I looked up from my desk at work, and out the window, to see this window-cleaning effort in operation in the apartments across the street.I've previously photographed the abseiling window cleaner cleaning my office windows, and I was astounded to see this operation, with ladder on a lean, no safety harness, and a rather loose grip at times on the ladder.
PS 1 March: I completely forgot that today is City Daily Photo Theme Day, and the theme this first day of autumn (sorry, northern hemispherers!) is Glass. As Jilly commented inside, perfect! So I moved the date and re-posted for yesterday.
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Yikes, you think he'd have a safety harness.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh he is one brave fellow. Nice capture
ReplyDeleteI'm getting vertigo just looking at these pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture, Sally. What was he thinking?!?
That is very dangerous practice! I hope he has some protection in case he falls!
ReplyDeleteThe window washer's ballet, or death dance??
ReplyDeleteHe really ought to know better. as others have mentioned, it breaks at least 3 H&S rules.
ReplyDeleteCrickey...
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's out of a comedy film. Good picture.
ReplyDeleteVery nice big photos!
ReplyDeleteYou don't say this is part of the Glass Theme today but goodness, it's perfect for it. Super shots, Sally.
ReplyDeleteYou need to break a few rules every now and then. Or perhaps it's his version of living dangerously!
ReplyDeleteThis one reminds me a on of ACC CM on TV in NZ.
ReplyDeleteGuy was painting the house (well DIY show theme) and fall off. It's not so pretty. I hope it was nothing happened like this CM.
That is one lucky window cleaner.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, he's nuts! But the first photo made me laugh too. Good thing you got it in for theme day — it's perfect :)
ReplyDeleteHaha...it made me laugh. He's one brave guy and I like this post. There's humor in that dangerous stunt.
ReplyDeletecan always guarantee you will bring us something different.
ReplyDeleteDarwin rules, OK?
ReplyDeletePulse-racing picture for the theme day!
ReplyDeleteyou sure he's cleaning and not doing some dance? LOL...
ReplyDeleteGood choice.
ReplyDeleteWe would not have all the nice glass reflection,if there was not the cleaning!!!
This one is a little acrobatic though!!!
Hee! I think this is an excellent choice for the theme day. And I agree, this is probably an accident waiting to happen.
ReplyDeleteHappy theme day!
Wonderful choice for theme day...and an action shot to boot!
ReplyDeleteBy now, it is probably tomorrow for you and I'm just now getting to your post. Happy first day of autumn. Happy glass cleaning. In autumn in Greensboro, it is the season of spiders. Is that the case in Australia?
ReplyDeleteJan
I'm not sure he'll be hanging on to that job for too long. Great choice for theme day!
ReplyDeleteHi Sally, I agree that this is a perfect photo for theme day and that the scene is an accident waiting to happen ... happy theme day.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, that man is in a dangerous situation! A great photo for theme day!
ReplyDeleteI could do with a visit from this guy, judging from the state of my windows revealed through my theme day pic.
ReplyDeleteHe is taking his life in his hands! Perfect theme day photo, even if it was accidental :)
ReplyDeleteGood grief! Great documentary photography of a fool at work. Look at the tense muscle in the leg that is balancing all his weight on one set of toes. Must be a former Cirque member. I'm hoping he continues to be a very lucky cat!
ReplyDeleteBy hook or by crook, a great theme day post. March 1 tends to creep up on one, that short month before it and all.
Autumn isn't officially here until the 21st, is it? That's when our spring in the NH shows up on the calendar. . .if it will get here in reality remains to be seen :-).
Great photos, Sally!
-Kim
Well you fooled me. I thought what an hilarious glass image to choose.
ReplyDeleteBrave isn't the word I would use to describe him but it's a perfect photo for theme day!
ReplyDeleteWew.. nice Zoom!, think he is professional and don't worry..
ReplyDeleteSally I can't believe your photo was unintentional, it fits the theme so perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteOn the portal it stands out beautifully - what a fun pose (if unsafe) - great calf muscles too! I love Aussie men in shorts, you know that LOL !