Shot #73 yesterday, almost died

SimpsonBrothers · April 3, 2011

So we headed out to the Golden Gate Bridge yesterday morning to catch some rush hour traffic. I get up on the bridge, which is empty, set up my tripod and camera, waiting for the perfect moment to take the shot that I am looking for. Looking through my camera I hear a little "Honk Honk" and thinking it's on the street since I'm looking away, all of a sudden this little mini truck comes flying by me and almost clipped my elbow and leg! Scared the crap out of me! I had no idea that anything besides people and bikes were allowed on the bridge.

bf2015 · April 3, 2011

Wow! I'm out!

Sweet shot!

lkbart · April 3, 2011

Really sweet shot - not worth your life though - am very glad he missed you! So is that the "rogue" truck on the right? Sure doesn't look like much room to spare there.

Yaflyyadie · April 3, 2011

Great picture.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARE YOU NUTS ?????????????????????????????:jawdrop

SimpsonBrothers · April 3, 2011

Yeah, there wasn't.

Thought the walkway was just for people and bikes, not sure what that guy was doing.

SimpsonBrothers · April 3, 2011

Yaflyyadie wrote: »

ARE YOU NUTS ?????????????????????????????:jawdrop

That's for a professional to decide.

JC · April 3, 2011

Ok, so maybe you nearly died, but you got the shot. Was it a maintenance truck or something?

konomaniac · April 3, 2011

One more item to add to the camera bag - a new pair of shorts

DonRicklin · April 3, 2011

Yowza,
That's almost as bad as breaking down on the Bay Bridge, which I did in '72!

As said, you got the shot!

Don

Froch · April 3, 2011

Nice!!!

FlyNavy · April 3, 2011

Amazing photo!

SimpsonBrothers · April 3, 2011

DonRicklin wrote: »

Yowza,
That's almost as bad as breaking down on the Bay Bridge, which I did in '72!

That would not be fun.

sapphire73 · April 3, 2011

Congratulations on the amazing photo and surviving the experience. Knowing the back story makes it even more compelling!

GretaPics · April 4, 2011

Beautiful shot and great fit for the challenge but quiet a back story...crazy! GP

indiegirl · April 4, 2011

I give.

kwickers · April 4, 2011

Nice Shot ! Seems like if People and bikes ARE allowed then you should have the right of way. Like walking on a Sidewalk.

SeascapeS · April 4, 2011

Fantastic! Sorry about the near miss, but you did good!

ian408 · April 4, 2011

The mini-trucks are used by bridge maintenance to cart around the paint crews. Always seems like there's a fleet of them on the bridge.

MammaPaparazza · April 4, 2011

That is a most impressive catch! I'm suprised you even took the shot, at that point they woulda been scooping my sorry butt off the ground after I passed out.

hell who am I kidding...you woulnd't have ever caught me on foot on a bridge anyway, I'm scared of heights. :cry

sweetharmony · April 4, 2011

Not an experience you will soon forget and just look at the super momento you have! Great image.....

SimpsonBrothers · April 4, 2011

ian408 wrote: »

The mini-trucks are used by bridge maintenance to cart around the paint crews. Always seems like there's a fleet of them on the bridge.

They should learn to slow the hell down!

First time I've seen one before, kinda surprising.

travelways · April 4, 2011

bf2015 wrote: »

Wow! I'm out! Sweet shot!

Glorious shot!

SimpsonBrothers · April 4, 2011

Thanks!

rbustraen · April 4, 2011

Great shot and side story... What a rush both ways.

Yaflyyadie · April 4, 2011

SimpsonBrothers wrote: »

That's for a professional to decide.

I apologize if my comment about a professional was considered out of line.

SimpsonBrothers · April 4, 2011

Yaflyyadie wrote: »

I apologize if my comment about a professional was considered out of line.

Not even remotely!:D If you met me you would understand.

Yaflyyadie · April 4, 2011

Thanks, I appreciate your reply.

SimpsonBrothers · April 4, 2011

I have to say, the worst part of this shot was realizing how badly my sensor needs to be cleaned!

ic4u · April 4, 2011

That is such a cool shot, seriously!!!

Glad you're okay!

dnie · April 4, 2011

amazing

Shot #73 yesterday, almost died

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