April '16 Photo Competition 'Rocks'

[Cuppa]

April ’16 Photo Competition.

This month’s competition topic has been chosen by our March winner Cuppa

My choice is for this month’s topic is Rock, or Rocks. We live in a country with a huge range of colours & textures in our rocks. I hope this range might be reflected in our
entries.
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Good luck all.

Ps. Please read though the pink bit below if you haven’t done so yet. Ta.

Pps. It always helps to post a brief explanatory caption with your entry.

Regards
Cuppa

Past winning photos can be viewed here (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners).

Monthly Photo Competition guidelines (Please read)
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* Each month a new competition thread will commence & all forum members are invited to submit their photos .

* Maximum of three entries per person.

* Multiple entries should be made in separate posts

* Each entry should consist of a single photograph & a short description only

* Comments pertinent to entries are encouraged, but please do not use this thread to engage in banter

* Photos MUST have been taken by the member posting the photos or members of their party.

* Any photo which has been a winner will not be eligible for re-entry in any future competition.

* Please do not post photos that are not entries in the competition.

* Please do not re-post other folks entries within the thread

* The winner of the month's competition gets to choose the following month's competition topic.

* All members are encouraged to vote for the photos they think should win. This will be done by pressing the 'Thanks' button located underneath each post. Toward the end of the month the date & time of competition closure will be announced. Following this time the thread will be locked & the 'Thanks' counted to determine the winner.

* 'Thanks' may be added or withdrawn at any time during the month up until the competition is closed.
You are welcome to thank as many different posts as you wish!

* In the event of a tied first place I will add a casting vote, except in circumstances where my entry is one of the tied ones, in which case I will withdraw my entry.

*Inappropriate photos eg, sexual, racist, violent etc are unacceptable & should not be posted.


Thanks for your cooperation

[AGman]

John Flynn Memorial outside of Alice Springs. Sun shining through the rain clouds in that area at the time (2010).

65901

[FNQGU]

Entry 1
Marlin Coast

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/P9110086_zpsmdmzuhln.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/P9110086_zpsmdmzuhln.jpg.html)

[FNQGU]

Entry 2
Trinity Beach Rocky Headland

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/P9120205_zpsafkk14h6.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/P9120205_zpsafkk14h6.jpg.html)

[Bush Ranger]

The Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, Cervantes, WA.

[ova50]

1st Entry. Great Ocean Rd Vic.

[ova50]

2nd Entry Cape Le Grande W.A.................

[Cuppa]

1st entry.

'Cuppa & The Rock'

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/33.jpg

[VK2FMIA]

Sawn Rocks, Mt Kaputar National Park near Narrabri, NSW
65907

[threedogs]

Always thought that rock was returned to the Devils Marbles,
convinced that other rock is different, seems the powers that be
stole a rock from the Devils Marbles without permission of the
traditional owner. Ive read some where it was returned and another rock selected
in its place, the traditional owner did a blessing of the rock. they are two different rocks IMO
it was somewhere else in 1980,This one was about 20k out on the southern side of the HWY
Larrapinta drv I think after all it was 1980, took a customers bike for a spin lol
Oh this is Flynns Memorial father of the RFDS

[threedogs]

@ Cuppa my mate was a Ranger Ayers rock at the time before any name changes
We could nearly touch the Rock, the bonus was we could travel anywhere and we did
We drove from "Ayers rock" to the "Olgas" the back way and even camped out there
one night oh yeah they were the days, I think the casino was just being built
The rangers quarters are just behind the Landie 186s, [not mine]
The Pitantjatjara People slept in make shift Mia Mias just to the left of the picture
Remember well some of the elders like one eye Mary and Nipper.
Nipper helped the Police in trying to find baby Azaria, this photo was taken the day before
a Dingo grabbed her.

[ova50]

3rd Entry......
Murphy's Haystacks (Mortana SA)

[Bush Ranger]

Waddikee Rock, near Koongawa, SA. E & WS had a crushing plant near by to use rubble for building tanks back in 1952. Mount Googly direction sign is on the other side of the sign post.

