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Simpson Desert, Australia

ppeterppeter Registered Users Posts: 25 Big grins
edited September 2, 2008 in Journeys
A selection of photos from a recent 2 week journey through far north South Australia and across the Simpson Desert.
All taken with Pentax K10D, DA*50-135,DA 55-300 and Sigma 17-70mm.

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Farina, a long abandoned settlement in arid South Australia


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" The Bubbler " a natural spring near William Creek, South Australia.

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Crossing a gibber plain.

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Dalhousie Springs - last oasis before the Simpson. Water temp is around 35 degrees C and makes for a relaxing bath.

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The "French Line" , Simpson Desert.

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The road ahead ....

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Sunset after a long day.

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A beautiful morning for a drive.

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A another day another 500 sand dunes !


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A sandstorm brewing

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The last dune before Birdsville ... " Big Red ".

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On top of the world !

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The view from the top.



The full series can be seen here :

http://ppeter.smugmug.com/gallery/5742036_qmBEE/1/352172957_nyQHp

Thanks for looking.
Peter
Adelaide Sth Aus
http://ppeter.smugmug.com

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