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An interesting view of the edge of a cornfield, last years cut stalks still standing against the blue sky - the caution tape on the ground adds a nice touch, I think...
This is the only signage we saw on the entire journey. Initially I lamented the poor communication, but on further consideration I have a suspicion it's done on purpose to discourage people from taking the route.
I haven't found any numbers on fatalities, but I'm guessing the local council would prefer not sending out rescue helicopters each week.
I will say that I'm very glad we had Chris as our guide. This was his 3/4th ascent, so whilst scary, at least we knew where we were going.
"Open door with care, Strong wind may Close door rapidly." Sign on the Carnival Cruise ship Glory. An absurd predicament if you're trying to decide where to go - IN or OUT! 10-15-10
Gnomes in the Blue Mountains . . . a story
It was during a Rotary beautification project on Australia’s oldest mainland bridge ( the Lennox Bridge at Glenbrook) that members first caught sight of what they thought could have been a Gnome.
Distinctive, by the high pointed red hat, the flash was seen late in the afternoon heading down the embankment of Mitchells Pass Creek, and then downstream.
Uncertain of the sighting, it was decided that work should proceed on new stairs from the western carpark to the creek bed, but with extreme care.
Gnomes are known to inhabit forest areas and particularly under tree roots where they build comfortable homes. Care was taken during the work, not to disturb the ground unnecessarily, so that any impact on a Gnome colony would be minimal
Whilst not native to Australia, Gnomes are reportedly migrating from Europe and Britain to make a new start where the impact of pollution is less. Gnome numbers in Europe are on the decrease and drastic action was required.
Access to the base of Lennox Bridge may create a disturbance to the Gnome colonies in the area, so we urge people using the picnic facilities and stairs to use extreme caution.
As a result of the discovery, and due to the sensitivity shown during construction, the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains were invited to host the inaugural Australian Gnome Convention on Australia Day 2005 which was a great success with approximately 200 delegates in attendance.
The Australian Gnome Convention is now an annual event held on every Australia Day at Glenbrook Park in Glenbrook Village, Blue Mountain
If I'm in a 13 foot high truck I guess my first thought after "Oh Crap!" would be "Thanks for telling me NOW for crying out loud!!"
Mission 24: Caution
After an extremely dangerous mission occasionally it is time to kick off your Sunday shoes and Celebrate! Caution is always our mantra however!
Strobist:
- Studioflash on 1/8th power through softbox camera right
- Studioflash on 1/8th power behind the subject camera left with a blue gel on it
I liked the red yellow sign and the red tap over the old brick wall.
Volklinger Hutte (Saarbrucken-Germany)
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I stopped to take this photo. The ocean wants to flows to the right because of the tilt of the earth, but the faster spin around the equator keeps the water in place.
Taken in the in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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Ah! I experimented with this one while in the Wendy's ordering line. It took some time for the line, but I was happy to oblige.