[Cuppa]

Entry 2

MrsTea & a rock. Barn Hill Station, Kimberley.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/40.jpg

[Wine_maker]

One from me

65935

[Cuppa]

It might add to the interest if you edited your post & added a little info about the petroglyphs & the location Alexander?

[flubba flubba]

Not a lot of sunbaking then?

[Boinzo]

65945

Here's one from me. Handrail Pool. Weano Gorge, Karijini NP.

[Boinzo]

65946

And another, also Karijini. This time Hancock Gorge. These are some of the oldest rocks in Australia.

[threedogs]

A bit different but rock art, this is the drawing from up Laura way.
we visited these on the way back from Cape York in 83.
I have heaps of other rock art

[Bush Ranger]

Mahogany Creek Dam, John Forrest National Park, WA.

[VK2FMIA]

Entry 2


http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy17/compass_photo/Landscapes/IMGP4905_zpsnxng3eud.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/compass_photo/media/Landscapes/IMGP4905_zpsnxng3eud.jpg.html)

Devils Marbles/Karlu Karlu, NT

[Onkey]

I am not shore if this is aloud if not please remove. and yes i did take the photo but not on purpose (they actually ruined a grate pic of the cliff):wink:.
and no i did not join in on the festivity's.:wink:

I call it (Hot Rocks)

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_22781_zpspsunpmrc.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_22781_zpspsunpmrc.jpg.html)

[Onkey]

entry 2

beach stones.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_0916_zpsfcladtjg.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_0916_zpsfcladtjg.jpg.html)

[FNQGU]

@ Boinzo and VK2FMIA - great pics guys, you've got skills!

[growler2058]

Harvesting oyster from the rocks on Koh Samuihttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66099&stc=1

[growler2058]

FlindersRangeshttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66100&stc=1

[growler2058]

Flinders Face in the rockshttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66101&stc=1

[Maxhead]

First entry is the vagina rock at the Big Rock...lol

sorry but only small
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66102&stc=1

[Maxhead]

Second is the Scull rock at the Big Rock...lol

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66106&stc=1

[Maxhead]

Third is the cock rock at Devils Marbles...lol
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66104&stc=1

[Onkey]

entry 3

The very rare (Easton Rock Climber).

just look at it's smile.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_2949_zpsgyr5uibw.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_2949_zpsgyr5uibw.jpg.html)

[TPC]

Entry 1
Sedimentary layers in the rock
Broome WA

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/57.jpg

[VK2FMIA]

Entry 3
Limestone formation at Jenolan Caves, NSW

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy17/compass_photo/Landscapes/100_0080_zpsk23vhzlz.jpg (http://s773.photobucket.com/user/compass_photo/media/Landscapes/100_0080_zpsk23vhzlz.jpg.html)

[fracster]

Been a while since I posted in the comp, so i`ll have a go in this one.

Some of you guys may know where this is:


http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/Fracster/Landscape/Best.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/Fracster/media/Landscape/Best.jpg.html)

[fracster]

Meanwhile, back in the UK,limestone paving in North Yorkshire.


http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/Fracster/Landscape/VelviaCopy.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/Fracster/media/Landscape/VelviaCopy.jpg.html)

[fracster]

Over in Norway,at the edge of a a glacier, these had been dragged down by the ice:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/Fracster/Landscape/Glacier2.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/Fracster/media/Landscape/Glacier2.jpg.html)

[FNQGU]

Painted Desert - Mt Arkaroola. Caught it in a glimpse of sunlight on an otherwise dull-ish day. Magnificence is hard to capture sometimes.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/P7150682_zpsfqkogvjs.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/P7150682_zpsfqkogvjs.jpg.html)

[fracster]

"Magnificence is hard to capture sometimes.".............very true that bud.

[Cuppa]

This post is a reminder for the slackarses who haven't posted yet.

It's half way through the month.

[taslucas]

This post is a reminder for the slackarses who haven't posted yet.

It's half way through the month.
Ok ok ill get my girlfriends laptop fired up, find my external hard drive, sort through 13,000 photos and post one...

God you're a hard task master!

>>>tappin from tassie

[taslucas]

"Magnificence is hard to capture sometimes.".............very true that bud.
Just let me take a selfie

>>>tappin from tassie

[Rossco]

This post is a reminder for the slackarses who haven't posted yet.

