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Inland tracks, Fraser Island. Light eucalyptus scrub like this makes up much of the island’s interior. 4WD a must, sometimes challenging, always beautiful.
Most of these tracks were originally made and maintained for logging, the massive satinays of Pile Valley and the central rainforests are borer-resistant and were used as pylons for the Suez Canal and were used extensively to rebuild the London Docks after WWII.
I like the monochrome edit of this image because first, it emphasises the angularity of the building and crepuscular rays; second, the threat of the impending storm is stronger; third the softness of the sand around the footprints is more clear: and fourth, the movement of the water and man seems more explicit.
This photo captures the sidewinder adder, a desert-adapted snake native to the Namib. Perfectly camouflaged in the golden sands, this venomous serpent is known for its unique sideways movement, allowing it to move swiftly across hot surfaces. A true specialist in survival, the sidewinder embodies the raw elegance and danger of Namibia’s arid landscapes.
Blue skies over the Gold Coast with azure Pacific Ocean, Elephant Rock, Surfers Paradise and the occasional early riser. The tide is out and the breeze is brisk but the weather heralds another Queensland perfect day
At Cape Hatteras, NC you can drive on certain parts of the beach and here are the days tracks. I barely edited this the colors were really this beautiful.
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Yet another experiment of fusion between LE, HDR and fast shutter to render the dynamic range, the tracks on the beach, and the waves in the sea.
Yet another experiment of fusion between LE, HDR and fast shutter to render the dynamic range, the tracks on the beach, and the waves in the sea.
Jewel beetle on
Baeckea sp. Youndegin Hill. There were many insects on these plants.
ID: Joshua Gan and Mark Hanlon
completely stuck in Camdeboo National Park
following an grassy track all in a sudden we came to an harmless looking mud pitch ... that's why we did not have enough momentum to get to the far side and got completely stuck , not a cm forward or backwards even with all diff locks engaged. The mud was so greasy, that the tread of the tyres have been completely filled and useless ... Very bad situation in an completely remote place where you can't hope for help anytime soon and no cellphone connection ...
Luckily I had my sandtracks packed and with these we were able to help ourselfes relatively easy out of the shit (which it really was ;-))) )
Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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This is the largest infestation of Bitou Bush I've ever observed, found here on the dunal interface with the Toowoon Bay Holiday Park, which is located behind the vegetation at the back of this image.
It's a difficult call for bush regenerators who would normally try to removes exotic species but Bitou Bush is an effective pioneer dune stabilizing plant and its removal could potentially see the dune here marching backwards into the Toowoon Bay Holiday Park.
Very few native littoral zone plants can compete and survive in the long term in the midst of a large mass of Bitou Bush which is believed to emit growth inhibitors which are toxic to other plants attempting to compete with it.
"Bitou bush is native to coastal regions of South Africa. The exact date and manner of introduction of bitou bush into Australia are unknown. The introduction probably was accidental through dumping of ballast by ships arriving from South Africa. Earliest herbarium records indicate an introduction to the Stockton area near Newcastle, NSW, in about 1908. From 1946-1968 bitou bush was planted deliberately along the NSW coast by the Soil Conservation Service of NSW to aid in erosion control and post-mining rehabilitation.
Bitou bush has invaded coastal habitats in south-eastern Queensland, NSW and Lord Howe Island. Bitou bush is particularly prevalent on the central and north coasts of NSW. A population was also planted and has persisted near Menindee in western NSW and a small population is present near Melbourne, Vic. The total area infested is estimated currently to be over 70 000 ha in Australia." Reference
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It is rare to see heavy vehicles on Currumbin Beach but these are tracks with a purpose. Work is beginning on the restoration of sands blasted away by Cyclone Alfred a few months ago. The sand 'cliffs' along the beach indicate the amount of sand to carried in to restore normality. In the background Currumbin Rock is in silhouette against the buildings of Surfers Paradise. It is a lazy day for surfing.
Early morning and low tide at Currumbin surf beach and people stroll as another flock of seagulls hurry north over the shallows. Patchy cloud shapes up some crepuscular rays forcing the figures into silhouette.
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This is the largest infestation of Bitou Bush I've ever observed, found here on the dunal interface with the Toowoon Bay Holiday Park, which is located behind the vegetation at the back of this image.
It's a difficult call for bush regenerators who would normally try to removes exotic species but Bitou Bush is an effective pioneer dune stabilizing plant and its removal could potentially see the dune here marching backwards into the Toowoon Bay Holiday Park.
Very few native littoral zone plants can compete and survive in the long term in the midst of a large mass of Bitou Bush which is believed to emit growth inhibitors which are toxic to other plants attempting to compete with it.
