tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71116501851493958522011-11-28T10:28:42.962+11:00ENJOY MY BLOG ABOUT 'LOTSA' STUFF WITH AN AUSSIE FLAVOUR -INCLUDING: PHOTOGRAPHY - GRAPHICS - GARDENING - FLORA - FAUNA - NATURE - FOOD - LOVE - LIFE - MUSIC - HUMOUR - JOKES - POETRY - HOW TO - FUN STUFF - FAMILY - LIFESTYLE - PETS - INSECTS - ANIMALS - LINKS - AND MOREChrissy Downunderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06076231251762403529noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111650185149395852.post-10108150114035142462008-11-20T19:36:00.001+11:002008-11-20T19:39:44.032+11:00

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On Sunday Peter and I spent a lovely afternoon at the Fairfield Park Boathousewhich is situated on the Yarra River and is only 10 minutes from the city of Melbourne.Although rain was forecast for the day we decided to go anyway and hoped the weather would allow us to enjoy a boat ride while we were there. As you can see by the photos it had turned out to be quite a nice day after all and not a

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Colour My World CollectionChrissy DownunderPlaying around with my disco balls, mirrors, candles, circles and sequins with different shutter speed settings to create some spacey looking photos.There are 13 more photos in this collection.Be sure to check out the slideshow here:"Learning Photography with Neil Creek"

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I'm still trying to capture a really good close up of these wonderfully colourful birds we have as regular visitors in our garden. Here a few of the latest.Crimson Rosella's often feed from the birdseed holder we have hung in the trees which are right outside our home office.This was my week in photos. Hope you enjoy. Please don't hesitate to leave a comment and let me know if anyone out there in

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I took these photos from Sky High Mt Dandenong on Sunday 31st August.It has been raining quite a bit lately here in Melbourne and these photos were taken on a particularly wet and misty day.I had been stuck in bed for a good week with a bad back and a bout of the flu and was eager to get out of the house for a while.Peter and I decided to go to the Sky High Bistro for their Sunday Buffet Lunch

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The Black HoleI've been temporarily out to lunch and laid up in bed with the flu and a bad back... sciatica is suspected. I felt like I was going into a black hole when I took this shot or perhaps it was the effects of my pain medication :)An assignment done for Learning Photography with Neil Creek.This photo was Neil's pick of the week. I was quite chuffed and a little excited when I first saw

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It has been raining quite regularly for the last few weeks in Melbourne. I had been waiting for a few nice days to get out into the garden to take some photos and see what new and wonderful blossoms and blooms had sprung up over the last week or so.Buddy, Peter and I ventured outside between showers to take a few photos.This is Buddy happy to be outside with us checking out what's happening in

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The Melbourne Museum by Chrissy DownunderA fun day spent at the Melbourne Museum with Peter and my sons, Jai and Beau. At the time I was using a Ricoh Caplio R40 Point and shoot, but now that I have my new Canon Rebel XTi I can't wait to spend another day at the museum taking photos. I hope they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner there though ..... I have a feeling I'll be there all day next time.

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Tasmania by Chrissy Downunder1. Lighthouse at Low Head - Tasmania, 2. Settling on Shadows, 3. Bennetts wallaby at Narawntapu National Park - Tasmania, 4. Beaconsfield Gold Mine Shaft, 5. Marsupials Grazing, 6. 'O', 7. Jetty, 8. Meditate, 9. 'Seaside Sheep', 10. Welcome Stranger, 11. Macro Mushroom in Tassie, 12. Tall Teatrees, 13. A Perfect Day, 14. Photography - Of Old, 15. Narawntapu Nat Pk -

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Badger Creek ~ Healesville by Chrissy DownunderClick HERE to see the SLIDESHOWIf you click on the individual photos you will be able to see more information about each one of them. Be sure to check out the Lyrebird picture too .. My dad Frank sent me a really cool documentary clip on YouTube about the Lyrebird with David Attenborough.1. Reflections, 2. Ferned Framing ~Badger Creek, 3. Tall Trees

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Focus on Leaving by Chrissy DownunderA garden chair which is positioned under the liquid amber in our front garden. I love the contrast, focus, reflections and parallel lines in this shot.I'm 'Learning Photography with Neil Creek'

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Up to no good by Chrissy DownunderFun for some .. scary for others. I guess it all depends on whether or not you read Steven King novels like my partner Peter does. :oI love my clowns and I have a few randomly hanging around in my garden. This one looks like he's been into some mischief.You can read more about my clowning around HERE

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Flickr Flasher by Chrissy DownunderCreated with fd's Flickr Toys.My brain needed to relax after a long week of working and setting up a new online business.All that reading has got my brain on overload so I started playing around with Flickr toys, relaxing and having a bit of fun.I made this one with the Badge Maker in Big Huge Labs.

