Q is for Queensland

Fronds of Rebecca's Tree Fern in the Daintree Rainforest of Queensland, Australia, silhouetted against the blue sky.

Twisted vines in the Daintree, Queensland

Natural pattern in bedrock on Normanby Island

Wait-a-while Palm in the Australian rainforest at Kuranda

Daintree Rainforest from above in Queensland

Booby bird on Michaelmas Cay in Queensland

Lichen and vines in Daintree rainforest, Queensland

Cooper's or Scaly Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) in Cairns Botanic Gardens in tropical Queensland, Australia.

Trochus niloticus shell on the beach at Normanby Island

Water pattern with fish shoal in shallow water

Basket or Bird's Nest Fern in the Daintree rainforest at Kuranda in Queensland, Australia.

Mangrove roots on the bank of Daintree River, Queensland

Mud creeper shell at Cairns in Queensland

Sooty terns on Michaelmas Cay in Queensland

Mud creeper sculpture at Cairns in Queensland

Rebecca's Tree Fern in the Daintree rainforest of Queensland, Australia

Saltwater crocodile warning sign in Queensland

Floating leaves of aquatic plants at Centenary Lakes

Close-up detail of the sharp teeth on a palm leaf stem

Q is for Queensland. It is a great place. I was lucky enough to spend 6 weeks there in 2011. I wrote 82 posts about the natural wonders I saw and published 832 photographs – a selection of which are shown above.

6 Replies to “Q is for Queensland”

Emma Cownie says:

November 10, 2019 at 9:08 pm

It’s great seeing all these photos in a gallery like this. Really conveys the richness of the place.

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winderjssc says:

November 10, 2019 at 9:21 pm

Thank you, Emma.

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Deb Perry says:

November 10, 2019 at 10:14 pm

Thanks for your wonderful selection of photos representing your time in our WONDERFUL Queensland.
I am a Western Australian however spent a fascinating 3 years in QLD walking, birdwatching and generally enjoying nature. My favorite of the photos is in the mangroves. I love the mangrove forests ( as I call them) We used to live in Dampier in W. A. We sailed and camped there with our small children. I went birdwatching and exploring and enjoyed exploring the mangroves clambering over and through the roots. My favourite bird up there was the Mangrove Robin. Now living in Augusta my special treat is to see the White breasted Robin in my garden. I am enjoying your posts. Thanks
Bye for now,
Deb

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winderjssc says:

November 11, 2019 at 6:57 am

Thank you, Deb. I am glad that you enjoyed the pictures and sharing memories with me. I have only visited Queensland but I have just been watching the TV programme Great Australian Rail Journeys with Michael Portillo. The last episode was on the Indian-Pacific train from Adelaide to Perth. It has made me feel that I should think about exploring the other side of the continent.

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Rolling Harbour says:

November 12, 2019 at 8:39 pm

So much to look at here, so much to look up (given time… nil). Frogmouth. Brain coral. That barbelled fish. Best relax and look through the gallery again!

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winderjssc says:

November 13, 2019 at 7:29 am

Thank you, RH. I feel privileged to have seen Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef while it was still moderately Intact. It is now under such threats from climate change. Seems like it could get worse and may never be the same again.

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