Waterbirds

A cormorant and a young duckling like creature (possibly a lost cygnet?) share a morning swim.

Morning Serenity

The serene morning beauty of calm reflections near our campsite at East Leichhardt dam.

Campsite

Another highlight of camping is waking up with the sun and birds at a spectacular campsite.

Camping

One of the highlights of camping is having a fire to sit around.

Fishing

Night fishing has its hazards.  Snags are all to easy to come by.

East Leichhardt Sunset

Sunset over the East Leichhardt dam after a summer storm passed over.  Spectacular.

You Are Here

In the old town of Hightville, you can always find where you are on the map and there are plenty of places to see.  There are some extreme 4WD tracks and some not so extreme, so be careful where you drive.  Some tracks are not easy to return up nor have space to turn around.

Tunnel Vision

A driver's seat view of the old train tunnel at Wee MacGregor mine.

Sunrise Eclipse

Sunrise and the Moon was already eclipsing the Sun.  A thin veil of high cloud added an extra halo around the Sun.

A video taken through the telescope is also here.  Each time you hear a still photo being taken the video temporarily pauses.

Total Solar Eclipse

A diamond ring is seen as the Moon begins to uncover the Sun.  You can also see the white corona of the Sun extending outward from the lower left of the solar disc, and pink filaments or prominences of hydrogen gas being violently thrown around by the heat and magnetic fields of the Sun.  This photo was taken from the Burke Development Road in far north Queensland near the Chillagoe, Koyanyama junction next to the Mitchell River.

Update: A video showing the change in brightness during totality.  This was taken using a GoPro2.

Performance

The Australian Chamber Orchestra Ensemble, consisting of Veronique Serret, Rebecca Chan, Christopher Moore and Timo-Viekko Valve performing an impromptu piece at Devoncourt Station near Cloncurry recently.  Photo Credit: Sarah Conolan.  

I was lucky enough to catch their outstanding performance when they visited Mount Isa.

Moonrise

The full Moon rises silently behind a patient tree.

Tunnel

The old railway tunnel at Wee MacGregor mine.  Yes, the Suzuki did fit through.  

Australian Chamber Orchestra Ensemble

Last night the Australian Chamber Orchestra Ensemble visited Mount Isa to play some pieces.  This was the scene at the end of the show.  It was a wonderfully intimate performance with a small and very appreciative crowd.