I was downtown one day in September, and there was an event going on above what's usually a parking lot. I noticed this mural nearby.
The event was a rappel down the side of an office building, as a benefit for Easter Seals. Had I known about it in advance, I wouldn't have minded having a go at it.
Some people were in costume, as you can see in these two shots, with a Catwoman theme in the second shot.
Up above, two people were descending.
I certainly would not wish to be any of those people descending that building!!! Yikes! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cloud reflections on the buildings.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
That's a very grand looking building. Almost art deco meets Gotham City. Love the mural too.
ReplyDeleteI could go for that as well though I'm not sure my wife would agree
ReplyDeleteThat job they hold is dangerous, of course.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
I have to admire those who do these adventurous things! Doing it for charity is even better.
ReplyDeletethat's pretty cool!
ReplyDelete@Linda: I would have enjoyed it.
ReplyDelete@Parsnip: it is a good reflective surface.
@Debs: I would not have thought of it that way.
@Bill: it would be a blast.
@Tomas: and it's not even a job.
@Betty: yes, that is true.
@Tex: it is indeed.
Goodness gracious!!!! Wow.
ReplyDeleteI love the second picture where the poster actually says Ottawa.
ReplyDeleteJanis
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A great idea to raise funds for the Easter Seals. I don't think I would try this but it's tempting. I love the reflections in the building. Great images William and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh no never doing this 😀 Reminded me of Aimee's abseiling adventure earlier in the year William. Well done to these brave souls raising money for a good cause.
ReplyDeleteOmigod! You would have done that? Sheesh. I don't like anything higher than 2 feet. Not sure I would have even watched this...but I do like your photos! Yikes!
ReplyDeleteThat takes guts!
ReplyDelete@Jenn: quite a way down!
ReplyDelete@Janis: thanks! I figured it was a good idea to photograph it.
@Bill: thank you!
@Grace: I would have definitely enjoyed the descent.
@Lowell: in a heartbeat, yes, I'd have done it!
@Norma: it does!
Neat reflections, and I like that mural!
ReplyDeleteScary descending from the building!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that rappeling down looks scary! Maybe I would try when I was much younger, but now...I prefer that someone else does :-)
ReplyDeleteYou actually would have tried this??? You are way braver than I am.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That would be quite a thing to see but I definitely wouldn't want to participate in it. I think you should sign up for next year. :)
ReplyDeleteNo way that I would have done it!
ReplyDelete@Marleen: I just wonder how long the mural's been there!
ReplyDelete@Marianne: I would enjoy it.
@Tamago: I liked watching.
@Sharon: it's a bit different from mountain climbing, but employs some of the same principles.
@Pamela: I should!
@RedPat: the people I saw come down seemed exhilirated.
What a happy happenstance, William. Next year?
ReplyDeleteWell, whatever! Good practice, I guess. :-)
ReplyDeleteNot in your dreams. If you want to pull out a superhero costume and go, more power to you!
ReplyDeleteNice murals. Those men are insane.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun and very worthy event. Love your photographs of the people rappelling down the building, great reflections and I love that first shot of the mural.
ReplyDeleteI love the mural. I don't think I'd go down the side of the building though!
ReplyDeleteNice mural and photographs.
ReplyDeletesomehow or other I missed this great post.
ReplyDeleteNice mural.
ReplyDeleteBut I would not dare to go down..
Not for me. Nope. Not for me.
ReplyDeletei might watch, not sure i could go by myself? ( ;
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: we'll have to see, maybe next year!
ReplyDelete@Revrunner: I'd love to do it.
@Kay: it would be fun.
@Mari: and women!
@Denise: thank you!
@Linda: I'd get a kick out of it.
@Tammie: thanks!
@Red: that happens.
@Orvokki: thanks!
@Jack: I'd enjoy it.
@Beth: I would!