25 Heart-Stopping Photos That'll Give You An Instant Rush

Red Bull Photography recently joined our community with a verified brand profile of their own. This partnership isn’t just about amazing photography—it’s also about amazing stories. Behind every shot on Red Bull Photography is a talented photographer, a wild story, and a few lessons learned. We’ll be telling those stories every week here on 500px ISO and the Red Bull Photography website.

Slow day? Maybe you need a second wind to pick up your day! These gripping images of professional thrill seekers captured by Red Bull action sports photographers will get your pulse racing. Scroll down for the story behind each thrilling shot, and let us know in the comments which one is your favorite.

Scott Croxall and Cameron Naasz at Red Bull Crashed Ice in Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Rafael Ortiz kayaking in Chiapas, Mexico.

Mario Mola swimming in Mallorca, Spain.

CS Santosh training in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.

Aksel Lund Svindal skiing in Wengen, Switzerland.

B-Boy Hellstyle in Lima, Portugal.

Daniel Ricciardo racing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Peter Kauzer Practicing in Tacen, Slovenia.

Szymon Godziek Performs During the Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah, USA.

Team Finland and The Mountain Rockers compete in Ice Cross Downhill during Red Bull Crashed Ice.

Competitor at Red Bull Zjazd Na Kreche in Szcyrk, Switzerland.

Cedric Dumont Performs During Pyramids: Leap of Wonder at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt.

Nick Dana and Dave Swete on the bow of the Team Alvimedica yacht during the Volvo Ocean Race.

Helder Rodrigues racing in Calama, Chile.

Sarah Hendrickson ski jumping in Lillehammer, Norway.

Julien Dupont Performing During the Red Bull Roller Coaster at La Feria de Chapultepec in Mexico.

Ryan Sandes Training in Cape Town, South Africa.

Joe Smith competing at Red Bull Hardline in Welshpool, Wales.

Matilda Rapaport performing in Engelberg, Switzerland.

Matjaz Klemencic Hang Gliding in Bovec, Solvenia.

Keith Murray competing at Red Bull Defiance in Wanake, New Zealand.

Yun Sang Hyun performing in Yang Peong, South Korea.

Enni Rukajaervi performing in Ruka, Finland.

Levi LaVallee at Winter X Games 18 in Aspen, Colorado, USA.

Nadine Wallner skiing on Soelden Glacier in Austria.

Stay tuned for another story from Red Bull Photography that will blow your mind next week!