2019
A scape a day for 2019
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The full moon rising during blue hour, low in the sky to the west of Brown Hill. A beautiful misty halo surrounding it, with a few tiny wisps of cloud breaking the glow #moonscape
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Orange sunlight reflecting off the top of an old concrete gun emplacement, just beneath the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse. A beautiful glow sandwiched between the dark clouds and the waves of the Point Lonsdale coastline #sunscape
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A few walkers, spied at the summit of Mount Oberon from the campground at Tidal River, in the Wilsons Promontory National Park. A jumble of rocks and boulders brought to life, with a scattering of green trees and grasses #mountainscape
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A gorgeous little Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus) sitting on a fence watching his young, as he moves them around the garden. Spied in Worrolong, the distinctive blue makes the male stand out, especially when balancing atop a barbed wire #naturescape
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A spectacular mural, of children playing at sunset in a canola field, facing Apex Park in Sea Lake. A top way to brighten up a dreary wall, by the gifted artists Drapl and The Zookeeper #artscape
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Dodging showers along the Yarrowee River, walking the Wallaby Track under an ominous sky. This brilliant rainbow appeared above an old rusty cottage, near the Nerrina Park and Wetlands in Nerrina #rainbowscape
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A gathering of parrots at a rest area on the Newell Highway, snacking on grain, near Wirrinya south of Forbes. The males certainly live up to their name, the Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) with their vivid markings #naturescape
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Enjoying a clear blue sky in the Yarck countryside, as a Waxing Gibbous moon rises in the east. The wide-open spaces of the Andana Executive Country Retreat and being just a few days off full, made it easy to spot #moonscape
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A very serious looking immature Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) contrasting against a dry Eastern Park in Geelong. The watchful eye and dark beak, yet to get the bright orange of an older seagull #naturescape
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A captivating little cloud formation, bathed in a delightful red light. The dusk colours just peeking through the silhouetted trees of the Monte Christo Bushland Reserve and spreading through the sky over Brown Hill #cloudscape
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From a gap in the trees at the Knoll picnic area lookout, Mount Joyce and the Teviot Range are visible over the forest of the Tamborine National Park. One of many great views of the Scenic Rim, from around Tamborine Mountain #landscape
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A gorgeous pink hue in the sky, as blue hour tints the landscape below Dog Rocks. From this perch in the Mount Alexander Regional Park, Mount Tarrengower can be seen rising above a dead tree and a distant Maldon #duskscape
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A wombat (Vombatus ursinus) shuffling about the marshes between the Loo-Errn Track and Tidal River, happily ignoring all the pedestrians out for an afternoon stroll. The scenic Wilsons Promontory National Park a perfect spot for it to live #naturescape
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Taking a break from the sand dunes of the Gunbarrel Highway, to take in the view across the Gibson Desert towards the Rawlinson Range. The outback looking quite green after some recent rain #desertscape
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A patch of sunlight filtering through the trees in the Beechworth Historic Park and onto a green moss-covered log. Spied while keeping an eye out for mineshafts, walking the track along Silver Creek towards Beechworth #naturescape
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A tandem hang glider soaring through a cloudy sky over the South Pacific Ocean, close to the Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops. With plenty of wind, there were a few fliers about, but this was the only patch of blue to be found #flightscape
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Krackers and Kookie, a pair of carved kookaburras, basking in Strathfieldsaye sunshine within the Villawood Imagine Estate. Cleverly crafted from a stump by Rod Sheehan the chainsaw man, now relocated to watch over the gum lined emu creek #artscape
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Painkalac Creek begins in the Otway Ranges, before winding down into Aireys Inlet and under the Great Ocean Road, occasionally flowing into the Bass Strait. The estuary is seen sparkling amid the saltmarsh, under a cloudy sky in the evening sun #creekscape
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The sun blacked out by a huge cloud of dust, making its way across the arid farmland around Wirrega. The silhouette of this dead tree fading as the storm thickened along the Dukes Highway #sunscape
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A bold emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) strutting around near the visitor information centre at the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. The park wildlife can be very relaxed around people, with a lot of visitors checking out their dormant volcano #naturescape
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Panoramic views from Robert Sowter Park, on the edge of Tamborine Mountain. A steep lookout used to launch hang gliders, you can spot Birnam Range, Teviot Range and the Main Range on the opposite side of the Scenic Rim #landscape
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A closeup of the Light and Hope Fountain on Lake Wendouree, the wind creating new patterns as it catches the jet of water mid-air. The red fountain lighting contrasting brilliantly against a black Ballarat night #lightscape
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The Winton Wetlands near Benalla, beautifully captured in a mural at the Mokoan Rest Area, southbound on the Hume Highway. Seven vehicles wrap around this toilet block, including a self-portrait of the skilled Tim Bowtell riding a bike #artscape
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The intricate brickwork of the former Beechworth CFA station, caught radiating a golden hue in the evening sun. Constructed around 1903 this fire station served for 110 years, making it almost the oldest building in town #buildingscape
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A restored and upgraded lantern, one of two, belonging to the 1907 paddle steamer PS Ruby. When not back on the Murray River, it can be found moored off the Darling River, just outside Wentworth in Fotherby Park #lightscape
