Friday, March 27, 2009

Mining Expo

Mining Expo 2009

The annual mining expo here in Mount Isa held at Buchanan Park.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Model Stack

Mining Expo 2009

A miniature copper stack at the mining expo. This one fits on the back of a ute.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Preparing To View The Universe

Mary K Observing Night

A scene from our local astronomy group meeting under a dark sky site at Mary Kathleen.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Drying Up

Lake Moondarra
Only weeks ago this was a torrent of water running from the overflow at Lake Moondarra. Now the water is drying up and only pools of dead water remain. Apparently there have been some small fresh water crocodiles found here, but none to be seen today.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Fishing

Lake Moondarra

The overflow. The water level has fallen slightly and only small waves splash over the top now and then. If you look closely you will see a dead Barramundi that has been washed over the spillway.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Lake

Lake Moondarra

The overflow at Lake Moondarra has stopped flowing and the road around the back of the lake is open again. From the top of this hill on the west side of the overflow you get a very nice view.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009

Three Steps

Three Steps, Cascades

The Three Steps, or Cascades just out of town on the way to the lake. This area is significant to the local Kalkadoon people, and a great place to visit.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Cemetery

Mount Isa Cemetery

A different perspective of this little town called Mount Isa.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Material Tributes

Mount Isa Cemetery

A place in town I've not visited till now. The Sunset Lawn Cemetery. An ominous cloud floats overhead, perhaps the rain will bring new life.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Moon

Moon with Zoom

The moon as seen afocal through my telescope. A nice view any day of the week.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Wet Picnic

Picnic Table

This photo was taken a few weeks ago when the big wet was upon us. The photo is not one of mine but a friend took it and kindly let me have a copy. Thanks to Matt B. Check here for a previous photo to compare the water level at this table.

Monday, March 2, 2009