It's half way through the month.
Cheers cuppa, always have good intentions then end up leaving to the last minute haha. . .

[jack]

Entry #1 Apollo Bay Rocks - Low Tide

Something a little different, rocks created by wave action at Apollo Bay

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/96.jpg

[jack]

Entry #2 Apollo Bay Rocks - Low Tide

Something a little different, more tidal action at Apollo Bay

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/97.jpg

[jack]

Entry #3 Apollo Bay Rocks - Above High Tide

Something a little different, home safe from the tidal action at Apollo Bay

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/98.jpg

[taslucas]

Entry 1
These are some of my rocks. I collect them to remember places, times and people. Some of them include the summiting a mountain with my dad, the super pit at Kalgoorlie, the first walk I went on after my back brace was off etc..
They don't look fancy but they mean a lot to me.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/100.jpg

>>>tappin from tassie

[Winnie]

Australia rock, Narooma
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/101.jpg

[taslucas]

Australia rock, Narooma
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/101.jpg
Buy an atlas winnie!

>>>tappin from tassie

[MEGOMONSTER]

Australia rock, Narooma
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/101.jpg

Mmmmmmm, Narooma, the memories.

[rusty_nail]

Entry #1:

The rock of my life, standing on top of the big rock, with some more special rocks in the background.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66374&d=1460931442

[rusty_nail]

Entry #2:

Snow covered rocks at Thredbo

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66376&d=1460935603

[rusty_nail]

Entry #3:

Waves on a rock at Maui Island, Hawaii
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66384&d=1461010994

[Clunk]

1st entry

Three Cliffs bay on the Gower, Swansea, South Wales

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/121.jpg

Wonder why it's called Three Cliffs

[Clunk]

2nd entry

Tried to have a go at taking a panoramic photo of the Pinnacles in WA

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/122.jpg

[taslucas]

Entry 2

a swirly rock overlooking Boat Harbour Beach Tas.

66379

[taslucas]

Entry 3

a hot cross rock on Flinders Island
66380

[Clunk]

Entry #3:

Waves on a rock at Maui Island, Hawaii
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66377

pic not showing mate

[Cuppa]

#3

Not a bad spot to wake up in the morning. Brachina Gorge, Flinders Ranges,SA.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/139.jpg

[MB]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/140.jpg

Not worthy and technically not even a rock as such, just inspired to join in and share.

Thanks Cuppa for your dedication :-)!

Such a simple thread honestly makes us look a little closer, well done mate, see you in the hills soon!

Cheers


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[jay see]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/140.jpg

Not worthy and technically not even a rock as such, just inspired to join in and share.

Thanks Cuppa for your dedication :-)!

Such a simple thread honestly makes us look a little closer, well done mate, see you in the hills soon!

Cheers


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Thanked for the comment, not much for the photo. Lol

[Rossco]

Entry 1.

66479

Lichen covered rocks near Cape Howe somewhere.

[Rossco]

Entry 2.

66480

Gabo Island

[Rossco]

Entry 3.

66481

Rocks in a river cossing on the Deua River at the Bendethera Valley

[Rossco]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/140.jpg

Not worthy and technically not even a rock as such, just inspired to join in and share.

Thanks Cuppa for your dedication :-)!

Such a simple thread honestly makes us look a little closer, well done mate, see you in the hills soon!

Cheers


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BTW Markie FWIW i think that your pic is certainly worthy and definatly classifies as rocks IMHO ☺

[Clunk]

Not part of the comp, came up on my faceache feed.....

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/04/159.jpg

[FNQGU]

This one can't count as I'd posted three already, but I took this one this morning.

When I pulled it up on the laptop the 'face' jumped right out. Didn't even see it when i took the shot. Limestone Karsts out past Chillago.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/untitled-130_zpsuohujjp6.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/untitled-130_zpsuohujjp6.jpg.html)

[Hodge]

Ok later entry from me, but just found a photo of huge boulders at Tidal River from our weekend just gone at Wilsons Promontory.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66536&stc=1

[Cuppa]

Last call for entries. This month’s comp will close to entries tomorrow evening (Sunday 1st May @ 7pm Vic time).

