Sunday 15 August 2021

South Esk River

The South Esk River at Evandale, Launceston, Tasmania is only a few km from Launceston plus the airport is near Evandale which is about a 10 - 15 minute drive from home.

The trees are no longer there which is a great shame but then on the other hand I understand why - why, is because the river floods often therefore the flow of water along the river was interrupted.  This area is a picnic area with seats, swimming and in general having fun, today not so much so. 

These photos were taken in November 2006. If you click on the 'location' at the end of the post there is a map.



55 comments:

  1. It does seem a pity that those lovely trees have been lost.

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    1. It sure does Rosemary, rivers and streams should be lined with trees in my opinion.

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  2. Se ve ahora solitario, no dudo que en determinados meses, se llenen los merenderos.

    Besos

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    1. A few people go for a picnic in summer but not like they used to because there is hardly any shade now.

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  3. very lovely sight every green trees and spring water, good for well-being.

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  4. It's good that you have those pictures, then. They are lovely.

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  5. It is good have history recorded and I would like to see what it looks like now, if you fancy and short outing.

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    1. I thought I should show then and now but it's hunting the now photos down but can go and take some this week as I'm going to visit a friend out that way.

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  6. oh it is sad that trees are no more there dear Margaret
    i felt bad about it really

    water was lovely and trees added pleasure to sights ,thank you for sharing the lost beauty of Esk river !
    blessings!

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    1. It's so bare now it just doesn't look the same that river Baili.

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  7. I have little doubt that removing the trees (what a travesty) interfered with the natural cycles of the river. The consequences of that will be felt sooner or later.

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    1. Always flooded at that point in the river up to the highway so something had to be done, so alas trees had to be removed and yes it's sad.

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  8. Beautiful photos, that riverside, twith so much flow, those shadows that it casts in the water, how crystal clear they look, a beautiful place really.
    Best regards.

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  9. Hi Margaret,
    A beautiful river. Extraordinary photos, the reflections in the water are fantastic.
    Hugs and all the best

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  10. Lovely river South Esk, the green goes down as well.

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  11. Hello Margaret,
    This is very nice. Great to see the clear water.

    Greetings, Marco

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  12. The reflections in these photographs is lovely to see.

    All the best Jan

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  13. Un posto meraviglioso che regala un grande senso di pace.

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    1. Very peaceful there especially this time of year Stefania.

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  14. The water is so clear, free from pollution. Peaceful place. Have a great week.

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    1. Yes it is Nancy, Tasmanian water are know for usually being clear expect on some rare occasions.

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  15. Super photos, what a pleasure to have a picnic with those views. Sad about the trees but thank you for sharing photos of how it used to be.

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    1. It's ok once in awhile to look back and see how things used to be Denise, sometimes for the better other time not so.

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  16. Bella serie de imagenes de naturaleza
    Un saludo, amiga

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  17. Un bellissimo paesaggio che mi piacerebbe tanto visitare!😍

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  18. Colors are beautiful (beautiful green! Beautiful brown and water color). Looks really so healthy place for the humanbeing.

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    1. Sure is a good place as well as fresh air which is of good quality.

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  19. Me parecen unas fotografías preciosas, me encantan. Muchos besos.

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