A whirlpool swirls in the upper reaches of the Liffey River before falling down what is known as the Leap or Spout (also called Albert Falls) and heading into a moss filled canyon. It is the third in a series of five cascades on the upper river. Liffey river was originally known as Tellerpangger by the aboriginal inhabitants of the area, the Panninher tribe. The initial British settlers named it Penny Royal Creek after a plant that grew profusely on its banks, and the Panninher became known as the Pennyroyal Creek Tribe. Subsequently, William Bryan, an early settler in the area used his influence to rename the river to its current name during the early 19th century, after the River Liffey in his homeland Ireland. Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Great Western Tiers. Tasmania, Australia
The Robson River plunging down through the lower sections of White Falls. We stopped here for a bit of a refresh while trekking up to Berg Lake; it’s certainly worth the few minutes detour to rest ones weary legs. Valley of a Thousand Falls, Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
Glow worms dot the roof of the Natural Bridge shining like stars in the night. This shot is a single long exposure (84 seconds) with a touch of gentle moonlight flowing into the cave. The colour dichotomy is a result of the green rainforest reflections contrasting with the subtle blue from preferential scattering of short-wavelength light as it hits the the waterfall mist in the moonlight. The glow worms (Arachnocampa flava) are actually a fungus gnat species which have a luminescent larval stage. The genus of Arachnocampa means "spider-worm," for the way the larvae hang sticky silk threads to ensnare prey. They are endemic to New Zealand and Australia, dwelling in caves and grottos, or sheltered places in forests. The Natural Bridge is a naturally formed rock arch over Cave Creek, a tributary of the Nerang River. It was formed from a waterfall which undercut a cave beneath the waterfall and dug a pothole on top, until the two joined and the creek flowed through the cave, leaving an arch across the front. The bridge is located in Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. The park is situated on the McPherson Range, near Springbrook, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Brisbane. The park is part of the Shield Volcano Group of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
