Duck Hole

Ahhh, the serenity of a quiet waterhole under the shade of a coolabah tree. I want for a swag and a billy.

Life

One of the many forms of life that can be found in and around waterholes after the rain. The proliferation of opportunity where there was once nothing is remarkable.

Waterhole

A small pool of water near the Warrigal Waterhole.  These temporary waterholes always pop up after rains and all too quickly evaporate into thin air afterwards.

Stars Align

This is a preview of a photo I've been waiting for ever since I bought my first wide angle f2.8 lens several years ago. The conditions tonight have almost come together perfectly. First, there needs to be very recent rains to make the falls flow, then you need a cloudless sky to see the stars, and then, you need a quarter Moon to illuminate the cliffs and waterfall. Only one of those conditions is missing here, the Moon. However, it may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to get the conjunction of those conditions. Tonight, this photo came close.

BOM Sunset

The sun sets on another day in Western Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology weather radar is in the center of the frame.

Hello Koalas

This is Oceania, one of the Hello Koalas on a public art trail around Port Macquarie NSW. If you get the chance you should definitely check them out, they are way cooler than Hello Kitty.

Harbour Flying

A great spectacle from my recent holiday. The Swiss team Alinghi flying a hull on the harbour as they reach toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Aussie as bro.

Sunset

Another view of the sunset over the lake with a few clouds to add glowing spectacle.

Lake

With water in the lake comes more favourable conditions for water sports. These boaties are out enjoying a quiet afternoon at Moondarra.

Sunset

A sunset at lake Moondarra in Mount Isa.

Meanwhile...

Meanwhile, back in Mount Isa, the water level in the dam has risen and the sun still makes beautiful setting scenes across the landscape.

Comet Lovejoy

On the long drive back to Mount Isa I stopped overnight at Barcaldine and snapped a few rounds at this comet. It is Comet Lovejoy C/2014 Q2. If you squint at it, you can just see the tail above the noise, but only just. I need more exposure time, use of a tracking mount and a cooled CCD to get something better. Look out for another attempt at capturing this comet in the near future.

Hydrogen Hyundai

I saw the first 100% hydrogen fuel cell car in Australia, the Hyundai ix35. I was even lucky enough to get a ride in it. It was amazing, like sailing down the road with nothing but the noise of the wind and rubber on bitumen. 

Give Me A B!

Give me an R, give me an I... It eventually spells Brisbane. Placed here for the G20 games (I know, they weren't really games.), Brisbane hasn't seen such big letters since Expo 88 back in 1988.

Coonowrin

Mount Coonowrin, one of the Glasshouse Mountains group. 

On The Fence

This old fence is still doing its job, keeping domesticated animals on separate sides.

English Curry

Declan Melia, lead vocalist of British India hammers out an anthem in the last minutes of 2014 at Mooloolaba NYE.

Harp On

The NYE lineup at Mooloolaba included The Flumes. Here harpist Kayt Wallace warms up with a sound check.

First Post 2015

Some fireworks from Mooloolaba New Year's Eve, 2014. Happy New Year Blogosphere!