Author Archives: Dave Noble

Tasmania – Photographing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was in Tasmania I thought it worthwhile having another attempt to photograph the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. Earlier, I had photographed the comet in Sydney and only obtained very poor results. Would the darker skies of Tasmania be better? They … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at the Montezuma Falls Track – 29 April 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had never visited Montezuma Falls before, and I would think they are one of the more spectacular waterfalls of Tasmania. The walk to the falls is very worthwhile – and easy walk along the embankments and cuttings of a … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at the Upper Natone Reserve – 28 April 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Dave Noble

The next fungi excursion in Tasmania was to the Upper Natone Reserve. On this visit the fungi was relatively poor compared to previous occasions. But we still found some. I was with my sister again, and we completed two circuit … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Photographing the Aurora Australis – 26 April 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

While I was visiting Tasmania, I kept a lookout for the Southern Lights – The Aurora Australis. There had been a very good one a day or two before my visit. During one evening, there was a reasonable Aurora Australis. … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at Philosophers Falls – 26 April 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the North West of Tasmania, Philosophers Falls near Waratah has been my favourite location for photographing fungi. So it was great to be able to visit this location again with my sister. Here are some of the fungi we … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at Castra Falls – 25 April 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Dave Noble

The second fungi trip in North West Tasmania was to a favourite place to look for fungi – The Castra Falls circuit. Again, I was accompanied by my sister who spotted a lot of the fungi we found. We started … Continue reading →

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Tasmania – Fungi at Ferndene Reserve – 24 April 2024

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Dave Noble

I was on a short visit to Tasmania to see my Sister and her husband. But while there, I was also keen to see some of the fabulous fungi that Tasmania is famous for. However, this time, I was visiting … Continue reading →

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Photographing Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Dave Noble

I had tried on two earlier evening to photograph the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks without even seeing it. My observing location was the bridge over the railway line at Dulwich Hill Station. The first of the night was not that clear, but … Continue reading →

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Fungi at Ferndale Park – 21 April 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Dave Noble

With an improvement in the fungi at Wolli Creek, I thought it may be worth seeing how the fungi was going at Ferndale Park. It has a better rainforest environment – and retains moisture for longer. But the area near … Continue reading →

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Wolli Creek Nature Walk – 20 April 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Dave Noble

In the afternoon, I headed to Wolli Creek Regional Park for a Nature walk. I was on the lookout for fungi, and also birds. I did find some fungi. The amount out, is not huge – but better than previously.

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