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Old 26-03-2013, 10:30 AM
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The Gap

Unfortunately this place is notorious for suicides in Sydney, so much so that there are emergency phone booths along the walkway in case you wish to speak to someone that'll listen.

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Old 26-03-2013, 11:41 AM
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Terrific photo. Its a shame its associated with suicides as its a beautiful spot.

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Old 26-03-2013, 04:17 PM
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Old 26-03-2013, 05:49 PM
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Beautiful specular in the foreground. Reminiscent of gorgeous light.

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Old 26-03-2013, 07:09 PM
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Great shot Carlos. Lovely colors and composition.
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Old 26-03-2013, 08:28 PM
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Beautiful shot Carlos



The Victorian government would erected barbed wire fence along the top of it like they did on the Westgate Bridge to stop the problem



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Old 26-03-2013, 08:43 PM
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Wonderful colours, a lovely shot Carlos.
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Old 26-03-2013, 09:52 PM
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Lovely shot Carlos been a while since i saw that place ,many a person has lost their life at this place ,i had a cousin in the sixties she fell to her death
climbing a old rope ladder that the rock fishermen used .
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Old 27-03-2013, 12:54 AM
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Terrific photo. Its a shame its associated with suicides as its a beautiful spot.

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Thanks Greg!

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Nice shot!
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Beautiful specular in the foreground. Reminiscent of gorgeous light.

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Thanks Humayun, the moon light really helped with bringing out the foreground from the shadows.

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Great shot Carlos. Lovely colors and composition.
Thanks Marc!
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Beautiful shot Carlos



The Victorian government would erected barbed wire fence along the top of it like they did on the Westgate Bridge to stop the problem



Cheers Mark
Thanks MarK! I agree a better deterrant is neccesary but I'm not sure that a barbed wire fence is the answer, those that decide to jump wouldn't be too concerned about a few cuts and scratches, plus the rest of us would not be able to enjoy the views.

There are a few emergency phone booths with trained people on the other side ready to speak to you, I'm certain that if you picked up that phone it would automatically tip off the police to take a look around. They have also just recently installed CCTV cameras along the pathways, unfortunately these only record events and are not being monitored, so they're not a solution either.

I had a friend that jumped of the Harbour Brigde, barbed wire fence in place and CCTV. The family were allowed to watch the footage as he looked around jmped the fence and took the leap.


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Wonderful colours, a lovely shot Carlos.
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Lovely shot Carlos been a while since i saw that place ,many a person has lost their life at this place ,i had a cousin in the sixties she fell to her death
climbing a old rope ladder that the rock fishermen used .
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I'm so sorry to hear that Alan, what a tragic way to go. I appreciate your comments thank you.
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Old 27-03-2013, 10:23 AM
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Great work Carlos

I agree with the others, the colours and shades are wonderful.

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Old 27-03-2013, 11:46 PM
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Great work Carlos

I agree with the others, the colours and shades are wonderful.

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Thanks Ric! I appreciate your feedback.
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Lovely shot Carlos.
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Old 28-03-2013, 03:11 AM
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A ripper piece of photography Carlos, What a magic scene & the colours are very cool. Nice work, so is that early morn sun or late eve moon ? which ever, it has got the goods, yep !
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Old 29-03-2013, 01:36 AM
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A ripper piece of photography Carlos, What a magic scene & the colours are very cool. Nice work, so is that early morn sun or late eve moon ? which ever, it has got the goods, yep !
Thanks Bob! it was taken around midnight with the moon at approximately 70% full.
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