Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Watsons Bay, The Gap

The Gap is an ocean cliff on the South Head peninsula, in eastern suburb of Watsons Bay. This view is from the northern end of a walkway, looking out on the Pacific Ocean. The cliff is popular for sightseers but it has gained infamy for suicides. Several measures have been implemented to dissuade those at risk including physical deterrents such as inward-leaning fences to deter people from jumping, security cameras that monitor the area and several purpose-built Lifeline counselling phone booths which also provide information from support groups.
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19 comments:

  1. MersadWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 02:54:00 GMT+11

    The waves crashing against the rocks are so dramatic and work well in the image. Lovely color of blue as well.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. RevrunnerWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 04:53:00 GMT+11

    Mesmerizing.

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  3. carol l mckennaWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 05:20:00 GMT+11

    Ocean shot is wonderful ~ always so intriquing ~ thanks,

    artmusedog and carol
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  4. IreneWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 07:01:00 GMT+11

    Wow, what an awesome scenerey. Love to see the view with my own eyes!

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  5. genieWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 10:43:00 GMT+11

    An absolutely view. Do not think I would want to get near the edge. So sad that the spot has become known for suicides. The rock formations are beautiful.

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  6. Kim, USAWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 10:50:00 GMT+11

    Oh wow that is beautiful!

    Thank you for joining Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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  7. JackWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 11:01:00 GMT+11

    Those cliffs are pretty scary, Jim.

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  8. AlWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 12:39:00 GMT+11

    What a rugged and beautiful place.

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  9. islandwonderWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 13:43:00 GMT+11

    What a gorgeous place.

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  10. Louis la VacheWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 16:53:00 GMT+11

    The suicides are quite tragic. Forty-six people jumped to their deaths from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in 2013...
    (sigh)

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  11. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 17:08:00 GMT+11

    Love those ragged rocks and lively waves. This spot has quite a history of tragedy, but it is still beautiful.

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  12. JoeWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 17:25:00 GMT+11

    A treacherous part of the coast Jim.

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  13. Lina GustinaWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 19:54:00 GMT+11

    Awesome rock formation. Sad to know desperate people choose this beautiful place to end their life.

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/02/smoky-crater-lake.html

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  14. Amazing wonders in my lifeWednesday, 5 March 2014 at 22:14:00 GMT+11

    Wow... awesome place to be. Great shot!

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  15. Light and VoicesThursday, 6 March 2014 at 00:58:00 GMT+11

    I can almost smell the sea from here. I can almost hear the waves splashing against those cliffs. Amazing image!
    JM Illinois
    U.S.A.

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  16. AnonymousThursday, 6 March 2014 at 06:58:00 GMT+11

    Gorgeous view! Glad that they have done so many things to deter people from jumping. Great capture Jim, your info is always so interesting.

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  17. ellen b.Thursday, 6 March 2014 at 07:30:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful!

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  18. Luis GomezThursday, 6 March 2014 at 14:05:00 GMT+11

    Always loved this place. Thank you Jim for the nice memories.

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  19. Journey is lifeSaturday, 13 December 2014 at 03:49:00 GMT+11

    Your blog is one stop guide for visiting Australia. Loved going through it. Thanks for sharing :-)

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