Diana Australis' photos

The Prince Alfred Bridge was built in 1866, the first major crossing spanning the flood plains of the Murumbidgee River. A kilometre long,it formed part of the Hume Highway, the main Highway from Sydney to Melbourne, until it was replaced in 1976. The Prince Alfred Bridge is the longest timber viaduct in Australia and has been classified by the National Trust as a structure whose preservation is essential to Australia’s heritage. Despite this, it is in a precarious state. Hard to imagine it as a major Highway once! Have a fabulous Friday and an outstanding weekend. Stay safe and well.

Now a home for frogs, snakes and small creatures. Bindabella Mountains, ACT, Australia

Western Australia The historical, heritage listed Carnarvon jetty. One mile long, it was used from 1890 till mid 20th century to transport livestock by sea to markets in Perth, thus avoiding hundreds of kilometres of droving the animals on foot through the red dust. Superseded by trucks and road trains, it has fallen into disrepair. Efforts are being made to restore it, though a recent cyclone caused considerable damage over and above the effects of time and neglect. May sunshine, health and happiness fill your weekend!

A breeze ruffling the water on an autumn day on the Isle of Eriskay, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Enjoy your Friday. Stay well, and I hope your weekend is full of sun, happiness and pleasant surprises!

On the rugged jeep track towards K2 and the mighty mountains of Masherbrum and Gasherbrum. This is the Hushe Valley, where the inhabitants faced a 2 day trek to the nearest town to purchase or trade. I travelled this in 2000. This is a digital take from a photo I took…..it is the most strikingly beautiful area of the world I have visited, North Pakistan. It was then unspoiled by much tourism as it is difficult of access. I spent quite some weeks in the area and really enjoyed the people and the area. All the mountains here, on the ‘Roof of the World’ are giants!

From the picturesque Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. I found the landscapes of the Hebrides intoxicatingly attractive! Wishing you all the very best of Fridays, and a weekend of sunshine and happiness. Thank you for any visits and comments…truly appreciated !

In North West Queensland, in rugged outback country Australia…..reached after a bit of a hike and scramble over lots of rocks. Very remote and deserted. And a real gem. Any visits and comments sincerely appreciated Lovely viewed large

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Winter in Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh. Up in the mountains in the gorge of the mighty Sutlej River. Slate is the common roofing material on the traditional houses there. Wishing all a memorably wonderful Friday and weekend…..keep well. May the sun shine strong. Thanks for any visits and comments…truly appreciated…big hugs

A wild black swan asleep on her nest. In a National Park. I walked quietly near her and she was quite unconcerned. Her beak was buried in her feathers. She merely blinked an eye at me!

AN OLDIE..I JUST NOTICED IT HAS A FENCE! World's highest and largest public housing complex. It consists of 7x50 storey apartment blocks connected by sky gardens and bridges on the 25th and 50th floor.The roof garden is an expansive area with recreational facilities. AND A FENCE which I just noticed on this oldie I posted years ago! HFF……..keep safe and well. An enjoyable weekend to you, and a fulfilling week ahead. Best wishes to all! PS..the grey tropical sky blends superbly with the grey of the architecture..and fence!

Driving several hundred kilometres on a backroad in Central Australia last year. Despite the isolation and remoteness- at least 100km from a town, a beer bottle graces the roadside! Plus some random tracks..probably a feral camel.

From Canberra, Australia’s capital. By the lake on a chill Sunday. There are fences in the background, I promise! Wishing you a weekend of sunshine and happiness. Good health to you all. And sincere thanks for any visits and comments.

From the curved, polished steel fence at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. This is the entrance walkway to this wonderfully original building. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Good health and good weather… Your visits and comments are truly appreciated.

Suspended gracefully high up between the National Gallery of Australia and the High Court, Neil Dawson’s « Diamonds » (2002) shines in the Canberra autumn sun like a strange UFO. It has ‘flown’ here since 2002.

The multicoloured ‘ Braille’ fence at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. It is a building I adore for its adventurous and playful architecture. Keep well everyone. Love to Andy. And to all of you who have endured losses, lockdowns, sadness and difficult times. Sending hugs. Thank you for any visits or comments…really appreciated I promised

In the 1400 year old cemetery of Noraduz, in Armenia, with its extraordinary carved standing headstones, these two ladies keep a sharp watch on intruders in this rural and quiet site. It has withstood invasions and genocides. Armenia and its neighbour Georgia were both Christian countries from around 400AD. They still are, although surrounded totally by Muslim countries. The ancient churches, monasteries and religious sites in both countries are breathtakingly attractive.

A tawny frogmouth. At midnight, while camping, strange noises woke me. I shone a torch high up a tree above my tent, saw this bird, and photographed it. It is not an owl. Why? Unlike owls they don't have curved talons on their feet; in fact, their feet are small, and they're said to walk like a gout-ridden man! Their species name, strigoides, means owl-like. They're nocturnal and carnivorous, but Tawny Frogmouths aren't owls – they're more closely related to Nightjars. They are beautiful creatures!