Our first coral cay: Lady Elliott Island

When you have been at sea for hours, with nothing but ocean as far as the eye can see all around you, arriving at a coral cay is quite an experience.  We reached our first coral islet last Thursday. We have been out of internet coverage, so for the next few posts we are playing…

One Four Challenge – July Week Four

We’ve reached the final week of our July One Four Challenge, hosted by Robyn Gosby at Captivate Me.  I have had a lot of fun editing my image each week and have enjoyed the nice feedback from participants on my photo processing efforts.  Bengie has been the star this month, and I thought I’d finish…

Laughing Kookaburra

Bird Photography Challenge #23 – Laughing Kookaburra

Well known for its loud calls sounding a bit like an echoing human laughter, the Kookaburra (Dacela novaeguineae) is instantly recognisable by its voice and plumage.  Its call is the quintessential sound of Australia and since we have heard its dawn chorus a few times in the morning with my family currently over from France, it…