Contributions of the group New South Wales, Australia

Multiple fences

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:05:56 +0000

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Fences at all levels! I'm about to break out of my fences and have a few days away.
So all I can say for now is HFF and have a great weekend everyone.

Morning Glory

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:11:56 +0000

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There are several varieties of Morning Glory, this is the purple type. Attractive as the flowers may be, in the Australian context these very vigorously climbing introduced vines are classed as weeds because they outcompete native plants.

Shiny wall

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:05 +0000

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This reflective wall is on the Sydney Crown Casino building. Taken from a ferry. Wishing everyone a Happy Wednesday Wall.

A bench at the church

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:51:46 +0000

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The Kiama Jamberoo Uniting Church is the oldest operating public building in Kiama. It opened in 1851 and became the first Wesleyan Chapel in the district. Being near the ocean, it deteriorated badly from salt penetration of the old brickwork, but was restored and re-opened in July 2019.
What's more, there's a bench out in front, so Happy Bench Monday and have a good week, everyone.

Bombo wall

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:01 +0000

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I recently posted a photo of a fence at Bombo (PiP). This is the seaward side of the headland at the end of the fence. It is interesting for its geology, with a distinct change in the rock type visible, even better seen large. Of course, it also makes a good wall, so Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

Boatmen Statues at Harrington

nobody@ipernity.com (Gillian Everett) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:50:02 +0000

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There are a series of Statues/Totems commemorating the maritime history of Harrington, NSW, Australia.

The three here near the breakwall at the entrance to the Manning River are for The Pilot Station.

From the plaque....
In 1856 the first Pilot Station was set up here with a maritime pilot and staff of boatmen to assist ships entering and leaving the treacherous ‘gateway’ to the Manning River. Cargoes of cedar, maize, farm produce and livestock were exchanged for staple food and equipment by the settlers. A light beacon, lookout and signal house were built on Flagstaff (Pilot) Hill . The first maritime pilot appointed was Captain Richard Powell, who was followed by Job Bradley and John Muir (…), Murray, Kerkin, Brady, Cauvin and finally… The first boatmen were Hom, Whitnall, Scott and…
Elizabeth Muir was the first Post Mistress in Harrington.

Wandering bench

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:15 +0000

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See the PiP for an elevated view of this wandering bench.
Wishing everyone a Happy Bench Monday and a good week to follow.

Rock pool

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:56:22 +0000

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Kiama is one of many places along the NSW coast with a rock pool built into a rocky headland. On days such as this though, with large waves, using it might require a little prudence. View large and the fences become more visible. HFF and have a good weekend, everyone.

Church walls

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:23:56 +0000

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With a tower like this, the Anglican church in Kiama (opened in 1859) could almost be in England! Very appropriately, it's located on Church Point. Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

Red Midge Orchids

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:12:21 +0000

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Today I went out and took more macro images of these little native orchids (the flower sections of the stem are typically less than 50mm long in total). Best viewed large (also see PiPs)

Kiama bench

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:22:43 +0000

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This bench would be ideal for a picnic with a view on the right day. Happy Bench Easter Monday and have a good week, everyone.

Bombo fence

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:20:05 +0000

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Bombo Headland was once a major quarry for the rocks required to build railways in the late 19th and early 20th century. What is left is now a nature reserve. Wishing everyone a Happy Fence Friday and pleasant and safe Easter.

Tonight's full moon

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:56:11 +0000

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Big and bright as it rose this evening. Best viewed large.

Norty Cheeky Love You

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:20:24 +0000

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The little work shed with graffiti is in a power line easement through a forest, near where I photographed the orchid in my previous image (see PiP). HWW, everyone.

Red midge orchid

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:47:41 +0000

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This tiny Australian native orchid is just moving from the flowering to the fruiting stage. In total, the flowering section is about 4cm long It is a Red midge orchid, botanical name Genoplesium laminatum. Fortunately, a friend knows all these ID and botanical details (I certainly don't). :-) Maybe view large.

Bombo bench

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:48:50 +0000

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This bench on Bombo Headland looks back toward Kiama. Happy Bench Monday and have a good week, everyone.

Bombo Beach

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:48:22 +0000

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Bombo Beach is immediately to the north of Kiama. The harbour in my previous image is near the distant pines to the left of centre, while the main part of the town is behind the headland at centre. In the water, just someone on a jet ski. .

Kiama boat harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:43 +0000

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I'm just back from a very pleasant visit to the little town of Kiama. This is the boat harbour there. Wishing everyone a Happy Fence Friday and a good weekend to follow.

Wait on a bench?

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:46:29 +0000

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As shown in my previous image, it's been some time since the last train through Michelago. If you'd care to wait for the next though, there are some benches (see PiP and maybe view large). Happy Bench Monday and have a good week (I'm now heading away for several days).

Former station

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:36:59 +0000

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The former Michelago railway station, on a closed (since 1989) NSW railway line. Happy Fence Friday and have a good weekend, everyone.