tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16501118484301523102024-03-06T19:25:27.771+11:00Victoria Daily PhotoBlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-1089323770454662362010-09-20T18:45:00.000+10:002010-09-20T18:45:54.844+10:00River Reflection<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/TJcdtP_RS_I/AAAAAAABcm4/hi8bZXSBaSk/s1600/DSCN8213.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="384" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/TJcdtP_RS_I/AAAAAAABcm4/hi8bZXSBaSk/s640/DSCN8213.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br />
</a></div><b>Above:</b> <i>Maribyrnong River</i><br />
Strolling along the riverside one early morning, I was caught by the reflections of the palms in the water. <br />
The Maribyrnong rises some 50 odd kms north of Melbourne near the Macedon Ranges and flows south to Port Philip Bay. This section here is in the north western suburbs and shares a cyclist and pedestrian path. There are several riverside walks popular with walkers and joggers.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-30167062141303804362009-09-21T17:22:00.002+10:002009-09-21T17:29:22.108+10:00Velvet & Fashion - Counry Syle<img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.11NXC/bHQ9MTI1MzUxNzY3ODc5NiZwdD*xMjUzNTE3Nzg5NjcxJnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmb2Y9MA==.gif" width="0" border="0" height="0" /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww188/Blossom_Flower/Mt%20Macedon/DSCN7683-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br />This strikinginly bold red velvet jacket was one of the features in "The Gallery" at Mt. Macedon.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-8467688380622870912009-09-05T23:42:00.002+10:002009-09-05T23:44:13.446+10:00Taste & Sample<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SqJq07IL3JI/AAAAAAAAmYQ/0ClhhrYBCPE/s1600-h/DSCN5614.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SqJq07IL3JI/AAAAAAAAmYQ/0ClhhrYBCPE/s400/DSCN5614.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-43073855822413089932009-09-04T23:13:00.005+10:002009-09-04T23:22:42.311+10:00Tower Motel, Marysville<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SqESlaV8ffI/AAAAAAAAmBM/adxGSV25O_4/s1600-h/DSCN6642.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SqESlaV8ffI/AAAAAAAAmBM/adxGSV25O_4/s640/DSCN6642.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>One of the few buildings left untouched by the Black Saturday bushfires, the <a href="http://www.towermotel.com.au/Tower_Motel/Home.html">Tower Motel</a> in Marysville ia lovely choice for a weekend away. Only 90 minutes from Melbourne, it is within easy reach of the Yarra Valley, which is Victoria's premier wine region.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-43661870223741492482009-09-02T23:56:00.003+10:002009-09-02T23:58:30.099+10:00Griffiths Island Lighthouse<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Sp55dzWi82I/AAAAAAAAlb8/3Hn3bwL6veU/s1600-h/DSCN6020.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Sp55dzWi82I/AAAAAAAAlb8/3Hn3bwL6veU/s640/DSCN6020.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>The Griffiths Island Lighthouse was built in 1859 by Scottish stonemasons out of bluestone. The unique stairway is cut with each step being inserted in the next course of stone in the outside wall.<br /><br />Originally located on an area known as Rabbit Island, the island has since been encompassed by the neighbouring Griffiths Island.<br /><br />The last lighthouse keeper that lived on the island was there from 1929 till 1954. There was one more lightkeeper for a short time before the light was automated.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-80522624144312753302009-09-01T01:24:00.004+10:002010-09-28T17:05:12.869+10:00Across The Water<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SpvrQ0FUy9I/AAAAAAAAkvY/LX5peKGCIqo/s1600-h/DSCN5988.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SpvrQ0FUy9I/AAAAAAAAkvY/LX5peKGCIqo/s640/DSCN5988.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br />
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Following its restoration after almost total destruction caused by the Ash Wednesday fires of 16th February 1983.<br /><br />The cross is constructed with the old truss brackets from the original roof.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-42951449545280715702009-08-30T16:56:00.002+10:002009-08-30T16:57:44.027+10:00Mt. Macedon<img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.11NXC/bHQ9MTI1MTYxNTI5NDc1MCZwdD*xMjUxNjE1MzgwMjgxJnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmb2Y9MA==.gif" width="0" border="0" height="0" /><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww188/Blossom_Flower/Mt%20Macedon/DSCN7644.jpg" alt="Mt. Macedon" border="0" /></a>BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-23147374808694689532009-08-29T05:02:00.002+10:002009-08-29T05:06:51.035+10:00Two of a Kind<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Spgp05D-yvI/AAAAAAAAkqk/Hb-R9URJPYA/s1600-h/DSCN5641.