A really difficult one this week because I usually delete photos like this as being too bleached out!
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Come away with the raggle taggle gypsy-o
A really difficult one this week because I usually delete photos like this as being too bleached out!
Lucid Gypsy 
Wow…I don’t know if I would climb there.
I’m very sure that I wouldn’t!
Those guys are really brave 🙂
They are and they earn a pittance, you can read more here,https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/nests-of-primates/
True, I also normally delete them. I had to search my brain and then my archives for anything that worked…
This is a dizzying shot. Nice work.
no not bleached out – breath taking, never seen something like this! the courage of the people, that sunlight background: unforgettable, applause!
Thanks Frizz, they were the bird nest harvesters, see my post here https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/nests-of-primates/
I agree with Frizz…this is a unique capture
That is cray-zay!!!
Nice shot, though!
Thanks Anne 🙂
Awesome photo of a daring adventure. Perfect photo for this challenge. Really brings some perspective to the time of day. Love this!!
Great shot! This is tooo high for me….
and for me Britten especially as the ladders were really flimsy!
Climbing up to the sun on ice! A great one Gilly.
Thanks Jude, it isn’t ice though its just the cave wall – and a very hot cave at that!
That looks amazing and scary too, great shot!
Thanks Marcia!
Great photo
Thanks Myfanwy, how are the ‘things’ any news of them?
Nothing yet. I think I’d have heard if they hadn’t arrived. I’m waiting for some links.
Wow! Great shot!
Gilly, I am so happy that you didnt delete this marvelous pic! http://wp.me/pdJ7S-yO
Thanks Brandon, I really appreciate your comment!
Great picture. How did you manage to take it. I don’t like heights but I’m fine if other people are crazy enough to climb . . .
There was a cockroach encrusted board walk climbing all around the edge of this huge cave and those guys actually lived there for two or three months at a time. The smell was so awful felt ill after half an hour. If you have time read the post on the link above!
That required not only a double take but a trip to your blog post on that particular story. Crazy. Great photo for the challenge.
This one is a keeper! Glad you didn’t delete this 🙂
Thanks very much Madhu 🙂
WoW!
Thanks Eldy!
oh wow Gilly…what a terrific shot. The sun lighting is astounding
Thanks honey, the view and experience made up for the smells!
This is a great photo, Gilly. I’m glad you hung onto it and decided to share with us.
Thanks Marcy!
WOW!
Gilly, this photo is amazing. A cockroach encrusted path? Nevermind! BTW, where in the world is this place?
It’s in Borneo, Gomantong caves. See my earlier post if you have time https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/nests-of-primates/
Where is that? It looks cool! 🙂
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/nests-of-primates/ this post tells all Ayin!
Borneo? Looks fun!
Stunning photo and yes, I know what you mean. LOL! I do the same.. 🙂
Have a great weekend hon!
*big hugs*
Exciting, full of thrill and adventure. Just beautiful. A post that makes you want to explore the world out there. Inspiring. Thanks.
There are just so many things to see!
Wow! Now that is a fantastic shot! I’d be down on the ground!
You wouldn’t, the ground was a massive pile of bat and swiftlet guano! the muddy, wet and cockroached boardwalk was the best alternative!
Great photo shot 😀
Thanks very much!
wow. not for those who afraid of height
I’m not afriad of heights but those ladders didn’t look very strong!
What a crazy ladder!
It appeared to be very low tech!
WoW! That is an amazing shot. How did you take it? 🙂
Just pressed and hoped for the best! taking photos distracted me from the insects and smell!
Amazing shot! 🙂
Great shot! That looks like some great adventure!
It certainly was Nelson, thanks 🙂
beautiful!
Thanks Marina 🙂
wow. scary!
Yes, the things people have to do to survive, horrendous!
Fantastic photo Gilly!!! So glad you kept it, it really shows the scale of the place. Um, birds nest? Is bird saliva really THAT much of a delicacy? Can’t say I’d want to eat it OR collect it!! Great shot.
Its very expensive but I’m with you!
Whoa! Scary. No way! But great shot.
Thanks Gemma 🙂
Amazing photo… I would love to try climbing that!
If you are small,light and fearless you would be ok!
Wow, great shot! But this is one climb I would’t want to make 🙂
Or me 🙂
Insane courage comes to mind…
I think they do it for survival Kemi!
I think I’d like to make that climb!
Looks like there are just the two of you that think the same!
Fantastic, I already can feel the vertigo sneeking up into my brain… I first thought about people going after honey, but you mention further up they are looking after egs. I stay amazed about hat humans achieve…
Atelier, it is the birds nests that they collect not the eggs. The nests made the famous birds nest soup!
nice shot . was there some work happening when u clicked the shot?
http://amarnaik.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/weekly-photo-challenge-sun/
They were collecting swiftlets nests Amar, for birds nests soup!
Now THAT’S amazing! Those are some brave souls!
Thanks Alicia, they certainly are!
Great shot. Excellent photo Gilly.
Yikes! They are courageous!
OMG – vertigo …. hahaha … do not delete anything. Are you kidding? This is fantastic. I know I would feel the same way. We are too critical of our work. It is a great shot. I would never climb anything higher than a sidewalk step. I do admire people who do this. They are something to watch.
Nice entry, Gilly.
Hugs,
Izzy xoxo
but this is a great one 🙂