Photo of the Week - Risk Takers

I shot these photos of several risk takers who weren't afraid to try a belly flop from the lifeguard chair. Of course, I think they're crazy, but are you a risk taker?

What kind of risk have you been thinking of taking? Is it related to your career, a new venture, or going back to school? Are you thinking of reaching out to a difficult neighbor or speaking up at a town meeting? Perhaps you're a writer, like me, and you're afraid to take the steps towards publication. 

Are you ready to take the plunge even if it stings? These belly-floppers had red welts on their bodies from their performance, but they also attained the cheers from many onlookers and personal success. What might you attain if you take a risk?