Superb! And talk about shooting outside of one's comfort zone!Day 13
Today's shot took some doing. This was taken on the top floor of a rooftop garage next to my doctor's office. The top floor gives commanding views of St. Louis and I've always wanted to shoot there. The problem is that I suffer from a rather severe case of acrophobia (fear of heights), even though, ironically, I can board a flight and fly around the world without issue. I started to have a panic attack while driving up to the upper deck, but I was determined to get the shot. After I arrived to the top, I got out of my car, put my back against it and took two quick shots. I tried to get close to the edge of the retaining wall, but it was a no go. It took me almost 20 minutes to exit the parking garage because I had to repeatedly pull into an empty space to calm down. Finally, when I exited the garage, I parked the car and sat for another half hour until I could function. Came home with a headache as a souvenir. I tell you, it was quite the morning!
Anywhoo, didn't think the two shots I took would come out, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised...
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Day 13 - really a wonderful image and kudos for facing your fears.Day 13
Today's shot took some doing. This was taken on the top floor of a rooftop garage next to my doctor's office. The top floor gives commanding views of St. Louis and I've always wanted to shoot there. The problem is that I suffer from a rather severe case of acrophobia (fear of heights), even though, ironically, I can board a flight and fly around the world without issue. I started to have a panic attack while driving up to the upper deck, but I was determined to get the shot. After I arrived to the top, I got out of my car, put my back against it and took two quick shots. I tried to get close to the edge of the retaining wall, but it was a no go. It took me almost 20 minutes to exit the parking garage because I had to repeatedly pull into an empty space to calm down. Finally, when I exited the garage, I parked the car and sat for another half hour until I could function. Came home with a headache as a souvenir. I tell you, it was quite the morning!
Anywhoo, didn't think the two shots I took would come out, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised...
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You conquered fear and earned a great photograph. Nice work!
I can do that if she starts a new thread over in travel, city, or someplace…. fannie?
Thanks so much, Connie. I swear, it took everything I had in me, lol...
Well, half determination and half knowing that there was a fee to park in the garage. I had to get my money's worth, LOL! And thank you, Nick!
Superb! And talk about shooting outside of one's comfort zone!
Paul...you have no idea...
Ohhh my, really???? I don't think it's worthy, but if you think so, I'll do it. I'll create a new thread over in Travel.
Lyndee,Day 13
Today's shot took some doing. This was taken on the top floor of a rooftop garage next to my doctor's office. The top floor gives commanding views of St. Louis and I've always wanted to shoot there. The problem is that I suffer from a rather severe case of acrophobia (fear of heights), even though, ironically, I can board a flight and fly around the world without issue. I started to have a panic attack while driving up to the upper deck, but I was determined to get the shot. After I arrived to the top, I got out of my car, put my back against it and took two quick shots. I tried to get close to the edge of the retaining wall, but it was a no go. It took me almost 20 minutes to exit the parking garage because I had to repeatedly pull into an empty space to calm down. Finally, when I exited the garage, I parked the car and sat for another half hour until I could function. Came home with a headache as a souvenir. I tell you, it was quite the morning!
Anywhoo, didn't think the two shots I took would come out, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised...
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Thank you, Phil and Jim, for your kind comments. And you know, I really don't understand it. I've been to Space Needle in Seattle, Victoria Peak in HK, climbed Mount Sinai in Egypt and I've been on the rooftop at the Duomo in Milan and did not have an issue at any point in time. It's just now lately (within the last 5 or six years) that this heightened fear has developed and I don't like it!