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White Agapanthus Chrissy DownunderPhoto taken in my garden. More info about this plant here on ABC GardeningThe 10 species in this southern African genus belong to the onion (Alliaceae) family but do not produce true bulbs, though their thickened fleshy roots perform much the same function.The plants in this genus are ideal for borders due to their narrow upright shape, and dwarf forms are

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This photo was taken in my garden.More information about this tree here on ABC Gardening.The cherry blossom (Sakura) is a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including *kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art, and are associated

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This photo is related to this post at Learning Photography with Neil CreekMy brother Dave (left) and my son Beau (right) playing monopoly .. anyone would think it was REAL money by the look on their faces :)I just love a good game of Monopoly. You can find out a real lot about another person by the way they play this game I have found. ☺It has been my families favourite now for a few generations.

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This photo is in relation to a story for children.Furs Chapter ~ Buddy's new adventures ~ Pt1I have been cooking homemade dog food for pets I've had for the last 20 years and personally I find it to be a much healthier alternative to canned or processed dog foods.Creating your own food is very easy and it actually works out cheaper in the long run.There are certain things you need to be aware of

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Reflections Chrissy DownunderI took this photo for last weeks challenge over at Learning Photography with Neil CreekI was only a week late submitting it ... D'ohThe photo was taken looking into the birdbath in the front garden. The birds around the property are always using it to drink from or bath in and so it gets pretty dirty sometimes.I took this pic just before Peter cleaned it out as he

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EmusChrissy DownunderI took this photo at Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria.An adult Emu may reach 2 meters in height and can weigh up to 45 kilograms, making them the tallest bird inhabiting Australia. They are outweighed by only one other bird in Australia- their relative, the Cassowary.The feathers of an Emu are double shafted, giving the birds a loose, shaggy look. Emus are brown in colour,

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Princess Lily ~ AlstromeriaOriginally uploaded by Chrissy DownunderTaken in my garden.Fact Sheet: Best Longest BloomersABC GardeningPeople love colour in their garden, and especially plants that flower for extensive periods including plants that bloom for many months of the year, and some that transgress three seasons.Alstromeria or Princess Lily will flower continually for 10 months of the year.

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Hi. my name is Buddy Love, I'm a Maltese x Shitzu and I am one year old.I came to live with my new family Chrissy and Peter 6 weeks ago. I have had many new adventures during this time and would like to tell you all about them.You can read all about it here:Furs Chapter ~ Buddy's new adventures ~ Pt1 by Chrissy Downunder — buddy love, maltese x shih tzu, buddy | Gather

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Peter and I went to see my son Jai's year 12 students perform this play "CLASS OF 77" on Friday night. This was Jai's first play direction as a Drama teacher. It was a very entertaining night.You can see more photos here in my "Class of 77" set on FlickrJai played a small part as a body guard. He is in some of the smaller photos within the mosaics.The shots aren't very sharp as they were the

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Photo of our favourite blues performer Jimi Hocking taken on one of our nights out.I thought it might be good for this weeks challenge 'Happiness' in:Learning Photography with Neil CreekEveryone looks pretty happy here getting into the music. Going to see Jimi Hocking certainly makes Peter (in the bright blue shirt) and I happy every time we see him play.Read more about Jimi Hocking on an Aussie

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Beatle Buddies by Chrissy DownunderKim Shurman is a professional and very talented Chalkboard Artist in Perth, Australia. Kim also conducts chalk and pastel art classes.This is one of his creations ... a chalkboard drawing of 'The Beatles' he gave Peter as a birthday gift in 2004. Peter is a big fan and loves this drawing.They have been close friends for 43 years (1965) Best mates in high

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Clowns on StageChrissy DownunderI love clowns. Here are a few of them.I started collecting them around 20 years ago when I myself was a professional performing clown on the Sunshine Coast in QLD.Looking at my clowns brings back fond and fun memories.More about the history of clowns and clowning.PS. I don't read Steven King novels or watch his movies :)Learning Photography with Neil CreekI liked

