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Kookaburra portrait
One of the many Laughing Kookaburras in the Grampians National Park, kindly posing for its portrait.
Kookaburra trio
We found this trio of Laughing Kookaburras (Dacelo novaeguineae) in the Grampians National Park. These are giant kingfishers and among Australia's most loved birds.
Taken with SMC-M Pentax Macro 100/4.0
13 Jun 2013
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Weeds
I have no idea what these are -except that they are weeds in our garden. The flower heads are maybe 6mm across. Taken with reversed SMC Pentax M 50/1.4.
View from Pak Ou Caves
Upstream from Luang Prabang there is an impressive view across the Mekong River to the village of Pak Ou from the caves of that name. In the caves there are huge numbers of Buddha statues - some extremely old.
04 Jun 2013
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Late afternoon at our local beach
There they were, just admiring the waves and fresh grass when I interrupted. That's seaweed on the beach, BTW :) Vivitar (Komine) 135/2.8
Monks Luang Prabang
Every morning, hundreds of Buddhist monks walk the streets of Luang Prabang to gather and distribute alms. With their saffron robes, they make a spectacular sight.
Indochine
Luang Prabang was one of the provincial capitals in French Indochina. The old "Indochine" is still easily found in many of the old colonial style buildings in this lovely World Heritage listed town.
22 May 2011
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Immature King Parrot
Immature King Parrot. RMC Tokina 200/3.5
New Holland Honeyeater
This New Holland honeyeater was eating nectar from these neighbouring shrubs. I was bemused by the orange patch on its forehead until I realised it is pollen. RMC Tokina 200/3.5 + Kenko X1.4 TC.
