Friday 12 July 2013

Under an eagles nest.

This will be a very short post today.

I have liked this image for a long time - I like the way that the parts of it seem so random.  A boulder on a cliff.  A nest on a boulder.  A hole under the boulder with the nest.  A tree growing from what seems to be nothing but solid stone.  

The picture was taken on boat trip around Magnetic Island a few years ago - it was not breeding season for the Sea Eagles that built the nest - so that one last element was missing.  That feel like a good reason to go back!


You can find more (and probably more expansive!) skies at Sky Watch Friday.

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28 comments:

  1. Sylvia K12 July 2013 at 02:04

    Amazing and beautiful capture, Stewart!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Karen12 July 2013 at 02:15

    Gorgeous true blue sky!

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  3. Irma12 July 2013 at 02:38

    Hello Stewart,
    Beautiful photo of the blue sky, the rock and the tree are also beautiful.
    Regards, Irma

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  4. Fun6012 July 2013 at 02:39

    An interesting combination of textures. Magnetic island such brilliant memories.

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  5. TexWisGirl12 July 2013 at 03:31

    very cool scene!

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  6. Bas.12 July 2013 at 04:04

    Wat mooi om zo dichtbij dit adelaarsnest te kunnen komen.

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  7. Phil Slade12 July 2013 at 04:24

    Just brilliant. No need for words Stewart.

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  8. DIMI12 July 2013 at 05:58

    What a beautiful picture Stewart!!
    A great blue sky and a very interesting place you visit!!!
    Have a lovely and warm day in Melbourne!!
    Dimi..

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  9. Margaret Birding For Pleasure12 July 2013 at 06:12

    HI Stewart What an amazing composition. Excellent capture. Sorry I was not able to do WBW this week as I was away at my 'old' caravan. Margaret

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  10. John @ Beans and I on the Loose12 July 2013 at 06:14

    I can see why you like it. The gap beneath that boulder is very unusual. I'd like to see it for myself.

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  11. Gemma Wiseman12 July 2013 at 08:59

    This delightful photo seems to be all about establishing an identity in challenging terrain! Dynamic! And the blue radiance of the sky highlights the scene!

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  12. Liz12 July 2013 at 12:13

    Wow!! I guess it's a pretty safe spot for an eagles nest!

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  13. Anonymous12 July 2013 at 12:49

    That is a great shot. That sky is certainly bright blue.

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  14. Steffi12 July 2013 at 16:14

    Very beautiful photo for SWF,Stewart!

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  15. eileeninmd12 July 2013 at 18:30

    It is a cool shot, neat place for an eagle's nest. Have a happy weekend!

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  16. Anonymous12 July 2013 at 22:49

    Wow! What a fantastic place and so amazing how nature works and your photo is excellent ~ Happy Weekend!

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  17. Small City Scenes12 July 2013 at 23:45

    Great blue sky but the the wonderful composition of the rock,nest, tree and sky are excellent. MB

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  18. Timur Wilde Photography13 July 2013 at 01:04

    Really nice capture

    Great

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)13 July 2013 at 06:12

    I love this picture and it should be enough. But I really want to see a picture of that sea eagle.

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  20. DeniseinVA13 July 2013 at 23:57

    Great photo Stewart, exciting to see the eagle's nest. Wishing you a great weekend :)

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  21. Optimistic Existentialist14 July 2013 at 01:00

    Love this capture Stewart. I wonder if it's possible to crawl under that rock...?

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  22. HansHB14 July 2013 at 01:33

    Nice blue sky!
    A very good composition, great photowork!

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  23. Unknown14 July 2013 at 04:19

    very nice photo. greetings babs

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  24. Unknown14 July 2013 at 04:19

    very nice photo. greetings babs

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  25. Reader Wil14 July 2013 at 15:30

    Nature creates sometimes rare and beautiful compositions. You have an eye for it.
    Wil

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  26. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 00:42

    Nice picture. And unusual as sea eagles usually have their nests of big old trees.

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  27. Pat Tillett16 July 2013 at 05:46

    Nature doesn't do anything randomly! Everything in it's place for a purpose. Great and interesting photo Stewart!

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  28. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 22:10

    Great capture,that looks somewhat like a human molar tooth.

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