Murchison Gorge - Western Australia
R.Jay
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Hi, I recently spent a few days at Kalbarri ~600kms north of Perth, Western Australia. Visited the Kalbarri National Park and hiked the 9km 'Loop Walk'. The geology of the area is fascinating, being able to see the multiple layers in the sandstone rock formations as the Murchison River wends it's way through the gorges. The Murchison River generally only flows during storm events - the last major flood was in 2006 when a cyclone passed over the MR catchment area many kms upstream.
The 'Nature's Window' rock formation is about as close as we get to the Arches National Park
Thanks for looking in, C&C always appreciated.
Cheers,
Richard.
The 'Nature's Window' rock formation is about as close as we get to the Arches National Park
Thanks for looking in, C&C always appreciated.
Cheers,
Richard.
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These are two outstanding shots.
Indulge me here, if you will. I'm very curious about something. I have this perception that Australia...particularly the hinterlands....is just crawling with critters of all kinds that can cause a heap of misery if they bite you, sting you, whatever. Take your 9 km hike through the territory you depict, for instance. How " on guard " do you have to be to avoid running afoul of these threats.
Take care,
Tom
Hi Tom, thanks your your very positive feedback - much appreciated - glad you liked the shots.
Happy to indulge - as for 'crawling with critters of all kinds' - yes we do get a lot of tourists
I live on a rural property outside Perth and so snakes are a constant concern - even just going for a walk on the property I carry a compression bandage and mobile phone - but that just is me being very cautious.
When 'out in the bush' I always travel with a fully trained first-aider (my wife
On the hike through the gorges there was plenty of evidence of snake activity - tracks in the sand - so a bite in that sort of location would be serious - no phone coverage - and probably like your national parks - a fair distance to go to get help. So, wear decent footware - short gaiters or long trousers - and watch where you a walking - and if that stick moves - it's probably not a stick!
Cheers for now,
Richard.
I like the mid-day sun here - it makes the rocks almost glow.
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Hi Eric, the first shot was about 11am - so the lighting was very harsh - the second shot was late afternoon about 4pm - I wanted to stay longer but I was not certain if the national park closed its' gates at sunset.
Thanks for your positive feedback - glad you liked the shots.
Cheers, Richard.
Hi, fortunately the national park places explanation boards around the area to give you a bit of an understanding of how things were formed - it is just too difficult to get your head around the timescale of everything.
I would have liked to reshoot the first shot in early morning when the sun was lower, and perhaps less wind to get a better reflection in the water - next time.
Glad you like the shots - thank you for your feedback.
Cheers, Richard.
Nice images
Looking forward to seeing more shots of this area.
Cheers
E
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Hi Randy - glad you liked them.
Cheers, Richard
When you do come over - spring is the best time - the wildflowers are spectacular - and it's cooler. Down in the gorges it can get to 50 deg C in summer.
Cheers, Richard.
Hi, thanks for looking in and your positive feedback. I love our BLUE skies as well - they go on and on and on........
Cheers, Richard.
“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.”
Hi, thanks for looking in and commenting - much appreciated.
Cheers, Richard.
Fortunately we do not get croc's this far south - so it is safe to swim - it is the snakes on land that you have to worry about
Cheers, Richard.