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Looking out from the summit of Mount Arden over the flat desert country north of Port Augusta. Heavy rains the day before formed ephemeral lakes in the salt pans, reflecting the colours of the evening sky.
sunrise light catching an old, dead white cypress pine ( Callitris glaucophylla) on a hill above the trezona campground
ikara - flinders ranges national park, south australia
(my 111th photo to make explore)
Disused and abandoned buildings in South Australia have a very long second life, due to their solid construction. Readily available sandstone and slate ensure structural integrity and a warm patina.
sunrise in the ranges adjacent to the trezona campground
ikara - flinders ranges national park, south australia
(my 115th photo to make ‘explore’)
view southwest from the summit cairn of the moockra tower
horseshoe range, moockra, flinders ranges, south australia
The rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges unfolds against a backdrop of an endless blue sky and the rich, terracotta hues of the earth. At its centre stands a lifeless native pine, a stark testament to the resilience and fragility of nature in this ancient landscape.
Spring has sprung in the Flinders Ranges, the wattles are all flowering, the wildflowers are starting to bloom, the Emu's are all out and about with their newly hatched chicks, the Roos are all boxing each other to get the girls..........magical!
view to spencer gulf from the nattery ridgeline, mount remarkable national park, flinders ranges, south australia
Special permission was given by Donald and Kay to traverse this track up to the vantage point. Looking out towards Lake Torrens and the west at sunrise was a spectacular view
Moonrise over the southern Flinders Ranges.
Shot from the front verandah of my brother's place at Blanche Harbour, just south of Port Augusta. Looking across the northern reaches of Spencer Gulf at the Flindres Ranges.
Last light over Bunyeroo Valley in the Flinders Ranges south Australia
What took my breath away was the walk to Hills Homestead and following all the rain, the colour of the bark on the trees was stunning.
A tree made famous by an early explorer painting, the tree is many hundreds of years old. Whilst it is famous, there are many old River Redgums in the Flinders Ranges that ooze presence, personality and spirituality.
Another shot from Hancock's Lookout last week. Taken on the same evening as the sunset image I posted a few days ago.
That was still the only chance I have had to do any (non-sports) outdoor photography for a few months. With only three weeks to go in the local Spencer Gulf Football League (Aussie Rules), I will hopefully find time to get out a bit more often.
A loaded export iron ore train has just departed Spencer Jct yard bound for Whyalla, South Australia, on Monday 4 September 2023. Aurizon's GWB104 leads the consist with GWB 102 and 105, seen in the distance, bringing up the rear in distributed power mode.
This is my 6000th upload on Flickr. At the time I posted my 5000th upload, not quite four years ago, I was averaging 450 uploads a year, but this has now dropped to around 250 a year since then.
There are several reason for this. I rarely go out with the camera these days. the local scene no longer appeals and I've not done much travelling of late, so there's little 'new' material. Plenty of slides and negs still to scan, but I've been slack in that department.
I think also that Flickr has lost a lot of its appeal and is losing the fight against other social media platforms. I can generate a hundred times the interest and comments from posting an image on Facebook. It also appears that Flickr's algorithms and counters are totally stuffed these days.
Of course on FB it quickly gets lost in the sands of time and a deluge of other pixels, whereas Flickr still does a pretty good job as an archive, especially from a personal point of view.
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The beauty of the Finders Ranges. This shot was taken a short walk from my campsite at the Brachina East Campground in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
I have not been up to camp at this particular site for at least a couple of years so I was looking back through some old photos to reminisce. I posted a couple of photos from this camping trip not long after being up there, but I didn't post this one, and it was one of my favourite views (even if it is not the greatest photo).
With footy season in full swing (I hate missing my local club's games) plus two different jobs that I am working, it will be hard to find time to get back up there for anything more than maybe one night. Hopefully I can work something out, and be taking in this scene again in the not too distant future.
Mount Arden is on Argadells, a grazing property that offers tourist accomodation.
I was taken up to the summit of Mount Arden for sunset by the owners of the property.
The Milky Way setting during astro twilight, with Venus and the comet in the sky, above a disused wind mill on Moralana Scenic Drive north of Hawker, South Australia. The wind was sufficient to have the windmill turning but in this shot it stopped. I had the video light colour a bit wrong, a bit warm, but was in a bit much of a hurry to notice, oh well. I blended a 60 second foreground shot for a bit more detail. Processed in PS.
This is one of my favourite views in Australia. Not spectacular, nor taken from a high viewpoint, but just a wonderful huge sweeping view. As you come through Horrocks Pass in the Flinders Ranges, you are met with a sweeping landscape that looks across the top end of the Spencer Gulf, and on a clear day, takes in Port Pirie and Whyalla, then extends north up to Port Augusta and beyond. At this time of year, it is wonderfully green and gentle.
