Blackburn Lake

This shot was taken from "The Landing" looking southwest, providing one of the few good vistas of the lake.

Gardiners Creek Billabong

This shot is a good representation of the natural growth in the park. Close to the water the bush is dense with almost impassible undergrowth. The water looks "brackish" but in reality, though not drinkable, is fresher than it appears. Like most slow moving waterways in Australia, the tea-brown colour comes from the mud and siltation through which it passes Spot the Duck

Gumtree Deadfall

I was taken with the beauty of this decaying tree which the Sanctuary wardens leave where it fell. The patterns and texture inspired me to think of the years it took to grow to maturity before it succumbed to old age and a passing storm. Such a grand old boy!

Lakeside Walk

This bench provides walkers a place to sit and relax. Glimpses of the lake are minimal from this location, but when one sits quietly the music created by native birds becomes quite audible.

Blackburn Lake at "The Landing"

This view looks west. The distance tree are changing colour. (Australian native trees are evergreen, so the autumn colours reveal these trees are not natural to Australia.)

Cleared Bush Floor

Bushfire mitigation has been carried out to reduce the fuel for a potential conflagration

Gardner Creek

At this point in Gardiners Creek, it is almost swamp-like. I was very cautious hen here as I can imagine this is the perfect habitat for snakes.

Gardners Creek

Here, the undergrowth has been removed to provide creek access. Spot the ducks

Duck Point

Looking east, Duck Point is the most frequently used location for photographers. It's next to impossible to capture a unique perspective, but still, the view is attractive.

Blackburn Lake Trail

Pleasant walks abound. My visit took place after a prolonged dry spell. The dry bush floor can be clearly seen. Much of the "fuel" for bush fires has been cleared as a fire prevention measure.

The Friend Bridge

The bridge, just visible to the right, crosses a dry creek bed. It appears that the creek bed only fills during prolonged heavy rains which have not occurred for months.

Texture

A different species than shown earlier in this gallery, this photo depicts the beautiful texture and rich colour of the bark of this fallen tree.

Geranium

Though their is nothing special about this flower, it's the last flowering blooming in the sanctuary's flower garden. I admire its staying power.

Blackburn Lake in the morning

Not lake mist but smoke haze. This photographer used what he can get.