At first I thought about calling this image ‘Seeing Stars’ but considering the significance of the fabulous Eta Carinae Nebula I felt compelled to give it the attention it deserves. This tiny piece of the night sky in the Milky Way is only a few widths of the moon across and yet even in this […]
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High on Wattle
High up on the southern wall of Wilpena Pound we were entreated to some of the most beautiful vistas of the region. However there were just as many exquisite things up here on a much smaller scale. Normally we see wattle trees flower in the spring so I was a little surprised to see them […]
Read MoreRace to the Top
We had just settled into our campsite at Rawnsley Park Station in the Flinders Ranges. Gavin had organised a fire for the evening and the others had transitioned into r e l a x e d mode. and I was almost ready to join them. We were at the base of a gully with a […]
Read MoreLunar Pillows
High above the Elder Range a waning gibbous moon makes it’s way towards a moonset that will never be seen. As clouds roll in from the west the moon gets an early night, disappearing beneath snowy white pillows. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Lunar Pillows’ 1/1000s f/4 ISO100 200mm
Read MoreKanga and Woo
Contrary to popular international belief you will almost never see a kangaroo in the general urban environment. Venture 30mins to an hour away from any populated center and you will need to watch out for them while driving at night. Go camping in any of our National parks and they will be an intermittent part […]
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