tiabunna's photos with the keyword: River

No not taken somewhere over 100 years ago, though the subjects have been around that long. In the PiPs, another image of the Adelaide (taken at the same time), also other paddle steamers. Finally, a PiP of the "combined" Murray River flag. thought to have been around in various forms since the 1850s and flown by all the Murray River boats. These conclude my series on this theme.

This is the stoker at work on the "PS Pevensey", on which we cruised the Murray. It still has its original steam engine from 1911, using wood as fuel. In the PiPs, more views of the engine which is fully open to viewing by passengers (behind fences). Finally, a view of the paddle wheel operating, visible through a porthole. Happy Fence Friday and have a great weekend, everyone.

Early on our river cruise we had passed the "Emmylou" at her moorings (PiP 1). Not long afterward she came past us, heading up the river under full steam (PiP 2).

From the appearance of the timber off-cuts and shavings around it, this racing Dragon Boat had just been completed. Shortly after I took this image, the crew arrived to take it for a run on the Mekong River (see PiPs). It seems that Dragon Boat racing is very popular on the river, as we saw crews out training at several places. Explored.

Upstream on the Mekong River from Luang Prabang are the Pak Ou caves. They're now a tourist destination, but for aeons they have been a revered Buddhist shrine where people have left statues of the Buddha, some now exceedingly old. (See the PiPs.) Best viewed large. Click here for a view from the caves. HFF everyone, stay safe and have a great weekend. Explored.

Boats on the Mekong River, Laos, upstream from Luang Prabang.

Best viewed large. From what I could see, most fishing on the Mekong River in Laos is done with fixed fish traps. Four are anchored to the bank here, the PiP shows others on the bank awaiting use. Essentially, the fish swims into the tapering funnel and is unable to reverse out, with the gate somehow closing behind. Thanks to Tacheles for suggesting this musical link.

Heading down the Yangtze River through the Three Gorges, apart from the impressive landscape we were surprised by the amount of shipping. The Three Gorges Dam has raised the river level substantially, making the channel much wider than before it was built - and the "high water" mark is very visible on the rock faces. Here's a musical link.

One of the last operational lifting bridges in Australia, the Batemans Bay bridge recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. It opens daily for the upstream trip of the local tourist boat (which I was on for this shot). Needless to say, this creates substantial traffic jams on the main road, especially in the holiday season! Best viewed large on black. HFF, everyone. ** Additional note, as this type of bridge seems unfamiliar to most. The central portion of the bridge is balanced by the two large (concrete) counterweights, which descend as the bridge span rises. There are traffic lights to stop the road traffic (which can be seen on the side spans).

Copied from an old slide and posted (too small) long ago. The good ship Nella Dan leaving the dock and heading down the Yarra River, December 1965, Melbourne. Next stop Antarctica. The cloud has continued to thicken since the earlier shots of the ship at the wharf preparing to depart.