The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks, Port Campbell, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.The site is a popular tourist attraction and has been part of many Bollywood and Kollywood movies. Originally the site was called the Sow and Piglets but was renamed the Twelve Apostles to attract tourists. The rate of erosion at the base of the limestone pillars is approximately 2 cm per year. The coastline is at constant war with wind and the waves thus giving us this spectacular view.
There are 2 routes to the 12 apostles, the scenic or tourist route from Torquay to Port Campbell, which is a spectacular but curvy route along the coast and the other a straightforward route through the country side that doesn't offer much.
In Bloom
It's spring in Tasmania and things have certainly changed a bit. The flowers are in full bloom but it is still cold, wet and windy on most days. On a not so cold day, a few of us set out to see the Wynyard Tulip Festival, an annual gala event and boy oh boy, we were totally blown away. Wynyard is located in the NW coast of Tasmania and is a 2 hour drive from Launceston.
The Table Cape Tulip Farm, the home of Van Diemen Quality Bulbs was certainly worth the visit. The tulips were a spectacular sight. A few Bollywood and Kollywood movie scenes did flash by but the Tulips were the bombshells on this day.
A must visit for everyone in October. Yes, It's spring in October in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Table Cape Tulip Farm, the home of Van Diemen Quality Bulbs was certainly worth the visit. The tulips were a spectacular sight. A few Bollywood and Kollywood movie scenes did flash by but the Tulips were the bombshells on this day.
A must visit for everyone in October. Yes, It's spring in October in the Southern Hemisphere.
Life is a Freeway...
September 20, 2009
Another Sunset, This time in Melbourne on the Freeway. The iphone camera probably can't do justice but I couldn't let this moment slip.
Mehndi
September 15, 2009
The Mehndi is now synonymous with any Indian wedding. The term Mendhī in Sanskrit refers to the plant Lawsonia inermis and the dye produced from it, while the word Hinna was used with the same meaning, in Arabic. Although these were originally synonymous terms from different languages, a distinction later arose between them, wherein Henna became the term for the dye and Mehndi for the related art form.
Intricate patterns of mehndi are typically applied to brides before wedding ceremonies. The bridegroom is also painted in some parts of India.
The henna paste is usually applied on the skin using a plastic cone or a paint brush.
Intricate patterns of mehndi are typically applied to brides before wedding ceremonies. The bridegroom is also painted in some parts of India.
The henna paste is usually applied on the skin using a plastic cone or a paint brush.
Entering Bass Strait
September 10, 2009
Sunset from the sky courtesy Tiger Airways. I'd always wanted to capture this but was thwarted by cloud cover before. Maybe it is now spring after all and the gods decided to give me a break. An exciting start to an even more exciting week wherein my cousin got married and we had the time of our lives.
The Gorge 1/3
July 25, 2009
Cataract Gorge Reserve, or ""The Gorge"" is a unique natural formation within a two-minute drive of central Launceston - a rare natural phenomenon in any city. This photo is shot of The Kings Bridge over "The Gorge" which was floated into place in 1867.
The Gorge 2/3
The Gorge features, The First Basin, on the southern side, with a swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland. This is Launceston's beach. The Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden where wilderness is created with ferns and exotic plants. There's a Restaurant and kiosk, rolling lawns and a rotunda, a pub with a view, a footbridge and chairlift across the river, peacocks in the trees, wallabies at dusk(if u get lucky).
This photo was shot along the pathway that looks down onto the Southern Esk River.
This photo was shot along the pathway that looks down onto the Southern Esk River.
The Gorge 3/3
Further upstream is the historic Duck Reach Power Station(Not shown here), commissioned in 1893, making it the largest hydro-electric scheme of its day. By 1895 it was lighting the city of Launceston.
This photo was shot along the pathway that looks down onto the Southern Esk River.
This photo was shot along the pathway that looks down onto the Southern Esk River.
Rainbow Bird
July 23, 2009
Shot at Jurong bird park, The Lory loft is a must visit for all tourists. Feeding the Lories is both interesting & exciting. The Lories don't ever get tired of being fed by tourists and vice versa.
Lories and lorikeets are small to medium-sized arboreal parrots characterized by their specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and soft fruits. They are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region
Lories and lorikeets are small to medium-sized arboreal parrots characterized by their specialized brush-tipped tongues for feeding on nectar and soft fruits. They are widely distributed throughout the Australasian region
Christ the Redeemer
July 22, 2009
Corcovado meaning hunchback is a mountain located in Rio Do Janeiro and is famous for this 125 feet statue of Jesus Christ also called as Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer.The Monument was sculpted by French sculptor Paul Landowski and opened to public in 1931. Cristo-Rei in Lisbon is a replica of the one in Rio.
Strike a Pose
July 19, 2009
Shot at Jurong Bird Park, the Cattle Heron or the Cattle Egret seemed to at ease amongst the visitors and mostly targeted areas with food stalls. It never did shy away from the shutter bugs, a true celeb in the making.
The Cattle Egret can be a potential safety hazard due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.
The Cattle Egret can be a potential safety hazard due to its habit of feeding in large groups in the grassy verges of airports and it has been implicated in the spread of animal infections.
Blue & Gold Macaw
July 16, 2009
Shot at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore. The Macaw is generally found in South America. It is an endangered species in certain South American Countries. They are intelligent birds and can talk and are kept as pets.
The Peacock
Shot in the Gorge, We went in search of Wallabies but found the peacock instead. The peacock which comes from the peafowl family is well known for its brilliant tail feathers. The female or the Peahen is duller in comparison. It is mostly brown, with pale underparts and some green iridescence in the neck, and lacks the long upper tail feather coverts of the male. There is also a White Peacock but I haven't seen one yet.
I had to literally tip toe behind this one to get a good shot that too with an Iphone 3G.
I had to literally tip toe behind this one to get a good shot that too with an Iphone 3G.
Monkey Business
July 10, 2009
Shot outside Kollur Mookambika Temple, which is located in the western ghats. This sort of reminds me of how Lord Hanuman must have troubled the Asuras in Lanka before setting the Island Kingdom on fire.
Crane
July 09, 2009
Shot at Jurong Bird Park, loved the majestic pose and the clear water. Jurong Bird Park was a lovely experience, a must visit for everyone.
Mynah
July 05, 2009
The Common Mynah or Myna is a common feature in India. Shot at Singapore, Jurong Bird Park, the bird seemed to be enjoying itself especially around people & food. The Mynah sadly is considered an invasive pest in Australia. It was introduced in Australia to control insects like grasshoppers and cane beetles in the late 1800 but soon it's population spread. Saw one this evening in Tasmania which prompted this post.
Port Suez
July 02, 2009
Another shot on the journey through the Suez Canal. Guess I'm a sucker for sunsets and coloured skies.
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