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Spgp05D-yvI/AAAAAAAAkqk/Hb-R9URJPYA/s640/DSCN5641.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>Imagine seeing not one, but two - these lovely old chevies were parked outside the Bakery at Yarra Glen one Sunday afternoon. Wouldn't it just give you a thrill to go riding around in one?BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-67114435465738555032009-08-28T10:28:00.003+10:002009-08-28T10:54:10.726+10:00Aged Antiques<span style="font-style: italic;">Edward Clark Antiques</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SpckpTAwFGI/AAAAAAAAkow/zd9rd_qSpjQ/s1600-h/DSCN7701.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SpckpTAwFGI/AAAAAAAAkow/zd9rd_qSpjQ/s400/DSCN7701.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>This lovely old weather-board on Mt. Macedon Road houses some wonderful antiques. Even the Ampol petrol pump is antiquated, plus it is still in working order.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-69032539800954881992009-08-18T02:21:00.007+10:002009-08-18T02:32:44.568+10:00Whitecaps<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SomDk-aEp9I/AAAAAAAAkhk/4b-jxpW5yCc/s1600-h/DSCN8345.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SomDk-aEp9I/AAAAAAAAkhk/4b-jxpW5yCc/s320/DSCN8345.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div><span style="font-style: italic;">Port Phillip Bay</span><br />I am going on holidays today and shall try and post while on my travels. CiĆ o.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-27679469716595162792009-08-17T11:23:00.005+10:002009-08-17T11:59:29.749+10:00Alpine Wildflowers<span style="font-style: italic;">Alpine Mint Bush (Prostanthera cuneata)</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoixAolxKpI/AAAAAAAAkds/4u8yA-oltsQ/s1600-h/DSCN5843.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoixAolxKpI/AAAAAAAAkds/4u8yA-oltsQ/s320/DSCN5843.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoixBHjBsyI/AAAAAAAAkd0/2FzEWOK6G5M/s1600-h/DSCN5845.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoixBHjBsyI/AAAAAAAAkd0/2FzEWOK6G5M/s320/DSCN5845.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>One of our beautiful native wildflowers that can be found at Lake Mountain in the Victorian high country. One of 1050 native flowering plants and fern species in the alpine regions it flowers from November through to April, and fruits from December to March and emits a lovely fragrance.<br /><br />Once a wonderland of beauty, the <a href="http://www.lakemountainresort.com.au/">Lake Mountain</a> trails are currently closed due to the devastating Black Saturday bushfires on February 7th This year.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-57776327596331421512009-08-16T04:54:00.008+10:002010-09-28T17:04:25.865+10:00Mount Macedon<span style="font-style: italic;">Mount Macedon in Winter</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SocEia44tvI/AAAAAAAAkX0/fj3CzpIL4Ik/s1600-h/DSCN7649.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SocEia44tvI/AAAAAAAAkX0/fj3CzpIL4Ik/s400/DSCN7649.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br />
</a></div>The Macedon Ranges are famous for their views, native forests, wildlife, historic monuments and, perhaps foremost, their substantial homes and garden flower displays in Spring. At the western end of the range, the 2427 hectare Macedon Regional Park dominates the skyline.<br />
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The towns of Macedon and Mount Macedon are well known for their exotic trees, gracious homes and gardens.<br />
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The small township of Mount Macedon has a General Store, Pub, Church, Art Gallery, Antique Shop and a plant nursery. The day this photo was taken the wind chill factor would have been on a par with Antarctica - it was freezing.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-18487812009620718022009-08-15T10:54:00.007+10:002009-08-15T11:39:49.474+10:00The Rugged Rock<span style="font-style: italic;">Round and round the rugged rock<br />The ragged rascals ran,<br />But here in this wee photo,<br />They sat and got a tan!</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoYHMzdytzI/AAAAAAAAkVE/lUXMfOwXTLI/s1600-h/DSCN8366.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoYHMzdytzI/AAAAAAAAkVE/lUXMfOwXTLI/s400/DSCN8366.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div> Taken at Wilson's Promonontry near Squeaky Beach.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-70413651445347014182009-08-14T18:04:00.005+10:002009-08-14T18:53:18.548+10:00Chinese Joss House<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoUafCu_j0I/AAAAAAAAkQM/iLqRhoUZkkk/s1600-h/DSCN8304.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoUafCu_j0I/AAAAAAAAkQM/iLqRhoUZkkk/s400/DSCN8304.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoUafm9UDWI/AAAAAAAAkQU/QgSUP9O9OGA/s1600-h/DSCN8305.