Australia

Koala Bear in Tree Looking

I made a brief stop in Yanchep National Park just north of Perth, Australia during a recent roadtrip. As I asked questions about visting another park, the ranger at the gate said that my entry fee here would cover me at the other park and I should come in and see the Koalas anyhow. Based on her recommendation, I did just that, and was happy to spot some of the 8 koalas that were in the trees. This one was the most alert and each time I took a step, it would look at me.

Brisbane Australia Skyline at Night

This was my only night in Brisbane and I promised myself I sould absolutely get out and venture as soon as I could after work. So, on a Tuesday night, after finishing work I walked from the hotel over towards "the cliffs" to take a few shots. I wish I would have gotten out there earlier, but just couldn't.

Saint Pauls Cathedral in Melbourne - interior photograph.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Primate of Australia and home church for Anglicans in Melbourne and Victoria. St Paul’s Cathedral has been an integral part of Christian Melbourne since the city’s foundation: it stands on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. From 1836 to 1848 the site on which the Cathedral stands served as a corn market for the growing city. In 1848, it was granted to the Anglican Church to build the bluestone St Paul’s Parish Church. Consecrated in 1852, St Paul’s Church was used until 1885 when it was demolished to make way for the liturgical West-end of the present Cathedral. SOURCE: https://cathedral.org.au/cathedral/history/ NOTE FORE PHOTOGRAPHERS: There is a fee for using your camera inside.

Sydney Panoramic Skyline

Autumn in May

Yes - this was taken in the month of May! Autumn is a special time of year when many of us that live in North America enjoy the changing of the colors in September/October. Luckily, I was sent down to Canberra, Australia in May and was able to get out one day to walk through a park and take some photos. I wish I would have had more time to get out and get some more of these!

Sydney Opera House

I grew up wondering if I would ever be able to see this iconic building in person. Wish I had more time to explore Sydney!

Patterns at the Opera House

While walking around the famous Sydney Opera House, I found the patterns in the roof of this iconic building interesting. Are they diamonds or are they square?

Downtown Sydney - Looking West

Another view from the Sydney Tower Eye in Sydney, Australia.

Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse

By 1874 many ships had run aground at Cape Bowling Green. This low sandy spit south of Townsville, Queensland, was in dire need of a lighthouse to help ships serving north Queensland ports. The lighthouse was built from local hardwood and clad with iron plates imported from Britain. Staffed by a keeper and three assistants, it was moved twice when threatened by the sea. When an automatic acetylene light was installed in 1920 (operated by a sun valve), the lighthouse was de-staffed. In 1987, it was replaced by a modern tower. It was transported to the museum in 1994, re-erected on our North Wharf and fitted with the type of clockwork and kerosene mechanism used in 1913. SOURCE: http://www.anmm.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/permanent/on-the-waterfront

Sydney - Looking North

With just a few days in Sydney before heading over to New Zealnd, I had to take a trip up to the highest building (and observation deck) in Australia - The Sydney Tower Eye. This is the view due North with views of Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.