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15-MAR-2007

Desire to see + fear of heights = prone position at precipice

Southeast Poison Spider Mesa (near Moab, Utah) view map


I am at the edge of a sheer drop of about 80 feet (24m), looking at a garden of vegetation through which I hiked on my way to this point. Crawling was the only way I could get "close to the edge" (Yes, 1972).
The Colorado River is visible at far right.

My trusted photographic assistant, Joe Tripod, showed no sign of fear.
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Nikon D80 ,Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AF
1/250s f/16.0 at 20.0mm iso250 hide exif
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Date/Time15-Mar-2007 12:22:07
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ModelNIKON D80
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Exposure Time1/250 sec
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1moremile07-Aug-2007 23:43
Still one of my favorites, Dave.
I didn't notice in your caption before that Fin Boy is afraid of heights.
That's a pretty incredible statement seeing where you like to hang out every chance you get.
Jason Anderson23-Jun-2007 01:11
Bravo. A man after my own heart. I probably wouldn't take the second photo for evidence though. You have a degree of humility I'd be proud to approximate.
Dave Beedon18-Apr-2007 03:18
Lee, you give me too much credit---a severe case of Capture-Edit-Post Syndrome forced me to endure this humbling experience.
Larry, I cannot reveal the number because the bright light of day overheated the light panel of my solar-powered abacus, rendering all calculations in base 43 (useless except in Putney).
Lee G18-Apr-2007 02:33
Once again you put your own fears aside for the sake of a fantastic photo op. You are my sandstoned idol.
1moremile17-Apr-2007 21:17
How many in the war party, Captain Beedon?
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