Photo of the Day

May 4, 2017

Sideways Stunt

A stuntman rides his motorcycle in what's known as the "Well of Death." Your Shot photographer Mahesh Lonkar had to obtain permission to stand in the dangerous, slippery bottom of the empty well in order to capture this daring feat. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Mahesh Lonkar, National Geographic Your Shot

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