DESKTOP 3321 - WATTLES

Wattles in bloom in Melbourne, by the shores of a suburban creek.

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DESKTOP 3281 - SUNRISE

"Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise." - George Washington Carver

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DESKTOP 3240 - PERIWINKLE

Vinca major, with the common names bigleaf periwinkle, large periwinkle, greater periwinkle and blue periwinkle, is species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the western Mediterranean. Growing to 25 cm tall and spreading indefinitely, it is an evergreen perennial. Vinca major is a commonly grown ornamental plant in temperate gardens for its evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and groundcover or vine use. It can become weedy, especially in moister climates.

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DESKTOP 3165 - SHY DOG

He's very outgoing once he gets to know you!

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DESKTOP 3153 - AUTUMN ARRIVES

The Autumnal Equinox on the 21st of March in the Southern Hemisphere heralds the arrival of Autumn...

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DESKTOP 3049 - PARKLANDS TRIPTYCH

At the Darebin Parklands in suburban Melbourne.

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DESKTOP 2986 - IN THE PARKLANDS

In the Darebin Parklands, Melbourne. A little natural oasis in the midst of inner suburban Melbourne.

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DESKTOP 2890 - CREEK

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DESKTOP 2811 - CREEK

The Darebin Creek flowing through the Darebin Parklands in suburban Melbourne.

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DESKTOP 2797 - FINE DAY

Some days in Autumn are fine and mellow and all one wants to do is go for long walks in some natural setting. Like I did here!

 

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DESKTOP 2729 - LEAVES

Even evergreen trees like the Australian eucalypts lose their leaves all the time as the trees renew their photosynthetic apparatus. In Summer, especially, quite a lots of leaves are shed as these water-wise plants conserve moisture by getting rid of old or damaged leaves.

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DESKTOP 2712 - CREEK

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DESKTOP 2705 - CREEK

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DESKTOP 2697 - DUCK

The Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) is a dabbling duck found in much of Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and many islands in the southwestern Pacific, reaching to the Caroline Islands in the north and French Polynesia in the east. It is usually called the grey duck in New Zealand, where it is also known by its Maori name, pārera. This sociable duck is found in a variety of wetland habitats, and its nesting habits are much like those of the mallard, which is encroaching on its range in New Zealand. It feeds by upending, like other Anas ducks

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DESKTOP 2646 - CREEK

In the Darebin Parklands in suburban Melbourne, one fine Spring morning...

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DESKTOP 2608 - BUTTERCUPS

 Buttercups are blooming and announcing the coming of Spring.

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DESKTOP 2596 - CREEK

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DESKTOP 2582 - MERRI CREEK

Merri Creek in suburban Melbourne, Australia in late Winter.

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DESKTOP 2398 - PARKLANDS

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DESKTOP 2390 - WOOD

The Mullum Mullum Creek winds lazily through northeastern Melbourne, flowing from South to North and emptying into the Yarra River near Eltham South. Along its path there are many nature reserves where there are picnic facilities and also of course havens for the native flora and fauna.

Residents of the outer suburbs of Melbourne have ready access to many such waterways and reserves, which makes living in the big metropolis very attractive - all of the comforts and diversions of a big urban centre, but also the joys of country life all within a radius of a few tens of kilometres. This photo is taken in Deep Creek Reserve close to Warrandyte Rd.

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