Desert Crab

One never tires of finding the unexpected. In this case it is a crab, living in a small waterhole that only has surface water for about two months each wet season. Clearly, there is permanent water here deep down in the sand that sustains this crab during the dry.

Golden Minute

For a brief minute the rock glows a beautiful orange as the sun sets on the Easter long weekend.

Easter Crux

A climber reaching the crux on Space Walk (22) at Razorback Ridge near Mount Isa on an Easter long weekend.

Remarkable Dragon

A possibly unidentified species of Australian Dragon on Remarkable Ridge.

Easter Hike

An Easter hike up Remarkable Ridge near Lake Julius provides some spectacular views of the surrounding plains, including Mount Remarkable.

Lock For Two

Romantics in Mount Isa have started a Parisian trend right here at Lake Moondarra. Securing a lock on the wall at the lake.

Sunset Lake Rays

Last night's sunset at Lake Moondarra showed some spectacular rays across the sky due to some distant clouds casting shadows through the dusty air.

Frog Falls

Another new frog I had not seen before at the Rigby Falls gorge. This is a true froggery of species, possibly a Northern Snapping Frog.

Rigby View

A view from the top of Rigby Falls down into the valley below where a shower dampens the once dusty and dry soil. There is so much green out here after only a small amount of rain.

Monochrome

A black and white photo of the eclipse at approximately 2880mm focal length using TeleVue power mate adapters. This time you can see the best contrast and view of the group of small sunspots. Some thin cloud is also visible drifting across the frame.