High Up in a Bell Tower
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Submitted to Photo Challenge: Phobias and Fears
Photo Info
| Uploaded | June 25, 2012 |
| Taken | May 21, 2011 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D40X |
| Exposure | 1/160 sec at f/8 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 44 mm |
| ISO | 200 |
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This is a view of Piazza della Cisterna from atop the bell tower of 13th century Palazzo del Podesta, located in the stunning Tuscan village of San Gimignano.
I have a height phobia when it comes to stairs and platforms I can see through. Didn't realize until it was too late I'd have to deal with both to get to the top and down from this tower. I avoided a panic attack by not looking down until I reached the top of the tower and by thinking about the great shots I was about to get.
20 responses
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Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (25 Jun 2012):
This is awesome!
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Susan B. Griffith said (25 Jun 2012):
It looks like it was worth overcoming your fears. The next time, it will be easier.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (25 Jun 2012):
This is wonderful, Deborah that you overcame your fear to shoot this picture ...I get very nervous in small elevators and especially after I got stuck in one for 20 minutes with 5 people...The air was stifling and I was ready to pass out before the problem got fixed...I don't have a picture of that experience.
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Regenia Brabham gave props (25 Jun 2012):
What an amazing pov! I love it! I am so very glad you conquered your fear for this shot.
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Donald Garrett gave props (25 Jun 2012):
Another victory!! A marvelous shot
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Donna Mullins gave props (25 Jun 2012):
awesome POV!
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (25 Jun 2012):
Wow - perfect entry!
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Geoff Plant gave props (26 Jun 2012):
Fabulous shot well spotted & great entry
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Litz Go gave props (26 Jun 2012):
love your pov!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (27 Jun 2012):
Wonderful theme entry!! I did the same thing from the top of the St. Louis arch....too busy getting shots to think about the fact that I was 509' in the air!!
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Steve Baker gave props (27 Jun 2012):
It's a beautiful shot, Deborah - and you are NOT alone in that fear. I hate ladders, open stairs, and heights in general.
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Eric Ianuzi gave props (27 Jun 2012):
beautiful
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (27 Jun 2012):
well worth the fear for a shot like this. such a charming view!
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elfriede fulda gave props (28 Jun 2012):
Fabulous shot, you conquered your fear, Deborah !
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Carlo Pagan gave props (28 Jun 2012):
Great shot!!!
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John Linton gave props (29 Jun 2012):
Striking Fear in the Heart of JPG's Theme Park
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (30 Jun 2012):
Awesome!
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Ann Reece gave props (30 Jun 2012):
I do not like stairs and platforms that I can see through either! So glad you braved it and fought the phobia to get this awesome shot : )
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Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (4 Jul 2012):
gorgeous image - catching up on your great work!
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Ioana Caravan gave props (16 Jul 2012):
It’s amazing what we can do to have that “great shot”! And you had it!
