Dragonfly

I’ve brought back to life my bug photography page with a new dragonfly photograph from today at Lake Leschenaultia:

A bright blue almost iridescent Dragon Fly at Lake Leschenaultia.
A bright blue almost iridescent Dragon Fly at Lake Leschenaultia.

Obscure barred spiral galaxy NGC 922

Obscure barred spiral galaxy NGC 922 shown here with 240 minutes of luminance data taken using ST8-XME on 12" SCT @ 2180mm (0.85"/pixel) in 10 minute subs.
Obscure barred spiral galaxy NGC 922 shown here with 240 minutes of luminance data taken using ST8-XME on 12″ SCT @ 2180mm (0.85″/pixel) in 10 minute subs. Click to enlarge.

Conto’s Beach

Conto's Beach, South-west capes, Western Australia.
Conto’s Beach, South-west capes, Western Australia.

Perth Observatory Night Sky Horizon

Perth Observatory Night Sky Horizon
Perth Observatory Night Sky Horizon. A quick snap from last night after the public star viewing night (SVN). The half moon was shining very bright, together with light pollution causing the blue shading of the night sky.

NGC 1404 and NGC 1399

NGC 1404 and NGC 1399 (10 x 10min exposures)
NGC 1404 and NGC 1399 (10 x 10min exposures)

A Weekend at Tammin

I enjoyed a night at the ASWA Tammin observing site this weekend (November 2013) and have a few photographs below to show from the trip.

Also see: Wheatbelt Kaleidoscope

Venus under the Milky Way

Venus Setting over the Indian Ocean Venus under the Milky WayTwo more pictures from my recent trips to Kalbarri. Keep up with my latest astro photo’s at my Astro Photography Australia site or Facebook Page.

 

Lake Leschenaultia full and overflowing

I took a ride to Lake Leschenaultia for the first time in a month or so and was surprised to see how full it is currently, probably the fullest I have seen it. There’s a steady flow of water in from the surrounding wetlands and streams, and a steady flow out over the overflow.

Kids were having a great time at several spots around the shore but particularly the overflow, using nets to see what they could find in the water.

A few photographs of the lake full and overflowing are below.

Lots of new Astro Photo’s!

Check out a whole bunch of new astro photo’s from my recent trip to Kalbarri at my Astro Photography Australia page!

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Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus)

This thorny devil was kind enough to let us say hi and take some photo’s of it while on our way back from Kalbarri to Perth. Amazing creature, and so docile.

Thorny Devil. Other pictures (including in natural surrounds) available upon request.