Defocus

A quick defocused shot of the city lights. Notice the spots off centre are not circular. The complex optics that produce this effect must be quite remarkable. Physics is everywhere.

Mine Zoom

A close up of the mine site from the lookout. I purchased a new 70-200mm lens and had to try it out.

It's A Sign

The lookout in town has this sign that always reminds one of how far Mount Isa is from other places in the world.

Clock

I thought it was time to make another post.

The Shack

A great local band playing at the music venue called simply, The Shack.

Raindrops On Frangipanis

It rained very briefly here in Mount Isa this afternoon. It left raindrops on the frangipani.

Ghosts Who Walk

Some ghostly figures moving about in a long exposure, high f-ratio photograph.

Hard Times

The Hard Times mine at Outback at Isa tourist centre on the main road through town. Worth a stop if you're travelling through the Isa.

Palm

Palms standing steadfast and stoic.

Paradise

A veritable paradise of water and greenery in Townsville. I was here recently for a panel verification meeting, the contrast with Mount Isa is chalk and cheese.

Sunset Town

Mount Isa, the sunset town.

Silhouette Series

A silhouette of some photographers sharing tech tips and skills as they shoot away on the Kelby Worldwide Photowalk at sunset on lookout hill via Hilary Street.

Lookout!

The lookout at the top of the hill, next to the water tanks, mobile phone and radio towers, mine stacks and other utilities. Silhouettes at sunset always make for pleasant views.

Hilly

The way to the lookout on the hill in the middle of town is via Hilary Street. It's a hilly spot.

Phone Home

A good old fashioned public pay phone. I can only just remember the last time I used one of these.