Taking a closer look at the Pittwater Peninsula, with John Reekie
One might, from time to time, wonder if perhaps our perception of that which we believe to be important may in fact be somewhat illusory; as though, perhaps, the focus ...
It is interesting (is it not) to contemplate where the mind might go were it released from concerns of survival, status, security, and social obligations. An extended dream state, perhaps, ...
Well... don't! Take a look at these soldier crabs, perhaps they will give you a bit of a chuckle, they always do me :) Shot at Careel Bay last September, ...
Along the Western side of the ridge that forms the Pittwater Peninsula, there are a few minutes at the close of the day when the leaf litter (eucalyptus, angophora, allocasuarina) ...
A photograph taken late this afternoon in McKay Reserve. The tracks are caused--as I understand it--by the larvae of certain insects. The specific tree known as "Scribbly Gum" varies according ...
I've been fascinated with the flora of the Pittwater area since moving back here from overseas some 7 years ago. Did you know that Pittwater has it's own ecological community, ...
26 January, 2012
Published by John Reekie in Fauna
This guy lives somewhere in the back yard. We recently cleared the garden around the side of the house, and today there he was taking advantage of a little sunshine in our wet summer. Normally I can never get the tail in, so this time I’ve tried stitching (four frames in this example).
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Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii)
29 November, 2010
Published by John Reekie in Uncategorized
I was struck by the audacity of engraving a website address in the stone of this memorial sculpture in Canberra. For the purpose of creating… (read more)
22 November, 2010
Published by John Reekie in Flora
Since I was not able to get out with a camera last weekend, here are some of my shots from the Outdoor Photographers group excursion… (read more)
14 November, 2010
Published by John Reekie in Abstracts
Coming from darkness into harsh daylight, one’s vision is obscured and the harsh contrast and highlights mistreat even the most beguiling subject. Shield your eyes,… (read more)
7 November, 2010
Published by John Reekie in Abstracts
One might, from time to time, wonder if perhaps our perception of that which we believe to be important may in fact be somewhat illusory;… (read more)
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