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Risky Collection (#5)

"Embracing the Thrill

Background imageRisky Collection: Indian child gymnast atop a long pole

Indian child gymnast atop a long pole
A tiny Indian child Gymnast rather precariously held aloft by a long pole!

Background imageRisky Collection: Food Supplies

Food Supplies
Getting food is a risky business, with fighting in progress between Communards and government forces throughout the city

Background imageRisky Collection: A climber jumping down a crag on Harter Fell in the Lake District UK

A climber jumping down a crag on Harter Fell in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: Great white shark

Great white shark
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageRisky Collection: A father and two sons on a motorbike in Xian city, northern china

A father and two sons on a motorbike in Xian city, northern china, none of whom are wearing crash helmets
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A school path with salt on in the snow in Amblesdie cumbria UK

A school path with salt on in the snow in Amblesdie cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A BMW car crashed on its roof in the middle of a field after leaving the road at high speed

A BMW car crashed on its roof in the middle of a field after leaving the road at high speed on the A66 near Keswick
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A woman scrambling in the lake district in the Lake District UK

A woman scrambling in the lake district in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A mountaineer ice climbing on Low Water Beck near Coniston Lake District UK

A mountaineer ice climbing on Low Water Beck near Coniston Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A climber crossing the steal rope bridge in glen Nevis Scotland

A climber crossing the steal rope bridge in glen Nevis Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very

Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very wet day
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A man on the cliff tops at Boscastle overlooking Meachard island in cornwall UK

A man on the cliff tops at Boscastle overlooking Meachard island in cornwall UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: Tuvaluan workers laoding containers on the supply ship for Funafuti atol Tuvalu

Tuvaluan workers laoding containers on the supply ship for Funafuti atol Tuvalu
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A Tuvaluan man and child on a motorbike on Funafuti atol Tuvalu

A Tuvaluan man and child on a motorbike on Funafuti atol Tuvalu
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A climber on Stac Pollaidh in Assynt Scotland UK

A climber on Stac Pollaidh in Assynt Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A snow plough driving in heavy snow in Ambleside UK

A snow plough driving in heavy snow in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: The Russells Glacier draining the Greenland icesheet inland from Kangerlussuaq on Greenlands west

The Russells Glacier draining the Greenland icesheet inland from Kangerlussuaq on Greenlands west coast
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: A glacier coming off the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat

A glacier coming off the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: Melt water on the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat

Melt water on the Greenland ice sheet near camp Victor north of Ilulissat
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageRisky Collection: Tree and rocks small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region

Tree and rocks small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa
SAS-344 Tree and rocks - small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageRisky Collection: Oiling a Crane Pulley

Oiling a Crane Pulley
Two construction workers risking life and limb to oil the pulleys on top of a huge crane




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"Embracing the Thrill: Risky Adventures from Snowboarding to High Wire Walking" Witness the heart-stopping moment as a daring man leaps off a towering cornice on Flagstaff Peak, defying gravity on his snowboard in the majestic Wasatch Mountains of Utah, USA. Step back in time to the 1840s when Simpson delved into uncharted territory, researching anaesthetics with great risk and determination, paving the way for modern medical practices. Explore the perilous world of 19th-century coal mining, where brave souls ventured deep underground to extract this valuable resource that fueled industrial revolutions across nations. Feel your adrenaline soar as you watch an adventurous snowboarder take flight off another cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah – a playground for thrill-seekers. Marvel at nature's wonders as an Adelie Penguin stands fearlessly atop an iceberg amidst Antarctica's Yalour Islands, showcasing its resilience against harsh conditions and icy dangers. Travel back to c1905 and witness a man skillfully maneuvering through a bustling kitchen filled with open flames and sharp utensils - showcasing bravery even within everyday tasks. From breathtaking landscapes to jaw-dropping feats of courage, explore North America's wild beauty in Utah - home to stunning canyons, mountainscapes, and endless opportunities for adventure seekers. Hold your breath as The Great Blondini walks precariously above four lions on a high wire – defying all odds while captivating audiences with his death-defying stunts during times gone by. Discover China's enchanting wilderness as you spot a giant panda perched high up in a tree in Sichuan province – showcasing their agility despite being endangered creatures facing numerous risks today. Uncover nature's ingenious survival strategies with Veitchs pitcher plant climbing up tree trunks, showcasing its large aerial pitchers.