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In the Gum Tree

Published on January 20, 2019January 17, 2019 by bushboy6 Comments

The photo challenge from Maria at CitySonnet for January’s colours and letters: Starts with the letter K

High up in
the Gum Tree
I saw
a hand
gripping tight
then a bit more
as he
shuffled about
in the fork
of the Gum Tree.

Koala was awake
in the Gum Tree
Looking around
watching
wondering
what had woken
him from his
sleep.

Oh dear
he thought.
It’s just that bloke
the one with
a camera
Nothing to be
alarmed about.
Now bugger off
I need my sleep

These photos were taken in my besties front yard bush garden. The previous owner planted some trees that Koalas can feed and sleep in. Koalas sleep a lot of the time and are nocturnal generally. When he is in the trees, he can be heard calling, a sound you can never forget.

Here is sound a cute Koala makes
https://wildambience.com/wildlife-sounds/koala/

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Chained

Published on January 18, 2019 by bushboy5 Comments

Flying to me
on wings
of gossamer gold
I find you
in my garden.
I look
at you.
I see the smile
that is betrayed
by your
sad eyes.

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Bird Butts

Published on January 18, 2019 by bushboy9 Comments

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Unusual Perspective

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Lismore Rainforest Botanical Gardens – the paths

Published on January 18, 2019 by bushboy8 Comments

It was the beginning of a hot day when we went to the Lismore Botanical Garden. We have been meaning to go every time we go to the Recycling Centre or as it is commonly know, the Tip Shop. Yes great bargains are to be had from the things that people throw away. But I digress. The morning was starting to heat up but it was cool walking among the trees. There has been very low rainfall so the plants were not at the best. We will go back when the rains come and I’ll show you some of the fabulous flowers, seeds, plants and hopefully there will be lots more birds.

The Gardens are a community project and the volunteers do a fabulous job. Over four hectares have been planted with dry, subtropical and riverine rainforest species. Here is their website

Enjoy walking the paths of the Lismore Rainforest Botanical Gardens

This post is also for sonofabeachs Which Way photo challenge and Jo’s Monday Walk

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Quest

Published on January 17, 2019 by bushboy6 Comments

The Ragtag Daily Prompt Wednesday: Quest

I have always liked the idea of a quest probably from reading King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as a youngster.
Over the years I have set myself a number of quests. These quests involve getting a photo of something I have seen but never able to get any good photos. I have written about one such Quest
I take my self imposed quests quite seriously, much to the bemusement of my bestie who sometimes won’t stop the car when I see what could be an opportunity or calls out when we are going out “What are you doing?” Most times I am ready to go but just outside chasing butterflies, dragonflies, stalking a bird or getting that perfect shot of a flower.

Here are some of my quest conquests.

A Blue Triangle Butterfly. They don’t land that often and have an erratic flight.

A Royal Spoonbill. I have a few photos but never seemed to be able to get close enough for a good photo.

Rainbow Bee-eaters. Always on the move, never settling for long.

Catching that Bee in flight

The featured photo. Always trying to get birds in flight. An ongoing quest.

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Vast Reservoir of Nature

Published on January 17, 2019 by bushboy4 Comments

The inspirational quote from Debbie at Travel with Intent for this photo challenge

“The sea is the vast reservoir of Nature. The globe began with sea, so to speak; and who knows if it will not end with it?”

– Jules Verne

The quote made me think of what I could link from my photos with the above quote. I had an idea but didn’t know how to execute the idea into a photo. I am so glad that Corel PaintShop Pro has great tutorials. I played around for quite a while, changing my mind and photos until I finally said that is enough. It isn’t exactly as I wanted but I didn’t have the photos that my mind wanted.

This mechanical world
wheels turn
cogs interact
pulling
pushing
nature
to the brink.
Polluting her waters
her rivers
her oceans
destroying the sea
vast reservoir of Nature

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Blue and Yellow

Published on January 16, 2019 by bushboy10 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Blue and Yellow

The cute little flight simulator at a recent airshow. No I wasn’t allowed to get in.

I thought I had more blue and yellow flowers. At least I found one of a Wandering Jew plant

The Ponytail trees have an abundance of yellow flowers and lots of bees

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Wordless Wednesday 16 Jan

Published on January 16, 2019January 15, 2019 by bushboyLeave a comment

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Letter

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboyLeave a comment

The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Letter

The letter. Goes in here
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Comes out here
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Breeze

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy2 Comments

Franks, at Dutch goes the Photo, word prompt: Breeze

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Imperfection

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy2 Comments

The word prompt from Laura’s Manic Monday 3 Way Prompt: Imperfection
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Embarrassment in front of my home

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboyLeave a comment

Today, I had a major embarrassment. My guests arrived and parked their car in the driveway in front of the house. We went inside and had a lovely morning tea and conversation.