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The famous Warrnambool wombat "Gutsy", drawn in its burrow under the railway bridge on Otway Road by artist Jimmi Buscombe. Originally a temporary piece of chalk art, Phil Hoy helped make it a permanent fixture of the neighbourhood #artscape
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Ripples on the surface of Lake Wendouree, mirroring those in the clouds above it, reflecting the gorgeous orange glow of a fading sunset. Boosted by smoke, this was a great night to be out on the Steve Moneghetti Track #duskscape
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A Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) and a pair of Eurasian Coots (Fulica atra) combing the shore of Lake Coolmunda for an early morning snack. The Lake Coolmunda Caravan Park is ideal for enjoying the water and birds like these #naturescape
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A sunny day illuminating a large, flowering Ovens Wattle (Acacia pravissima) turning it a vivid shade of yellow gold. A perfect blue sky day, to walk the tracks around Federation University in Mount Helen #treescape
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Some of the unique Docklands buildings, on the north side of Victoria Harbour, lit up in the early evening. The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel adding some lovely violet hues to the skyline and harbour reflections #nightscape
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The Winton Wetlands surrounded by hills and trees, both beautifully green and bare. A short climb up from the Mokoan Rest Area, off the Hume Freeway, provides this terrific view of the water-filled swamp ready for exploration #swampscape
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The historic Blue Lake Mill, backing on to the Mount Gambier Railway Lands. Originally built in 1903 as a 5 bay limestone building, full of modern machinery for its use as an oatmeal mill, it was later extended to 6 #buildingscape
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The Nerrina Wetlands, reflecting the trees along the Wallaby Track and Yarrowee River, as the evening sun throws golden light on them. It is great to see the wetlands full of life and water again, after a long dry spell in Brown Hill #treescape
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Shades of blue, looking down the coast towards Lorne from the Loutit Bay Lookout, just below the Split Point Lighthouse in Aireys Inlet. The Great Ocean Road coastline, sandwiched between the calm Bass Strait and a layer of cloud #coastscape
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A colourful section of regrowth on the Whitegum Track, coming back to life after fires tore through the Warrumbungle National Park in 2013. These delicate purple flowers belong to a Darling Pea (Swainsona greyana) snaking up towards the sunlight #naturescape
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Standing near the site of the Central Plateau Gold Mine, enjoying an intense show of orange cloud at sunset. The mine closed a century ago, and now the view over Bonshaw is full of new homes #cloudscape
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A brood of Australian Wood Duck chicks (Chenonetta jubata) making a dash for the safety of a pond, guarded by their parents. The grass is perfect for snacking on, with a short dash across the Wallaby Track to the refuge of the Yarrowee River #naturescape
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A sculpture of a spray paint artist, like Guido Van Helten, who painted the Coonalpyn silos across the Dukes Highway. Created from empty paint cans, by LoopColors and others, he stands in his boom lift beside the Coonalpyn Silo Cafe #artscape
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Leafy green trees meet over St Arnaud Creek, casting shadows as the creek winds its way through the township of St Arnaud. Laid many years ago, the patterned red brick and stonework of this drain, are still in use today #creekscape
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A plane contrail cutting through a 22° halo, surrounding the midday sun over Mount Helen. Formed in Cirrostratus fibratus clouds, it is similar to a rainbow but formed in ice crystals rather than raindrops #cloudscape
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A Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus) enthusiastically snacking on a flowering gum, at the Lake Coolmunda Caravan Park. Well camouflaged among the green gum leaves, its bright red beak and eyes are its biggest giveaway #naturescape
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A bold hit of colour added to Lake Wendouree at night, as the Light and Hope Fountain illuminates a large plume of water. This new water fountain replaces the Centenary Fountain, which was installed at this location nearly 40 years ago #lightscape
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At three stories tall the Serviceton railway station is quite impressive to stand below, full of elaborate brick and glazing. This section of the building housed the dining room and located in the basement below, the purveyor #buildingscape
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A giant plume of smoke drifting towards Ballarat, from a controlled burn to the north-west of Smythesdale. From an elevated spot above the pine plantations in Mount Clear, the pinkish haze can be seen drifting across the afternoon sky #firescape
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Twin chimneys and a neat slate roof, peeking over the large bushes in front of one of the two lighthouse keepers cottages, found below the Split Point Lighthouse. A resilient building, still standing tall under a cloudy Aireys Inlet sky #buildingscape
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The delicate pink and white flowers of an Aluta maisonneuvei bush, near the Mippultjarra Junction on the Gunbarrel Highway. A little bit of rain bringing a lot of colour to the Gibson Desert, where plants like this thrive in the sandy outback #naturescape
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Looking down the exceptionally long and steep boat ramp, out into the rough water of the beautiful Bay of Islands. One of the few places to launch a boat along this stretch of coast, just north of Peterborough on the Great Ocean Road #bayscape
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A subtle rainbow in the sky over Brown Hill, passing through a cloud lit by the setting sun. The pink tint of dusk competing against the colours dispersed by the water droplets above #rainbowscape
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The always spectacular Milky Way, adding some colour to the night sky above Lake Coolmunda. Among the hundreds of stars can be seen Saturn, Pluto and several meteors, also known as shooting stars #starscape
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This Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) was spotted napping, along the Lava Tongue Boardwalk in the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Perched in a convenient fork, a long way up a colourful gum tree, it looked very peaceful as the tree gently swayed #naturescape