Coloured quartz outcrops adorn the immediate country around Jingemia Cave in the massive Watheroo National Park.

A tree on the shore of the Swan river.

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

Perth from the Esplanade.

The floor of what probably should be a river but isn’t until the winter rains really kick in is illuminated by gaps in the canopy.

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 view to the South from North Beach as the weak afternoon sunlight bathes the limestone retaining wall.