Brisbane Festival 2011

Once again it's been a long time between posts and I must apologise.
I have been busy opening a store to allow my images to be bought.

My images are gradually being uploaded to Zazzle where they can be bought as postcards, mouse pads, posters and even canvas.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the images uploaded to Zazzle so far.
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If there are any of my images not for sale yet that you would personally like to buy then please comment on this post and I will upload the image in the format you want.

In the meantime please enjoy this image of the Laser Light show in Brisbane last month. Thanks to all for reading and commenting.

Beautiful Storm Contrast

This amazing image was taken whilst driving on the beach on Queensland's beautiful Fraser Island.

Golden Sand, Green Ocean and Angry Black Sky...

Fraser is all sand and a 4x4 is the only way to get around.

Wildlife Wednesday 23 - Magpie Goose

Wildlife Weds again and if I am honest I am starting to run out of fauna photos. I might resort to including flora to as well  :)

Today's wildlife is a Magpie Goose and was captured in a tree in Cape York far north Queensland. I was reliably informed that they are quite rare!

Shipwreck - Fraser Island

Hi All,

I am back, sorry for the huge gap in posts.
Today I want to share the very cool shipwreck on Fraser Island in Queensland. Fraser is the largest sand island in the world and claimed this ship a very long time ago.
This image is now available for purchase at my store Image Australia

Wildlife Wednesday 22 - Termites

I know this is not an actual picture of a Termite but is still an impressive way to depict them. This mound was truly huge!

This was taken on the way into Bramwell station up Cape York.

Gold Coast Wave

I know the pictures are becoming far less than daily - Life has been busy and I apologise, I will post as often as is possible. I am also thinking of have a guest photographer day so if you have ant Oz pictures online send me the URL and I may choose one!

This shot was taken at Coolangatta in the south of the Gold Coast. I love the feeling of motion in it.

Australia's Massive Distances - Birdsville

Some of the signs here always amuse me with how far away they sign places.
This one shows just how remote Birdsville in the outback desert really is.

Although when you here about inexperienced travellers wanting to see the whole lot in 3 weeks perhaps you can understand.
This isn't the biggest I have seen here - on the Warrego Hwy out of Brisbane there is a sign for Darwin - 3437 kms! Can anyone beat that? I am interested.

Waterfalls of Atherton

I know, I know... you are all missing me! Sorry.
To make it up to you I have decided to post 2 waterfalls from Atherton Tablelands. First up is Zillie Falls, then the enchanted Ellinjaa Falls
Both very beautiful after a long while of dry outback!

Famous old Hotel - Birdsville

This hotel is an outback icon, Birdsville is famous for it's races held in September. This hotel for that one day must be the busiest in Australia. For a town with a pop of 120 that is pretty good going!

Night Light - Paronella Park

This is the strange and wonderful Paronella Park. It was made completely from concrete by an eccentric Spaniard for his wife. Look up the story online for the low down - an amazing tale!

Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island

This photo was taken before I lived in Australia. We came here for a holiday and I loved it. Hamilton island in the Whitsunday Island group was one of the places we stayed. Heidi took this shot, we couldn't have lined the boats up better if we tried. Ahh Paradise..

Mossman Gorge

Mossman is a beautiful lush rainforest in north Queensland. You can swim in the river in the gorge, was a bit cold for us in the middle of winter!

100th Post today!! Favourite Destination

Well this is my 100th Post and I thought I would dedicate it to our favourite destination and the new friends we made there.

Cape York was the Destination and Sandy and Elliott were our friends.
This is all of us enjoying Twin Falls all to ourselves. The whole story of the trip can be found here - Trip Around Australia Blog

Outback Sunset

This shot was taken in North Western Queensland. It is one of my favourites and reminds me so much of our time in the remoter parts of this land.

Wildlife Wednesday 14 - Rainbow lorikeet

This cheeky little fella is a Rainbow Lorikeet. They are a beautiful playful bird, this one in particular was taken at The Polish place in Mt Tamborine, Queensland. So cheeky are they here, that they wait for you to finish your coffee and cake and then jump in and lick your plate clean!!

This image is now available for purchase at my store Image Australia

'Big Red' Sand Dune - Simpson Desert NP

Hi All - I am back on the web after my house move....

This is a photo from the top of 'Big Red'.
Big Red is the largest sand dune in the Simpson Desert and is also the most easterly dune. This means if you are travelling from Mt Dare in the west to Birdsville in the east(Across the 'Simmo' as it is affectionatley known), Big Red will be your final and toughest test.
Our car was not capable of crossing the Simpson unfortunately (can't carry enough fuel) but we were able to drive to the top of 'Big Red'. It was just a case of letting the tyres down a bit and giving it plenty of gas to keep going.
I have added a fun 2nd photo as proof of our achievement!! :)

This image is now available for purchase at my store Image Australia

Brisbane Riverfire 2010

It was the start of the Brisbane Festival yesterday and the famous Riverfire. Here is one of our best shots of the fireworks shooting off the famous Storey Bridge.

If you love Brisbane - My Images are now for sale on Fine Art America - Please see my gallery at this link - Carl Koenig Gallery

In addition you can search Fine Art America for all Brisbane Images here - FAA Brisbane Photos

Fencing - Old Laura Homestead, Lakefield NP

An abstract shot of the fence that surrounds Old Laura homestead in Lakefield National Park, Far North Queensland. The Homestead is made from corrugated iron and is empty aside from those that choose to visit Cape York in the dry season.

Tropical Cairns, North Queensland

This picture was taken from my camping chair on our pitch in Cairns. Nothing better than a cold drink in a tropical place with a view like this!

Wildlife Wednesday 12 - Dingo

This shot of 2 Dingos searching for food was taken on Fraser Island. The Dingos here are said to be the purest left in Australia as they have had less opportunity to inter breed with wild dogs.
The beach is the main highway on Fraser, as you can see these guys were feeding right in the middle of it!