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able size there is no protection, save only a goodly 

 measure of luck. 



Time-Exposures in Rope-Work. 



In rope-work a stand-camera is seldom used, 

 as time-exposures are rarely possible when dangling 

 on the cliff-face. But on occasions one is able to 

 give a second or more by resting one tripod-leg on 

 a convenient ledge or in a cranny, and passing the 

 other two through a belt tied round the waist, 

 or, better still, if the ledge is sufficiently long to 

 permit of it, let two legs rest on the rock, only one 

 passing through the belt, as this will give the 

 camera more stability. Of course these remarks 

 do not apply to work done on a broad ledge or 

 terrace large enough to move about upon, but only 

 accessible by means of a rope, for here 'the stand- 

 camera is invaluable, the subjects, when reached, 

 falling under the head of simple " ground-nests," 

 and the rope only being necessary as a means of 

 access. 



On the Cliff-face. 



When once the climber is fairly on the cliff-face, 

 many birds begin to lose their fear of him, and as 

 it wanes, curiosity grows in its stead, and they 

 flutter and swoop close past him, turning their 

 heads to prolong their scrutiny, and slowing up in 

 their flight as they pass, thereby offering splendid 



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