"Bitou bush is native to coastal regions of South Africa. The exact date and manner of introduction of bitou bush into Australia are unknown. The introduction probably was accidental through dumping of ballast by ships arriving from South Africa. Earliest herbarium records indicate an introduction to the Stockton area near Newcastle, NSW, in about 1908. From 1946-1968 bitou bush was planted deliberately along the NSW coast by the Soil Conservation Service of NSW to aid in erosion control and post-mining rehabilitation.
Bitou bush has invaded coastal habitats in south-eastern Queensland, NSW and Lord Howe Island. Bitou bush is particularly prevalent on the central and north coasts of NSW. A population was also planted and has persisted near Menindee in western NSW and a small population is present near Melbourne, Vic. The total area infested is estimated currently to be over 70 000 ha in Australia." Reference
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Early morning at Currumbin Surf Beach wth no lifeguards or people to rescue. Dark clouds hover to sharpen the contrast between the warm sands and lifeguard hut and the skyline.
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Some thing a little differant for me a trip out with camera club members . One of the riders seen on a practice day in Sept 2020
So that You will hear Me
My words sometimes grow thin
As the Tracks of the gulls on the beaches.
Necklace, drunken bell
For Your hands smooth as grapes...
Pablo Neruda, Nobel Laureate Chilean Poet (1904-1973)
Another experiment of fusion between LE, and fast shutter to reproduc the power, the dynamism, and the beauty of the ocean
Reptile tracks in the sand.
You know its going to be a good night of desert herping when its topping 40 degrees and overcast just before dusk!
Yulara area, Northern Territory.
I made a diptych with this shot, but like it stand alone too. My favourite break - when it breaks... Learned to surf here.
Playing with overlays. Love the faded, funny film look.
"...Courtesy of Marc Philipp Gemballa, the 27-year-old son of late, great German tuner Uwe Gemballa, welcome to the Marsien. It was once a Porsche 911 Turbo S. It’s now an all-carbon high-riding dune-bashing 750bhp monster.
Now, this new ‘MPG’ venture isn’t anything to do with the other company under the Gemballa name that’s promising its own mutant 911 and a new hypercar. Marc doesn’t own the legal rights to his father’s company title, so he’s gone ahead and created his own start-up, following in his dad’s Porsche-modifying sandtracks. Good lad..."
Source: Top Gear
Photographed at Villa Grumello at Fuori Concorso
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This flooded sand track passes through hind dune and littoral rainforest from Back Beach (Diamond Rocks) Black Head through Frogala Swamp to the Mid Coast Garbage and Recycling Complex on Midge Orchid Road just north of Tuncurry, where it joins the Lakesway.
This image was taken a week after record flooding in the Manning River catchment, though the Coastal section behind Nine Mile Beach from Black Head to Tuncurry received less rain. With the water table so high it might be months before this track again becomes passable to 4x4 vehicles.
The brown stain in the water is caused by the release of tannins from Melaleuca species (Tea Trees) which grow naturally in swampy areas of Frogala Swamp.
Here's some information from Mid Coast Council pertaining to Rehabilitation of Darawank Creek and Frogala Swamp.
"The Darawank Creek and Frogalla Swamp wetland complex is located in the Wallamba River catchment near Tuncurry. The area has highly reactive acid sulfate soils. In the 1950s, large drains were constructed to mitigate floods which altered the biodiversity and hydrology of the wetland complex. The impact of the drainage system, plus overgrazing from livestock, loss of native vegetation and burning, led to acid immobilisation and export into the catchment. An extensive wetland remediation project was initiated to reduce acid outflows. Activities undertaken included infilling or decommissioning 80 % of the artificial drainage network, removing two of the five major levees and floodgates, removing grazing cattle, controlling weeds and planting native vegetation. Fish habitat has been enhanced by reintroducing the natural hydrology and improving water quality (pH has increased from 2.77 to approximately 6.0). Completed in 2007"
completely stuck in Camdeboo National Park
following an grassy track all in a sudden we came to an harmless looking mud pitch ... that's why we did not have enough momentum to get to the far side and got completely stuck , not a cm forward or backwards even with all diff locks engaged. The mud was so greasy, that the tread of the tyres have been completely filled and useless ... Very bad situation in an completely remote place where you can't hope for help anytime soon and no cellphone connection ...
Luckily I had my sandtracks packed and with these we were able to help ourselfes relatively easy out of the shit (which it really was ;-))) )
Have a look at the mud on the tyres , there you see how deep we were in the shit ...
Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
The tree look like it in the middle of the track but in reality it's not this tree is on the left side of the fence from the top of the hill this tree is half the size that you can see in photo.
A low-angle shot capturing deep tire tracks embedded in the sand, leading toward the distant palm trees and urban silhouette. The contrast between the textured foreground and the soft blue sky adds depth and drama to the composition. this image plays with perspective and natural light to evoke a sense of calm and direction.
I think these are an invasive, and poisonous species of some type...
Yulara area, Northern Territory.