After a while I went outside to make sure my garden wasn’t suffering in the heat of the day. Whilst outside I noticed some unusual activity. I snuck inside and grabbed my camera just to make sure what I saw was actually happening right there, in front of my eyes.

How do you tell your guests that there is someone having sex on their car, right in the driveway right in front of my house?

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Curves

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy6 Comments

The word prompt from the Lens-Artists: Curves

The old wagons curves

Lots of curves on succulents

The Red-naped Snake showing some curves

Pythons always have curves when they are having a nap.

The gentle curves of a butterflies wing

Curves in architecture – the Sydney Opera House

Bobbin loved to sit on the table

The air show pilot filled the air with curves

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Walking

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy7 Comments

The Weekly Prompt from Sue for the photo challenge: Walking

Yes walking. There is always someone walking about isn’t there?

A White-faced Heron takes a walk among the Mangroves

A Black-necked Stork walks in the wetland looking for a snack

Having a stroll along the beach, an Osprey without a care in the world

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Under Cloudy Skies

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy7 Comments

The Weekly Photo Challenge from Jenn from Travelling At Wits End: Under Cloudy Skies

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The Roses

Published on January 15, 2019 by bushboy11 Comments

Bren’s Photo For The Week challenge: Roses
I love Roses. They are a great subject to photograph. This first photo is a Climbing Rose in a park in Grafton.

I tried to bring out the softness in this photo.

The Sun helps to bring out the delicate colours

White Roses can look quite spectacular

I just love the colours in this Rose.

My besties Yellow Rose is stunning.

We left her highly scented Pink Rose at her old place unfortunately.

Another subtly coloured Rose

Just had to include the Rose Robin who pops into my place every now and then

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Friday Follies Season 2 Ep 2 – Probably necessary

Published on January 14, 2019 by bushboy4 Comments

It’s time for Friday Follies, where the best advertising signs are found.

Continuing a theme………

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Which Way 10 Jan 2019

Published on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by bushboy12 Comments

It’s Which Way time again

“Which way are you going? Hop in. I’ll drive”

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Music – It’s black and white

Published on January 11, 2019 by bushboy7 Comments

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Anything Related to Music

I wonder if I can find something for this photo challenge? Well I did manage to locate a couple of items.

The piano needs a good clean

A great book

Books. Take your pick

There seems to be a theme in the bookcase

Once there were actual records

Then came the CDs

The piano looks a bit better now

Music to play a few tunes

Some guitars to play the music

and a couple more

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Gentle

Published on January 10, 2019 by bushboy18 Comments

The word prompt from Frank at Dutch goes the Photo: Gentle

The flower unfolds
revealing
showing
waiting.

A bird lands
gentle
feeding
nourished.

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Frustration

Published on January 10, 2019 by bushboy19 Comments

The word prompt from Sheryl: Frustration

What is frustration?
Frustration is………..

Trying to have your lunch when friends drop over

Trying to have a drink when someone comes along who is argumentative

Trying to have a bath when someone drops in

Your Mum washing your face in public

Getting that fabulous photo of a bird and all you end up with is a branch

Featured Photo: Missed again

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She Welcomed Me With Open Arms

Published on December 29, 2018 by bushboy8 Comments

It’s Debbies Six Word Saturday

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Mail’s in

Published on December 29, 2018 by bushboy4 Comments

It’s about time I did another Which Way

There are lots of properties along this gravel road. A long way for the postie to travel so everyone has a roadside mail box

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New life

Published on December 29, 2018 by bushboy11 Comments

The word prompt for Nancy’s Photo a Week Challenge: New

Here is new life. The featured photo is a Red-necked Wallaby joey hanging around at the front of my place.
The three Welcome Swallow chicks crammed into their nest of grass and mud.

Grey Fantail chicks snoozing in the Spring sun.

The Brown Honeyeater chicks waiting for an adult to appear with food.

Fairy Wren chicks huddled together taking in the afternoon sun on a chilly day

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Friday Follies Ep 1.10 – know your font

Published on December 28, 2018 by bushboy7 Comments

Time for another Friday Follies where the word of advertising comes crashing down

When sign writing, it is important to know the font you are using to ensure that everyone gets what they want. I am sure someone may have got lucky!!!

OK you. Mind out of the gutter. Someone may have gotten the movie they wanted