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Competition: Other December 2013

Smoky New Year over Wollemi Tom Brennan

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BWA Photo Competition

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Landscapes

December 2019

WINNER

UpstreamJohn Walker

Lofty trackBrian Eglinton

My local patch of bushland, a brief walk from home, is often a welcome retreat for a short bushwalk when time or other factors prevent travel elsewhere.

This shot was taken during the horrific bushfire period of late 2019 in NSW, evidenced by the background smoke haze in this scene. Although everything was very dry we were fortunate not to be directly affected. The symmetry of this upstream view of the upper Georges River caught my attention, prompting me to compose the shot just as night was beginning to fall.

How green is my valley? North-north-west

Western Arthurs has more to offer than the "Oberon" shotILUVSWTAS

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Non-landscapes

December 2019

WINNER

BlondieNorth-north-west

Forest artBrian Eglinton

WeatheringJohn Walker

Echidnas are one of my favourite animals. This fair-haired youngster knew there was something strange wandering around, but couldn't place the smell of sweat-soaked bushwalker well enough to know if it was a threat or not.

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Tasmania

December 2019

WINNER

High on High MoorILUVSWTAS

There are some places where the weather always seems to go off when I visit. Lake Ball is one of them, although at least this time it was just a strong gusty wind and not the usual nearly horizontal hail and thick fog.

Blustery Ball North-north-west

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Other States

December 2019

WINNER

Downriver John Walker

Chambers Gully springBrian Eglinton

The health of the river near my home was of great concern during this visit. Water levels were as low as I can remember, while bushfires raged in New South Wales.

I don't often present photographs other than in full colour. But I chose to use a near monochrome image for this downstream view of the upper Georges River.

I'm no artist but to my mind it highlights the starkness of the low water levels, contrasted with the positive aspects of the scene. Normal river levels have thankfully been restored since then.

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Landscapes

January 2020

Is that cloud coming or going?North-north-west

WINNER

One Tree PointJohn Walker

Approaching the plateauGraham51

It's always satisfying to knock off another peak. It's heaps better to do it in perfect weather, with a beautiful campsite close to the summit and a view to die for. The cloud, by the way, was going. It just did a bit of decorative swirling around a couple of nearby ridges for a while and left me up there all alone.

Nearing Refuge CoveBrian Eglinton

Who gives a figIandsmith

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Non-landscapes

January 2020

Yellow RobinBrian Eglinton

WINNER

Black necked storkIandsmith

You can't see meGraham51

EddiesJohn Walker

A few days solo walking at Wilsons Promontory was a great way to get away, get some exercise, tick off the bucket list and see some great sights.

It was a good place for bird watching, and I was happy to get a few reasonable shots as they often flitted around.

This Yellow Robin was very accomodating as it perched next to the road down the centre of the peninsula.

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Tasmania

January 2020

WINNER

A convenient place for waterNorth-north-west

RodondoBrian Eglinton

I took this photo on an overnight walk to Mount Rogoona. The plateau is quite open with good views in all directions. This photo is looking toward the central section of the Overland Track.

Lake TyndallGraham51

View from Mount Rogoona Teak

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Other States

January 2020

WINNER

A grave place to find yourself (Camperdown Cemetery)Iandsmith

I had long thought of visiting Wilsons Prom, but knowing how busy it gets, I had never acted on it. Early 2020 was a summer with a lot of places closed due to fires and we were visiting Sydney.

So finding I could book some campsites, a long diversion to the southern tip of Victoria saw me heading off on a four day walk to Sealers Cove and down to the Lighthouse in quite mixed weather.

I knew the tide at Sealers Cove could be tricky, but was happy to cross the outlet at low tide. It also meant the large granite boulders at the southern end had their coloured bands on full display.

PerilousJohn Walker

Sealers Rocks Brian Eglinton

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