Half Way Creek, Bruxner ReserveIandsmith

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'Tortoise' is passionate about bushwalking in general, and mountains in particular. She loves living in Tasmania now, having gone there for bushwalking holidays from the mainland whenever possible. While she has revelled in exploring many new peaks, Cradle Mountain remains the special place it was on her first multi-day walk 35 years ago.

Bushwalk.com has provided her with lots of inspiration and plenty more - like the snowshoes that enable her to enjoy more of the Cradle area in its winter garb. This image portrays one of the many moods she loves.

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Night walkingDan Broun

WINNER

By the light of the quarter moon - Trephina BluffTom Brennan

Ormiston morningBrian Eglinton

Moonee moonriseIandsmith

Wrights Lookout, New England National ParkLorraine Parker

Alone at last - Kermits PoolNorth-north-west

Rockin’ outBiggbird

34 | BWA August 2014

Andrew (aka "Pteropus") thought this Angophora costata tree chewing on some Hawkesbury Sandstone in the Royal National Park had an uncanny resemblance to Homer Simpson chewing on nachos. Just like the Angophora tree, Andrew generally prefers hanging out in the sandstone country around Sydney, especially the RNP, which he makes sure he visits every time he is in the area.

Riding bear back, Belair NP (SA)Beardless

ButterflyCameron Semple

36 | BWA August 2014

For a couple of months I'd countenanced the idea of a full moon over the water yet, when conditions seemed right I still managed to get down to the point with my Nikon and tripod a little later than I'd hoped. I shot at a few places before dropping onto the sand and taking a couple of shots there. It seemed to go down well at home and with other people I showed so I decided to enter it and presto, 15 seconds of fame!

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Fresh powder snow followed immediately by overnight heavy rainfall has etched an unusual pattern of corduroy into the Mount Twynam’s West Spur, Kosciuzko National Park. Ben and Michael decided against skiing the central gully due to indications of avalanche risk. The formation of wind blow slabs, more clearly visible than is often the case, are contrasted against the background of runnels.

Evening light at Murray SunsetHallu

Anna Bay sunriseIandsmith

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Spider orchidBrian Eglinton

Eastern Shingleback, Murray Sunset NPHallu

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