ANZAC

The new ANZAC epitaph at the Mount Isa Civic Centre on the morning of Dawn Service.

Pandanus

A pandanus tree at Golden Beach, Caloundra. 

City Hall

The Brisbane City Hall clock tower in King George Square, Brisbane CBD.

Scot Stone

A beach of stones in Scotland. The entire beach is made of well rounded stones. This perfectly circular hollow caught my eye walking past. The formation process is truly remarkable. This was the beach leading to St Ninian's cave.

Eclipse Review

A wide angle view of the the Svalbard 2015 total solar eclipse. This video lets you see and feel the atmosphere of the event as it happened at the Isfjord radio station.

Eclipsed Solar Disc

The third contact of the Total Solar Eclipse of March 20, 2015. This was recorded from Isfjord radio station on Spitzbergen Island, Svalbard. This is a still taken from the video on yesterday's post. The digital recording does not do the experience of seeing the eclipse justice. It is far more stunning to be present to witness the eclipse and especially so at this remarkable location.

Svalbard Total Solar Eclipse

This video shows a replay of the total solar eclipse on Svalbard, Friday March 20, 2015. The video was recorded with a 200mm lens and Canon 60D DSLR on a fixed tripod. It was taken from the Isfjord radio station south west of Longyearbyen, almost on the centre line of the eclipse. I was one of a lucky few who took a Basecamp Explorer expedition trip to Isfjord to see the eclipse.

Galloway Astronomy Centre

A photo of the Galloway Astronomy Centre in Scotland near the International Dark Skies accredited Galloway Forest Park. 

Galloway Stars Scotland

A quick photo from the wonderful Galloway Astronomy Centre in south-west Scotland. You will notice the gaps in the star trails caused by some fast moving thick clouds. If you ever get the chance to go, do it. The amazing Mike and Helen as your hosts make the stay unforgettable. Their local knowledge and interests in history, archaeology and astronomy bring out the inquisitive nerd in anybody and make you extremely welcome. This photo sequence was cut short by a rain shower. The colour in the sky is remarkable due to the near full moon, leading up to Easter, and the rapid movement of the clouds in the stacking process.

Isfjordradio Stars With Guest

The evening of the Total Solar Eclipse saw this scene over the Isfjordradio station just before midnight. I set the camera up for some star trails and went back inside for some warmth while the camera did all the hard work. When we came back out (with a wonderful guide on polar bear watch) we saw this hint of Miss Aurora flashing to life. We stood in awe and amazement for some moments as we silently watched the amazing display grace the skies with her beauty. A truly spectacular and unforgettable moment.

Contrast

The contrasts of Dubai. On the original site of Dubai by the creek is a Heritage Site preserving the history of Dubai. This comprises the foreground. In the background is the new way in Dubai, big and extravagant.

Welsh Visit

A visit to Llanberis in Wales will lead you to this street in a quaint old town. Don't let it fool you into thinking it is a sleepy little town though. This is the hub of rock climbing in the UK.