Thomas Reichart (volcano photographer) killed on Mt Etna

MRRiley · 12-04-2008, 07:06 AM

Sometimes we pay a heavy price for our passions.

Well known German volcano photographer, Thomas Reichart's body was found on Mt Etna on December 2nd. I havn't found any details as to the cause of death.

I doubt Thomas was a Pentax photographer, but I wanted to bring this up and pay tribute to a talented photographer.

Condolences to Thomas's family and friends...

His Flickr photostream...

RoxnDox · 12-04-2008, 08:28 AM

Damn. He took some amazing pictures. As a fellow volcano-loving photographer (though not so talented and not able to pursue it like he did), his passing is a loss indeed...

Jim

séamuis · 12-04-2008, 08:53 AM

I looked at a few of his photos, very well done. noticed that he was using a Canon PowerShot S5 IS. well R.I.P.

Clicker · 12-04-2008, 02:06 PM

Accidental death not the Volcano.

German man dies in accident on Sicily's Mount Etna - International Herald Tribune

Gooshin · 12-04-2008, 02:21 PM

this is why you dont go mountain climbing alone

remember that guy that cut his own leg off with a pocket knife, geeze.

death is never a good thing, sigh

christinelandon · 12-04-2008, 10:50 PM

Damn shame. Glad he was doing what he loved when his time was up, though.

Suzu · 12-05-2008, 11:08 AM

He's a great photographer and I have enjoyed seeing his work!! He will be missed

**SCGushue** · 12-31-2008, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Gooshin

this is why you dont go mountain climbing alone

remember that guy that cut his own leg off with a pocket knife, geeze.

death is never a good thing, sigh

Goosh... you are right that you shouldn't go alone. None-the-less, the reality of the outdoor photographer is that they usually go places and work hard at those locations concentrating on making good images. For those accompanying them (who might not be photographers) they get bored easily and that just eventually takes away from the time and effort that the photographer can put into to making high end images.

When I hike into the back country, I would love to have another photographer accompany me, but it doesn't happen. But, within my 40 pounds of equipment I always take enough food, fire sources and space blankets (cacoon type) to keep me safe for a couple of days if I get dissabled and do need help. Additionally, I try to stay away from the most risky types of behavior (don't always succeed at that) and always notify my spouse as to what route, trail or creek I am following and when to notify people if I don't call in at the end of the day.

BTW,

, He cut off his arm with a pocket knife when he couldn't extricate it from a boulder that pinned him, not a leg. Kinda hard to get out of wilderness and survive if you cut off your leg.

Yeah, Death is a bad thing. I remind you that the first thought that enters a brdige jumpers head after he jumps to commit suicide is... "Hey, my problems aren't really as bad as I thought".

Stephen

12-04-2008, 07:06 AM	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Thomas Reichart (volcano photographer) killed on Mt Etna Sometimes we pay a heavy price for our passions. Well known German volcano photographer, Thomas Reichart's body was found on Mt Etna on December 2nd. I havn't found any details as to the cause of death. I doubt Thomas was a Pentax photographer, but I wanted to bring this up and pay tribute to a talented photographer. Condolences to Thomas's family and friends... His Flickr photostream...

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Damn. He took some amazing pictures. As a fellow volcano-loving photographer (though not so talented and not able to pursue it like he did), his passing is a loss indeed... Jim

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séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I looked at a few of his photos, very well done. noticed that he was using a Canon PowerShot S5 IS. well R.I.P.

12-04-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Accidental death not the Volcano. German man dies in accident on Sicily's Mount Etna - International Herald Tribune

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Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	this is why you dont go mountain climbing alone remember that guy that cut his own leg off with a pocket knife, geeze. death is never a good thing, sigh

12-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#6
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Damn shame. Glad he was doing what he loved when his time was up, though.

12-05-2008, 11:08 AM	#7
Suzu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	He's a great photographer and I have enjoyed seeing his work!! He will be missed

12-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#8
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Originally posted by Gooshin this is why you dont go mountain climbing alone remember that guy that cut his own leg off with a pocket knife, geeze. death is never a good thing, sigh Goosh... you are right that you shouldn't go alone. None-the-less, the reality of the outdoor photographer is that they usually go places and work hard at those locations concentrating on making good images. For those accompanying them (who might not be photographers) they get bored easily and that just eventually takes away from the time and effort that the photographer can put into to making high end images. When I hike into the back country, I would love to have another photographer accompany me, but it doesn't happen. But, within my 40 pounds of equipment I always take enough food, fire sources and space blankets (cacoon type) to keep me safe for a couple of days if I get dissabled and do need help. Additionally, I try to stay away from the most risky types of behavior (don't always succeed at that) and always notify my spouse as to what route, trail or creek I am following and when to notify people if I don't call in at the end of the day. BTW, , He cut off his arm with a pocket knife when he couldn't extricate it from a boulder that pinned him, not a leg. Kinda hard to get out of wilderness and survive if you cut off your leg. Yeah, Death is a bad thing. I remind you that the first thought that enters a brdige jumpers head after he jumps to commit suicide is... "Hey, my problems aren't really as bad as I thought". Stephen