Day 351 – Still building.

   Autumn officially is here; yet I think the weather gods are still keeping it summer with the humidity and heat.  It’s been a long hot summer without rain.  But that is life in the tropics.  Peeking through the beach almond trees today, the clouds continue to build like the start of the wet season over the mountains.  Their leaves are starting to turn getting ready for winter.  Bring on winter I say, it is a magic time of the year.  We have no snow, hardly any rain (hence supposed wet season) beautiful mild temp’s still t-shirt weather.  So time to harden up and take the good with the bad.  But winter, please don’t forget to stop by.

Day 350 – Drifting.

  A gentle breeze moves through the stands of her hair as she stands on the cliff.  Black clouds sit on the horizon.  Flashes of light move across the sky.  Clouds ring out and echo through the valley.  She continues to stand soaking up the elements, rising skyward.  Where does she go?  Smoke can take on so many different forms, and because I kick started the imagination yesterday; totally using my artistic licence today.   So what can you see?

Day 345 - Freedom baby.

   

The hand punches through the water.  It is Friday.  For some that is the best day of the week.  Work is done, dusted and it is down time.  To relax, recharge, and do the things you love to do.  It is still quite 'tropical' in the north.  The sun is set to keep shining over the weekend.  No excuses to get out and enjoy the outdoors.  So whatever you plans have a great one.  Enjoy. :)

Behind the Scenes...Rottnest Island WA

Fun on the high seas around Rottnest Island....

Day 342 - Riding High.

 Not far from the mouth of Swan River lies in the Indian Ocean a little oasis called Rottnest Island.  Turquoise waters, limestone cliffs, and infamous quokkas hangout at Subway.  Bikes weave in, out and across the island.  May I mention at this point, there are a lot of hills on this tiny island.  10km on a bike felt like 90km :).  Then there is the 'adventure ride' in a small boat to circum navigate the island.  Did I mention small boat, large seas with 2.5 - 3m swell and cross winds, seat belts fastened, armed with two 300hp Mercs, crew smiling, it was hold on and lets go.  I've only lost my wits about me and went into shock once in last 12 months it was on a wee little 4WD track in the Victorian High country with sheer drops either side of the vehicle, going down.  This was probably no different.  When you hear the engines come out of the water after the wave you have just gone over and about to descend into another wall of water, no blue sky to be seen; OMG.  BUT what a ride, once started to breathe again it was amazing, and when we got to the calm side of the island it was like, can we do it again......awesome.  Rottnest Island is worth more than a day trip.  Next time it would be nice to stay a couple of days, and try and find one of those bikes with engine.  :)

Day 220 - Mt Roland.

 

One thing Tasmania isn't short on is green grass, fauna, and mountains.  Plus tracks to climb those mountains if you are willing.  Apparently it is not recommended climbing Mt Roland when icy.  Hmmm can't image why?  It stands at 1234m high.  As we're leaving Tasmania today, don't think can squeeze that adventure in.  May have to save it when come back to this awesome little pocket of Australia.  :)

Day 1 - New Beginnings

Day 1

I thought I'd start this series of 'A Year Through the Lens' with a shock too many who know me, with a sunrise.  Yes, there wasn't a lot that featured in the last series, and probably you'll be able to count the sunrise shots on one hand this series. Cause that's how I roll.   At least I'm starting on a high.  With only a few clouds around this morning the sun slowly peaked over the mountains, to shed a new day on the top end.