Author Archives: Dave Noble

Rocky Creek Canyon – 6 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast for the weekend was for very hot conditions. Albert had suggested a canyoning photographic trip and this seemed like an ideal plan. We decided to visit Rocky Creek Canyon first. We headed to the carpark at Galah … Continue reading →

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Nature at Oatley Park – 4 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had a pleasant day with friends at Oatley Park. I headed down with Chuin Nee and her two young sons Jasper and Seby, and where joined there by her sister and her two children who were visiting from Singapore. … Continue reading →

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Tempe Birds – 3 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

After photographing the King High Tide, I cycled around Tempe Reserve looking to see what birds where out. I spotted a few Koels – male and female near the saltmarsh –

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Cooks River – King High Tide – 3 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

There was a King High Tide predicted for the morning of 3 January, so I cycled down to the Cooks River to see what would be flooded. At the bridge cross the river at Wardell Road – I could see … Continue reading →

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The Supermoon – 2 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had to wait until the clouds had passed over before I could photograph the Supermoon. This photo was taken from home – Details – 100 – 400 f4-5.6 Zoom + 1.4 TC (= 560 mm at f8), 1/800 sec … Continue reading →

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Sydney Harbour – 2 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

Late in the afternoon I headed to Circular Quay in order to photograph the Supermoon from an interesting location. The weather was not the best – some thunderstorms were moving across Sydney from the west. I was hoping that they … Continue reading →

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Dawn and Dusk at Katoomba 1 – 2 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been thinking of heading up to Katoomba for a fair while for some dawn photography of the Three Sisters. On a trip last year to Juliets Balcony, I noted that it seemed to be the only lookout where … Continue reading →

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Taronga Zoo – 31 December 2017

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been feeling a bit off colour during the post Christmas period, and thought that something not too strenuous would be a good way to get outdoors. Taronga Zoo provides a good venue here. I had no real focus … Continue reading →

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Yileen Canyon – 23 December 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant outing with a large group of friends on quite a hot day. In the party were Su Li, Brent, Martin, Steffy, James, David W, Col, Sam, Stacey, Murray and myself. We parked on the Bell Road … Continue reading →

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Koombandah Canyon – 21 December 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Dave Noble

Bob was back from a few months working in USA and was keen to get out in the bush. He suggested a canyon. The forecast was for cooler weather and perhaps with some showers, so we chose to visit Koombandah … Continue reading →

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