Author Archives: Dave Noble

More New Arrivals – Dusky Moorhen Chicks on the Cooks River – 1 December 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Dave Noble

I went down yesterday to the Cooks River with my camera. I cycled along the river between the Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands and the Tempe Wetlands.   The most interesting birds I photographed were these little Dusky Moorhen chicks that … Continue reading →

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Grand Canyon – 30 November 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant trip through the Grand Canyon with Chuin Nee and Keith. The Grand Canyon is a very beautiful canyon and can be very nice to photograph. So I took my camera and tripod with me on the … Continue reading →

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Grey Hat Falls Walk – 29 November 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

I was heading up the mountains with John, Chuin Nee and Jasper, on our way to Ian Brown and Tom William’s slide show of their recent climbing trip at Greenland. On our way we stopped off at Glenbrook for a walk to … Continue reading →

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Critical Mass – Harbour Bridge Ride – 28 November 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dave Noble

I joined a group of friends for the annual ride over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The ride is a celebration of cycling and a protest at the lack of facilities for cycling. For example, recent announcements of NSW Government infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Blacks Ladders and Esgate Pass – 26 November 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself finally completed this nice walk. It had been on our list to do for a fair while – and we had set off with it in mind – but thought it wise on those occasions to do … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 25 November 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

John had organised  a trip to Claustral Canyon and invited me to join the group. In the party were John, a second John, Stephen, Keith, Carl, Alex, Sierra and myself. A fairly large party for the canyon – but this gave … Continue reading →

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Cape Banks – 24 November 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

Thunderstorms were forecast on the afternoon of the 24th so I decided it may be nice to head out to Cape Banks for some photography. On previous visits I had admired the rock platforms out there. It is a short walk … Continue reading →

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Benge Memorial Weekend 21- 23 November 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dave Noble

There was going to be a gathering of friends of Benge (Graant Benett) on the summit of Mt Hay. We were going to meet there to reflect on his life. Before heading out to Mt Hay, I had travelled up … Continue reading →

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Dunphy Kowmung Adventure – Video

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dave Noble

Here is the video of the Dunphy Kowmung Adventure Re-enactment.

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Glenbrook Creek and Kanuka Brook – 19 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dave Noble

This was a nice walk in the Lower Blue Mountains. I started from Glenbrook Station and walked to the National Park entrance and then down to the Blue Pool turnoff. It was not far down the track to Glenbrook Creek … Continue reading →

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