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.
Silly Galah
Tag Archives: Western Australia
Lunar Eclipse over Perth, Western Australia – October 8, 2014
The ‘blood moon’ of the lunar eclipse over the city of Perth, Western Australia.
A little fun and experimentation with multiple exposure images and multiple lenses with the purpose of emphasizing the eclipsed “blood moon” over downtown Perth.
This is a double exposure image (two images) shot on the same camera body, but with two different lenses (the city at 73mm, the moon at 400mm).
The moon is, shall we say, ridiculously out of scale, but there is certainly emphasis on it 😉
Lunar Eclipse 2AM-006251and006254_composite.
©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Fire onboard the Ocean Drover – Fremantle, WA.
On the morning of October 9, 2014, the livestock carrier vessel Ocean Drover experienced an onboard fire at the Port of Fremantle. It was reported that 50 crew members were taken to hospital for treatment, and no animals were on the ship at the time.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009330 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009203 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009302 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009207 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009260 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009349 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Ocean Drover fire 2AM-009158 ©2014 Andrew McInnes. All Rights Reserved.
Australian Pelican taking flight.
An Australian Pelican takes flight near Fremantle, Western Australia.
I created this hexaptych to replay the scene.
Australian Pelican hexaptych #2. Copyright 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avian assault ;)
An Australian Raven pesters an Australian Pelican near Fremantle, Western Australia.
I created this hexaptych to replay the scene.
Australian Pelican hexaptych #1. Copyright 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Posting #12 of my road trip from Fremantle to Kununurra, Western Australia.
The 12th and final posting of my trip up to Kununurra and back!
This is a small collection of images from a brief detour to visit the wonderful Tunnel Creek National Park.
The view as you near Tunnel Creek along Leopold Downs Road. This is part of the Napier Range: Devonian reef from 350 – 375 million years ago.
Devonian Reef 2AM-003686. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Devonian Reef 2AM-003682. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Underneath the bluff in the following picture is ‘Tunnel Creek’ – a 750 meter erosion tunnel through the Napier Range, eroded by a creek. The tunnel is purported to be the oldest cave system in Western Australia!
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003691. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
This is a day-use park only; this is my trusty 1984 Toyota Hilux in the parking area – only a very short hike to the cave entrance.
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003689. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Along the trail to the cave entrance…
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003700. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Inside Tunnel Creek, looking back toward the entrance…
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003765. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Looking deeper into Tunnel Creek – follow it to the right 😉
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003772. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Tunnel Creek National Park 2AM-003774. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
That’s it for now. Until next time, thanks for visiting.
Avon Descent, 2014 – Paddle craft competitors
With good winter rains, the 2014 Avon Descent was a lot of fun to observe. This photo-blog presents some of my images of various paddle craft competitors.
Day 1:
Avon Descent 2AM-004446. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon-Descent-2AM-006953. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006918. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006922. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006841. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007049. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006857. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006929. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-006956. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007009. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007060. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007070. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007073. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Day 2:
A thick durable fog and rather chilly conditions greeted the competitors…
Avon Descent 2AM-007079. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007081. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007090. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007098. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007113. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007118. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007123. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Hope you enjoyed this post.
Avon Descent, 2014 – Power craft competitors
With good winter rains, the 2014 Avon Descent was a lot of fun to observe. This photo-blog presents some of my images of various power craft competitors.
Avon Descent 2AM-007197. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007377. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007353. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004696. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007256. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007269. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007322. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004686. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007310. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007402. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon-Descent-2AM-007406. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007373. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007429. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007431. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007437. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007462. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004631. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004668. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004705. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007423. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007475. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-007476. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Avon Descent 2AM-004733. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
I hope you enjoyed this sampling of power craft competitors; the next post will contain the paddle powered competitors.
Posting #11 of my road trip from Fremantle to Kununurra, Western Australia.
Near Wyndham, and still proximal to Kununurra, is a world-renowned birding area known as Marlgu Billabong – part of Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve. Dusk and dawn are the best times to visit and observe the varied avifauna, yet anytime is a good time to be outdoors 🙂
The scenery as you enter Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve…
Parry Lagoons 2AM-003095. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Arriving at Marlgu Billabong…
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-005110. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-003119. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
A sampling of the abundant bird wildlife:
Comb-crested Jacana 2AM-004971. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Darter 2AM-005135. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Darter 2AM-005135. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Rainbow Bee-eater 2AM-005024. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Pied Heron 2AM-005218. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Pied Heron 2AM-005224. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
In addition to the wildlife, flora abounds. These water lilies were stunning at dusk…
Water Lily 2AM-005409. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005415. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005097. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005148. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005264. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Water Lily 2AM-005446. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Dusk over Marlgu Billabong.
Marlgu Billabong 2AM-003120. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Two quick views over nearby Wyndham, including tidal flats.
Five Rivers Lookout 2AM-003297-003299-panorama. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
Five Rivers Lookout 2AM-003300. ©2014 Andrew McInnes.
That’s it for this post; I hope you enjoyed the images.
Posting #10 of my road trip from Fremantle to Kununurra, Western Australia.
A collection of images from Lake Kununurra, Lily Creek Lagoon, Ivanhoe Crossing, and the iconic Cockburn Ranges – all proximal to Kununurra, Western Australia.
A delightful boat ride up Lake Kununurra – the dog enjoyed the trip, especially the breeze in its face.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003377. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003403. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003421. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003422. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
A couple of the numerous and delightful inlets along the way.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003425. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003435. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The exposed geology is fascinating and stunning.
Lake Kununurra 2AM-003437. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The Kimberley region has numerous sites with indigenous rock art; this particular location is very near to Kununurra.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003475. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003480. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003483. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003485. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Aboriginal Rock Art 2AM-003487. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The view from the boat ramp on Lily Creek where we began and concluded this trip up Lake Kununurra.
Lily Creek Lagoon 2AM-003504. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Lily Creek Lagoon with ‘Sleeping Buddha’ in the background.
Lily Creek Lagoon 2AM-003502. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Off on a road trip now, just outside of Kununurra…
Highway Outcrop 2AM-003088. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Highway Outcrop 2AM-003079-003082 panorama © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
A couple of images of vehicles crossing a small creek on El Questro where we stopped off for a refreshing dip (swim).
El Questro 2AM-003308. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
El Questro 2AM-003319. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Not far past El Questro, on the famed Gibb River Road, is the Cockburn Range which is adjacent to the iconic Pentecost River but the river was flowing too much for us to make a crossing. There was an unfortunate couple stranded during their attempt at crossing – their front axle fell into a deeply eroded hole resulting in a cracked oil-pan or something similar, necessitating a tow out of these croc-infested waters.
Cockburn Ranges 2AM-003366-003368 panorama. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
Having captured this late-afternoon image of a man fishing for barramundi with a live bait on a hand line at the fast-flowing Ivanhoe Crossing, Kununurra, I moved on to shoot other nearby compositions. This area is accessible for the numerous salties of the Ord River and is also thick with barramundi. Soon after I moved I saw this fisherman in a mighty tug-of-war battle that, with the aid of the deep and rapidly flowing water, soon had him precariously close to taking an involuntary bath! Ultimately he was saved the ignominy as his large gauge hook was straightened, thus losing whatever was on the end of the line!
The Ivanhoe Crossing is no longer open to vehicles.
Ivanhoe Crossing 2AM-003178. © 2014 Andrew McInnes.
The next blog posting will contain images from Marlgu Billabong and Wyndham.
Until then, cheers.
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