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Photo is of me using my Dad's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiDiscussion of Flickr:Learning Photography with Neil CreekI'm interested to know how others were feeling and the level of their anticipation about having their first new DSLR's.My Dad cruised into town this week (from Tassie) and had his Canon 400D with him. I tried really hard to greet him with much excitement and enthusiasm as I did while

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Jimi Hocking - Blues MachineI took these photos on one of our blues nights out recently of our favourite blues performer.Jimi Hocking who is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre, the electric love child of T-Bone Walker, BB King and Jimi Hendrix.He struts the stage with his band, playing his ‘showy’ guitar style while pulling all the classic stunts ... behind the head ... the

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Beaconsfield Gold Mine ShaftChrissy DownunderTook this photo in 2007 when I visited The Beaconsfield Grubb St Historical Gold mine Museum. I liked the old rustic look of the wall and the window arches.The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform.This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners

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Low Head LighthouseChrissy DownunderThis photo was taken from Greens Beach looking across at the Low Head lighthouse in the distance.Quite picturesque I thought and I was happy with how I captured the rolling waves.More information about Low Head in TasmaniaLow Head Lighthouse

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FuchsiaChrissy DownunderTaken in my garden.ABC GardeningPlant Profile: FuchsiaTraits: Sun, Shade, Hedge, Container, BirdsThis genus belongs to the evening primrose (Onagraceae) family and comprises around 100 species of shrubs and small to medium-sized trees.They can be evergreen or deciduous, spreading or climbing, and all come from Central and South America, except for a few that are native to

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CliviaChrissy DownunderInformation from ABC GardeningTraits: , Shade, Feature, Ground cover, Container, BirdsThis genus in the amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) family is made up of just 4 species of perennials from southern Africa. While these plants are best suited to warmer conditions, and can tolerate only the lightest of frosts, they can be enjoyed as container plants in cooler climates.The

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Arum LilyChrissy DownunderThe common name is ARUM LILYFlowers/Seedhead:Flower stem about as high as the tops of the leaves. Upper half to three quarters of flower spike (spadix) is male and lower part female. Flowers late winter to summer.Description:Robust clump-forming, perennial herb to 1.5 m high. Plants with tuberous underground stems (rhizomes) and fleshy white roots. Leaves with blade 15–

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ClematisChrissy DownunderKnown by many as virgins bower or travelers joy.The 200 species in this genus belong to the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family and encompass a wide range of forms.Mainly climbing or scrambling, though sometimes shrubby or perennial, deciduous or evergreen; flowering at any time and in any colour; occurring in both northern and southern temperate zones and at higher

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Eyes Wide OpenChrissy DownunderThinking about this weeks challenge 'Self Portraits" over at:Learning Photography with Neil Creek.... This is a fill in ..I will be taking better pics for the challenge this weekend .. ☺Neil Creeks Blog

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HibiscusChrissy DownunderHibiscusTaken in my garden.Traits: Sun, Coastal, Feature, Hedge, ContainerInformation from ABC GardeningA member of the mallow (Malvaceae) family, this genus contains over 200 annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or trees. They are widely distributed throughout warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions of the world.The epitome of tropical plants, they feature lush

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Royal Exhibition Building - MelbourneChrissy DownunderRoyal Exhibition Buildingis situated in Carlton Gardens just across the Melbourne museum. It is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions.A World Heritage site is defined as a place that is important to all peoples of the world.The Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens is the first

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Rotating Parallel LinesChrissy Downunder Late on this night I was still thinking about this weeks challenge: 'Parallel Lines' for:Learning Photography with Neil CreekNeil Creeks BlogSaturday night .. chilling out after a busy week .. we were listening to music and had this small disco globe on. While looking at the lights spinning around the room and having 'parrallel lines' on my mind .. I saw

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Around the Bend by Chrissy DownunderAround the Bend on Flickr - Photo Sharing!Part of our regular walk. I love this pathway fence.The Mullum Mullum Creek Trail is a shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians, which follows Mullum-Mullum Creek in the outer eastern suburbs in Melbourne Victoria AustraliaThe path has two distinct sections which are not connected. The upper section is located in

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'Seaside Sheep' by Chrissy DownunderPhoto taken at George Town, TasmaniaIt is a very picturesque township with lots of opportunities for some great landscape and nature shots.George Town sits on the eastern banks of the Tamar River about 40 minutes’s drive (50 kilometres/32 miles) north of Launceston. It is the third oldest settlement in Australia after Sydney and Hobart.At nearby Low

