Category Archives: Flora

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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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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Detail-lime leaves

Posted on July 15, 2016 by ladyredspecs

Back-lit kaffir lime leaves. See more detailed photos at the Daily Post weekly photo challenge.

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Grasses – travel theme photo challenge

Posted on July 24, 2015 by ladyredspecs

The travel themed weekly photo challenge at “Where’s My Backpack” is grasses.   

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Fray-WP Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on August 22, 2014 by ladyredspecs

The Minni Richi Acacia, found only in the iron ore rich Pilbara region of Western Australia has a unique bark structure that frays without external friction. This week’s WP Photo Challenge is “fray.”

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“Scribbly Gum” – Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Posted on June 18, 2014 by ladyredspecs

“Scribbly Gum” my entry in Cee’s Weekly Photo Challenge, crooked and squiggly lines. “The scribbly gum tree is a eucalyptus tree with a very smooth, pale trunk. The distinctive brownish ‘scribbles’ are made by the larvae of the tiny scribbly … Continue reading →

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Blossoms, weekly travel theme photo challenge

Posted on May 19, 2014 by ladyredspecs

For me, nothing shouts Australia louder than the delicate blossoms of the gumtree. They buzz with pollen collecting bees while fresh and vibrant, then in the wake of the flower, a woody seed bearing nut develops…. Photographed in the Port … Continue reading →

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