He's at it again! Sarasota native and death defying aerialist Nik Wallenda is preparing to walk over U.S. 41 on a high wire without a tether next week. He'll walk from a crane at the bayfront, over the road (traffic will be stopped), to the top of a 15-story condo building. It should be very exciting! Nik is the one who wowed the world last summer when he walked over Niagara Falls on a thin high wire through mist and swirling winds. We all were so proud of that unbelievable feat! (I posted about it here.) And, prepare to hear a lot more about him in the coming months. He's going to walk over the Grand Canyon on live TV without a tether sometime in June. Crazy? Unbelievable? It's all part of the rich circus history in Sarasota. He was being interviewed by a local TV station about his latest plans when I snapped this pic. By the way, Nik is doing his walk next week to promote Circus Sarasota.
7 comments:
So you're meeting celebs too?! :-)
Good luck Nik. He conquered Niagara Falls so this should be a walk in the park.
Oh what fun!!!!!! (You taking this photo.) I can't imagine anyone doing what he does. Takes a lot of talent and guts.
I'm starting to think you might be more than a casual photographer. Did you need a press pass for this shot?
I'm getting vertigo just thinking about this occurrance SRQ!
Have you seen "Man on Wire"? It's a good documentary.
Great shot!
I don't understand people like this at all! I don't even like to stand on a step-stool! :-)
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