I often have my head in the clouds, but not so literally as in this image.
I encourage others to do things only with which they are comfortable with. The majority of people I go on an urbex trip with don’t so much like the edges of tall buildings, or the edging out to somewhere a little more precarious. Others would do things that I wouldn’t feel comfortable with, but if they are happy to do it then so be it. If you’re not comfortable doing it, then don’t – it’s that simple. If you know the risks and are confident in yourself and the situation around you then by all means push yourself that little bit further.
I’ve been in far more dangerous spots that you see here, however, as this image is pretty deceptive. I’m sat on top of some window cleaning apparatus here, and sure it may be 30 storeys up, but the apparatus is firmly on the roof and so I would only fall to the rooftop below me – it will be painful and I may break a bone, but it’s not really a fatal drop, and certainly not as high as the image suggests. By cropping out the rooftop that the camera sits on the illusion of my sitting high above London like a crazy fool is complete.
Top shot!
Great shot Mike!
Awesome framing man! Cropping the rooftop creates the perfect illusion that you’re dangling high over the city.
Wow, wonderful picture… I love your pictures on your blog. 🙂
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Very cool crop job and effect! Dig how the city lights are shining around you! Cool image!
Holy crap man…I got chills right now.
You know, I read that post and I still get vertigo just looking at this. I think this takes the cake for most badass shot of the day!
Amazing…simply amazing. Love this shot.
Perfectly executed. Can’t get enough of this image.
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dude that’s sweet! but why tell us the secret, you could have tricked us all! love the shot Mike, totally awesome!!
Amazing shot. London never looked so good!
Mike, you are one very courageous photographer, nonetheless. Stunning photo and composition. Really appears that you are hanging out over the city. Would still hate to scrape you off the roof if you fell.
What some photographers will do to get that perfect shot! You are certainly a great example of that. Fantastic work and kudos for the courage.
Wickedly well done.
Perfect shot!! That is so cool!!!
Good advice to know your limits. This shot is certainly deceptive… I actually thought you were hanging over the edge of the building at first.
Is that for real, Awesome! I can/t imagine how did you get up there. Aren’t you scared.
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No sir. You know, I read that post and I still get vertigo just looking at this. That’s all I have to say.