Doubtful Dahlia
I think this is a dahlia but I can not be sure. If you know better, please leave a comment. It was photographed last weekend at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. I try to get...
View ArticleGaol Girl
This is Trial Bay Gaol in New South Wales, Australia. Building began in 1877 and inmates moved into the prison in 1886. A breakwater and wharf were built on the coast creating a harbour which could be...
View ArticleEsperance Stonehenge
This is a full size granite replica of Stonehenge in Western Australia. Although it is not as old as the original Stonehenge in the UK, it is complete, and access is better. When we visited the owners...
View ArticleBeth Hart
This is Beth Hart on the Mojo stage at the 2015 Byron Bay Bluesfest. I applied for media accreditation for Bluesfest 2016 today and hope to be posting photography daily from the festival next year....
View ArticleMark Three
This is the third generation power control board in our van. The first and second design worked but I have tried to simplify the controls. I am a novice when it comes to electronics however building...
View ArticleStriated Heron
I saw this Striated Heron in the Boondall Wetlands, Queensland, Australia yesterday. We arrived early at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to see Fleetwood Mac that night. We decided to take our bikes...
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Peace Bell
This is the World Peace Bell in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. The Bell is made from coins provided by 103 countries and is a replica of the one that stands in the forecourt of the United Nations...
View ArticleClimate Change
We saw this grass fire on The Spit this morning on the way back from cycling to the post office. Apologies for the quality as I only had my 8 year old N95 phone to take this picture. Queensland is...
View ArticleMoon Rise
I saw this moon rise walking home tonight. Although it was not a Super Moon I thought it would be a good chance to compare my new(2nd hand) 100-400mm lens to my old 28-300mm. Both moon shots are were...
View ArticleFlowering Frangipani
This is one of two Frangipani trees in front of our house on the Gold Coast in Queensland. They have been covering the lawn with yellow and pink flowers since the beginning of the Australian summer....
View ArticleThe Broadwater
This is the Southport Broadwater on the Gold Coast. It is a shallow estuary of water fed by several rivers including the Nerang and Pimpama. The area is one of the fastest growing regions in the...
View ArticleMasked Lapwing
This bird is one of a family of Masked Lapwings which have become our latest neighbours since we hit the road again in our van. Tonight is our first stop in a place call Tiaro. It is a free campsite...
View ArticleMulgildie Pub
Tonight we are staying outside the Mulgildie Pub in Queensland. I am starting to notice a trend developing in Karen’s choice of campsite. I can hardly complain as pubs in Australia have everything a...
View ArticleKeppel Return
This is Great Keppel Island in Queensland off the coast of mainland Australia. If you are reading this I have posted it using solar powered pre-iPhone technology, a Nokia N-95. This is the first place...
View ArticleShark Christmas
This shot was taken at Clam Bay on the far side of Keppel Island. We trekked for 2.5hrs to get there and hoped to find at least one boat with some other snorkellers to share the reef with. Alas we...
View ArticleOrchard Swallowtail
This Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly has been visiting us each morning at our campsite on Great Keppel Island. Thanks to Karen at GKI pizza for the identification. It has a wingspan of about 5inchs...
View ArticleNew Year
Happy New Year 2016! Before Christmas we ventured north in our van without any plans for the new year again. This is Ben Beasley playing at the hideaway on Keppel Island. We stayed on the island for an...
View ArticleYellow Sunbird
This is a female Yellow-bellied / olive-backed sunbird. The male bird has an amazing metallic looking blue-black throat. They are similar to hummingbirds, nectar feeding on the wing and plucking...
View ArticleKeppel Konnections
This is the ferry we took to Keppel Island recently. It is a new service which started a few months ago. Last year we took the more expensive Freedom Fast Cats which had a monopoly at the time. Either...
View ArticleTree Snake
This is a common tree snake which we encountered on Keppel Island, off the coast of Queensland. They come in a range of colours including black, brown, blue, grey, green and yellow. Although it is...
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