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Uploaded: 06/19/11 9:33 AM GMT
Sandstone Window
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Looking through a ground floor window on Boyd's Tower. The tower was built by Benjamin Boyd in 1846 as a lighthouse at the entrance to Twofold Bay Eden. The government of the day refused permission for its operation as a lighthouse. It then became a lookout for whale spotters who guided the boats to kill migrating whales. The square structure is 62 feet high and made from 1/2 ton sandstone blocks, quarried in Sydney, transported by sailing ship to Eden and then carried 2 at a time by bullock team to the building site.

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::cynlee
06/19/11 2:15 PM GMT
Eye catching appeal with the light streaming through the window. Nice textures too.
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You only live once. OR MAYBE NOT!
::Dunstickin
06/19/11 4:09 PM GMT
Nicely composed!...looking out to this lovely scene
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* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. .. OwdBob'sGallery
.Flmngseabass
06/19/11 8:27 PM GMT
A terrific view Frank and although the center is washed out a bit from the bright light it's still appealing with this perspective. Cool shot:)
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.Joanie
06/20/11 2:12 AM GMT
You've got quite the story here Frank, and an excellent capture! I like the colors and textures in the stones. Just beautiful!
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::Jimbobedsel
06/20/11 1:20 PM GMT
Looks like a window to Wonderland.
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::Inkeri
06/20/11 7:30 PM GMT
A Fantastiv view,Frank.Beautiful photo with Lovely composition.
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.icedancer
06/21/11 12:08 AM GMT
I feel like I'm right there looking through that window at the beautiful view.
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