Stalactites

These small stalactite formations were found inside one low chamber in the cave we ventured into. Unfortunately, the humidity in the cave was very high and the camera lens was subject to fogging. Consequently, the photos are not as clear as they could be. Next time I shall take a lens warmer of some form to help keep the camera warm and prevent condensation.

Equestrian

An equestrian jumping event at the Mount Isa Show.

Lego Dozer

A very cool Lego model of a dozer at the Mount Isa Show.

Sunset Silhouette

A wonderful hill in the distance framed by the orange glow of a spectacular outback sunset.

Sunset Stacks

After the full moon had risen I had time to look around at some other targets in the distance. The Mount Isan stacks came into view.

Perigee Supermoon

The Moon at its closest approach to Earth this year. This was near the granite fields outside of Mount Isa.

Spelunking In Camooweal

Spelunking in a long and difficult cave near Camooweal Caves National Park. The entrance was just wide enough to squeeze through and the going was tough on knees and elbows. The important thing was that we made it in and out alive, the air felt thick and low in oxygen. Every task seemed twice as difficult as usual and I'm sure there was an elevated level of carbon dioxide.

Rose

A beautiful rose in the Mount Isa Show.  It won third place.

Creative Vegetables

Some creative vegetable art at the Mount Isa Show.

Show Time!

The show is back in town for 2013. Along with the sideshow rides and carnival goodies.

Nebulous

The always wonderful Eta Carina Nebula. This photo was taken with approximately 6 minutes of exposure time with a Canon 60D and Televue60is scope. It was stacked and levelled in Deep Sky Stacker. My best effort at astrophotography so far.

Crocprints

These footprints and slide marks indicate the presence of many freshwater crocodiles on this tiny island in Lake Moondarra.

Freshie

A freshwater crocodile suns itself on the bank of Lake Moondarra.

Banjo

Another angle on Banjo in silhouette, looking very menacing indeed.

Banjo Under The Stars

Banjo the dinosaur at the Australian Age Of Dinosaurs museum stands silent under the stars above. If only Banjo could talk, the stories he could tell.

Dinosaur Museum

The Australian Age Of Dinosaurs museum at Winton. I was lucky enough to be able to arrange a visit to get some night scene photographs. Look out for some of them in up-coming posts.

Winton Milky Way

The Milky Way Galaxy as seen from Winton in Queensland's outback. A beautiful dark sky location.