Burra Creek

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This photo was taken at the Burra Creek and as you can see there is a massive Eucalyptus Gum Tree reaching for the sky. This tree is one of many in the area and worth visiting for a picnic with family and friends.

For those that are more adventurous and do live further away from Burra Creek and can't manage a day trip, it is a great camping area as well with two long drop toilets provided. There are no shower facilities. Adding money to the donation box helps keep the camping area in the great condition that it is in.

Take a closer look at this image and you will see my brother's caravan tucked away in the shady area. Tomorrow my husband and I along with my brother and his wife plus another couple who are dear friends to us all are leaving for a holiday traveling North with our caravans, which will last a little over three weeks. My brother has made up a itinerary of our trip and weather permitting we will be sticking to the plan as laid out and you can view it by clicking here.

During this period I doubt that I will get a chance to update any of my blogs as the trip is full on. I will make up for the lack of post though with images that I am told will want me painting and I hope at the same time, images that will stimulate you as well.

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Burnt Down Creek, Southern Flinders Ranges

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Yesterdays post was of Richman Creek in the Southern Flinders and todays post is another creek not far from Richman Creek.

As far as the creek named "Burn Down Creek" there is evidence that a bush fire had wiped out some of the large gums in the past, and one would presume that how the creek acquired its name.



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Richman Creek, Southern Flinders

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This Snapshot of Eucalyptus Red gums was taken late in the day when passing through Richman Creek and is one of numerous creeks between Quorn and Wilmington in the Flinders Ranges.



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Worlds End Gorge

Worlds End Gorge or what used to be known as Burra Creek is a lovely camping spot in South Australia. There is permanent water in the gorge although it is better to walk further in from the camping grounds to see the deeper water. While visiting, a yabby was spotted crawling around in the transparent water. It has been said that fish are also in these waters but can't say that any were spotted.

This snapshot was taken back in July 2005 using my Nikon E5700 camera, which has now been retired with the barrel showing signs of wear from zooming in and out.

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Thankfully I have thousands of photos to that cameras credit
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Thankfully I have thousands of photos to that cameras credit and is now my back-up camera for the time I may have a dreadful breakdown with my new DSLR Nikon D80 and oh how I hope that is far into the future.

I haven't had a chance to paint anything from the Burra area as I am so busy painting for the Painters of the Flinders Ranges network. More photos will be posted on SnapShots from this area in the near future.

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South Australian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)

The photo below is an example of a Eucalyptus Blue Gum tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) that grows in South Australia and so lucky to have this particular one growing on the family farm. If a visiting artist to this blog has been trying to find am image of an Australian gum tree to paint, this tall specimen just might be the one for you.

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