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Photo: O'Connell Street as seen from the top of the Spire

This will make your head spin.

Aug 12th 2013, 2:17 PM 28,095 Views 53 Comments

PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL O’Connell got this incredible shot of the Dublin streetscape from the top of the Spire.

Strap yourself in before viewing. Your stomach may lurch.

Photo by permission of Paul O’Connell. View the photo full-size here.

He writes: “I managed to reach the top via a very large crane during the cleaning work a few years back.”

You can see more of Paul O’Connell’s work at pauloconnellphotography.com, at his Flickr gallery, follow him on Facebook here, and reach him with any inquiries on 087 225 1154.

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Photo: O'Connell Street as seen from the top of the Spire

This will make your head spin.