Two to work and three to watch seems typical of many work sites but I assume they need a spotter for each man in the buckets and a supervisor to direct things. I liked the symmetry of the whole set-up.
You caught this shot at the perfect moment. You made me think of the day I was driving past an apartment building under construction when I saw 7 or 8 workmen all hanging out of individual windows and one guy on the ground looking up at them (probably telling them something). I made a u-turn to go back and take a photo but they were all back inside by the time I got there.
Very cool shot. This is such dangerous work. A good friend of ours was electrocuted working on a high wire. And these guys get out in all kinds of weather - usually the worst kind!
You are right about the safety focus. Remember, the job they are doing can kill them if they lose concentration for just a brief moment. No doubt the ones on the ground are also there to get tools or materials if needed, and perhaps to alternate when the ones in the buckets start to tire.
Indeed, nice symmetry in the shot - and a good capture of the basis for the joke asking how many government employees does it take to change a light bulb... :-)
Bet these guys get called out many, many times in your wild weather Pat, they do such a stirling job!
ReplyDeleteI imagine that in a job like that safety is everything. I' glad they've got people on the ground helping to look after them.
ReplyDeleteWatching people work is a national pastime in the UK!
ReplyDeleteYep, great symmetry! I bet all three on the ground are supervising ;)
ReplyDeletewhat a great scene!!! love it!
ReplyDeleteHere in Mexico it is a given!
ReplyDeleteYou caught this shot at the perfect moment. You made me think of the day I was driving past an apartment building under construction when I saw 7 or 8 workmen all hanging out of individual windows and one guy on the ground looking up at them (probably telling them something). I made a u-turn to go back and take a photo but they were all back inside by the time I got there.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do either job. Up top I'd be afraid of touching something I shouldn't and down below I'd get a stiff neck.
ReplyDeleteIbet you're right about the spotters and supervisor on the ground. But it does look kinda funny like three of them are just hanging around.
ReplyDeleteVery cool shot. This is such dangerous work. A good friend of ours was electrocuted working on a high wire. And these guys get out in all kinds of weather - usually the worst kind!
ReplyDeleteYup... each person has a job and they are ready to jump in when needed.
ReplyDeleteNice symetric and almost graphic shot. Ours go underground for repairs, except for high voltage lines...
ReplyDeleteCould almost be a mirror image, nicely spotted.
ReplyDeleteLined up so nicely, I also like the way those reflective stripes jump out in symmetry! Reassuring to see so many spotters too.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like the fellows on the ground are just... watching. And hoping they're looking busy enough.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the safety focus. Remember, the job they are doing can kill them if they lose concentration for just a brief moment. No doubt the ones on the ground are also there to get tools or materials if needed, and perhaps to alternate when the ones in the buckets start to tire.
ReplyDeleteHaha, two to work and three to watch... and other millions to watch all five...
ReplyDeleteI agree - the symmetry is enticing
ReplyDeleteIndeed, nice symmetry in the shot - and a good capture of the basis for the joke asking how many government employees does it take to change a light bulb... :-)
ReplyDeleteThat happens here too. But these people need much security.
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday.