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While in Canberra we went down to Lake Burley Griffin for sunset, near the National Carillon. I had a nice warm coat but my hands got colder and colder and colder.
The forecasted fog was right on schedule in Canberra on election day. No winds gave a perfect reflection on Lake Burley Griffin of the carillon with fog behind and Black Mountain Tower peeping through the background. Venus’ Belt colours made it just right!
The carillon was a gift from the British government to the people of Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Canberra on 26 April 1970.
Carillons must have at least 23 bells to be considered as such, and the National Carillon has 55 (increased from 53 during refurbishments in 2003. Each bell weighs between seven kilograms and six tonnes. The bells span four and a half octaves chromatically.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Carillon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_of_Venus
Aminata muscaria (fly agaric or fly amanita) are introduced species in Australia typically found under exotic trees, pines and oaks usually. Poisonous and psychoactive (muscimol) if eaten and dangerous to children especially. The species is fairly rare in Australia and largely restricted to pine and oak plantations. Finds create wonder and excitement among children because of the toadstools beauty and association with European fairy tales. This example was found in the century old cork oak plantation in the Australian National Arboretum Canberra.
using textures by Distressed Jewell.
Please: No long lists of invites; no large flashing or garish awards ...
We got up early to go to the balloon festival in Canberra. It was worth it and very interesting. Even though it did not seem windy, it was windy enough to make them stay tethered.
A blackhawk chopper landed in dry grass because one of the crew needed a piss, the hot search light ignited a fire that burnt for weeks.
E.E. Canberra B.2 WK163 G-BVWC briefly held the world altitude record in the '50s, boosted by a Napier Scorpion rocket engine. Seen at Baginton c.2000
This photo was taken out the front of Lake Tuggeranong College and I just love how each tree is a different colour. Autumn is the best time to see Canberra because its when the trees are at their best and makes the City truly beautiful.
View from the Shepherd's Lookout loop in Canberra, Australia. A mighty storm was brewing in the distant mountains, but it never hit the city.
For my video; youtu.be/8D7-n78cDMc?si=ZiYnJdvEzja1gmap,
Australian War Memorial, Anzac Pde, Campbell, ACT, Australia
The Australian War Memorial (AWM) is a national war memorial, museum and archive dedicated to all Australians who died as a result of war, including peacekeeping duties. The AWM is located in Campbell, a suburb of the Australian capital city of Canberra. The grounds include five buildings and a sculpture garden. Most of the museum galleries and commemorative areas are contained in the Memorial Building.