Gallery: Falling Photos Force Us to Face Our Fundamental Fears

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    Clint © 2002

    *Clint*
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    Croatia © 2003

    *Croatia*
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    Clean and Jerk © 2009

    *Clean and Jerk*
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    Drain Pipe(Upstream) © 2012

    *Drain Pipe (aka Upstream)*
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    Interstate © 2003

    *Interstate*
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    Office © 2005

    From the series *Life Goes On*
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    Shower © 2005

    *Shower*
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    Onlookers © 2005

    From the series *Life Goes On*
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    Over the Handlebars © 2008

    *Over the Handlebars*
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    Stairs © 2002

    *Stairs*
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    Studio © 2002

    *Studio*
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    Krause, Johansen
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    *Trestle*
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    Window © 2009

    *Window*
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    Blue Tree © 2002

    *Blue Tree*
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