After a couple of days of leisure in Byron Bay we needed some time away from the beach and a bit more activity. We drove to the Nightcap National Park and followed the track to Minyon Falls. They were waterfalls only by name, as over 8 weeks without the rain meant not a simple drop of water was falling down the impressive vertical drop. The valley at the bottom of the Minyon falls looked very inviting but after referencing local guide we found that this deceptively close destination is a 7 hours walk. We did not have that much time. Instead we opted for a 2 hour return trip through the bush.
Very close from the start of our escapade and only few hundred meters from the falls I have noticed this old, fallen tree log half submerged in a pool of water, which in less dry conditions would be the creek leading to the falls. The tree’s trunk was cracked in a peculiar twisted patterns. I have found a reasonable angle to capture the log with the still water surrounding it. Monochrome treatment in Adobe Lightroom brought out the contrast of the light grey colour of the trunk and the darkness of the water.
I took this photograph of a funny koala at Cairns Tropical Zoo. The koala was resting on branches of an eucalyptus tree in the middle of the day. There is something very human in his position, even in the way he is holding on to the branches.
I had some quick sushi for lunch today next to the Town Hall. As always looking around trying to spot interesting people. What drew my attention however, was not people but a beautifully blooming Jacaranda tree with St Andrew’s Cathedral in the background. I focused closely in order to eliminate all the surrounding buildings and people and just to emphasise how pretty this scene was.
It’s a sleepy morning at Terrigal. Usual crowd of sport and fitness fanatics is nowhere to be found. It must be either too early or too cold for them. In fact there are very few people all around. Couple of joggers and and couples on their holidays are taking walks along the sandy beach.
An older man with coffee cup is reading a newspaper at the aluminium table. He is soaked in rising sun as is the magnificent tree behind him.
