavoidable short of not doing it at all. (You wouldn't NOT help your grandma across the road) The other type of free climbers definately shouldn't be there, and some might say these accidents are proof of survival of the fittest. Regardless it is still a life lost and a tragedy. I guess I just wanted to clear up that true free climbers are not reckless or crazy. I think most of us are more reckless when it comes to the way we drive therefore endangering ourselves and others. A climber will only kill himself.

Again my apologies for a traumatic experience.

--
J Walker
http://jwalkerphotography.tripod.com

 

[Davidlw]

I am very sorry for the loss of his life. I photographed this sort of thing for 25 years as a Crime Scene Investigator.

I guess I need a little consoling from my fellow photogs. I was up
in this canyon in Utah frequented by a lot of locals and was taking
some beautiful fall canyon shots with my D60 and 28-135IS lens. As
I was walking back down the path, I looked up and saw two young men
free climbing and were near the peak of about a 400 foot cliff,
very jagged and not shear. One guy made it to the top but the other
guy seemed to be stuck in his position, I guess he tried to make it
up the last 15 feet and then he fell. I shot instinctively 8 photos
of him coming down. I got about a third of his fall and in horrer
watched him come the rest of the way down. I won't get into details
but it was disturbing to witness but the worst part for me was the
sound. The police will email me and I'll send them the pics since
they need them they said. I'll then trash them into oblivion. I
went home in a cold sweat with my heart feeling like it was going
to beat out of my chest. After talking it over with my wife,
brother, friend etc, I feel a lot better. But it sure hits home the
fragile nature of our lives.

Has anyone else shot anything close to this kind of thing who may
want to share with me their thoughts since I kind of feel you guys
are my unseen friends so to speak.

Appreciate your comments,

James

 

[Gillis Danielsen]

oh mu god that sounds just like one of those horrorstorys...

 

[Cam Man]

I am sorry that you had to go through such experience.

I'm thankful that you are a believer in God... in Him I have found comfort in bad/sad situations.

I wish I could say more, something that would help... but I will share my silence with you.

Best Regards...