We stopped the car as we approached the freshly killed kangaroo on the road, the first eagle took off but another opportunist came flying in and did not seem concerned that we were still there, which is quite unusual. This was taken just south of Parachilna on the hawker to Leigh Creek Road in the Northern Flinders Ranges of South Australia.
Adelaida, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
Hindley Street is one of Adelaide's oldest and most central streets in South Australia, running from east to west. It was among the first major thoroughfares laid out in the city by Colonel William Light. Historically, it has been a hub of commerce and activity, evolving significantly over the years. During the day, it's home to a mix of businesses, offices, and retail outlets. However, it's most renowned for its vibrant and diverse nightlife, with numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants coming alive after dusk. The street is also a cultural axis, housing the Mercury Cinema and various art galleries. Despite its reputation as an entertainment strip, Hindley Street also features historical buildings and is a key public transport connector. It's a street of contrasts, where history meets modernity and daytime energy gives way to nighttime effervescence.
sunrise at the mouth of the yudnamutana gorge
arkaroola wilderness sanctuary, far northern flinders ranges, south australia
(my 108th photo to make ‘explore’)
sunrise strikes a hilltop above the bunyeroo gorge near the acraman campground, with the multiple peaks of the ABC range at right
ikara - flinders ranges national park, south australia
(my 107th photo to make ‘explore’)
sunrise light on a hilltop above the bunyeroo gorge near the acraman campground, with a view to the distant wilpena pound, and the heysen range on the right
in the adnyamathanha dreaming these twinned hollow valleys are the trails of the giant rainbow serpents - the akkurra - that travelled south through here and eventually curled up and slept in the distant wilpena pound
ikara - flinders ranges national park, south australia
Adelaida, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
Brighton Beach, located south of Adelaide, Australia, is a popular beach known for its family-friendly and peaceful atmosphere. With its golden sands and clear waters, it’s perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The Brighton Jetty is a highlight, ideal for strolling or fishing. The area features a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops along the foreshore, offering a relaxing experience. Brighton Beach is also famous for events like the Brighton Jetty Classic, a swimming competition. Its proximity to the city and coastal charm make it a favorite destination for both locals and tourists.
Gammon Ranges near Arkaroola SA
- I took this one a few years ago when I was fit enough to be walking around those hills. Brought back a few terrific memories of wandering around that 'wilderness'
Not quite Cazneaux Tree at Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges, but a hop, step and a jump from it was this tree which impressed me just as much.
River Red Gums also known as Widow Makers.
Every day around sunset, a huge container train would head north past Port Pirie, possibly bound for Perth or Darwin, thousands of kilometres away. I lost count of the cars around the 80 mark, and they were being pulled along with three huge Pacific National locomotives. I'm guessing the total length to be around 1.5 to 2 km.
The backdrop is the wonderful lower part of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, and the town of Port Pirie where we stayed for a few days is about 3km directly behind me. The farmland near the base of the ranges was lush and green with newly emerged wheat crops.
Quorn, South Australia. The prominent peak in the distance is Mount Brown.
The bushwalk up to Devil's Peak is steep in places and is recommended for experienced and fit walkers. It may take 2 - 3 hours for the return journey, but you will see a large variety of native vegetation, wildflowers, birds and get a fantastic panoramic view at the summit (670 metres above sea level). Devil's Peak is just under 700m high, and formed of pound quartzite approximately 700 million years old.
Have a good look around you, as there are many examples of faults and fossil impressions on this walk. When looking at the Peak from Quorn, it was said to look like the face of the Devil lying back looking towards to heavens, hence the name. You can clearly see his chin, nose and eyebrow. During the 1800's the very top point of Devil's Peak fell off after storms, it can seen from the trail at some distance out from the peak. It has been called Eurydice Rock and The Devil's Toenail.
Devils Peak is open all year round except on total fire ban days.
At Rawnsley Bluff there is a dry stone survey cairn, constructed by Samuel Parry in 1858 as a trigonometrical survey marker.
Rawnsley Bluff was named after H.C. Rawnsley who falsely presented himself as a surveyor to the Governor of South Australia in 1850. Within three months he was found to be incompetent and discharged.
www.walkingsa.org.au/walk/find-a-place-to-walk/rawnsley-b...
As we come to the end of our 7 day shut down I appreciate the 4 wheel driving in our outback undertaken a few weeks ago on a quick trip away.
If you look carefully you can see some of the bumpy track.
taken just before sunset.
This area would support about 3 sheep and 1,000's of kangaroos.