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoUafm9UDWI/AAAAAAAAkQU/QgSUP9O9OGA/s400/DSCN8305.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div><br />The Chinese Joss House of Bendigo is still used as a house of prayer today and is the only one of its kind still surviving in regional Victoria. The Chinese people have a proud history since gold was first discovered in 1851.<br /><br />Built of timber and local hand made bricks, it is painted red - the traditional Chinese colour denoting strength and vitality. The main temple is dedicated to Guan-Di, the god of war and prosperity. The Chinese saw Guan-Di as a wise judge, guide, protector and provider of wealth and prosperity; factors needed for Chinese worshipers in this strange land.<br /><br />It is now a National Trust property and is open to the public Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm. Bendigo is 149 km norht of Melbourne. The Joss House is a short drive north west of Lake Weeroona.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-62905512388468253852009-08-13T06:17:00.009+10:002010-09-28T17:02:53.047+10:00The Redcoats Are Coming!<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoTAnNaZRoI/AAAAAAAAkPs/4EJ-6Uva-Bg/s1600-h/DSCN8326.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoTAnNaZRoI/AAAAAAAAkPs/4EJ-6Uva-Bg/s640/DSCN8326.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br />
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Each afternoon at <a href="http://www.sovereignhill.com.au/">Sovereign Hill</a>, the Redcoats march down the main street, fire a salute to the Queen (Victoria) then the "charges" are read out. The culprit is brought forward to answer these charges (he never wins), is found guilty and is "tarred and feathered" as punishment.<br />
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It is great entertainment and to the crowds of jeering people gathered to watch a scene of amusement.<br />
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I shall be doing a post about Sovereign Hill later.<br />
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NOTE - Many of my photos I took with an Instamatic ($24.95 from the local chemist) and have used my digital camera to take photos of the photos - hence the blurriness.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-68320788738072089312009-08-11T06:48:00.003+10:002009-08-12T07:00:25.661+10:00Sailing, Sailing Over The Ocean Blue...<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoHZPArwJ5I/AAAAAAAAkA8/g4H_voedXAk/s1600-h/DSCN8343.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SoHZPArwJ5I/AAAAAAAAkA8/g4H_voedXAk/s400/DSCN8343.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>The ferry, the MM JJ Farnsworth took passengers across Point Nepean from Sorrento to Queenscliff and back. As you entered the heads and went through "The Rip" it could be quite rough - fortunately I have a stomach like lead.<br /><br />The little boat no longer makes the journey, now only the larger car and passenger ferry makes the trip.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-2232642244924379122009-08-10T23:52:00.001+10:002009-08-10T23:53:39.328+10:00Sovereign Hill - Cobb & Co<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop6VgcJ-B5H-OD5NAsp4eif6AimtYcgbXfrnRxLOweuP8ADYZVdwyhZkvwp-ZjD8v_cCAHl9gEJhHK_C8-NUwFKAvuPGejtKej6P6JUvfa754Jks9W14ji7EM5Vem5K8rlGwH7OvZQg8/s1600-h/DSCN8320.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop6VgcJ-B5H-OD5NAsp4eif6AimtYcgbXfrnRxLOweuP8ADYZVdwyhZkvwp-ZjD8v_cCAHl9gEJhHK_C8-NUwFKAvuPGejtKej6P6JUvfa754Jks9W14ji7EM5Vem5K8rlGwH7OvZQg8/s640/DSCN8320.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-90218393788012279572009-08-09T23:34:00.000+10:002009-08-10T00:24:46.776+10:00The Old Courthouse Healesville<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnMdFWRSN9I/AAAAAAAAiCs/ZROyIaSc9fM/s1600-h/DSCN5631.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnMdFWRSN9I/AAAAAAAAiCs/ZROyIaSc9fM/s400/DSCN5631.JPG" border="0"></a> </div>The Yarra Valley Visitor Information Centre is housed in Healesville`s "Old Courthouse". Opened in 1890, the Courthouse is one of only five similar timber courthouses built in the 1880's. Now recognised by the National Trust, it is home to the Yarra Valley Tourist Information Centre and is in Harker Street, Healesville.<br /><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnMdF_qL6bI/AAAAAAAAiC0/qxUMrWJTZ9s/s1600-h/DSCN5630.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnMdF_qL6bI/AAAAAAAAiC0/qxUMrWJTZ9s/s400/DSCN5630.JPG" border="0"></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-6376058396352083972009-08-08T09:15:00.005+10:002009-08-08T10:04:33.582+10:00"The Rip"<span style="font-style: italic;">Treacherous waters</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnyyMJVxyII/AAAAAAAAjxQ/TdjLhOFNj04/s1600-h/DSCN8350.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnyyMJVxyII/AAAAAAAAjxQ/TdjLhOFNj04/s640/DSCN8350.