There are some situations where taking photographs just isn’t appropriate (or safe), like standing on lava. Photographer Kawika Singson claims that he would go to the ‘center of the earth to get the best shot’ and he didn’t back down when the opportunity was presented to him. He withstood the intense heat of a lava flow and allowed himself to be set alight in order to get this photograph on top of a Hawaii volcano. Fortunately, the photographer stood on a thin layer of rock just centimeters above magma, but it was so hot his tripod and shoes set on fire. Continue reading for more.
15. In Front of a Bear
14. After Being Pulled Over
13. With a Drink in One Hand
12. During Batting Practice
11. In Class
10. With a Lion
9. During a Live Soccer Match
8. While Assisting a Surgery
7. After Your Car Tips Over
6. While Free Climbing with No Safety Gear
5. With Buildings Burning Behind You
4. During a Riot
3. Evacuating a Plane
2. Diving with Sharks
1. Conducting a Train
