Lunch Atop a Skyscraper
Jan 30, 2018 00:00:16 #
Indeed it is an iconic image. (I get nightmares just looking at it.)
And the link below is a great tribute, to the men and the “togs”. It is very good work on both sides.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/7QCYDzsQ_yM?rel=0
And the link below is a great tribute, to the men and the “togs”. It is very good work on both sides.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/7QCYDzsQ_yM?rel=0
Jan 31, 2018 08:11:50 #
I don't see how they did it. I can't even climb a ladder unless I got a good hold on something. and that isn't because of my old age wobbles.
Jan 31, 2018 08:44:59 #
Thanks for sharing that post.
In the early 60s I worked as a photographer for Chase Manhattan Bank Corporate. My Boss was Mr. Larry Thornton. He often tasked me with important assignments. At that time the Bank was building the new Headquarters #1 Chase Plaza. I worked that job doing record photos of the construction for the Board and history. 5 stories deep into solid bedrock. 3 days a week walking steel with the construction workers. Mostly American Indians. There was always a safety net every 2 floors. Yes, one day I drooped my Camera. A few scratches but no damage.
There was an occasion where Life magazine hired Robert Matar (Photographer). He set up what was considered at that time the single larges group of steel workers on the skeleton of the building and was shooting from the top of the Federal Reserve building. Since all the e mworkers were on a paid break, it was considered the most expensive model fee ever paid.
I was shooting images of him doing the shoot. Sorry I do not have any to share. PS, Thank God I am part NC Cherokee.
Don
In the early 60s I worked as a photographer for Chase Manhattan Bank Corporate. My Boss was Mr. Larry Thornton. He often tasked me with important assignments. At that time the Bank was building the new Headquarters #1 Chase Plaza. I worked that job doing record photos of the construction for the Board and history. 5 stories deep into solid bedrock. 3 days a week walking steel with the construction workers. Mostly American Indians. There was always a safety net every 2 floors. Yes, one day I drooped my Camera. A few scratches but no damage.
There was an occasion where Life magazine hired Robert Matar (Photographer). He set up what was considered at that time the single larges group of steel workers on the skeleton of the building and was shooting from the top of the Federal Reserve building. Since all the e mworkers were on a paid break, it was considered the most expensive model fee ever paid.
I was shooting images of him doing the shoot. Sorry I do not have any to share. PS, Thank God I am part NC Cherokee.
Don
Jan 31, 2018 12:04:15 #
Jan 31, 2018 23:00:26 #
donrosshill wrote:
Thanks for sharing that post. br In the early 60s ... (show quote)
That is fascinating! It is always special to hear form someone directly involved. Thank you for sharing and for your contribution and hard work.
Jan 31, 2018 23:03:12 #
PRETENDER wrote:
I don't see how they did it. I can't even climb a ladder unless I got a good hold on something. and that isn't because of my old age wobbles.
Yep. I myself resemble that remark. Fear is only your mind telling you that you are doing something that might kill you. Lol. Those of us who are older have listened.
Jan 31, 2018 23:04:15 #
Ira wrote:
That was great, Thanks for sharing this with us.
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