Competition: Tasmania Vegetation 2010

Primeval Forest NE Ridge Taurana

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Fading light on Weld RidgeBogholesbuckethats

WINNER

Morning light Gannet PointNorth-north-west

Box Creek FallsTom Brennan

Geronimo ConstrictionAJW Canyon2011

Natural bridge Picnic

Growing up in Garden Island Creek, I first saw this ridge from one of my favourite fishing spots near Eggs and Bacon Bay and have been captivated by it ever since. Having made good time getting to our campsite, we decided to head to the summit for sunset instead of getting up early for sunrise. This decision paid off as the light hitting the western edge of the ridge was mesmerising.

Marching clouds at sunset, Blue PeaksPeter Grant

Urupukapuka, Cliff Pa loop Iandsmith

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Dappled light on the upper Weld Bogholesbuckethats

WINNER

The spell of wildflowersLorraine Parker

We could do with a drop of rain, Central TasmaniaPeter Grant

Shells'n'kelp, Tarkine CoastNorth-north-west

Magic mushroom Picnic

A leisurely Sunday stroll following the banks of the upper Weld River.

Male and femaleBrian Eglinton

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WINNER

Morning at Tent TarnRobl

RefugeBogholesbuckethats

Casting the eye north Geevesy

Redoing an old walk with a few differences - looking down over the Arthur Plains towards Fedders, from Hewardia Ridge, just before the route plunges into the scrub on the way down to Pine Tree Saddle. It had been so much easier the previous time when the line had been freshly taped and even cut back a bit. Amazing how quickly it regrows.

Reflections, Walls of Jerusalem Peter Grant

Douglas CreekMickyB

Above the cloudsNorth-north-west

View from top of Alpha Moraine, Western Arthurs Teak

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Curtis fallsPicnic

WINNER

Cloud and Cloudmaker Tom Brennan

A nice day for a swim in the WollangambeAJW Canyon2011

A patch of greenBrian Eglinton

It was my first time taking my friend with me on a hike. I decided to start with an easier one with the Curtis Falls Track. This time it wasn't as busy and I got to spend more time taking photos. I waited for the sun to move a little. My friend was getting impatient so this was one of the last shots I captured. The moment I saw it on my computer screen I loved it. It was also my last hike in Queensland before I moved back to Western Australia. Every time I look at it I feel transformed back to that day, the fun, the calming sound of the falls. It's like I can smell and feel that day all over again.

St Pauls Rock panorama Iandsmith

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Wakey wakey - morning on SchnellsNorth-north-west

WINNER

Southern face of Ben LomondBrian Eglinton

Waterfall in YileenAJW Canyon2011

One of those walks that had a bit of almost everything, but not even finally getting out to the Gallagher Plateau could top this morning, wandering around near my campsite between the two western towers on Schnells Ridge. Sometimes the weather gods do smile, even in south west Tassie.

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Brush wattle bird Iandsmith

WINNER

ButtonsGraham51

Benefits of a cold nightBrian Eglinton

What a tangled web we weave...John Walker

NullarborPicnic

The least colourful of the species but there's quite a few different types of birds get in a grevillea that's somewhat hidden from view at Buttaba. I make a beeline down there for an hour every so often. It's wonderful to see the variety arrive and depart.

Alert, but not alarmedNorth-north-west

Small Iaindtiler

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WINNER

Mist forming on YoulBrian Eglinton

There are worse places to campNorth-north-west

RangeIaindtiler

Having spent the previous night wrestling possums at Dixons Kingdom, this campsite was a significant improvement. We woke to find a thin layer of mist covering the lake that slowly started to rise as the sky went from grey to pink.

Rhona sunrise Graham51

Lake Meston sunrise Bogholesbuckethats

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Wide passage Devils Pinch CanyonAJW Canyon2011

WINNER

The wonder of BromeliadIandsmith

SunsetPicnic

I took the photo of the slot in one of the dry sections of Devils Pinch Canyon towards the end of the canyon after we had done all of the wet abseils in the constriction.

A quiet momentLorraine Parker

Plunge PoolBrian Eglinton

A spot of colour - Bruguiera gymnorhiza (orange mangrove), Tweed River Northern NSW John Walker

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