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>At Point Nepean lies "The Rip", the treacherous divide between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale that has claimed many ships since European settlement due to large tidal flows through the relatively narrow channel from the bay to the ocean, and a high rocky seabed,<br />It connects Port Phillip and Bass Strait and is the only entrance for shipping into Port Phillip and hence into Melbourne.<br /><br />A ferry takes you from Sorrento across to Queenscliff and as you enter through the heads - the stretch of sea between Point Nepean, Shortlands Bluff and Point Lonsdale you can feel the ferocity of the wsters.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-21405173378470815792009-08-07T23:24:00.003+10:002009-08-15T11:04:12.098+10:00Rock Formation - Wilson's Prom NP<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Sny3zBcWECI/AAAAAAAAjxY/g3Ay0WVyhio/s1600-h/DSCN8355.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/Sny3zBcWECI/AAAAAAAAjxY/g3Ay0WVyhio/s640/DSCN8355.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>Wilsons Promintory, colloquially dubbed "The Prom", is the southernmost point of the Australian mainland. Mountains, granite headlands, forests and fern gullies frame the 130 km coastline. Inside the park, Tidal River is the focus for tourism and reacreation and is a most popular camping area especially the summer months. Wilsons Promontory National Park contains the largest coastal wilderness area in Victoria.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-55659347567525799852009-08-06T11:40:00.006+10:002009-08-17T12:03:29.082+10:00Three Faces of Nature<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnuBFLJ6sVI/AAAAAAAAjxI/PKBhg4XfVjM/s1600-h/DSCN5841.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnuBFLJ6sVI/AAAAAAAAjxI/PKBhg4XfVjM/s640/DSCN5841.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>Ninety kms north east of Melbounrne is Lake Mountain, a cross-country ski resort and one of the most popular in Australia. It is visited all year round - there are several mountain trails and when the snow has gone and wildflowers are in bloom it is a very pleasant place for a day outing.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-36334618061141044682009-08-05T22:39:00.001+10:002009-08-06T11:33:01.731+10:00Mt. Macedon Memorial Cross<span style="font-style: italic;">Death cannot rob them of their glory, nor time efface the memory of their gallant deeds.</span><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnomNBVUslI/AAAAAAAAjwQ/OSnbih7xZBc/s1600-h/DSCN7715.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnomNBVUslI/AAAAAAAAjwQ/OSnbih7xZBc/s400/DSCN7715.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnomNS0vB5I/AAAAAAAAjwY/Pu2r5m3QIxg/s1600-h/DSCN7734.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SnomNS0vB5I/AAAAAAAAjwY/Pu2r5m3QIxg/s400/DSCN7734.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>The Memorial Cross sits at the top of Mt. Macedon with magnificent views across the surrounding areas and commemorates those who gave their lives in the First World Waar. It is 21 metres in height and 1001 metres above sea level and is lit at night. The original Cross was unveiled in 1935, but was replaced in 1995 due to storm and fire damage.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-35356877522553433742009-08-04T07:36:00.006+10:002010-09-20T18:33:51.859+10:00Metal and Stone<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SndYjK4e2nI/AAAAAAAAjtA/fyHS0JXeNXQ/s1600-h/DSCN7703.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SndYjK4e2nI/AAAAAAAAjtA/fyHS0JXeNXQ/s400/DSCN7703.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SndYioOijNI/AAAAAAAAjs4/kcu9USgHl-k/s1600-h/DSCN7702.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SndYioOijNI/AAAAAAAAjs4/kcu9USgHl-k/s400/DSCN7702.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X5BQbecGrps/SndYjK4e2nI/AAAAAAAAjtA/fyHS0JXeNXQ/s1600-h/DSCN7703.JPG"></a> <br />
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These gates caught my eye. The fascination of the placement of the metal pieces and the amount of work that went into them. An artwork in itself. And combined with the bluestone of the pillars it brings into focus the elements of nature and how we can use them for not only necessary items, but also for fashioning them as an artistic work.BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650111848430152310.post-28147782696513389272009-08-03T22:15:00.001+10:002009-08-16T05:09:58.254+10:00Memorial Cross Path<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pMej2viBuFlfcCOtftIgpgEhjorP-EPJNEiHnNEgNNMsJhb-9p_brPpsEk1Y92sWG3u2tyzB8S6Es3K0RWat5drR2EU_T9821Viiwe3tzgEdZobZA9X5zHvGzQ3JF405Xp03kkJtNlI/s1600-h/DSCN7749.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pMej2viBuFlfcCOtftIgpgEhjorP-EPJNEiHnNEgNNMsJhb-9p_brPpsEk1Y92sWG3u2tyzB8S6Es3K0RWat5drR2EU_T9821Viiwe3tzgEdZobZA9X5zHvGzQ3JF405Xp03kkJtNlI/s400/DSCN7749.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><br /></a></div>BlossomFlowerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771668346318423898noreply@blogger.com2