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Author: Mark T

Fairly amateur photographer with occasional accidental brilliance, explorer and recently becoming a freaky birdwatcher. I love exploring natural places that may be close to home in Melbourne or tucked away in far away places. Hopefully, some of my photography efforts may help other appreciate the amazing natural world around us, and how much there is to lose if the environment keeps getting destroyed.
Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen
Australia, Melbourne, photography

Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen

Life in Melbourne has taken a turn for the worst as we all need to lockdown again, due to the … Continue reading Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen

World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
"World Heritage", Australia, landscapes, photography, travel

World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens

The Royal Exhibition Building is straight out of a 19th century history book. It’s a unique example of World Fair buildings that were essential for large festivals that showcased industrial and scientific achievements in the late 1800s. Continue reading World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens

Leshan Giant Buddha
"World Heritage", China, Chinese tourism, Landscape, photography, travel

Leshan Giant Buddha

This is a holiday “rewind” post from this incredible World Heritage Site in Sichuan, back in the days where a … Continue reading Leshan Giant Buddha

Lazy Cycling through the San Antonio Missions
"World Heritage", cycling, travel, United States, Urban Exploration

Lazy Cycling through the San Antonio Missions

Back in 2015, we combined a work conference in New Orleans with an overland trip from Dallas to New Orleans, … Continue reading Lazy Cycling through the San Antonio Missions

Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff
Australia, Melbourne, photography, travel

Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff

Fitzroy Gardens cover a large area of 24 hectares (64 acres) on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD as the area … Continue reading Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff

Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens
Australia, landscapes, Melbourne, photography

Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Previously, I would have … Continue reading Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens

A most wonderful waterfall, Laos
landscapes, Laos, travel

A most wonderful waterfall, Laos

This is going to be a short post about a most wonderful waterfall. I am one of many people being … Continue reading A most wonderful waterfall, Laos

Travel in the age of COVID-19: Singapore’s National Gallery
Singapore, travel

Travel in the age of COVID-19: Singapore’s National Gallery

I’m feeling that travel options are closing in now that the new age of COVID-19 has arrived. It’s quite formidable … Continue reading Travel in the age of COVID-19: Singapore’s National Gallery

Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan
"World Heritage", hiking, Japan, Landscape, photography, travel

Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan

Having traveled to Japan many times, friends often ask about your most memorable experience. Mine was World Heritage listed Koyasan, … Continue reading Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan

JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu
Japan, JR Railpass, Kyushu, Railway Journeys, travel

JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu

Here’s an example how to milk the maximum value of a JR RailPass if you are visiting Japan. We were … Continue reading JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu

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