Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Kondalilla falls

I went hiking at Kondalilla National Park (KNP) last week. KNP is named after Kondalilla falls (the Aboriginal meaning of Kondalilla is rushing waters). It is 100kms north of Brisbane near a beautiful little town called Montville. KNP and Montville is in the Blackall Range. It is always a few degrees cooler than Brisbane making it a popular mountain retreat.

This was my second time hiking at KNP. I met someone special in my first visit. I was hoping for another meeting. It wasn't to be - much to the relief of my mates.

It was a crisp winter morning. The sun was out in its full glory. The track wasn't wet - just damp enough to keep the sticky leaches, fat earthworms and the odd reptile interested. Overall, a great hike.

Here are some pics.




I am still in the transition from the old Powershot A95 to the new SLR. This hike was a good chance to test out all the bells and whistles.

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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Looks like you've been doing some hiking too! Those pics are SOO beautiful- that waterfall almost looks fake because of how perfect it is.

    And your camera is pretty awesome too.

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  2. SriramJuly 22, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    thanks fd. its the super duper, very expensive lens which makes the difference.

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  3. NimmeJuly 23, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    buddy,
    the first and third pic looks awesome..
    it looks like some paiting kinds..

    good photography

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  4. SriramJuly 23, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    thanks nirmal.

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  5. DotJuly 24, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Impressive photography, Ram :-)

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  6. SriramJuly 24, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    cheers Dot :)

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  7. WitsnnutsJuly 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Great photography man :D
    The Mention of SLR makes me envious;)

    Cheers :D

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  8. SriramJuly 24, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    witsnnuts,

    hehehe. thanks buddy! SLR is a beauty. with the right lens, it becomes a beast(in a good way that is). awesome camera.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    it came to my mind too when I saw the 3rd pic as though it was typical painting sort..gt wrk..
    careful when you go try to be conscious of the SOMEONE SPECIAL you met...

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  10. SriramJuly 28, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    anon

    :)

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  11. KokonadJuly 28, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Loved the reflection in the third pic! :)

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  12. SriramJuly 29, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    thanks kokonad!

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  13. Mukund RagunathanJuly 29, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    lol those waterfall pics look as if theyve been lit up, beautiful!

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  14. Fact/FictionAugust 4, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Noice....

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  15. SriramAugust 27, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    mukund, babu,

    danke!

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  16. Pearls of lifeDecember 7, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    The waterfalls are fluorescing as though they've been looked at under UV light! Pleasure paradise :) great work!

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  17. SriramDecember 7, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    thanks :)

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