You'd have to have a strong tolerance for heights to do this sort of work. To prove it, here's the zoom-out.
It's impressive that they can do it, but I feel a bit dizzy just looking at the picture, so I think I'll stop now.
13.6.10
Penthouse
I took this picture a few months ago and forgot to post it. These folks are working on the penthouse level of a new high-rise.
You'd have to have a strong tolerance for heights to do this sort of work. To prove it, here's the zoom-out.
It's impressive that they can do it, but I feel a bit dizzy just looking at the picture, so I think I'll stop now.
You'd have to have a strong tolerance for heights to do this sort of work. To prove it, here's the zoom-out. It's impressive that they can do it, but I feel a bit dizzy just looking at the picture, so I think I'll stop now.
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Oi, me too. The mother in me won't let me watch these boys work up there for long.
ReplyDeleteUhuuhu - me too. But I love the sky - such a blue!
ReplyDeleteNice photo. Better building than bombing despite the dizzy effect.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth : )
I like the comparison. The penthouse will have a great view - I wonder what the asking price would be for it?
ReplyDeleteWait... none of these guys are wearing any sort of harness! Scary.
ReplyDeleteBut the penthouse will indeed be stunning!
Wonderful capture of daily (crazy) life in Beirut.
Eeeeek ... look at that guy in the edge.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a couple of months have left me desensitized to the fact that construction workers risk their life on the daily here in Lebanon! Should I be shocked that there are now laws in place to protect these workers? Probably not..
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