Colour captures

The following 5 images (each representing a colour - Red, White, Blue, Yellow and Green) are my entries in "Capture the Colour" competition, at the kind invitation of Dianne from "Adelaide & Beyond".

(Visit http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/holidays/capture-the-colour/ to learn more)

Returning to Hong Kong on the ferry from Lamma Island, these red sails of local boats stood out against the high-rise commercial and residential landscape of Hong Kong. (This trip was at the end of 3 weeks spent volunteering at a not-for-profit international aid organisation that distributes new or near-new goods and furniture to those in need both in Hong Kong and other countries around the world: it was an extraordinary experience and this image seemed to represent the huge gulf that exists world-wide between those living in poverty and those more fortunate. From a positive perspective, it might also depict the technological advances that have occurred over generations).

Here, the waves crash against the rocks of Granite Island, a popular tourist attraction lying just off the township of Victor Harbour, on South Australia's south coast.  Visitors enjoy the novelty of reaching the island by horse-drawn carriages across the timber bridge.  The island boasts penguins and birdlife as well as a great bistro (for that much-needed cappucino by those who've chosen to walk the distance!)  The sea's constant changes provide an endless source of delight for photographers, artists and travellers alike.

The (almost!) ever-present blue skies over the City of Adelaide are reflected here in the River Torrens, on which visitors can travel by boat to the local zoo, or just have fun on the available 2-person paddle boats for hire.

The presence of good surf, good cafes and the thunder of waves crashing onto the beach are popular draw-cards for all manner of holiday-makers to the delightful area of Port Elliot - once again on the south coast of South Australia. Here the yellow of adjacent cliffs is reflected at waters edge.

Ross Bridge in Tasmania, was built from sandstone by convict labour in 1836 and is the 3rd largest bridge in Australia still in use today. The detail of its 186 carvings by the convict stonemasons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon. The 19th Century village of Ross continues to attract visitors from far and wide to enjoy its offerings - including a fabulous bakery!

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I now invite the following 5 other bloggers to participate in the competition ( you'll need to be quick, as entries close tomorrow 29th!) :

Nick of http://nixpixmix.blogspot.com.au/

Mickie of http://forgetmenotmmm.blogspot.com.au/

Gary of http://vermilonriverwildlife.blogspot.com.au/

Eileen of http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.com.au and

Sandy of http://slchome.blogspot.com.au 

Also participating in Our World Tuesday meme - visit http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com.au/ for other views from around the world.

Beautiful Tasmania

This is just a sample of the scenery the island of Tasmania offers in Autumn

Joining fellow contributors to http://mellowyellowmonday.blogspot.com.au/

Tantalising Tasmania

Several years ago, a good friend and I spent a week holidaying in Tasmania - WHAT a fabulous place to visit. The scenery is fantastic and there's so much to see and experience. We couldn't do it justice in that short time-frame, but got a taste by flying into Hobart in the south, hiring a car and driving up the middle of the island to Launceston in the north where we spent a few days exploring. Then drove along the east coast aways before returning to Hobart for the remainder of our stay.

The following images were taken in the Russell Falls region of the Mt Field National Park, north-west from Hobart:

I am hopeful of making another trip to "Tassie" sometime in the future to absorb more of the island's delights.

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Refreshing streams

This is one of many gorgeous waterfalls visited in southern Tasmania - just when you think you've seen the most beautiful of these, there's another one around the corner! Even though it was raining throughout this walk, the views were so breathtaking we didn't mind the drenching.

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A Heavenly Perspective ?

 Recently I promised more sky/cloud shots relating to my Tasmanian trip . . . .

This was taken leaving Adelaide

This, over Victoria

... and this was taken at Richmond in Tasmania.

Wishing you all an exciting week!

Tasmania - but wait, there's more !

Our hosts in Tasmania kindly drove us around Hobart and the surrounding area and I was delighted with the variety of housing styles: from the grand 2-storeyed red brick, the quaint white-washed cottages, the fresh-looking white weatherboards, and everywhere beautiful gardens, landscaping and stunning roses. Following is just a small selection of what we saw -

.... and I couldn't resist the shot on the left!

An extraordinary bridge

 During my recent visit to Tasmania, we stopped briefly to view the Richmond Bridge. It is a heritage listed arch bridge located on the B31 ("Convict Trail") in Richmond, 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania. It is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia and was built in 1823 using convict labour. (An interesting contrast to a recent rail bridge construction in Port Adelaide, South Australia, that failed to operate, delaying the arrival by 1.5 hrs of a replica of Captain James Cook's ship "Endeavour" - ahh the frustrations of today's technology/engineering!!)

Tantalising Tasmania!

This appealing building is used - as the signs indicate! - for the sale of crafts and art and a wide range of souvenirs. There were beautiful items hand carved from Tasmanian Huon Pine and other local timbers; hand-knitted/crocheted scarves; animal figures made out of tin and wire; an assortment of framed paintings and sketches, etc. etc.





It was located adjacent to the oldest church in Tasmania - the Anglican Church of St Matthew, built in 1823 - in the delightful town of New Norfolk, just out of Hobart.

If you've not visited Tasmania yet, I can thoroughly recommend you add it to your "must see" locations list. This beautiful island offers spectacular scenery, aerial walks over rainforests, riverboat cruises, character-filled buildings, the best dairy produce in Australia (my assessment!) and much more.
(p.s.  If you don't enjoy cool climates, best plan your trip for Summer! (Dec - Feb). That said, I don't think Tasmania has the freezing temperatures currently being experienced in Europe!)

South Hobart, Tasmania

This is the view from (I think) the Sandy Bay/Kingston area, south of Hobart looking back towards the casino and the CBD.

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A brief trip to Hobart, Tasmania

 Today's postings show some variety in the building styles in and around Hobart.

These shots were taken in Cygnet, south-west of Hobart -  the centre of fruit growing in the Huon Valley where vibrant apple, cherry and berry orchards line the hills.

 
The country township is popular among artists, musicians and those seeking alternative and relaxed lifestyles. The town's residents are creative and dynamic - inspired by pristine scenery. 

This seemed an imaginative use of a former bank building!

Flying the flag . . .

Coming into Hobart's harbour at the end of a fascinating cruise up the Derwent River in Tasmania

Tasmania.... but wait, there's more!

The beauty of Tasmania's countryside continues to delight



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Picturesque Tasmania

How thankful I am to have sight and continually marvel at God's creation which (in the words of an old song) "fill up my senses".

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Tasmania's Russell Falls

This shot of the Russell Falls in Tasmania was taken during a wonderful holiday in 2006. The falls became Tasmania's first nature reserve  in 1885 and are located in the Mount Field National Park (in the island's south-west) which comprises a remarkably diverse 16,265 hectares (40,191 acres).  A "must see" for every visitor to the picturesque island of Tasmania! 

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Richmond Bridge reflections

Richmond Bridge, Tasmania.  If you enlarge the image, you will see the name of the then Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania , Colonel George Arthur (1784-1854) and, if you're familiar with Roman numbering, you'll be able to work out the year showing on the bridge beneath his name.

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Richmond, Tasmania

The Richmond Bridge is heritage listed and is located on the original "Convict Trail" some 25 kms north of Tasmania's capital - Hobart - and is the oldest bridge still in use in Australia today.  It was constructed in sandstone by convicts in 1825 and continues to attract many visitors (including artists) to this charming "village".