Snowgum.

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There is no where else in the world where you will see Eucalyptus trees (gum trees) covered in snow other that in a few select areas of Australia. These areas have diminished and the number of trees been significantly reduced over the years, particularly by bush fires which have occurred in multiple years decimating them (circa 2003). Note these species of trees, unlike some other gums, do not need fire to activate the reseeding process.

There is some good news tho, they do appear to be recovering and hopefully the coming generations will see these (Eucalyptus Pauciflora) growing back to magnificent sizes like this grand snow gum on the southern reaches of Rams Head.

I love this tree, its just on the lower side of the treeline at about 1900metres and has such gnarly curves and colours. This was a bit after the sun had come over the hill and after a night of nice snow fall.

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Inspired Run.

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The truth is you can always run faster, but the truth hurts.

I spend alot of time pounding the pavement of this park, turns out its got some very dark areas in here too… lightpainting sure is easier than running.

 

 

Plasma Balls

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It’s been a long time since I have visited Middle head, the last time was for the exact same purpose several years ago, light painting. Rodney Campbell was busting my nuts for a location cause it was past his old man bedtime so this was easy option.

Apparently those microbats are breeding, this place is full of them as well, alot like Boora point on the southern side of Sydney – which makes me wonder, where did/do these bats naturally go if it ain’t crazy bunkers and tunnels from some bygone era military facility ?

This spot is one of the many gun place bays, a neat place since it has nice curves and a platform which is well suited to domes and balls.

So, here are a few shots Rodney swinging his wand in the breeze…