THESE reckless tourists were caught on camera dicing with death as they leaned over this 500 foot high cliff - just for a selfie.

The foolhardy day-trippers were enjoying the magnificent view from the edge of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, ignoring the countless warning signs.

They can be seen posing together and in different positions for photos but seem oblivious to the dangers of the world famous chalk cliffs near Eastbourne.

Birling Gap, close to where local photographer Peter Cripps, 43 snapped these pictures last week, was temporarily close off in August after a massive cliff fall.

One anonymous witness said: “I could not believe the way they were stretching over the cliffs just to take a picture.

“There are so many stories of houses at the edge of the cliffs falling off because the cliff has collapsed.

“Just last month the cliffs and the beaches below were closed because of another cliff fall.

“There are signs everywhere telling you not to step too close and it clearly doesn’t take much for them to tumble.

“It is just not worth getting that close for a photograph.”

Each year more than 350,000 people visit Birling Gap, which has seen numerous cliff falls in the past.

The cliffs are known not only for their phenomenal views, but for their danger.

The Birling Gap and Seven Sisters website warns visitors to stay away from the cliff edge.

It reads: “We advise visitors to act sensibly and stay away from the cliff edge, thinking about their safety and others.

“It isn’t safe to sit or stand close to the edge of the cliffs as they may be unstable or undercut in places.

“We also advise visitors to stay away from the base of the cliffs when walking on the beach in case of cliff falls.”

Birling Gap is also only a short walk away from Beachy Head, which has been called a ‘suicide hotspot.

The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team has responded to more than 5,500 incidents since 2004.