Old Owl's photos

An attempt to see how far I could go in isolating a detail without losing all meaningful definition. (Time weighs heavy in isolation, doesn't it? There's only so much sourdough one man can bake.) The PiP shows the original picture of the MY Bob Barker owned by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, moored at the time in Hobart, Tasmania after trailing the whalers in the Southern Ocean in April 2011. Comments and criticisms as to whether the objective is worth the effort will be gratefully received and considered.

Grevillea cultivar

Taken just before the current crisis. “There can be no return to normal because normal was the problem in the first place.” Keep safe, everyone, but be prepared to change things when the crisis is all over.

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Self-isolation is leaving me with too much time on my hands.

White ibis, commonly called "bin chicken" or "tip turkey" in Australia.

Subiaco station, Perth, WA.

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Hakea bucculenta (On black is best. Press Z.)

By the Northam to Toodyay road in Western Australia. Not really a wholly appropriate song for this picture, other than the word “sheep”. But it’s an excellent excuse to hear Kate Bush. And dream of sheep (original 1985 recording) . And dream of sheep (live 2016 recording) . Enjoy.

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Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth

Jamaica Blue café, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth

Oxford Street, Leederville, Perth