The Things You Do For A Photo
Sometimes photography makes us insane I think. It makes us do things. Things like… climb an overpass at dusk… without your glasses. You decided you’d be just fine with your prescription sunglasses and completely disregarded the insignificant little fact that you have horrible depth perception in the dark (thank you astigmatism!) The thought of “nightfall + sunglasses = bad” didn’t enter your mind until later. Absolutely not important when you’re tightrope walking a concrete ledge 8″ thick, cars are flying by and you’re carrying a 10 lb camera bag plus a tripod. And don’t even think about that just on the other side of that ledge is the ocean… and lots of rocks…. 40 feet below. Did I forget to mention the wind? Yeah, add in lots of wind.
Insanity. But fun. At least until the cop showed up.
But I also think that in order to get that really great photograph you have to be just a little bit insane. Or maybe a lot insane. That’s a tough call. Anyway, the point is – nature, architecture, wild animals – all the really interesting shots are usually difficult to find and get to. Which is just a pain in the ass, by the way. But I suppose it weeds out the pros from the amateurs. Serious from the dabblers. Or the sane from the insane? Again… tough call.
Sometimes we all need a little insanity I think. My trip was well worth it. 
