Lakes

Unlike the wet countries that most of my blogging mates live in, Australia is not really known for its lakes. Unless you live in Tasmania or in the outback after a flood. A large percentage of lakes in Australia are really man made (thanks Joanne) reservoirs. Here is a small selection.

Lake Bellfield, Grampians, Victoria

Mitchell River Mouth at Lake King; Estuarine lake, Gippsland, Victoria

Lake Argyle, Ord River, Western Australia

Lake Eucembeme, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales

Lake Tarli Karng, natural lake in the Victorian Alps

Lake Tarli Karng

Lake Eildon in the late 1960s. Overflowing, which it rarely does now.

Careful with that axe, Eugene

No, this is not a Pink Floyd blog.

Some photos added where I tried to be careful not to disturb the scene.

Serenity

I could not help be reminded of the fantastic 1997 Australian film “The Castle” which may be lost on non-Aussies. I have not enough serenity in my life lately, so this theme could not be more timely. I have many serenity photos, so it was a struggle to decide which one, or more, to add. One it will be though. The serene Lake Eucembene in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. See other serene photos here

Travel theme: Freedom

Freedom. So many possibilities. But these two beautiful creatures summed it up for me.Sometimes we try to emulate them.

Travel theme: Slow

The slow climb of Uluru back in 1974. This is no longer encouraged.Slow trade in a fast city, Hanoi, and below a nice slow paddle in my kayak, with a book would go down well here, Lake Eucembene, NSW. See other slow photos here

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: What is Beautiful to You

Goannas are beautiful to me. This one is keeping his eye on me.