Saturday, August 29, 2009

Seed Pods

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A young Gidgee tree (Acacia cambagei) full of seed pods.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Bull Ride

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Bull rides can be more dangerous than the broncos and are the main drawcard for the crowds.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Bronco Ride

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The bronco rides at the Mount Isa Rodeo are always action packed. This awkward position for horse and rider must have been difficult.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Rope And Tie Event

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The Mount Isa Rodeo was a busy weekend for the town with people coming from all around to see the action. This was part of the rope and tie event.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Mailman Run 2009

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Horses in waiting for their Mailman run at the 2009 Mount Isa rodeo.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Jewel Box

Jewel Box Cluster

The Jewel Box Cluster of stars (NGC4755) near the Southern Cross.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Tiny Town

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The small town of Mount Isa is swallowed in the vast landscape.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Slow Down

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A rhetorical statement stands guard for those who bother to read it.