I found two important things in your post, @artguru.
First, life is always risky. People who dare to make decisions, then he will see how beautiful nature is.
Second, an artist will write / draw what he sees and feels because it has always been a source of inspiration for him.
Hopefully I'm not wrong, because I'm afraid it will be written or drawn. 😁
Greetings to you @artguru. Greetings also to your son.
The drama of possible land slipping down mountains and cliffs, is risky. The very height and volume size of things is so terrific as it surrounds you. But as you say, it adds to the dynamics of the scene's beauty. And stirs the heart of an artist.