Water gauges on the edge of Lake Monger reflect the recent rains.

Perth from the Esplanade.

Plam fronds are cast lazily against a winter’s sky on the shores of Lake Monger.

An Eurasin Coot preening itself on one of the old boat ramps on the shore of Lake Monger.

Kudos to the Australian Museum‘s Birds In Backyards website for making it easier to identify birds!

The Avon Descent is on at the start of August and travelling into the Perth hills today to the Walyunga National Park revealled a bevy of eager folk unloading kayaks and readying themselves to practice some of the rapids including the gentleman in the photo.

A Black Swan (cygnus atratus) curiously eyes the photographer as it gracely cruises along the water of Lake Monger.

And so I’m back.  It’s been nice having a break, but, it’s back to the world of taking photos and sharing them!  And hopefully, with a few surprises to come on this site in the coming months.

The Fremantle line as seen from the Leighton Beach footbridge.

The cold icy tendrils of winter are slowly enveloping us here in the west.  Sometimes it’s nice to remember a warmer time.

Lake Monger, WA.

Swans are very inquisitive and gentle creatures.  More often than not, when they see you, they’ll not hesitate in motoring up to see just exactly what you may have to offer.  In this case, this swan was very intent on coming over to check out if the camera I was holding was edible, to the point where he stood no more than 30cm from me sniffing around to see if I had anything of interest, before ripping out some grass from the ground.  Such a delight to be around.