Varied textures along a hinterland creekbank – just east of the Darling Scarp at Noble Falls, near Perth – including granite, grasstree, and gumtree.
Noble Falls 2AM-004974. Copyright 2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
A Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) inverted whilst debarking around a nest-hollow in a gumtree on the riverfront of Perth.
Galah-2AM-009027 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
During my recent >9,000 km road trip highway vistas like this one routinely had me in awe of the scenic beauty of this wonderful land.
A three-image panorama stitch on the North West Coastal Highway © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Oh, how I enjoy the tranquillity of a sleepy river and the Australian bush. This is the De Grey River and rail bridge just off the Great Northern Highway near Port Headland, Western Australia. I didn’t camp here but I did enjoy the respite as I stretched my legs during the long drive.
De Grey River and railway bridge – a wonderful camping area. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Travelling is full of surprises…
Willy Willy (dust devil) – very neat to observe © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The ubiquitous road train: some transport livestock, some transport supplies, and for others, like this one, it is iron ore.
Road train near Onslow. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Fortescue River. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Common colours of the Pilbara – red, green, gold. Autumn flowers on a red dune. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Royal Flying Doctor Service – emergency airstrip. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Toolunga Creek in the Pilbara. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Thanks for swinging by and I hope you enjoyed these photo’s of my travels.
Here is an eclectic assortment of images from near my home in Fremantle, Western Australia for the months of January and February, 2014. Being a coastal and historical port town, there is much variety and options for activities and scenery.
Crepuscular rays (God-beams) as we enjoy our morning breakfast on our Mediterranean style courtyard at home.
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Who says that dogs don’t “smile”?
South Beach-2AM-002163
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Green and gold – Australia’s National Colours.
Illyarrie/Red-capped gum 2AM-003304
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Santa revisiting to kiss mum under the mistletoe?
Santa 2AM-002528
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Recycling – just a little fun image taken at home this lovely summer morn’ as my bride enjoyed hot mint-tea with honey.
Honey Bee 2AM-004025
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Floral delicacy and delightfully aromatic – Frangipani.
Frangipani 2AM-003114
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Airborne – higher than the moon?
Kiteboarding 2AM-002816
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Airborne times two.
Kiteboarding 2AM-002934
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An adult White-cheeked Honeyeater feeding two fledglings early on a glorious summer day.
White-cheeked Honeyeater 2AM-002411
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After hanging inverted to forage in this eucalyptus tree, a Little Corella takes flight flashing its pale yellow underwings, blue-grey eye ring, and muted pink above the beak.
Little Corella 2AM-004182
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Paella cooking at the Bather’s Beach food market; lots of families enjoying communing, a nice breeze, and sun on our faces – life is good.
Paella 2AM-002205
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Unexpected.
Pebbles 2AM-002488
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Odd…
Pebbles 2AM-002496
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Some assorted structures/architecture/patterns…
A residence on South Terrace.
South Terrace home 2AM-003049
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St. Patricks – Fremantle 2AM-003068
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Stairway 2AM-003112
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Western Australia Maritime Museum 2AM-002536
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Another stairway.
Western Australia Maritime Museum 2AM-003091
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A third stairway.
Western Australia Maritime Museum 2AM-003100
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This port town, like all port towns, abounds with maritime history; the “Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries” displays some of this. rugged history.
Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries 2AM-002253
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More external views of the Western Australia Museum – Shipwreck Galleries.
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North Quay and Inner Harbour, Fremantle during the “blue hour.” I reckon the cranes look rather Jurassic.
North Quay and Inner Harbour 2AM-002549
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I hope you enjoyed this brief sojourn around where I live. More posts of Fremantle will follow over time.
Thanks for viewing 🙂
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