Fire escapes

I've always been intrigued with the irony of fire escapes.

They're morbid for making you think about potential emergency situations, yet scream romance (cue 'Moon River' and other fire escape movie scenes).

Archaically antique, yet practical even in the most progressive of places.

I know it's already been done, but one day when I get really good at photography I want to walk around various cities and photograph fire escapes.

If only I were as enlightened as Will in his study break, where he waxed poetic about these urban wonders (yeah, I know, that's what he writes on a study break...I should really just quit).