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a piece of early Tasmanian mining history
Many early mines relied on water carried great distances by water races cut out by hand often for many miles
This one about 5.75 miles long was cut from Weaning Paddock Ck to Moina for the Shepherd & Murphy mine
It has produced bismuth, iron ore, molybdenum, tin and tungsten, from the 1890s to 1950s
This is one part still showing in the bush

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typical scene in the highlands of Tasmania
This taken at Cradle Mt

In the foreground is Pandani (Scientific name: Richea pandanifolia)

The pandani is the world’s tallest heath plant and a distinctive example of Tasmania's endemic plants. Found only in Tasmania's alpine areas and wet forest mountains, the pandani can range in size from a small shrub up to a 12 metre tree. Its tough, serrated leaves can be up to 1 metre in length. Its unusual appearance can make you feel like you have stepped onto another planet.

Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona.

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fotoi wrote in post #19346580
Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona.

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Wow! And the two hikers!

avondale87 wrote in post #19343461
a piece of early Tasmanian mining history
Many early mines relied on water carried great distances by water races cut out by hand often for many miles
This one about 5.75 miles long was cut from Weaning Paddock Ck to Moina for the Shepherd & Murphy mine
It has produced bismuth, iron ore, molybdenum, tin and tungsten, from the 1890s to 1950s
This is one part still showing in the bush

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avondale87 wrote in post #19343463
typical scene in the highlands of Tasmania
This taken at Cradle Mt

In the foreground is Pandani (Scientific name: Richea pandanifolia)

The pandani is the world’s tallest heath plant and a distinctive example of Tasmania's endemic plants. Found only in Tasmania's alpine areas and wet forest mountains, the pandani can range in size from a small shrub up to a 12 metre tree. Its tough, serrated leaves can be up to 1 metre in length. Its unusual appearance can make you feel like you have stepped onto another planet.

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These are mature Pandani - magnificent plants that 'sing' in the wind as it blows through the fronds and makes a very distinct rustling sound

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Nice shots Richard, and interesting write-up. Thanks.

fotoi wrote in post #19346580
Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Arizona.

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Nice shot fotoi.

kenyc wrote in post #19346592
Wow! And the two hikers!

Thank you, yes, part of our group.

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19346595
Nice shots Richard, and interesting write-up. Thanks.

Nice shot fotoi.

Thank you.

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19346595
Nice shots Richard, and interesting write-up. Thanks.

Thanks Ray
I'd show more but they went west in an update where the PC guru just wiped the drive! Happened twice

avondale87 wrote in post #19343463
typical scene in the highlands of Tasmania
This taken at Cradle Mt

In the foreground is Pandani (Scientific name: Richea pandanifolia)

The pandani is the world’s tallest heath plant and a distinctive example of Tasmania's endemic plants. Found only in Tasmania's alpine areas and wet forest mountains, the pandani can range in size from a small shrub up to a 12 metre tree. Its tough, serrated leaves can be up to 1 metre in length. Its unusual appearance can make you feel like you have stepped onto another planet.

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These are mature Pandani - magnificent plants that 'sing' in the wind as it blows through the fronds and makes a very distinct rustling sound

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Sorry to ask such a dumb but serious question, Richard, but residing as I do, in a country relatively free from venomous serpents, dangerous spiders, crocodiles and other animals that put you in their food supply chain - just how safe would a hiker be wandering through that undergrowth?

avondale87 wrote in post #19346634
Thanks Ray
I'd show more but they went west in an update where the PC guru just wiped the drive! Happened twice

Moral to this story - - - "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" - - - I have been caught out a couple of times also.

Edit: And don't keep all your baskets in the same box!

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19346716
Sorry to ask such a dumb but serious question, Richard, but residing as I do, in a country relatively free from venomous serpents, dangerous spiders, crocodiles and other animals that put you in their food supply chain - just how safe would a hiker be wandering through that undergrowth?

Ray that would be quite safe BUT
Winter - leeches. And those Pandani have them up in the leaves at times and when you brush past them they can transfer to you
They also love the grasses so one just has to keep vigilante. Summer is also prone to them but less so.
Unfortunately its not until they've had their fill you realise they have been on you.

Snakes - summer. Generally not an issue if you watch where you are going.
The Whip Snake is safe, can bite but generally doesn't affect people but Tiger and Copperhead are deadly and not to be played with
Worst thing one can do is drop your daks and just squat anywhere for a ........
Unfortunately many years ago a woman went for a pee, got bitten and was too shy to tell anyone one and died.

Lowland Copperhead at our place yesterday

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avondale87 wrote in post #19346725
Ray that would be quite safe BUT
Winter - leeches. And those Pandani have them up in the leaves at times and when you brush past them they can transfer to you
They also love the grasses so one just has to keep vigilante. Summer is also prone to them but less so.
Unfortunately its not until they've had their fill you realise they have been on you.

Snakes - summer. Generally not an issue if you watch where you are going.
The Whip Snake is safe, can bite but generally doesn't affect people but Tiger and Copperhead are deadly and not to be played with
Worst thing one can do is drop your daks and just squat anywhere for a ........
Unfortunately many years ago a woman went for a pee, got bitten and was too shy to tell anyone one and died.

Lowland Copperhead at our place yesterday

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Now you couldn't miss that Ray

Spiders you're pretty safe here unless you rummage about in the rocks and dirt etc and find a rogue one.

Now that might sound scary but its not that bad. Leeches though in our bush are facts of life and you have to live with it.

Thank you that explanation, Richard. I don't think I'll be pitching a tent in your neck of the woods anytime soon, though - as safe as you try to make it look.
As for that Copperhead, well, are you allowed to shoot them?

Ray.Petri wrote in post #19346739
Thank you that explanation, Richard. I don't think I'll be pitching a tent in your neck of the woods anytime soon, though - as safe as you try to make it look.
As for that Copperhead, well, are you allowed to shoot them?

A BIG NO! They are fully protected