lookANDsee

The purpose of this otherwise uneventful photograph is to illustrate, in a small way, the variety of tree environments (for the want of a better phrase) that exist in a relatively small area.

On north-facing and steep slopes the trees are sparse. By the river exists a line of denser, greener trees. The trees on the left edge of the image are more dense. And, just visible at top, centre, is some remnant dry rain-forest.

The harsh brightness of the image illustrates the strong light of the Australian summer.

Here, we’re on a narrow’ish ridge above the Macleay River at Oxley Wild Rivers National Park (Long Point). The ridge crosses the centre of the image and ascends to the top left (like a ramp). It’s about 3m across at its narrowest. In total the ascent was about 650 m (2200 ft).