Life is a balancing act - image of the week

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Balancing this gyroscope on a fine thread was as difficult as balancing life can sometimes be. For this shot I set up a mini tight-rope line, started the gyroscope spinning, and then placed it on the thread and quickly snapped the photo. I have many shots of an unbalanced gyroscope as well. :>)

Nikon D2X