Category Archives: Australia

Earth

Posted on April 19, 2017 by ladyredspecs

Rain magnifies the  rugged vivid beauty of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia’s northern outback margins. Earth.

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Green leaves of the lotus

Posted on March 23, 2017 by ladyredspecs

Mary River Wetlands, Northern Territory, Australia. Green for the weekly photo challenge.

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Wish I could share the scent

Posted on March 8, 2017 by ladyredspecs

In full bloom, Australia’s little known State Rose Garden of Victoria assaults to the senses. The eyes feast on a myriad of coloured blooms, each with a unique and  complex structure.  The incessant hmmmm of bees is interjected with squeals of … Continue reading →

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Against the odds…

Posted on February 17, 2017 by ladyredspecs

Against the odds, flowers bloom in the arid Australian outback

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Ambience

Posted on January 13, 2017 by ladyredspecs

The Chinese Garden of Peace, Darling Harbour, Sydney a haven of tranquility and beauty smack bang in the middle of the frenetic city. Both uplifting and calming, the ambience of these gardens is dominated by the aesthetic  layout and enhanced … Continue reading →

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Names

Posted on January 7, 2017 by ladyredspecs

In the early and mid 20th century the Australian economy rode on the sheep’s back. Fine grade Merino wool was our greatest export and once, the bailed wool was stored in the place I now call home. Hessian wrapped wool … Continue reading →

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Relax

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ladyredspecs

On a warm sunny day, walking on the beach with my dog, that’s how I choose to relax. 

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Magical sunset

Posted on November 18, 2016 by ladyredspecs

Magic happens, when the sky is clear, when the light is low, when the setting sun is a golden glow. Magic happens.  

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H2O, the sustainer of life

Posted on October 7, 2016 by ladyredspecs

Dawn at Yellow Water. The wet season brings abundance to Kakadu National Park fish, birds and plant life flourish but lurking just below the surface is the saltwater crocodile. H2O is the WP Photo Challenge

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Edge of the Bridge

Posted on September 9, 2016 by ladyredspecs

Climbers on Sydney Harbour Bridge, for the Weekly Photo Challenge “edge.”

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