Dawson City, Yukon

The clear waters of the Klondike river entering the silt laden Yukon river at Dawson City.

The River Aure as it flows through Bayeux, France.

The Gold Tower

AMP Place is a gold-coloured skyscraper located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD. It is a visible landmark from most parts of the city and is known to locals as 'The Gold Tower'.

Downward Facing Dolphin

We all know that yoga is becoming extremely popular...but dolphins! Here a Spinner dolphin executes a perfect Downward Facing Dog Dolphin.

We Met in the Marsh

Two Left Feet

Fast Food: Fly Through, Take Out

An eagle catching it's dinner in Bras d'Or Lake near Baddeck, Nova Scotia.

Aitutaki Lagoon + One Foot Island = Postcard Perfect

"Snorkeling Waters"





"One Foot Island"





"Tekopua Island from Tapuaetai"





"Vaka 'Titi ai Tonga' on One Foot Island"

Water Whiskers

Cow Moose Feeding in Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park

Dinner in Talbot Lake

Bull Elk stops for a lunch of greens in Talbot Lake, Jasper National Park.

Pass of Glencoe

The Pass of Glencoe is a beautiful valley lying in the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands. It's special character is derived not just from scenery, but also from it's tragic past...the Massacre of Glencoe.



"Pass of Glencoe"




"Two of Glencoe's Three Sisters"




"Coire nan Lochan"

SOS - Sweep or Swim

On a visit to Piha Beech on the west coast of New Zealand we literally stumbled upon the Piha Big Wave Classic surf boat competition. Australian and New Zealand life saving crews were competing for top honours. They faced high swells which led to some interesting situations...at least for the onlookers.



A large wave suddenly separated a Sweep (helmsman) from his boat - you can just see his head to the left of the oars. He could easily have waited to be rescued, but apparently that wasn't a consideration for him.



"Hey Mate, have you seen our Sweep?"
Doggedly he struggled with the high swells and made his way back to his boat.



However the Tasman Sea wasn't about to make it easy for him to regain his position in the back of the boat.




But Sweeps are a stubborn lot, and he wasn't about to let a mere two metre swell get the better of him.





Finally aboard he hurries to regain his position.




And this boaties crew once again has some direction.

Life's First Field Trip

These young goslings are on an adventure of learning and discovery. Although still within their mother's sight, they are enjoying their freedom and independence.




Of course, that freedom and independence can lead to some shocking discoveries.



"Oh My Gawd!"

Oxtail En Croute

Starters:
Oxtail En Croute
Flavourful classical soup slow-simmered and served in a crisp pastry crust

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You know, sooner or later, it always comes back to food...deliciously good food!

Hide 'n' Seek on Tiritiri Matangi

While hiking on Tiritiri Matangi island in the Hauraki Gulf I encountered a Bellbird who had no interest in being photographed. It was quite happily feeding on the berries of a Large Leafed Mahoe bush and would prefer to do so without an audience.





The Bellbird, or Korimako in it's Māori name, never did let me get a good shot of any more than it's neck and head.





Fortunately for me I later ran into several of it's cousins who had no such reservations.

The Spell of the Yukon

"There's a land -- oh, it beckons and beckons,
And I want to go back -- and I will."...Robert Service

Not only the gold beckons! Emerald Lake is one of the most photographed spots in the Yukon. The beautiful blue-green colour of the lake is created by sunlight reflecting off a white layer of “marl” on the lake bed. Marl is a white calcium carbonate clay that forms in the water and then settles, often unevenly, onto the lake bottom. It forms when enough carbonate, from dissolving limestone, reacts with calcium in the water.





And just down the road...Spirit Lake

Oops....Dropped My Ring!

Hey! You with the Camera!

It was reasonably warm and sunny today so I spent part of the afternoon in Hawrelak park. It seemed a very sensible thing to do as the forecast for next Tuesday is for possible flurries. However I ran into a Lesser Scaup duck who wasn't pleased to see me and didn't appreciate me taking her picture. I can just hear her calling..."Hey! You with the Camera!"

Perth from the Park

One of the most isolated cities in the world, Perth is the capital of Western Australia and home to 1.5 million people. With it's Mediterranean climate and more sunshine than any other large Australian city...maybe that is why everyone here seems so friendly! This photo was taken from Kings Park, a remarkable 400 hectare mix of botanic garden, quiet parkland and the unique bushland common to Western Australia.

Spring Breakup on the Fortymile River, Yukon Territory

"First paddle of the year." Rae Brown, Spring Breakup 1973





The following day...after an ice jam let go upriver.
"We were younger then, not smarter!" Rae Brown, 2009