A small cascade in the tranquil upper reaches of the Liffey River known as the Leap or Spout Falls (also called Albert Falls). 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
Fires encroach on the small coastal hamlet of Lennox head in NSW, Australia. Flames in excess of 20m were recorded and over 770 hectares of bushland was destroyed. Fortunately no homes or lives were lost as over 80 firefighters per shift, with support from helicopters and water planes fought the fires.
The sun is layered into ominous bands of different intensity by thick smoke from approaching bush-fires. The sun had a similar appearance to the naked eye, this is a single exposure which no use of neutral density filters or otherwise. Laguna, Wollombi Valley, NSW, Australia
