It was a relatively calm day on Grandfather Mountain. Wind gusts were only 35-45 mph. It was spitting snow. A group of Grandfather Mountain employees decided the time was just right to install a new anemometer atop the Mile High Swinging Bridge. In a couple of days, everybody in the whole wide world will be able to see what the weather is like on Grandfather Mountain's Mile High Bridge. Hopefully. The technology in such extreme conditions is a work in progress--so check back often.
Me?
I was happily planted terra firma hoping I would not be forced to document a bizarre tragedy--especially because these guys were not only particularly nice but it was righteously cold up there despite the temperate February weather. These guys are rock stars! There is no possible way I would climb that ladder. Ok, I might, but not without every single one of those dudes at the base holding on. Even then, I would be nervous and someone would need to dangle a cold beer, like a carrot, nearby. Truly, the only way it would work for me is to guarantee an excellent shot (of the photographic variety) could be taken from that vantage point...
Notes: To even out the highlights and shadows of this photo, I took liberal advantage of the 'curves' in Photoshop. Additionally, I did use a high-powered flash to better capture the humans against the sun and clouds....
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