And another critter that we almost stepped on... a little skink:
and later on, we ran into BIG DADDY skink. even gus said he's never seen one this big... tough to gauge size from this photo, but the first guy was maybe 6" including tail length, this big guy was well over 24", and quite plump!
We also walked to Curtis Falls, where I got my best shot of the day:
gus, thanks for another cool sunday bushwalk, mate
I wish I had a shorter lens on and had taken your photo when you were taking this shot. The perch you were on was really cool looking - and you got a great shot, my fav from your set
I wish I had a shorter lens on and had taken your photo when you were taking this shot. The perch you were on was really cool looking - and you got a great shot, my fav from your set
I was wondering where these photos were taken until I reached the part about the stinger trees. I was working in the Mareeba rainforest (in Queensland, west of Cairns) when I slipped on a wet log and the palm of my hand barely brushed a small stinger tree. The leech bites healed in a month, but the stingers lasted for a year.
I was wondering where these photos were taken until I reached the part about the stinger trees. I was working in the Mareeba rainforest (in Queensland, west of Cairns) when I slipped on a wet log and the palm of my hand barely brushed a small stinger tree. The leech bites healed in a month, but the stingers lasted for a year.
VERY cool, you guys. Sorry for the n00bishness but I didn't know you guys had rainforests there. I am a big fan of how you captured the vertical lines of the trees that grow in that kind of climate.
VERY cool, you guys. Sorry for the n00bishness but I didn't know you guys had rainforests there. I am a big fan of how you captured the vertical lines of the trees that grow in that kind of climate.
There's nothing but rainforests on Queensland's coast plenty hot and (usually, not so much lately) wet. Up even further north, in the Cairns area, again, near the coast, is fully tropical.
MrsIt liked the vertical lines too, this was her favorite shot:
Fungi was in short supply with the drought...they are the first to suffer.
Great stuff Gus! I don't know which I enjoy most...your photos or your commentary (Rainforest trees with massive buttress roots (and severe purple fringing)) . You do a great job of both! These 2 shots are my favorites of the bunch, but I have to admit I like your take on the monitor lizard.....you had me going there for awhile until I read Erik's post! Lovely rainforest, I hope the rain comes back soon to keep it healthy! Erik, I like the same shot Mrs. It likes. You and Gus must have a blast together! :saurora
The rainforest is in Mt Tamborine (about 40 mins away) Endless walking tracks through 1000's of acres however they have been reduced greatly from our drought.
Gus, Boy do I know about drought. The small lake I go to is still dropping and in a few months it could be mostly dry if we don't get some rain.
Wonderful photos and commentary. The trails look wonderful. Fastinating to see where others live and shoot. I think I could do without the stinging trees though. I have a tough enough time keeping all the critters from crawling on me when I sit in the bush. Bugs, spiders and snakes, but no stinging trees.
Thanks for sharing..
VERY cool, you guys. Sorry for the n00bishness but I didn't know you guys had rainforests there. I am a big fan of how you captured the vertical lines of the trees that grow in that kind of climate.
Great thread guys! i would love to see what a stinger tree looks like, the link did not work for me, Im surprised no snake shots in the forest. Great lizards though.
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Here's my best catch of Mr Monitor lizard:
and later on, we ran into BIG DADDY skink. even gus said he's never seen one this big... tough to gauge size from this photo, but the first guy was maybe 6" including tail length, this big guy was well over 24", and quite plump!
We also walked to Curtis Falls, where I got my best shot of the day:
gus, thanks for another cool sunday bushwalk, mate
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So...trees actually sting you???
Sure...plants can be just as aggressive as animals sometimes.
Cool shots guys...that 24" skink must be pretty wily to have survived to that size.
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Has it started raining down under yet? The drought seems to have broken here.
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I was wondering where these photos were taken until I reached the part about the stinger trees. I was working in the Mareeba rainforest (in Queensland, west of Cairns) when I slipped on a wet log and the palm of my hand barely brushed a small stinger tree. The leech bites healed in a month, but the stingers lasted for a year.
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MrsIt liked the vertical lines too, this was her favorite shot:
Great stuff Gus! I don't know which I enjoy most...your photos or your commentary (Rainforest trees with massive buttress roots (and severe purple fringing))
And the two of you got great shots too.
Sounds like a great plan to me!!!
Gus, Boy do I know about drought. The small lake I go to is still dropping and in a few months it could be mostly dry if we don't get some rain.
Wonderful photos and commentary. The trails look wonderful. Fastinating to see where others live and shoot. I think I could do without the stinging trees though. I have a tough enough time keeping all the critters from crawling on me when I sit in the bush. Bugs, spiders and snakes, but no stinging trees.
Thanks for sharing..
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