Sunday, March 12, 2006
Stunning views at boardwalk
Although it was a somewhat steamy walk this morning, it was great taking photos in the forest boardwalk at Fogg Dam.
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Ever changing Sunset at Darwin Sailing Club, Fannie Bay
Even on an overcast wet evening, a pleasant evening with friends watching the sunset.
Getting older and greyer! And bits need fixing!
Its interesting seeing a photo of oneself. Could surgery fix my drooping eyelid, or should I just get more sleep!!!?????
Saturday evening at the Darwin Sailing Club, a very pleasant night
Saturday evening at the Darwin Sailing Club, a very pleasant night
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
A flower for my friends.........
About time to add a flower photo . Noticed this bee in the Waterlily so thought it was worth adding to the blog. Taken at Fogg Dam.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Striated Pardalote at Bird Billabong
This bird was fairly well camouflaged amongst the leaves and blossom.
Bird Billabong
After spending the late morning at Fogg Dam, Karen and I drove further down the Arnhem Highway to Bird Billabong via the Corroboree Tavern, which is a little wild. There was a utility with some pig dogs.I chatted to the owner and heard that wild pig meat is shipped to Germany.
See this fact sheet about Pig Doggers!
Bird Billabong is a 1.5 km walk from the car park once you leave the Arnhem Highway about 90 km from the Stuart Highway. Its quite a walk , but very picturesque although with 37c temperature it was quite an experience.
See this fact sheet about Pig Doggers!
Bird Billabong is a 1.5 km walk from the car park once you leave the Arnhem Highway about 90 km from the Stuart Highway. Its quite a walk , but very picturesque although with 37c temperature it was quite an experience.
Crimson Finch at Fogg Dam
These are very common at Fogg Dam, but are constantly on the move so you need to be quick to take a photo.
Karen at Fogg Dam
Buffalo seen near Fogg Dam
These beasts were once wild in the area, destroying much habitat for birds and other wildlife. Today they are farmed.
Dragonfly on reed at Fogg Dam
These are not the easiest of shots to take as the autofocus on the camera is trying to focus on anything but the dragonfly!
For more information See this fact sheet about Dragonflies
For more information See this fact sheet about Dragonflies
Dragonfly standoff at Fogg Dam
We saw plenty of dragonflies today. Local lore says that the "Dry" must be near when you see dragonflies. These two were quite colourful.Actually it has just been pointed out to me that the one on the left is in fact a DamselFly,it's something to do with how they fold their wings at rest!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Rod, Peta and Jayshree at Thailicious
We had a great meal, dining semi al fresco, upstairs in this very pleasant restaurant.
Celebrating Jessies return from California
We gathered tonight for a dinner at Thailicious in Darwin's restaurant strip , in Mitchell Street.
Pauline, Karen and Jessie (with Rod in background)
Pauline, Karen and Jessie (with Rod in background)
Friday, February 24, 2006
Book Sculpture
Not my photo, but an interesting library sculpture.
The name of this installation is "Good as Gold" by the artist Donald Lipski and is found at the new Country Club Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
The name of this installation is "Good as Gold" by the artist Donald Lipski and is found at the new Country Club Plaza branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Curlew at dusk CDU
The Curlews were still near the car park. They tend to run away, but allowed me to take some more images.
Curlew in university car park
We often see these in the university car park on our walk to the library. I grabbed this shot on the way in this morning.
see Wikipedia entry on Curlews
see Wikipedia entry on Curlews
Monday, February 20, 2006
Woodlands to Waterlily Walk
It was worth the mosquito bites to see this!
Its a 45 minute 2.2 km walk, which begins in a fringing forest into the wetland
For more information about Fogg Dam see:
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Its a 45 minute 2.2 km walk, which begins in a fringing forest into the wetland
For more information about Fogg Dam see:
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
On the Woodlands to Waterlily Walk at Fogg Dam
I went on a nice walk with Karen on the boardwalk in this forest to wetland area.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
The cruise ship "Oriana" leaves Darwin
Darwin was busy with tourists as the Oriana spent a day in port. It was leaving as we arrived for dinner at The Jetty for dinner.
Sharing my birthday dinner with Pauline
Pauline's birthday is two days after mine so we enjoyed a dinner with colleague Karen @The Jetty, Darwin Wharf Precinct
Friday, February 17, 2006
Interesting light in Darwin
Together with the sunset, the light was interesting at the Darwin Wharf Precinct.
Sunset at the Wharf
Typical wet season sunset at the wharf precinct in Darwin. Popular eating spot for locals and tourists
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Raffle prize Valentines Day, Rapid Creek, Darwin
I really enjoyed Valentines Day! I went to dinner at the Beachfront Hotel with Pauline and Karen and I won the Jacobs Creek raffle prize, wine, chocolates, a nice Jacobs Creek apron and chocolate kissing paint!!
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Belly view of Frog at Howard Springs
This frog was enjoying insects attracted to the light in the kitchen at Howard Springs.
Sunday morning storm
Taken from my front door at Karama,this is a rather noisy thunderstorm early on Sunday morning, with lots of thunder and lightning.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
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