Sunlight

The sun sets on another magnificent day in paradise. This is behind Lake Moondarra.

Angling

One angler seeking the elusive tagged barramundi.

Fishing Competition

This weekend is the annual Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic. Held every year on the last weekend of October this event brings a large crowd out to enjoy the lake and try their luck at bagging the tagged barra worth $25000.

Razorback

A broader view of the razorback cliff face. There is plenty of space for climbing out here and plenty of rock to get your toes onto. The west side of the rockface is a rocky hill which rolls gently and conveniently to the top of the rock.

Rock climbing

Rock climbing in Mount Isa. Yes you read correctly. I went rock climbing just south of town on what is known as Razorback. It's a small cliff face on a fault line in the afternoon shade which makes it very pleasant climbing even in summer at 4pm. The climber here is making a move at the first crux of the climb. I'll be going back for more finger holding goodness in the future.

View

The amazing view from the hill.

Photovoltaic Power

Solar panels for the NextG tower on the same hill. There is so much sunshine out here the solar panels can't get enough.

Perspective

Looking up the centre of the tower. If you look closely you can see blue sky through the small triangle at the top.

Repeater Tower

A radio repeater tower north of Mount Isa. It's very tall. If I'd had a tape measure and an inclinometer with me, I would be able tell you how tall it was.

Beer Goggles Ball 2008

Last night I went to the inaugural 2008 Mount Isa Beer Goggles Ball. It was a charity ball arranged by some enterprising locals after the mayor made comments about beauty disadvantaged women being needed in Mount Isa. The comments caused a stir of course, and made the news here and around the world.
It was a good fun night and I got the T-shirt to prove I was there.

Tree

Another tree near Lake Moondarra, framed by shady leaves.

Sunset at Sunset

A view of Sunset and Sunset Hill at sunset, taken from Soldier's Hill.

Pussytail (Ptilotus exaltatus)

A walk on Soldier's Hill revealed this desert flower happily flowering away.

Paddling

An afternoon paddle for some kayakers on Lake Moondarra.

Lunar Crescent

On a recent night with the Mount Isa Astronomy Group I took this photo through the eyepiece of their 6" refractor. It turned out surprisingly well.

Train Home

Of course the time came to head home. This was on the rail line near Duchess, south of Mount Isa.

Iconic Australian

This wonderful icon of Australia (the Koala) can be found in many places on Magnetic Island.

Green Ants

These North Queensland native green ants make unusual nests in the leaves of trees.

Rocky Bay Sunrise

A sunrise glow on granite boulders at Rocky Bay.

Hoop Pine (Araucaria Cunninghamii variant Glauca)

The unique Hoop Pine on Magnetic Island is very striking against the ocean and granite.

Native Kapok (Cochlospermum gillivraei)

These flowers can be seen all over the island in spring. They are edible with a consistency like marshmallow and high in vitamin C.

Tropical Paradise II

I could post photos like this every day and not get bored. This is from the fort lookout.