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Under the willow trees

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Kathie

This is behind our new home. Lovely place to be in the Summer.

Well, after several days offline and having recently moved house, I’m back to posting regularly. My husband and I shifted last weekend to a beautiful small town in the Dandenongs called Selby. The next few photos are of flowers in our garden and also some of our beautiful surroundings. Enjoy! This is the same rose,…

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Kathie

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kathie

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Kathie

Because it was early morning it was great to see the sunshine catch some of the riders.

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Kathie

My husband says this must be a rather intimate ride.

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Kathie

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Kathie

Melbourne Bay Bike Ride

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Kathie

Kathie Thomas has a Diploma in Photography (Professional Photography) and has won many local competitions and awards for her nature photography. She has twice been Commended in Australia Photography’s Nature Photographer of the Year competitions.

While this site is about the Dandenong Ranges and Nature in general, Kathie’s main passion is birds and she is an ethical birder. She takes photos of wild birds without baiting with calls, and avoids using flash photography.

peter melling on Amazing nature rescueAmazing, i love hearing about altruism in wildlife,i'm sue it exists out there.
Kathie Thomas on Using the P950 – 3 years down the trackHi Geoff, I've used the P1000 only once to get a feel for what this series of cameras were like before buying the P950. The
Geoff H on Using the P950 – 3 years down the trackHi, not sure if the P1000 is worth the extra cost over the P950? What's your take on the two models?
Kathie Thomas on Nature Photography – good for the mind, body and soulThanks Nish, appreciated. And yet another article has come to light - Birdlife Australia has just highlighted it in a newsletter. https://theconversation.com/the-joy-of-birdwatching-research-shows-it-can-improve-mental-health-and-foster-a-sense-of-wellbeing-229139 Seems science is
Dr Nish Nayar on Nature Photography – good for the mind, body and soulI am a doctor and wholeheartedly believe that time in nature is very therapeutic. It is wonderful to hear your insights Ceara. It is clear