Thursday, July 17, 2008

It's Sky Watch Time! - Post 46

A few weeks ago, I wrote about having some trees cut down because they were encroaching on my neighbor's fence/yard. The largest of these trees contained a raccoon's nest (I also described my first discovery of the raccoons, here.)

My SWF photo contribution for this week was taken during the tree removal process as the chainsaw-wielding young man was about to cut down the limb holding the raccoons' nest, which can be seen as the round object at the end of the tree limb (click to enlarge), at about 10 o'clock in relation to the lift bucket. It was a scorchingly hot day with a clear blue sky and only a few contrails visible . You can see the sheen of sweat on his back. I'm mighty happy that I was just standing in the yard taking the photo.

Speaking of Sky Watch Friday, and pay a visit to the new site, here. Several hundred folks from around the globe will be posting their sky photos there, beginning at 7:30 p.m. GMT tonight , and continuing for the next 48 hours or so.









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49 comments:

  1. VaQueenBeeJuly 17, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    very cool shot! i've always wondered what it would be like to get in one of those things!

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  2. TR RyanJuly 17, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    That's a bird's eye view!! What does a raccoon's nest look like? Where is the raccoon? Hope that guy is holding on tight.

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  3. rhymeswithplagueJuly 17, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Pat, great shot! And the sky is definitely guess what: Yves Klein blue!

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  4. JanJuly 17, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    hi pat, great shot you have here. must be scary for that guy to be up there.

    my sunrise is up here:
    http://www.janetluison.com

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  5. Rune EideJuly 17, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    I like that composition - especially the placement of the lift/crane

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  6. DewdropJuly 17, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    Great capture, Pat. Love the perspective. How did the raccoons fair?

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  7. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    Makes me a bit dizzy, so you've really captured it.

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  8. Sandpiper (Lin)July 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    A perfect skywatch picture. It always makes me sad to see a tree being cut. We had to have one cut a few months ago.

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  9. irish daisiesJuly 17, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    great shot :) love to be up there too!

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  10. Gerald (Ackworth born)July 17, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    oh wow

    I hope he's well-oiled with sun-blocker!

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  11. UnknownJuly 17, 2008 at 3:02 PM

    Too bad the trees had to be removed, nice composition!

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  12. Ruth Hull ChatlienJuly 17, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    I love the composition--the strong diagonal of the crane arm against that vivid blue.

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  13. EG CameraGirlJuly 17, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    This is one example of watching can be more fun than doing! LOL

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  14. LingoVise Says...July 17, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    Cutting down trees always makes me sad... even when it's necessary.

    Great capture for SWF though :) I love traveling to see all the world's skies this way!

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  15. PetuniaJuly 17, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    Cool shot! I could have use for this when I washing my windows:)

    Petunia's SWF

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  16. imacJuly 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Great capture.

    The Team thanks you for your post and making this venture a success.

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  17. UnknownJuly 17, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    Great capture!

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  18. CarlettaJuly 17, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    This was a great capture.

    How about the raccoons - I know they are pesky, but I hope they survived.

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  19. Lilli & NevadaJuly 17, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    What a great view you got there

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  20. Craver ViiJuly 17, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Yikes, what a spot they put you in. The real story folks, is that they told her they would only be able to send this one eccentric worker. He works in the buff. Yup. Naked man in a bucket with a chainsaw. There's an image that'll keep you awake at night!

    I would have told them to keep Mr. Natural at home. A few well-placed shot-gun blasts would sufficiently remodel the coon's nest.

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  21. AnneKaJuly 17, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    Greate Sky Watch post.
    Have a nice weekend, from AnneKa in Norway

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  22. MicheleJuly 17, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Yes, very blue up there in the sky but hot hot hot... it's not a job I'd want to do in the summer... whew!
    Great post!!
    Mountain Retreat Photos
    Fishing Fiesta

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  23. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    I hope you did not fall over taking that shot. It looks straight up! Have a great weekend!

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  24. TomJuly 17, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you.. a great picture and posting and you have really gone the extry miles for sky watch this week... thanks for all the mentions and links you have mention in you last few post. It will not be forgotton

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  25. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    A unique look from up there - that's for sure!

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  26. kjpwebJuly 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Pretty cool! The Raccoons might not agree, though! ;)
    Cheers, Klaus

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  27. George TownboyJuly 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    Cool shot!! Love the way you framed it.

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  28. Ramosforest.EnvironmentJuly 17, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful shot. Good action.

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  29. CathJuly 17, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    That is a very clear shot with a lot of detail! Well captured - just at the right moment.

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  30. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 17, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Pat: Nice capture and that guy is in the Sky.

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  31. Jane Hards PhotographyJuly 17, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    A racoon snest is a new one on me. Really is a bird's eye view

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  32. SandyCarlsonJuly 17, 2008 at 7:05 PM

    That looks like quite a ride! I love your perspective.

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  33. AishaJuly 17, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    That scares me but must be fun to be up there lol! Good shot for SWF!

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  34. TommyJuly 17, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Hello from Colorado. Nice SWF picture

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  35. Fish WhispererJuly 17, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Very cool and a great lead in to the center with the crane

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  36. abbJuly 17, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    Neat shot - and this is the very first raccoon's nest I've ever seen!

    Great SWF, Pat!

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  37. JeanneJuly 18, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    Love your photo. What a great angle but what I also love is the story you gave to go with the photo. With scrapbooking I look at the story behind the picture two. Now I have to go read about the raccoon and make sure he's okay. Thanks for sharing and visiting me!

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  38. HilaryJuly 18, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Great shot, Pat. My heart picked up the pace a little - I don't like heights. Or it might have been the guy in the bucket..

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  39. UnknownJuly 18, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    Great shot - you really get a sense of the height.

    Gary
    Bodge's Bulletin

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  40. Louis la VacheJuly 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    For some reason this photo reminds "Louis" of one of Jerry Clower's funny stories, so "Louis" thanks you for putting a smile on his face!

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  41. SherryJuly 18, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Boy am I having trouble today with comments. They are being eaten. I think it would be fun to go up in that thing! You got 40 comments!!!! Lord, I don't get 40 visitors most days! Loved the shot Pat.

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  42. Kahshe CottagerJuly 19, 2008 at 1:19 AM

    You sure got a skywatch action shot! The weather looks to be very hot and I can see why you would rather be on the ground with the camera rather in the cherry picker with a chainsaw!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    My SkyWatch Here

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  43. Markus Latva-ahoJuly 19, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    Hi! Kept me wondering about the racoons. Don't have much or any experience about those, allways thought they lived on ground and rummaged garbage cans. :) Nice blog!

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  44. esnorwayJuly 19, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    good pic have nice weekend. Thanks for your visit on my side

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  45. Kappa no HeJuly 20, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    That is a fantastic blue sky. We're in the tail end of the rainy season so there is only grey as far as the eye can see.

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  46. Adella MayJuly 20, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Cool! I just joined sky watch.

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  47. Amila SalgadoJuly 21, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    I feel sorry for the poor racoons, Pat. Nice capture of a sad episode.

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  48. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    Smile! You always make me do it!

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  49. david mcmahonJuly 21, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    G'day Pat,

    I think a need a tour of the raccoon's nest!

    I'm so glad my footnote ``carat stew'' didn't make you groan!

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