Cuppa

[Avo]

Mount Agustus...one of the walktrails and came across these

[Winnie]

Nothing like scraping in at the last minute! We went for a drive to Mt Baw Baw last weekend and stopped at the Tyers river on the way.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/pb2017/Winnie/DSC_0003_zpsr2ivmheq.jpg

[Winnie]

Entry 3

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/pb2017/Winnie/DSC_0031_zpsyijnw2gd.jpg

[taslucas]

What's that last one winnie?

>>>tappin from tassie

[TPC]

Entry 2
Rock path in the Grampians.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/4.jpg

[Winnie]

What's that last one winnie?

>>>tappin from tassie
A pile of rocks... Lol on the summit of Baw Baw

[taslucas]

A pile of rocks... Lol on the summit of Baw Baw
Looks like some kind of structure or foundation.

>>>tappin from tassie

[Cuppa]

Entries are now closed for the April comp.

You all know the drill --- but in case there are any newbies checking out the comp ---- it's now up to as many of as possible of you to cast your votes. You can vote for as many entries as you wish simply by clicking on the 'Thanks' under each entry. Voting will close at 7pm Vic Time on Tuesday 3rd May. You can change your votes up until then if you wish.

Please take the time to enlarge 'thumbnail' entries, it can make quite a difference & is fair to the entrants.

So there you go ..... support the comp & your online community ... vote vote vote!

[Cuppa]

Voting is now closed. Results will be posted soon.

[Cuppa]

Well this months comp has seen a good number of entries, & of a high standard. Well done everyone who posted their photos. Well done also to the voters, it's good to see some higher voting numbers.

Competition was very close with two entries taking it down to the wire, but we do have a winner.

In first place with 23 votes is Boinzo with his photo of Handrail Pool, in Weano Gorge, Karijini NP. I was pretty envious of that pic. Those of you who have been there might recall that part of the initial descent into the gorge is by ladder down the cliff. It was there that my wife managed to drop my camera. I recall seeing it bounce down the rocks. The fall killed it & so no pics of Handrail Pool & a new camera bought in Port Hedland a bit later.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/09/36.jpg

In second place with 22 votes is VK2FMIA with his shot of the spectacular Sawn Rocks in the Mt Kaputar NP.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/80.jpg

In third place with 15 votes is Fracster with his North Yorkshire landscape showing the limestone paving.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/Fracster/Landscape/VelviaCopy.jpg

Good effort folks.

Boinzo, please send me a PM to let me know your choice of topic for our May competition. You can view past topics here (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners)

Cuppa

[taslucas]

Beautiful pics. One of my favourite subjects so far

>>>tappin from tassie

[Boinzo]

Thanks to Cuppa for managing this great thread. Big thanks to everyone for the votes. And thanks to VK2FMIA for sharing an awesome picture of the organ pipes. Kaputar NP is one of my favourite spots. It snowed on me when I was there last year!
I hope everyone enjoys this months comp. Dig through your shots and show us your sandy images!

[fracster]

Winning shot is a cracker,well done mate.

I missed seeing it in the thread and would have voted for it if I had seen it.

[VK2FMIA]

Thanks to Cuppa for managing this great thread. Big thanks to everyone for the votes. And thanks to VK2FMIA for sharing an awesome picture of the organ pipes. Kaputar NP is one of my favourite spots. It snowed on me when I was there last year!
I hope everyone enjoys this months comp. Dig through your shots and show us your sandy images!

Cheers Boinzo, great pic, will have to check out the Handrail Pool one day!. Only 40 k`s from home to Mt Kap, up there quiet a bit. Check out the Barraba Track (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Cycling-trails/Barraba-track) next time your there.

[Boinzo]

Went up,the Barraba Track when I was up there. Admittedly in a Prado, so it doesn't count!


Cheers Boinzo, great pic, will have to check out the Handrail Pool one day!. Only 40 k`s from home to Mt Kap, up there quiet a bit. Check out the Barraba Track (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/Cycling-trails/Barraba-track) next time your there.