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Flinders PeakGrant Cameron

Climbing Mount FalklandBrian Eglinton

Coming out of a five kilometre lockdown radius to 50 kilometres, I jumped at the chance to bushwalk Flinders Peak. At 679 metres it's the highest peak in the Ipswich area. The seven kilometre return is a real leg burner but the effort is rewarded with magnificent views. The cloud formation on this day was spectacular. It's very popular on weekends so get there early.

Stunning forestJohn Walker

Lake Macquarie shoresIandsmith

Calm day down southNorth-north-west

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You think you're watching me, but I'm watching you ...John Walker

White Plumed HoneyeaterBrian Eglinton

Gymea lilyiandsmith

BackflowNorth-north-west

I was visiting this small-ish gem of a highland reserve for the first time. I had the place to myself all day and explored most of its tracks.

The wildlife was also enjoying the peace and quiet. I was rewarded by the sudden appearance of this colourful Crimson Rosella across a short but deep gully.

I felt like I could almost reach out and touch it, but for the precipitous drop between us.

The bird was in no hurry to leave and seemed to be watching and taunting me, safely from its perch.

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Patawarta HillBrian Eglinton

Must be springIandsmith

North from Blinman in the Flinders Ranges is the curious Patawarta Hill which is head and shoulders above anything else for some distance around.

It was starkly rendered by Sir Hans Heysen in one of his paintings.

It is not on any designated trail, but frequently draws ones eyes.

Then it is out with a telephoto lens, here to capture it in late afternoon light from Mount Dib in the ABC range.

Flinders Peak Secret CavesGrant Cameron

Campsite for Banksia men?John Walker

26 | BWA August 2021

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Lake BalmoralTeak

Low tideNorth-north-west

At Lake Balmoral on a very cold clear morning after overnight snow, the lake surface was about half frozen over. The low sun behind me lit up icicles on the bushes and grass.

28 | BWA August 2021

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Morning light through the cloudsTom Brennan

The WallJohn Walker

After an overcast dawn from Point Nicholson in Wollemi National Park, I was about to give up on the photography. However, gaps in the low cloud over the Capertee Valley began to let through occasional shafts of light, one of which briefly lit up Mount Gundangaroo.

Urunga Wetlands Lorraine

The Nattai, after the firesOsik

Rocky Hill ForestBrian Eglinton

30 | BWA August 2021

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Boot camp commanderNorth-north-west

GrevilleaLorraine

Platypus Wilmot RiverTeak

Small birds often have big personalities; this one - a regular sight up near The Springs on kunanyi/Mount Wellington being a classic example. Fearless, talkative and, in this case, very, very bossy.

ColoursJohn Walker

Donkey orchidsTom Brennan

What's upBrian Eglinton

32 | BWA August 2021

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Rain is a comin'Tom Brennan

WinterBrian Eglinton

After whiteout conditions and ongoing drizzle in the morning on Pantoneys Crown, by the time we reached Moffitts Pagodas in the Gardens of Stone in the late afternoon, the sun had emerged in places. It briefly lit up Baal Bone Point, with ominous skies lurking in the background.

Late arvo light on the way back from Bonnum PicOsik

Something differentJohn Walker

34 | BWA August 2021

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Going downNorth-north-west

Winter means shorter days and thus frequently finishing walking during - or even after - sunset. Adds to the fun to be stumbling over a rough, rocky track in the twilight, and also adds opportunities to slow yourself down even more by trying to photograph the changing light.

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