When I see this picture I think of it in contrast to the iconic painting of God and Adam by Michelangelo. In the painting, God is reaching down to earth to man. In this photo it seems that man is trying to find a way to God. This ties into the history of the church in general, and art as it has portrayed the gods as distant, cold figures.

This photo is interesting because it is obvious that the man's efforts will be in vain and end by crashing on the sharp rocks below.

It is true that our efforts to reach God will be in vain and end in disaster. It is because of this reason, that this photograph is compelling. it would be interesting to hear what a person who does not have a similar belief system would see in this photo.