Photo Comp 2010

Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 16:08

Member - John and Val

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What does it mean to Explore Oz?





The answer is as big as our wide brown land!









It means turning to the north and the south,













the east and the west












Seeing red brown horizons and soft green places












Between ocean shores and beaches and the dunes of the desert














There are mountains and plains,












Forests and woodlands













Trees that are huge, ancient and iconic














Oceans in all their moods, rivers dry or in flood,














Ancient Rocks that have seen it all,













Waterfalls that tumble or run horizontal












Gorges and gashes and man made canyons














There is amazing wildlife: marsupials, birds,













whales, and lizards of all sizes












There are giants of the plant world and exquisite tiny flowers












There are special places and beautifiul places













All waiting to be explored and photographed













In bygone days travel was harder












Now we have technology to help













When we ExplorOz by car, by boat,












and by plane – and most importantly by foot.













We travel in groups or go solo














And have big busy camps and small special camps












We cook up a storm and meet problems “hands on”












We have moments of relaxation and moments of delight













Eager to take new tracks, some smooth, others rough, and then some…












We discover our history, European and Aboriginal













Our wonderful scenery, the mining and musters,












Giant ships and trains












We’ve seen art ancient and modern












From sunrise to sunset and the times in between













Our sturdy old Troopy has climbed dunes and danced in flowers














He’s our Exploring Oz home.... with more adventures to come.








J and V
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Submitted: Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 at 20:44

Barnesy commented:

Excellent range of pics from all over the country. Good effort John and Val. Is there anywhere in Oz that you haven't been?
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Submitted:Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:22

Member - John and Val replied:

Thanks Barnesy. Regrettably there are many more places that we haven't seen than we have actually seen - its a big country!
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Submitted: Monday, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:37

Member - Jo Q (NSW) commented:

Fantastic shots! Jealous of your travels! :)
2 camping essentials: Gaffa Tape & WD40.
If it moves & it shouldn't use gaffa,
if doesn't move & it should use WD40!
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Submitted:Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:24

Member - John and Val replied:

Hi Jo, I reckon looking at other peoples photos is the next best thing to actually going there. Happy travels,
Val
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Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010 at 16:38

Tim C1 commented:

Great Blog John & Val - wouldn't be surprised if you had a winner with that first shot! Good luck :-)
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Submitted:Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:25

Member - John and Val replied:

Timbo, Thanks for your vote of confidence - hers's hoping!

Cheers,
Val.
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Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010 at 19:06

Motherhen commented:

Wow you've been a lot of places!
Red desert dreaming

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Submitted:Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:27

Member - John and Val replied:

Hi Motherhen, I think you and I must have been to many of the same places. There is so much to see.
Cheers,

Val.
J and V
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Submitted: Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 11:17

S Hoffer - NSW commented:

Love all your photos, you are very talented. Each one is a winner in my book!
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Submitted:Friday, Apr 02, 2010 at 14:30

Member - John and Val replied:

Hi Dave and Shaz, Glad you liked our photos. We certainly enjoyed taking them, though we are by no means speciaist photographers. We just like to record all the magnificent things that we see.

Cheers,
Val.
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