Author Archives: Dave Noble

Dr Darks Cave, Houris Kitchen and The Fortress – 26 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Wendy was keen on a daywalk on the weekend. I had been in the bush close to the Mt Hay Road two days before, which had been nice, and had suggested another walk in that area – this time near … Continue reading →

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Lycon Plateau Walk – 24 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

On a recent trip to Butterbox Point near Mt Hay, I had seen what I thought might be a good lookout on the far side of Rocky Points Ravine. It was a rocky outcrop that I thought may provide a … Continue reading →

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Radiata Plateau

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Here is a good video on the campaign to keep Radiata Plateau at Katoomba in a wild state. It is from the Blue Mountains Conservation Society – Leave Radiata Plateau Wild from BMCSNSW on Vimeo.

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Illawarra Coast – Wombarra and Coledale – 23 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable day with Digi Dave photographing along part of the Illawarra Coast mainly near Wombarra and Coledale. We headed through Royal National Park and our first stop was the lookout at Otford. We there proceeded a little … Continue reading →

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Cooks River Birds – 22 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Another visit to my local river to photograph the birds. It was nice to see a spoonbill searching for food in the mudflats near the mangroves in the Boat Harbour area. Here is a selection of photos –

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Taronga Zoo – 21 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

The main purpose of this visit to the Zoo was to see the new Sumatran Tiger enclosure. It had opened the day before. It certainly was impressive – both for these magnificent animals and also allowing people to observe them. … Continue reading →

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Local Birdlife – 20 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I spent an enjoyable few hours with camera and bike – along the Cooks River and then along the cycleway to the Landing Lights Wetland at Barton Park. Quite a few birds were out. Here are some photos – 

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Astrophotography 19 – 20 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

I recently took a few photos of the Moon and some of the planets. All were taken from out side my flat in suburban Sydney using a camera, tripod and telephoto lens. When I photographed the crescent Moon above, The … Continue reading →

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Cape Banks Walk – 19 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

Sydney was experiencing a period of very windy weather which made it unpleasant to be outdoors in exposed places. But on the other hand, it provided some spectacular seas. I was keen to be out in the bush but not … Continue reading →

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Sculpture at Barangaroo – 18 August 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Dave Noble

After visiting the Sealife Aquarium, I wandered down to Barangaroo to see an exhibition of sculptures. It was a very windy day and it was a bit hard to stay upright in the strong gusts.  There were not too many … Continue reading →

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