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I saw this photo out of the corner of my eye as we were setting up the van.  I couldn't wait to get my camera out.  This lake is pretty isn't it.

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope for each of you it is it a wonderful, happy one filled with visual delights for you to photograph and enjoy.  Thanks so much to for the way you have shared your eye on the world, I look forward to following your stories throughout 2012.   Here is my blog plan for 2012.


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  1. JulieJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    So, I gather this is Wallaga Lake. I have a photo of an old red car crossing that picturesque white wooden one-lane bridge. It is a lovely area, but I have not stayed there but in Bermagui itself.

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  2. DianneJanuary 1, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I can understand why your were itching to capture this shot - it has it all - backdrop - height - reflections and that wonderful splash of red on the boat. Delightful!

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  3. AnnJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I'd love to be somewhere like that right now. Happy New Year.

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  4. Red Nomad OZJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Sensational! So many unexplored corners of OZ ... sigh ...

    Happy New Year!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    What a pretty spot!

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