Ah, I arrived at my destination – Kununurra – after 9 days of driving and bush camping. Here are some images around the greater Kununurra area from the first day or so.
Not far short of Kununurra, and the scenery, topography, and geology changes (after leaving Halls Creek).
Great Northern Highway 2AM-003678. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Assorted roadside grasses…
Grass 2AM-002958. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Grass 2AM-002960. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Grass 2AM-003141. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The fishing is fantastic in the Kimberley; this is a 1.14 meter Barramundi (released immediately after photo) caught on the lower Ord River.
Fisherman and Barramundi 2AM-3066. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The ubiquitous estaurine crocodiles (“Saltwater Crocodile”) necessitate care around the water.
Saltwater Crocodile 2AM-004748. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Saltwater Crocodile 2AM-004757. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Saltwater Crocodile 2AM-004771. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Iconic Kimberley vistas…
If you have watched the movie “Australia” then you may recognise this geologic feature, known as ‘House Roof Hill’ – it is the backdrop to the fictional “Faraway Downs” homestead.
This image was captured very early on another glorious Kimberley morning.
House Roof Hill 2AM-003047. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The next image is “False House Roof Hill” – neighboring bluffs along the Ord River.
False House Roof Hill 2AM-003013. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The April 2014 Lunar Eclipse occurred whilst I was in this area. The following image captures part of this eclipse over a Kimberley range.
Lunar Eclipse 2AM-004793. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest artificial lake (by volume). It is part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and is a sight to behold. Unfortunately these “roadside” images are all I managed to capture of this vast and beautiful feature – I must return and spend time above and on the lake!
Lake Argyle 2AM_3131-3134 panoramic. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
An alternate view of the Ord River Dam – construction was completed in 1971.
Lake Argyle 2AM-003126. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Grass in seed along the dam wall – beautiful April conditions.
Lake Argyle 2AM-003137. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
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