These ducks were not that shy and happily came to see if the photographers had anything to give them but once they were satisfied we have nothing to offer they would take back off into the water.
Category: Victoria
Shades of Autumn
It’s currently Autumn (Fall) in Australia and the leaves are changing colour and look glorious, don’t you think? A few more weeks and the trees will be looking bare.
Autumn Colours
More autumn colours in Victoria, Australia.
Rosella in the park
Another rosella in the park, this time on the ground looking for any crumbs or leftovers or anything else to eat.
Eastern Rosellas
At Ferntree Gully Park, near 1,000 steps, these birds forage on the lawns and hang around for leftovers from picnics. They allow you to come fairly close before calling out to each other and taking off.
What are you looking at?
At Ferntree Gully Park, near the 1,000 Steps we heard the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos constantly screeching. Above us this one stopped long enough for me to get a good look. The 1,000 Steps is connected to the Kokoda Trail and has memorial plaques and stones along the pathway and information on how difficult the Kokoda…
Spirit of Tasmania at sea
The Spirit of Tasmania (ferry) coming into the harbour at Melbourne.
After the sunset
This was taken shortly after sunset at Black Rock Beach, Victoria. I love the colours in the sky and how it blends with the sea where they meet on the horizon.
Ships passing in the night
Two ships about to pass one another. This view is from Black Rock Beach, Victoria, Australia.
Panoramic shot
This is my first attempt at a panoramic shot. It was taken recently just after sunset at Black Rock Beach, Victoria and is a compilation of 6 individual shots joined together.
After the bushfires in Victoria
This is my last post in this series, although I did take a few hundred photos. I hope this has given you some insight into what was experienced in the month of February 2009, in Victoria, Australia.
After the bushfires in Victoria
More of the regeneration in the bush – it’s amazing to see. Someone said it was like seeing Christmas decorations on the trees.