Diana Australis' photos

An autumn scene in the high Caucasus in Georgia. The town of Mestia in Svaneti. Wishing you a safe and super week-end, with best wishes. Thank you for your visits an comments

The man-eating saltwater crocodiles at Cahill’s Crossing in Kakadu UNESCO listed National Park in remote Northern Territory of Australia. Waiting for fish on an incoming tide, or for a car with stupid occupants to wash off the causeway. They line both sides of that causeway …up to 60 of them…WAITING…..

This is the causeway from Thé UNESCO listedKakadu National Park to the remote Aboriginal community of Oenpelli. The crossing is tidal. At low tide up to 60 saltwater crocodiles( they eat people) line the causeway waiting for the tide to bring in fish. They swim in and line up with open mouths. Some silly people like to cross the causeway on a strong incoming tide, like this. If the car was washed off, no one would help and the occupants could well be eaten. It does happen, believe me! All the lumps and bumps in the water are crocodiles. There are lots of online videos of the Cahills Crossing crocs. There are no rescue facilities nearby.

Parachilna’s Prairie Hotel is way out on the old Ghan Railway track in northern South Australia. It is legendary to travellers on this road north for its cuisine, with local emu, camel and kangaroo on the menu. Delicious food, and a fascinating remote place. It was a watering stop on the old line…blink and you miss the place! HFF to all. A happy and interesting weekend to you. Keep safe. Thanks for any visits and comments…I am delighted by them!

UNESCO World Heritage Listed, The Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park is one of the most striking geological landmarks in Northern Western Australia, offering a remote wilderness experience. They cover around 250,000 hectares with thousands of weathered, sculpted domes of ancient eroded mountains composed of Cyanobacteria layers sandwiched in layers of sandstone, giving a dark striped effect. The land is arid, but I found a single rock pool, probably with a small spring supplying it. It is remote and access is by 4WD or super tough vehicle.

In an old Soviet gulag on the Arctic Circle, in the far north of the Russian Far East. In polar bear territory, on the Bering Sea. The summer and autumn are super short…. It has scaffolding and a tiny bit of fence, I promise! Keep well everyone…please! A wonderful weekend to you…and warm wishes.

This large Australian raptor is very skilled at tool use, using rocks to break the tough shells of emu eggs. No other bird does this. Emu eggs have a hard and thick exterior and really need force and tools to break them open. This was photographed in a bird park in Central Australia. This is a replica emu egg…the bird being rewarded with a tasty morsel for opening it.

À street in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh, India. I adore the random contrasts of street life in India. Here, while wandering, you can buy some fruit, a gun or two, and bump into some cows on the footpath. Have a happy Friday, and a welcome and productive weekend. Above all stay safe and well.

In the red, desert heart of my land…the awe inspiring Kings Canyon ( Watarrka National Park) up which we climbed and hiked last year on a 38C day. It is literally hundreds of kilometres from anything…except more desert!

HFF from a hilarious advertisement in Madhya Pradesh, India. Have a fabulous Friday and a well deserved and safe weekend ….with sun! Best wishes from Down Under

Olinda is as all historic Portuguese city in Pernambuco, Brasil. Nowadays it is an artists’ haven and has a giant annual Carneval. A Carneval figure sits atop this house, which is cheerfully painted. It is about 15 km from Recife, and is a feast for the eyes and spirit. We spent a week there, and I adored it. Very un touristed.

Cheerful yellow for an end of week smile. Have a wild and woolly weekend and a super interesting and safe new week! Lots of good wishes xxxxx

At Litchfield in the Northern Territory in Australia, the morning filling of a nectar bowl brought in dozens of wild lorikeets in a feeding frenzy. It was beautiful to watch ! It looks great large size

Nawalgarh, in India, with its crumbling historic painted havelis, the former homes of extremely wealthy merchants. I was walking, taking photos, when I felt a thump in the middle of my back. It was this giant bull, a creature of privilege, walking the streets of its territory and bumping people out of the way. I moved, quickly! Have a top Friday, a weekend of sun and happiness, and a great new week ahead. Your visits and comments are so very appreciated.

A still, cold day at Lake Ginninderra, with amazing reflections and clouds.

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!