Kookaburra

I snapped  this laughing kookaburra in a large gum tree at a park in Toodyay. His raucous laugh alerted me that he was around. I am a bit of a novice taking bird photos but at least he sat still long enough for me get a couple of shots.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year
 

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Mellow Yellow

I had to look no further than my freshly picked sweet corn cobs for today's Monday Mellow Yellows

Shadows and Critters

I trust everyone enjoyed Christmas Day with family, friends and loved ones. I hope it was filled with laughter, fun, indulgence, reflection and thought for those less fortunate. Mine was a very low key affair this year, but enjoyable none the less. I took these shots on the way home from Toodyay on Christmas Day.

 

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                           Shadowshot Sunday 2

 

These large hay bales outside a farm gate were  formed to make a giant Xmas Teddy

 

 

 

Further along the road these cattle were seeking out some shade from the hot sun.

 

 

 

Lake Ninan in the distance, a large salt lake. Clear blue skies, and very dry countryside, this is Christmas time in my neck of the woods.

 

 

 

 



Skywatching

Last Saturday night's full moon made a spectacular sight, with a strong breeze blowing clouds quickly by. It was as if the moon was playing beek-a-boo. I watched for a while then decided to see if I could get any decent pics.   I really must get a tripod for shots like this but I am reasonably happy with the results.

 

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Old Water Tower

This old water tower at Wongan Hills Railway Station was built between 1913 and 1914 from jarrah and karri wood. It stands 40 feet high and held 100,000 litres of water when in use.  It's purpose was to supply  water to the steam trains. A few years back it had to reinforced to prevent it toppling over. A new building built was at the old  station. It  houses The Community Resource Centre, An Arts Centre and  The Visitors Centre and is  is aptly named "The Station"   

 

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              Good Fences
 

 

 

Looking out from  the visitor centre window 

 

 

 

Opening day of the new building in the front of the railway line and water tower

 

 

Ruby Tuesday

These little beauties came out of my vege garden. My first pickings.  Sweet and oh so tasty.

 

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Relics at Wyalkatchem

Last weekend, feeling a bit bored we took a drive over to Wyalkatchem, about 130 klms away. After poking around at the swap meet and lunch at the hotel, we wandered over to the museum, with it's wonderful collection of old tractors, cars and trucks, dating back to the early 1900's. Rusty relics of a past era.

 

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Old Goods

 Railway Carriage

 

 

Model T Ford, 1924

 

 

Dodge Sedan 1926

 

 

Would once have been the height of luxury

 

 

Chevrolet Truck, 1942

 

 

 

Early Tractors, a long way from the comfort of today