On The Way Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #19

The steep climb up 300 steps to Boolimba Bluff passes through Wagaroo Gorge. The sandstone walls are weathered and craggy, formed by thousands of years of erosion by wind and water.

About half way up a shallow cave catches our attention. The brilliant white stone glows in stark contrast with the darker stone surrounding it, and we feel awed by the beauty of nature’s carvings. 

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

The Only Way is Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #18

With 300 steps and several ladders over a distance of just 300 metres, it’s lucky there are some resting places on the final climb up to Boolimba Bluff.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

What’s Up There?

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #17

The lookout at Boolimba Bluff is somewhere up there. To see the amazing views from the lookout, we’ll have to walk 3.2km and climb up 900 steps.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

High Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #16

Some trees grow in the most precarious of positions.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

Uprising!

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #15

These locals have decided the directions don’t apply to them. 

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

Uprooted

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #14

Trees in the bush don’t go to waste when they come down in a storm.

They might create a natural bridge over a waterway.

They often play host to other plants or provide a home for small creatures.

They might also become part of nature’s highway!

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

Holed Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #13

While the raindrops clinging to the she-oaks last for just a couple of hours, rainwater pooled in rocky divots stays longer. The reflections in the puddles seem like alternate worlds in miniature.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

Brightening up the Bush

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #12

In springtime the native hibiscus are in full bloom. As well as the vivid yellows, these delicate flowers come in pastel pinks.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

Curled Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #10

A new frond unfurls from the centre of a tree fern.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp

At Sun Up

SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #9

Casuarinas, commonly known as she-oaks, grow in thick stands along the banks of Carnarvon Creek.

Overnight storms bring welcome rain to the gorge. Hours later, hundreds of raindrops still cling to the trees’ fine needles. In the early morning sunlight, they glisten like garlands of tiny fairy lights.

Each raindrop is unique, capturing a tiny image of the bush around it. The sparkling drops won’t last long – as the sun heats the valley, they’ll evaporate and the miniature world within each one will disappear for good.

In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp