This is a portrait format photo of an autumn scene taken on a hiking trail that runs through a forest. A mature tree is on both sides of the hiking trail at this point, each with many colourful leaves still intact. The colours are yellow and orange which create a real Fall vibe for the photo. The hiking trail is covered with fallen leaves which also adds to the colour pallet. It is a bright sunny day, so some shadows can also be seen in the frame.
This image, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope , shows the globular star cluster Omega Centauri which is located about 15,790 light-years from Earth.
Sierra Nevada Rock in Portsea rises starkly from the restless waters off the Mornington Peninsula, its rugged surface carved by centuries of wind and tide. The rock takes its name from the American mountain range, perhaps for its pale, craggy likeness when the afternoon sun glints across its face. Around it, the sea churns with a deep turquoise hue, swirling into foamy lace at its base. Once a silent witness to shipwrecks and storms, Sierra Nevada Rock now stands as a sentinel of Portsea’s wild coastal beauty—a meeting point of geological endurance and the ceaseless rhythm of the ocean.
This is an autumn season photo taken at a "T" intersection of two paths. A number of the trees are in the foreground which still have colourful leaves attached. Some of the leaves however have fallen and cover the ground. The background has vegetation that is still green in places. This photo definitely has an autumn vibe and feel to it. The frame is filled with colour.
A photo taken from near the base of a mature tree, looking in an upward direction. The crown of this tree has yellowish orange leaves during the autumn season. The trees around it still have green leaves, so the image looks a bit like a sea of colour surrounded by green. Patches of blue sky can also be seen around the top of the tree. The trunk of the tree is about one and a half feet in diameter. The photo definitely has an autumn feel to it.
Looking at colorful hills rolling into the distance with fluffy clouds in a blue sky. Far below is a river going left to right, and there are conifers on the left foreground.
Imagen donde se ve en el tercio inferior un campo de hierbas secas sobre el que asoma un árbol en la parte derecha. Sobre el campo y el árbol, un cielo de nubes iluminado por un foco de luz del atardecer que viene del lado izquierdo. |
English: An image showing a field of dry grass in the lower third, with a tree looming on the right. Above the field and tree, a cloudy sky is illuminated by a spotlight of sunset light coming from the left.
The Grey-headed Pigeon (Patagioenas plumbea) is a shy and elusive bird of the tropical forests of Central and South America. True to its name, it bears a distinctive ashy-grey head that contrasts with its deep chestnut or wine-coloured body, giving it a dignified, almost regal appearance. Preferring the dense canopy, it is more often heard than seen, its low, resonant coo echoing through the forest understory. This species feeds mainly on fruit, playing an important role in seed dispersal and the renewal of forest ecosystems. Although generally solitary or found in pairs, Grey-headed Pigeons sometimes gather at fruiting trees, vanishing quickly at the slightest disturbance. Habitat loss and hunting have placed pressure on their populations, but where the forest remains intact, this understated yet beautiful pigeon continues to thrive, a quiet guardian of the tropical woodlands.
Lake Sanitarium is a tranquil body of water often associated with serene landscapes and quiet reflection, but it also harbors a natural curiosity—the Lake Sanitarium mushroom. This fungus, known to sprout in the moist soil around the lake’s shaded banks, thrives in the cool, damp environment created by the surrounding vegetation and misty mornings. With its pale cap and delicate stem, it adds an almost mystical presence to the area, echoing the lake’s history as a place once linked to rest, health, and recuperation. The mushrooms are not only a reminder of the fragile ecosystems that flourish in such calm settings but also a symbol of how nature quietly reclaims and enriches spaces shaped by human activity.
Maldon, in central Victoria, is a historic gold-mining town renowned for its remarkably preserved 19th-century streetscape. Declared Australia’s first “Notable Town” by the National Trust in 1966, Maldon offers visitors a rare glimpse into the gold rush era with its intact stone buildings, old shopfronts, and heritage cottages. Nestled at the foot of Mount Tarrengower, the town is also famous for the annual Maldon Folk Festival, its working steam railway, and panoramic views from the mount’s lookout tower. Today, Maldon blends its rich history with a vibrant arts and café culture, making it both a living museum and a charming country retreat.
Angel Place is a quiet, tree-lined laneway nestled between George and Pitt Streets in Sydney’s central business district. Its most striking feature is an installation called Forgotten Songs, where around 180 empty birdcages hang suspended above the alleyway. As you walk beneath them, the calls of native birds—once common in the city but now driven out by urban development—echo through the space. The soundscape changes throughout the day, capturing the shift from dawn to dusk. Originally meant as a temporary artwork, it quickly became a beloved fixture and was made permanent due to public support. Beneath the cages, plaques engraved into the pavement name the birds that have disappeared from the area, turning each step into a quiet remembrance. The laneway also leads to the City Recital Hall, blending culture and memory in a small, reflective space hidden within the city's bustle.
The Twelve Apostles are a series of majestic limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean along the rugged coastline of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road in Australia. Formed over millions of years by the relentless forces of erosion, these towering pillars were once part of the mainland cliffs, gradually sculpted by wind and waves into their current iconic shapes. Despite their name, only eight of the original stacks remain standing today, the others having collapsed due to natural weathering. The sight of the Apostles at sunrise or sunset, bathed in golden light against the crashing surf, is one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal vistas, drawing visitors from around the world.