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Glow in the DarkOriginally uploaded by Chrissy DownunderTaken in my garden. I know this isn't the sharpest photo around but I like the effect of the shimmering white petals against the dark background.Please help me with naming my flowers.As I have mentioned in my profile ... I live on an amazing property full of flowers, bushes, trees and flowering shrubs. There are so many all year round and I

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Distorted Double TakeChrissy DownunderFamily day out:with Peter Frank (my dad) and my two sons Jai and Beau☺Healesville SanctuaryHealseville Victoria.Took this photo with my dadsCanon Digital Rebel XTi.SPECS Camera Type: DSLR

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Q on Parallel Lines by Chrissy Downunder'Parallel Lines'Learning Photography with Neil CreekNeil Creeks BlogSaturday afternoon, works over and time to chill out. Peter and I went to Ringwood Lake Park to take Buddy for a walk and training session. When we got back I plonked his lead down on one of our old garden chairs .. it landed like a Q, a dead leaf then fell on it from above and that's when

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My Cyber AbodeOriginally uploaded by Chrissy DownunderThis photo of my work space has lots of notes on it. Everything in it's place and a place for everything, all within arms reach too. I'm just a tad proud of my organisation skills sometimes :) It's practical, it works and it looks like fun!Click on photo to view in original size if you want to have a real good sticky beak, It is unfortunately

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Light Tent Series Pics 1This photo is related to this post on flickr.Made a light tent after following Neils Creeks instructions and tutorial on this page. Neil Creeks BlogThis was my first attempt at taking a photo of scissors.Didn't get a good clear shot. View pic in larger size to read about it.Trying again. Practice makes perfect ... right? ☺Learning Photography with Neil CreekNeils

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Flickr: Discussing Post your tips to get motivated to exercise in Learning Photography with Neil Creek

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♥ I Love My Santa ♥Chrissy DownunderMy very own Santa Claus .. My Dad (Frank) ... Gotta luv his rosy red cheeks. You can't see all his hair in this photo as he has tied it back in a ponytail, but it is just as long as Santa's too. This is how I have grown up to know my dad all my life. A full white beard and long silver hair.He started greying early in his life and by the age and by age 21 he was

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Notes on Addiction by Chrissy DownunderThe things we do late at night when we should be in bed. I took this photo as a reminder to keep working on my addiction of smoking.It has been a battle for me throughout my life. I have given up many times often lasting anywhere from one hour to 8 years. Well I'm trying again .. I've tried it all: patches, hypnosis, gum, filters and gone cold turkey. All

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"It's one thing not to see the forest for the trees, but then to go on to deny the reality of the forest is a more serious matter"Paul WeissMore photos of Badger Creek hereGo here for more info about Badger Creek Weir Total Travel

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Eastlink Opening Day Sculpture & Artwork DriveChrissy DownunderIt was a chilly, cloudy and overcast yesterdayFANTASTIC!A perfect day for photography.I took this photo with our Caplio R40One of the artworks along EastLink at Ringwood. The blue tinge was caused by the tinted front windscreen of our car, but I quite like the effect.I was quite happy with the result. I didn't do too much processing .

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Kookaburra sits in the old gum treeChrissy DownunderHealesville SanctuaryAustralia's premier wildlife parkis nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley, just one hour from Melbourne. Koalas, dingoes, kangaroos and the unique platypus are just a few of the 200 species of Australian wildlife flourishing in a stunning Australian bushland environment.Don't you just love some of the old Aussie

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This is something I wrote a few years ago to my eldest son Jai for his 21st Birthday. I couldn't be with him on the night as I was living on the Sunshine Coast in QLD. Jai was attending 'The Academy of Performing Arts' in Ballarat, Victoria. This was read out at his 21st birthday party which was held in Melbourne.‘The gift you gave me’I am sending these thoughts, feelings and reflections to you

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Before and after result of photo of a Stick Insect. The information below was found at The Australian Museum Onlinewww.austmus.gov.au/factSheets/phasmids.htm Phasmids are insects that eat leaves and resemble leaves or sticks. They are usually green or brown but may reveal brightly coloured underwings when they fly. They have developed many unusual shapes to camouflage themselves to avoid

