New: amazingoutbackAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-183959zzanhive-185836steemhive-150122hive-180932photographyhive-101145hive-166405hive-183397hive-144064uncommonlabhive-188619hive-184714krsuccessbitcoinhive-145157hive-103599hive-193637hive-179660hive-193186hive-180301TrendingNewHotLikerscoupeborgward (48)in nature • 7 years agoAmazing Outback: When do you know that it will rain soonishThe outback is very flat and any rain (even short ones) can build up water really quickly. For ants that could become potential deadly when the water runs into their ant nest. So when rain is on the…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 7 years agoAmazing Outback: Tree against the skyI was walking in this little gorge the other day and noticed the view when you look. The trees did survive numerous fires and surviving really well in this gorge, which protects them from the…coupeborgward (48)in animals • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Caterpillar decided to go for a walk during the hottest time of the dayDuring a walk over lunch time I came across this beautiful caterpillar. It was 40 degrees day, in the middle of the day and you usually don't see much wild life around. It is just too hot but this…coupeborgward (48)in nature • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Surreal and artificial looking flower found in a dried out gorgeA few months ago I went for a walk into a gorge with a dried out river bed. It was really hot but along the way I found this amazing flower. I had to take a photo because for me it looks very…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Emu is joining us for the campfire (silhouette photo)The sunset was almost finished and the temperature was starting to drop so we had a little campfire going to keep us warm. I guess the emu had the same idea and decided to join us. Over 30 minutes…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: 36000 acers sheep stationAn Australia sheep station needs to be rather large to support enough sheep to live from. The one in the pictures is 36000 acers large, which can support up to 6000 sheep. That is 6 acers per…coupeborgward (48)in nature • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Trees / Bushes / Shrubes need fire to germinateThe majority of Australia is very hot and extremely dry, which means fire can easily spread and destroy large area before they stop. So fires still are and haven’t been part of Australia for a very…coupeborgward (48)in animals • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Trapdoor Spider – sneaky and clever at the same timeThe Trapdoor Spider is usually hiding in its burrow with a lid for better camouflage. Once a prey comes close it jumps out and drags it into the burrow. Their bites are not dangerous for humans…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Inside of a shearing shed from the 50sI love black & white photos. They always have a rustic, mystifying feel to it. It is a shame that I can't capture the smell of the shed. That truly added to the atmosphere. Enjoy…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Shearing shed with a view (with / without the correct context)Not knowing the context around this photo showing the window frame with the view into the outback the viewer could see those as rustic, romantic and even imagine great story that has happened behind…coupeborgward (48)in nature • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: A cluster of grubs in the middle of nowhereJust imaging a very dry, dusty area, clay soil, only some hardy scrubs that don't need much water. Then you come accross this cluster of grubs trying to stay alive in this challenging area. Just…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Windmills a dying icon in the australian landscapeBefore electricity was available the australian windmills were use to pump water up for live stock or to move it between irrigations. In 1987 the first wodden windmill was build and ever since a…coupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: To my followers ... start of a new seriesBased on the positive feedback during the last few days I decided to start a "Amazing Outback" series that publishes photos taken in the Australian Outback. Those photos will show any interesting…coupeborgward (48)in nature • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Colourful plant in a very dry and trist environmentI get very inspired by nature and its ability to survive in area, which almost seems too difficult to live. Look at the beautiful plant surviving in clay soil with not much nutrients. I found that…coupeborgward (48)in animals • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Emu came to join us for dinner last nightWe were about to start serving dinner and an emu joined us. Must have smelled the good foodcoupeborgward (48)in photography • 8 years agoAmazing Outback: Sunset silhouette photos done in the australian outbackWho needs computers, ipads, laptops, playstation or any other screens when you have a beautiful sunset in the outback. Kids loved it and we spent quality time together taking those pictures.…
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