It rained and it rained.
These photos were taken in the first week, as I had hired a car for the week, and was able to drive to see the area. The first view was the waters of the Cloncurry River pouring their way along the river at a furious pace.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Cloncurry River in Flood
It rained from the 28th of January till the end of February.
It rained and it rained.
These photos were taken in the first week, as I had hired a car for the week, and was able to drive to see the area. The first view was the waters of the Cloncurry River pouring their way along the river at a furious pace.
It rained and it rained.
These photos were taken in the first week, as I had hired a car for the week, and was able to drive to see the area. The first view was the waters of the Cloncurry River pouring their way along the river at a furious pace.
Flood waters of February 2009
The drought was so bad that the Council applied for water to be brought to Cloncurry from Mt Isa at great cost. Then the floods came and the rivers and the Reservoir at Chinamans Creek were filled to over flowing.
This was the first rain in along time.
It was to bring the whole desert alive with the color green
Here the muddy floodwaters rush along the river.
In the last photo where the line of white is, marks the spot of the whole Road, which is now completely under water. That is where my Cloncurry Riuver Photos are taken today now that the waters have receded.
It was a flood to be remembered for a long time.
The dams are still at full capacity and the rivers are full of fish.
This was the first rain in along time.
It was to bring the whole desert alive with the color green
Here the muddy floodwaters rush along the river.
In the last photo where the line of white is, marks the spot of the whole Road, which is now completely under water. That is where my Cloncurry Riuver Photos are taken today now that the waters have receded.
It was a flood to be remembered for a long time.
The dams are still at full capacity and the rivers are full of fish.
Birds in the Yard
There is a family of birds that live in the school yard.
They make a lot of noise after hours as they scavenge around looking for scraps and insects. They come to the small garden and eat the seeds as fast as I spread them. If any grow, they eat the fresh green growth.
They love the tray of water and are always playing in the water.
They are very tame, and will stand near my foot as I water the garden. They seem to have no fear.
Some children found a little bird that had fallen out of its nest.
They fed it bread and water.
They make a lot of noise after hours as they scavenge around looking for scraps and insects. They come to the small garden and eat the seeds as fast as I spread them. If any grow, they eat the fresh green growth.
They love the tray of water and are always playing in the water.
They are very tame, and will stand near my foot as I water the garden. They seem to have no fear.
Some children found a little bird that had fallen out of its nest.
They fed it bread and water.
Colors of the Outback
The roadsides are rich with the colors of the earth. The reds of the iron in the soil, and the greens of the Copper glow with rich vibrance.
The skies are luminous, blue in the day and changing with the time of the day and the heat. The hotter it is, the more vibrant the colors, dazling the eye with its brightness.
The Gums are plentiful. The white trunks of the Snappy Gum shine out in the harsh light of the Outback.
The skies are luminous, blue in the day and changing with the time of the day and the heat. The hotter it is, the more vibrant the colors, dazling the eye with its brightness.
The Gums are plentiful. The white trunks of the Snappy Gum shine out in the harsh light of the Outback.
Desert Colors
The desert is full of color.
After the rains, the reds of the soils contrasted with the new greens, the blue of the waterholes and rivers and the blue of the skies.
After the rains, the reds of the soils contrasted with the new greens, the blue of the waterholes and rivers and the blue of the skies.
Cloncurry from the Air
Cloncurry from the Air.
In February I went flying with the Church Pastor who has a huge area to service in his Cessna. I flew to Bullia, a distance of about 300 kms.
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