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Hochwildschutzpark Ehrengrund Gersfeld
Today’s post is something a bit different. These photos were taken in 1978 – more than 35 years ago! The photos were taken in October of that year in the Hochwildschutzpark Ehrengrund Gersfeld in the…
Show MeThe Old Customs House Geelong
The Old Customs House Geelong The old Customs House Geelong is a Georgian style building with a Tuscan portico, that was built in 1855-1856. It was constructed with locally quarried basalt rubble and clad…
Show MeAn old plough
An old plough An old plough, well rusted, but nevertheless sturdy in appearance, guards the entrance of this property in Lara. Photographed with: Olympus Pen EP-3, with Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42 mm f3.5-5.6…
Show MeGum Trees along Hovells Creek
Gum Trees along Hovells Creek This very photogenic stand of gum trees along Hovells Creek in Lara is located on the west bank, just south of Station Lake Road. Even in today’s rainy weather,…
Show MeHoffman Walk in Lara
Hoffman Walk in Lara Kevin Hoffman Walk in Lara is a scenic linear trail with significant indigenous vegetation overlooking the tranquil Hovells Creek in Lara.On today’s stroll through the Hoffman Walk, in overcast weather,…
Show MeHalls and Water Tower at Little River
Halls and Water Tower at Little River This collection of buildings (a former church or school?) in front of the old water tower at Little River, is just across from the Little River railway…
Show MePre-loved cars
Pre-loved cars I came across this collection of pre-loved cars today. Anyone interested in restoring an old Valiant Station Wagon (maybe the fact that I remember riding in one of these, gives some clue…
Show MeBetween the rain in Lara Lakelands Park
Between the rain in Lara Lakelands Park Lara Lakelands Park is just outside our front door – a natural valley with a stormwater channel that carries water from the western Lara Grasslands to Hovell’s…
Show MeThe roof of Southern Cross Railway Station
The roof of Southern Cross Railway Station Southern Cross Railway station in Melbourne is one of the city’s main railway stations and the terminus for many country trains, including that from Geelong. The design…
Show MeBirth cycle of a tahitian lime
Birth cycle of a tahitian lime The Tahitian Lime is an intensely fragrant fruit. The leaves, when rubbed between the fingers exude an intense, very pleasing aroma. Our Lime tree is doing exceptionally well…
Show MeLal Lal Falls
Lal Lal Falls (the name means “dashing of waters”) are on Lal Lal Creek, a tributary of the Moorabool River, west branch. They are about 35 m in height and at the time of year…
Show MeRothwell’s Bridge, Little River
Rothwell’s Bridge, Little River Rothwell’s Bridge at Little River, on the old Melbourne Road, is a significant technical accomplishment for the times. Constructed in 1866 it has four 7.6m bluestone arch spans that carry…
Show MeGrapevine Leaves
Grapevine Leaves I photographed these grapevine leaves today, from their underside, with the sunlight behind them (on top of the leaf), on the opposite side of the camera, turning the leaves into a partly…
Show MeFlinders Peak – You Yangs
Flinders Peak in the You Yangs The You Yangs Regional Park is a park in southern central Victoria, Australia. The park encompasses much of the southern areas of the You Yangs, a granite range…
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