Friday, January 30, 2015

The Somerset Region

While I have been unable to get out much since my surgery, it has given me a great opportunity to go through my archives and clean out my images.

These shots are from a trip out into South East Queensland's Somerset Region in late 2012 taken on my Canon 1100D. I can't believe I missed editing and posting these shots.
It was a beautiful Spring day; blue skies, sunshine and relatively hot temperatures. However, the area is so picturesque that the constant stopping to get of the air conditioned car for a shot was definitely worth it.

I was drawn to this tree lined driveway while driving along Brisbane Valley Highway..


A quick stop at Cormorant Bay on Wivenhoe Dam, near Fernvale, for lunch. Located 80km from the Brisbane CBD, Wivenhoe Dam is South East Queensland’s largest water storage and is the main supply of water for Brisbane and the greater Ipswich area. It is also a very popular recreation destination; including toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, shelters and a playground.



A little further down Brisbane Valley Highway is the Hay Road turn off, which leads to the Logan Complex. The facilities here include BBQs, toilets, picnic tables & shelters, a playground and two camping areas.



Back on the Brisbane Valley Highway, heading towards the town of Esk...



It was a fabulous day out!

Linking with these memes:

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19 comments:

Bas. said...

O wat mooi en wat een uitzicht zo weids,super.

TexWisGirl said...

some GREAT fence views! love the golden trees and the gold grasses, too. beautiful waters. thanks, liz!

Juliana said...

Fabulous shots of fabulous day!

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Bob Bushell said...

Fantastic views of everything. The lake is my favourite, remarkable.

Amy Burzese said...

Lovely countryside!

eileeninmd said...

Pretty shots of the countryside.. You do live in a beautiful place.. I love the shots with the tree lined driveway. Have a happy day!

21 Wits said...

See that first look of your excellent captures begs follow this road. Take me to all of these lovely views! NOW! Today... if only I could paint a sun into our day here. Yep, it's taking a toll! Yikes.

Anonymous said...

Great fences. I enjoyed all the scenes!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

WOW! What wonderful beautiful fence views.

Ida said...

I also liked your tree-lined driveway shot. There is some lovely countryside here with nice fences. I enjoyed your outing.

Pauline said...

It's a beautiful area, Liz. The dry countryside is heartbreaking but makes for dramatic colours.

FilipBlog said...

Great fall pictures. Love the yellow.

Greetings,
Filip

Helen said...

So glad you found them. A hot but perfect day through our wonderful countryside.

Bethany Carson said...

Love the beautiful fall colors of the trees along the trail. Your last photos of the lake are spectacular as well.

Pamela Gordon said...

What gorgeous scenery. I love that little roadway with the trees lining it and the gate. It certainly is beautiful there. I'm visiting from Canada for Good Fences. Pam

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Beautiful Australian scenes!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous shots and gorgeous scenery! Hope you're now recovering from your surgery.

Pat Tillett said...

What a beautiful place! I'd love to spend time there checking it all out. That dirt road is so inviting.

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