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Who are these mysterious people in the photographs? How do they manage to “hang”, holding onto the edge of a stone, sit on a rock and not be afraid? Do these people have superpowers?
But no! The thing is that extreme photos are taken in safe places. And you do not need to have superpowers or be a very brave person to take pictures in such places and become famous on Instagram.
You will learn about where breathtaking photographs are taken from this collection.
10 Pedra do Telegrafo, Brazil
Amazing deceptive photo. Watching how a person holds on to the edge of a rock, one becomes uneasy … because it seems that if his hand slips, he will break and fly down … And death is inevitable.
In fact, the ledge, located near Rio de Janeiro, separates only one meter from the ground.
That is, if a person falls, then nothing will happen to him. However, caution never hurts, because you can easily accidentally fly down.
9. Pedra da Gaveia, Brazil
Another rock ledge in Brazil for those who like to take spectacular pictures and amaze people with them! Pedra da Gávea is a monolithic rock in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It reaches 842 m in height above sea level!
From different points here you can take amazing photos that offer a view not only of the endless ocean, but also of the city.
A relatively safe shot can be taken on a protruding stone. It seems to people who do not know this area that a person can fall into the ocean … But people who have been here know that the distance to the earth does not exceed two meters.
8. Potato Chip, USA
A funny name for a rock that really does look like chips! This miracle of nature is located on top of Mount Woodson, and the mountain itself is in California.
Looking at the photographs of daredevils, you might think that the rock reaches the sky … But it seems so! The distance from the rock to the ground is only no more than 3 meters.
This place is loved by many tourists – they come here specifically to take breathtaking photos.
The photographs are indeed delightful, but not so strong when we know that they were taken in safe conditions.
7. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
In South Africa, there is Victoria Falls, which is famous all over the world. Namely, it is located on the Zembesi River. This amazing natural phenomenon is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The waterfall is more than 120 m high, but how do people take amazing pictures on the edge?! And here’s the secret – at one top point of the wonderful waterfall there is a recess called the Devil’s Font.
At the cliff there is a narrow partition, consisting of stones. Thanks to her, the current slows down and the flow of water cannot carry a person down.
But to create stunning photos, you need a dry season, which occurs from September to December.
6. Tree house with swings, Ecuador
You must have seen photos with a swing hanging over the abyss more than once! And they made you delight and at the same time fear (especially for those who are afraid of heights). The swings are located near the Ecuadorian city of Banos.
For a long time these swings have been chosen by tourists and everyone who wants to surprise their friends with extreme photos. 2 m above the sea is the height at which the structure is located. The swing is tied to a small house built on a tree.
The building hangs on the edge of one slope, and from the side it seems that a person sitting on a swing is hovering over the mountain peaks.
But here’s the secret – from the swing to the ground, the distance does not exceed 2 meters.
5. Fludalsjuve, Norway
The monolithic rock of Fludalsjuve is located in the Geiranger Fjord at an altitude of 307 m – one of the most picturesque and frequently visited fjords (a narrow bay with rocky shores).
Any tourist will never pass by and will always take a photo as a keepsake. People are not even stopped by prohibition signs and a fence.
It is unlikely that anyone would think of holding on to the edge of a cliff and hanging, as in other cases, because there are really many meters to the ground, but taking a picture is not so difficult. The ledge itself is wide, and this allows you to freely sit down and take a photo.
4. Storseterfossen waterfall, Norway
Among the Geirangerfjord, one can single out such a wonderful attraction as the Storseterfossen waterfall.
Among many other waterfalls in the area, it is distinguished by the fact that you can go behind the overthrowing stream and enjoy the view from the inside. What many do!
But not so much the waterfall attracts people as a rocky ledge – because thanks to it you can get great pictures. It is on the way to a wonderful waterfall and the distance to the ground is no more than 3 meters.
But anyone can take a picture, as if a person has been on the edge of a cliff.
3. Ritten, Norway
Riten is a mountain located in the Lofoten Islands. Its height is 543 m, the slopes of the mountain effectively protrude against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
Everyone can take a stunning photo, because the stone ledge to the ground is only one meter apart.
Looking at the picture, everyone will only think that, having fallen off, a person will fly straight into the ocean … But those who do not know how the photo was actually taken think so.
2. Fish River Canyon, Namibia
This canyon is considered the largest in Africa. Fish River is a canyon located in the south of Namibia, it is 160 km long, more than 26 km wide, and its depth is not less than 500 m.
The most spectacular photos are obtained if you do not pass by wide ledges. These ledges are at the edge of the cliff.
If you sit on one of them, then there will be no more than 60 cm to the ground. But if you take a picture correctly, you can achieve an amazing effect! Everyone will think that a person has been at the edge of a cliff.
1. Itaimbezinho Canyon, Brazil
The most famous canyon in Brazil and the main attraction of the Aparadus da Serra National Park. The depth of the canyon is 720 meters, its length is 5800 meters, and its age is more than 130 million years!
The walls of the canyon are vertical and look like they were cut with a huge saw. Interesting and spectacular photographs can be taken on the edge of the gorge with ledges existing there.
If you sit on them, it will seem that the person in the picture is sitting on the edge. But it is better to protect yourself and not get too close to the cliff.