Precariously Collection

No Fear
A curmudgeonly workman, balanced precariously on a chimney, looks at an aircraft during World War I and mutters, " Blowed if I d risk my bloomin neck"

Precariously perched Studebaker Six - Yosemite
On June 10, 1916 photographer Arthur Clarence Pillsbury broke the driving time record from Oakland to Yosemite in his new Studebaker Six

Picking Apples 1878
A boy hangs precariously from the tree and throws apples down to the girl waiting below with their dog

Tiger attempting to reach big game hunter
A Tiger attempts to get at a big game hunter, sat rather precariously on a tree branch

Lorry sheds its load, Trafalgar Square, London
A lorry after shedding its load near St Martin-in-the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London. An engineer crouches precariously under the vehicle. Date: circa 1930s

The Higher the Fewer says Gran pop by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character, Gran pop sitting in precariously in a homemade hot air balloon. A little piglet falls out of the bottom of the basket

Swing Roundabout
Children flying precariously through the air on the swing chairs of a roundabout at Hampton Court fair. Date: circa 1960

Brebieres 1916
The Tower of the Church of Notre Dame de Brebieres, in Albert. At the top of the tower the golden figure of the Virgin Mary holding aloft the infant Jesus hangs precariously

Can He Stay There by Alfred Leete
Uncle Sam, representing the United States of America, balances precariously on a tightrope of neutrality in 1915 trying to maintain its isolation status during World War One

Balancing Bear / Rountree
A small bear walks precariously along a telegraph wire while balancing a red ball on his nose, thinking, I Wonder What It Is?

Skyscraper Building
A man hangs precariously from a line during the construction of a skyscraper in New York

Crinoline Spoils Dancing
The men are forced out of the ballroom. There is barely enough room to accomodate the crinolined belles. A page in an attempt to serve tea tilts forward precariously

French Signwriter C18Th
A French signwriter astride a wooden plank pauses from painting a carved inn sign to accept a glass of red wine from a barmaid who leans precariously from a balcony. Date: 18th century

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"Balancing on the edge of adventure, a precariously perched Studebaker Six stands tall amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite. With no fear in its heart, this vintage beauty defies gravity and captures the essence of daring exploration. In 1878, amidst an apple orchard bathed in golden sunlight, fearless souls picked apples with determination and joy, embracing life's sweetest moments. Just like a tiger attempting to reach a big game hunter high above, they too aimed for greatness against all odds. In bustling Trafalgar Square, London witnessed a momentary chaos as a lorry sheds its load precariously. The swing roundabout nearby spins children into fits of laughter while transporting them to their own fairyland filled with endless possibilities. Brebieres 1916 tells tales of resilience during challenging times when hope seemed scarce but courage prevailed. "The higher the fewer, " says Gran pop by Lawson Wood; it is through precarious heights that we truly appreciate life's grandeur. Can he stay there? Alfred Leete wonders as he captures an awe-inspiring image that challenges our perceptions and makes us question what is possible. A balancing bear by Rountree reminds us that even in nature's delicate equilibrium lies strength and grace. And towering skyscrapers stand tall against gravity's pull, symbolizing human ambition reaching new heights every day. Precariousness can be thrilling or nerve-wracking; it pushes boundaries and tests limits. It invites us to embrace uncertainty with open arms because within those moments lie extraordinary stories waiting to unfold.