Wunya

A bird is perched on the top of a timber fence, facing away from the camera but with its head turned to watch the human. Its body feathers are a dark brown rather than black which suggests that this is a juvenile.

Grey Butcherbird

One of the side-effects of all the recent rain, is that the birdlife has got used to sheltering under our eves…

A large broom is sweeping a wet floor covered in dark brown mud. Furniture is scattered about the room. A door is open for the muddy water.

Cleaning up, Reality and Symbolism

As I stopped for a moment to catch my breath (and take a picture) I thought about the loss the owner of this property (in Fairfield, Brisbane) was facing. She was cheery, and joking with the volunteer workers who were cleaning out her home…

Ceiling and arches inside a place of worship that demonstrate Christian and Moorish styles.

Córdoba

Over many centuries Córdoba has experienced culture-altering invasions, each adding layer upon layer to the fabric of the town…

The Gardens of Aranjuez

Just to the south of Madrid lies [a royal palace built beside the Tagus and Jarama rivers. The surrounding country side is barren and dry, so the palace and huge gardens seem like an oasis…

A valley with a watercourse running through it makes its way to the sea. The edge of a town is visible on the left bank. Near the river are emerald green pastures. The low hills on both sides hold darker green forests.

Dyfi Valley

Machynlleth is a little village close to the coast half-way up the western coastline of Wales. The River Dyfi runs fast and shallow here…