It's not uncommon to be scared of heights.
But when people conquer those fears, the places they go and views they see can be truly breathtaking.
Reuters curated a series of images of brave individuals who take the concept of "living on the edge" to the next level.
Whether it's for a specific job function or just for enjoyment, these images capture the feeling of being very high up. Keep scrolling to see all the photos.
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A worker installs lights while standing on a Ferris wheel at a fair in Mumbai.
Cooks pose before a toast at an event known as "Dinner in the Sky" as they are seated around a table that is lifted by a crane in front of Cinquantenaire park in Brussels. 22 guests are seated at a table suspended from a crane at a height of 131 feet.
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen leap from a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter during a training mission over Djibouti . The pararescuemen are from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
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