Richard Siu Photography

Grand architectures in Bruges, the capital of the province of West Flanders, Belgium. Followed by seal spotting at Nieuwpoort IJzermonding!

Wandering the streets of Mechelen, Belgium, and we hiked up the 538 steps to the top of St. Rumbold’s Tower. We were pretty impressed by the automated carillon in the tower which plays a song every 7.5 minutes. The tower contains 49 bells, with the heaviest one weighing 8 tons.

The Eifelsteig is a 313km long hiking trail spanning from Aachen to Trier, divided into 15 stages.
We partially hiked the third stage which runs from the timber-framed village of Monschau to Einruhr am Obersee totalling 24km (we did an out-and-back without finishing the stage due to issues with transport).

One of my fav cities for this trip: Luxemburg.
First we did a hike on the Mullerthal Trail,to see the Cascade De Mullerthal (waterfall), then we strolled through the city, and went into the Casemates du Bock (underground tunnels) followed by the free National Museum of History and Art.

A brief update from Germany: Koblenz and Surrounds.
While I am usually a nature and landscape photographer, in some European countries we have these almost-1000 years old buildings which we just don't have in Australia or NZ.
First 5 photos are of Biebricher Schloss (Biebrich Palace), built in 1702.
Next 5 are a small random selection of photos of Marksburg Castle, initially built in 1100 and is one of the only 2 hill casltes between Bingen am Rhein and Koblenz that have never been destroyed.
The rest are of Stolzenfels Castle, originally built in the 13th century and then rebuilt after being destroyed.

Goslar is a historic town on the northwestern slopes of the Harz mountain range.
This is a random selection of photos taken when we were wandering the streets of this old town.

Cathedral Rock (880m) - a 4-hour return hike on kunanyi / Mt Wellington. After an initial cruisy walk for about 45 mins, it is then constant uphill gaining around 600m in elevation.
After the hike, we visited the Bush Bakery at Leslie Vale for lunch - would highly recommend!
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Some more shots of the aurora australis from the 11th of May.
Photos are unedited, other than watermarking.

𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒇, 𝑴𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌
Today's hike to Tarn Shelf, featuring snow, gale force winds, and the last of the golden fagus leaves.

https://youtu.be/qG6YXHQlsWY
I have created a time lapse from last weekend's aurora show - on YouTube because quality of videos on FB is not the greatest.

Timelapse of the Aurora Australis - 11th May 2024 A short time lapse from 1000+ photos taken on the night of the 11th of May 2024.Music: 'Eternal Love' by Twisterium, Creative Commons Licence.

Another pano of last night's aurora australis.

First time trying to do a pano of the aurora last night; but no pictures will ever capture the sheer size and luminosity of the show.

Mt Wedge - a "relatively easy foray" into the Southwest National Park (quoted from The Abels), with about 800m of elevation gain over 2km. We took about 4hrs 15mins return with breaks and lunch at the top.
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Not far from Mt Tyndall is Mt Murchison (1275m), a 5km return day walk (we took around 3.5hrs including stops for photos and snacks on the top). It's one of the best day hikes I have done in terms of ease, views, and variety of track.

Mt Tyndall is a 9km (including Lake Tyndall), 4-5hrs return hike on the Tyndall Range, close to the West Coast of Tasmania.
Been talking about hiking Mt Tyndall since last year, finally had the opportunity to do the hike this past long weekend!
Got the best weather, and enjoyed a stunning sunset.

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Some shots from the 4th Sandy Bay Dahlia Show, held by the Hobart Horticultural Society Inc.

Cape Queen Elizabeth is an easy, 12-km return hike on North Bruny, offering brilliant views of The Neck and Adventure Bay as well as stunningly secluded beaches and the famous rock arch.
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A phone pic of tonight's sunset.

Selling this framed, ready-to-hang print, 110cm (W) x 76cm (H).
$500 (which is the cost price for the print and frame).
Was going to be a gift but it was the wrong size.
The high quality print itself is by Full Gamut Hobart.
Photo: Sunset at Tessellated Pavement, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania; with Clyde's Island and a fisherperson in the background.
Please message me if interested. Can deliver in the greater Hobart area.

Views from Marions Lookout.
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On the way to Barn Bluff today.
It took a bit of patience (both from myself and my hiking buddy) to get this shot, as Barn Bluff was going in and out of fog cover.
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𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑹𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒂
Finally paid Lake Rhona a visit over the weekend, after years of wanting to hike there.
This is a 28km return hike (to the lake only, excluding side trips such as Great Dome, Reeds Peak etc), over boggy buttongrass plains cumulating in an uphill climb as you approach Lake Rhona.

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌
Litchfield National Park is an ancient landscape shaped by water, important to the Koongurrukun, Mak Mak Marranunggu, Werat and Warray Aboriginal people. The National Park covers some 1,500 sq km, and is home to some massive magnetic termite mounds (they can be taller than the average person) and crystal clear pools fed by mulitple waterfalls.
I respectfully acknowledge and honour the Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory through which I was travelling, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future.

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Watching the sun setting over the Timor Sea / Indian Ocean, while enjoying a variety of delicious food from the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market - a seasonal market started in 1987.
The market is held every Thursday and Sunday evening during the Top End's dry season.
I respectfully acknowledge and honour the Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory through which I was travelling, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future.

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𝒀𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒆
Located at the end of the Jim Jim Creek, the Yellow Water billabong in Kakadu National Park is part of the South Alligator River system, the entirety of which within a UNESCO World Heritage listed National Park.
There are multiple tour options with Yellow Water Cruises, led by knowledgeable tour guides who are passionate about local wildlife.
Spoiler alert: up close photos of saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles and birds - including white-bellied sea eagles, and a spectacular sunset.
I respectfully acknowledge and honour the Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory through which I was travelling, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future.

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