LOOK OUT!

By on October 22, 2008 in Alaska, Travel, What We Know

Perusing freelance gigs on Craigslist while on vacation in Alaska – $0

Responding to ad requesting photo of Thermoking truck in “exotic” setting – $0

Noticing Thermoking truck idling next to us at a scenic rest area – $0

Taking off at high speed to get ahead of the truck on the downhill grade to Fairbanks – $0

Watching your husband step directly in front of a semi hurtling down a steep mountain grade to get a photo that pays him $300 for less than 10 minutes work – Priceless

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12 Responses to LOOK OUT!

  1. Debbie October 23, 2008 at 10:10 am #

    Ouch, didn’t see that last line coming.

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  2. Betsy Wuebker October 23, 2008 at 10:52 am #

    Hi Debbie – LOL he jumped at the last minute, of course! Thanks for coming by!

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  3. Cath Lawson October 24, 2008 at 10:45 am #

    Hi Betsy – your husband definitely deserves to be paid a lot if he takes those risks. I had no idea that folk got paid so much for photos but I guess it takes a lot of practise to get that good.

    Cath Lawson´s last blog post..Does Anyone Really Make Money On The Internet?

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  4. Barbara Swafford October 24, 2008 at 5:18 pm #

    Hi Betsy – That sounds like one of those situations where maybe you had to go and wash, or buy a clean pair of shorts after that exciting(?) expedition. :)

    Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..Who Taught You – Open Mic

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  5. Davina October 24, 2008 at 5:53 pm #

    Hi Betsy. $300 will buy a lot of pairs of clean underwear :-) (as per Barbara’s comment). I don’t think I could have watched!

    Davina´s last blog post..Awakening To A Balanced Life

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  6. Matthew Dryden October 24, 2008 at 6:46 pm #

    That’s freaking crazy and awesome.

    Matthew Dryden´s last blog post..Why Do You Always Make Me Shout At You?

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  7. Betsy Wuebker October 27, 2008 at 8:09 am #

    Hi Everyone! :D It didn’t even occur to me how dangerous it was as we were so focused on getting ahead of the truck in time for him to set up the shot. Translation: I sat in the car while Pete did all the work. Luckily, there was no vehicle ahead of this truckdriver except for ours!

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  8. steph October 27, 2008 at 11:40 am #

    Ah! Is your hubby one of those daring photographers who love taking risks? Those types always yield the best photos!

    steph´s last blog post..The Woohoo! Report

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  9. Friar October 27, 2008 at 12:48 pm #

    Awww…man! I got TONS of photos like this!

    (I guess it’s all about being the right place at the right time, eh?).

    Well, $300 bucks is nothing to sneeze at. Good for you for striking while the iron is hot! :-)

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  10. Betsy Wuebker October 27, 2008 at 11:17 pm #

    Hi Friar – Happy to see you here! I was just looking at the view when Pete spotted the truck, so he gets credit for paying attention and agility!

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  11. Betsy Wuebker October 27, 2008 at 11:37 pm #

    Hi Steph! – I don’t know about daring. Before this, the most exciting series was a fight between an osprey and two owls. He won’t let me post the photos because they’re not good enough. When do you suppose he’ll see another situation like that?!

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