On a knifes edge

TRUFFEL ?

Pure Granite sitting on Granite

What could be the bottom 'foundation' like structure -- man made?

nothing man made here, the base is all that's left of the original granite it is sitting on. the rest has be washed away as the rock crumbles and is collected down the slope. there are some rocks that where there but are now at the bottom of the slope. the heavy winter rains clears the huge granite dome it is sitting on so it of any thing loose.

Wow,I hope it's last for long time.

It would be interesting to know just how long it has been like this, but what I do know Granite does crumble but not all that fast. If the local hoons knew it would be over.

Amazing rock and a terrific capture Steve,
at least it's now recorded for history and long may it last.

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It is not mapped and not well seen but a popular place. I found it looking for foreground for the Milky way sure hope it stays one day the base is going to get too small and it will topple.

An amazing rock Steve and had you not said, looking like a sculptured rock in a park. Nature can be better than any artist in doing this. Since it is granite, it must have taken an awful long time to get like this and one day it will fall and maybe roll away too. I can understand you not mapping it as I can see a bunch of folk trying to push it over if they can find it.

Thanks for sharing. Herb

when you see the size in the flesh it makes you think. a place I enjoy for it unique scenery as per the PIP's. The whole of the granite area's I go to are much the same love to get the history of the rock through time..... Its not mapped for that reason I took the mapping away from the PIPs as well. Glad you find it interesting never ceases to Amaze me one day you just might to experience it as well.

The second and third PIPs I admire most

Now you can see why I like the area sadly the only rock left that you can photograph in this area all the rest are at the bottom of the slope.

Very interesting Steve....don’t blow on it! The night shots are stunning

Blow I think I am not the big bad wolf but the mild mannered photographer. I am foiled tonight no moon no clouds but they have fires burning off all over the area, Smoked out. This a great place I will be going back to.

That's quite a find, let's hope it stays that way for a long time, Steve. It makes a great foreground for your astro images (good PiPs) also.

I hope so as its been here a long time already, If I keep it hidden less people will know a bout it. you are right a great rock to use as the foreground as astro photos none the less. its always hard do you or dont you make it known.

Hi Steve

I really like this idea! I just hope you are not under it when it finally gives way!!

Best Wishes, and a good weekend
Peter

It is a marvel when you see it that it stands on almost nothing. I am sure I will not be around when this finally goes I will be long gone for the amount of time its been here already.

All the best to you from the far west.

...immer in der Ballance bleiben !!!!

Yes the day it does not it will be on the ground below hate to think how heavy this is 4m high and about the same round. many thanks.

Brilliant images Steve... 'pips' and perfect lighting too.. gives real atmosphere..
You have captured a bit of history here as I would imagine it can't stand like that for much longer.
But - you never know...
Cheers from Dave UK.

DJ if only this rock could talk the history here mine has been only a mere 5 years since I found this part of the area. I have not mapped any of these shot as it deserves to stand as it has been for the years it has.

Great capture and PiPs Steve.
I bet someone has climbed it already for a selfy
Peter

this is not in general view so I very much doubt it but you never know. the base is small so think not so it would have gone over. great place at night many thanks.

It seems to have a precarious hold but hopefully no idiots will topple it!