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WAYN'Where Are You Now' is the fastest growing travel and lifestyle social networking community website. WAYN is present in 193 countries and membership is over 11 million today. Check it outThankyou to everyone who has viewed, enjoyed, rated or commented on my photos. I love taking them and get a real buzz knowing that they are enjoyed and appreciated by others. I seemed to have developed quite

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Peter and I enjoy dining out in a variety of restaurants in and around Melbourne. We love seeing live bands particularly blues. We love to get out and about ... dancing, drinking, mixing with friends generally raging the night away at one of our great little clubs, taverns, hideouts or Live Blues venues. 'Jimi Hocking' is one of our absolutely favorite blues performer, we would even consider

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Mr Benny Percy - Our pet budgerigar.He came to live with us when my father (mysticfrank) moved to Tasmania last November. Benny is a 10 yr old Australian Budgerigar with very striking colours. I have taken a lot of photo's of him over the last year. He has quite a great little personality and hopefully I have captured this in some of his pic's. Peter (my partner) and Benny have developed a

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I took this photo on Sunday April 27 2008 at the Melbourne Museum.This photo has been Cross Processed. I am trying to find out more information about this dinosaur which is displayed at the Melbourne Museum. Any information ... anyone may have would be greatly appreciated ... feel free to message me or leave a comment :)Dinosaur at Melbourne Museum on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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I took this photo at the Melbourne Museum. If you have any photo's of the Melbourne Museum .. share them in the Visitor's Photo AlbumShare your Melbourne Story experience with the world!Read the full article here:Angles at The Melbourne Museum on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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I took this photo at the Melbourne Museum. This trompe l’oeil painting by Carol van Rees is based on a photograph taken in 1870-75, by the American & Australasian Photographic Company (Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss). Read the full article here:The Melbourne Story on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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My Live Spaces ProfileHere you will be able to find out a lot more about the things I get up to.Slideshows, Favourite Links, Music Lists, Jokes, Photos and more.Occupation: Self employedAge: 47Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaInterests:Photography, Nature, Rainforests, Australia, Sunsets, Humour, Creativity, Magic, Love, Romance, Dreams, Fantasy, Rain, Misty Mornings, Graphic Arts,

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'Strelitzia Reginae'This Bird of Paradise is situated right outside my kitchen window in my very own 'Garden of Paradise' and it looks spectacular when it is in bloom. I'm hoping to capture a photo of it while some birds are on it next time it flowers.The common name of the genus is bird of paradise flower, because of a supposed resemblance of its flowers to the bird of paradise. In South Africa

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We call it our very own 'Garden of Paradise' which is set on a lush green acre of land in Melbourne, Australia. My partner Peter and I moved here nearly three years ago during springtime and the whole property was simply bursting with colour. We both fell in love with the garden the moment we saw it.On our first inspection of the house and property we were told by the real-estate agent that the

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I found this wonderful free little program called 'Foto Mosaik' and would like to share. I have had so much fun creating some awesome mosaics and when one has as many photo's as I have it's great to be able to pop a lot of them together into one picture theme.This is one mosaic I made some time ago using photo's I have taken of my flowers, garden and Australia.Read the full article here:My

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It is Saturday Night and tommorrow is the first day of winter here in Australia .. usually Peter and I are out raging the night away with friends .. dancing .. a few drinks etc .. but at the moment we both have a cold .. 'sniff sniff cough cough' .. and both feeling a little average .. so we are staying in .. having homemade chicken soup, sipping on lemon and honey drinks .. then we played our

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More About Me - The Detailed Version I live on amazing lush green property surrounded by trees and filled with flowers, ferns and native bird life with my partner Peter in Melbourne Australia. All of the photos of the garden and flowers are from our very own 'Garden of Paradise' (as we call it). Peter and I are nature lovers and tree huggers. We go bush walking regularly and love being

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I took this photo at the Melbourne Museum. The kangaroo and emu are the native animals that hold the shield with pride. Some say the kangaroo and emu were chosen to symbolise a nation moving forward. This is based on the common belief that neither animal can move backwards easily. Read the full article here:Australian Coat of Arms on Flickr

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While in Tasmania in June 2007, Peter and I went to the Narawntapu National Park.I was really lucky to get so many great photo's of our short but adventurous visit to the Park. The Narawntapu National Park is a place of peace for people and wildlife alike and offers a wide diversity of habitats for both plants and animals, Narawntapu is an ideal park for the study of nature. Dusk is the best time

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