A few more photos of the Whim Creek area in Western Australia.
Doesn't matter where you go you always come across a flower or two. The above flowers are called the Sturt Desert Pea, Swainsona formosa and creep along the ground. The flower below is called the Purple Mulla Mulla, Ptilotus exaltatus though covered in red dust it's not showing it's best. These two plants were growing near Whim Creek.
This is us settling for the night and the truck below along with a few photos of the sunset in order of the sun going down on that day.
Beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteIt was magic sitting there watching and taking photos, Bill.
DeleteSon unas flores muy curiosas. Me gusta mucho las imágenes de la puesta de sol.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
Native to Australia is that flower. Thank you.
DeleteLovely shots. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC.
DeleteThose skies are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Looking to the heavens Jan 😊
DeleteWow, wonderful photo's. I had trouble yesterday trying to post a comment on your part 1. Found it very interesting. The sky pictures are breathtaking. Also like seeing your trailer.
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Interesting to note you had trouble typing comments, I'll watch out for that myself. Thank you.
DeleteFlowers and
ReplyDeleteplants, in the
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desert ,
extraordinary .
Yes, it is extraordinary, but that is Australia.
DeleteThe sunset views are just so exquisite
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed, there was no excuse for not taking photos of the sunset it was right in front of me, I didn't have to move so to speak.
DeleteIt was certainly a beautiful sunset. Your car looks very clean given the red dust around.
ReplyDeleteThe vehicle does look clean Andrew, we had that day come from 80 mile beach which is a dirt road in and out, no water to wash said vehicle, but up close there was red dust on it. Was hard to choose which photos to show of that sunset, clouds do make it more interesting.
DeleteIncredible country isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWe should all be so proud - I am - the really dinky-di Aussie!
Cheers
Colin
PS: Another lovely sunny day here and getting warmer.
My b/day party was great - certainly have enough left overs
to feed "a la the biblical story mob!!!"
Teririgal again is invaded by the Sydneyites!!!!
A magic country we live in Colin. I'm thrilled I was able to so many areas of our Land, so many people haven't, and I'm referring to Australians.
DeleteWell now, Happy Birthday Colin, even though I'm late. I simply forgot!
Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteAre those flowers in the 1st photos actual peas?
No those flowers are not peas, they just look like peas. They are native to Australia and are grown naturally in the hotter drier areas of Australia.
DeleteLovely photos. The sky is impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Love the sky too.
DeleteLas flores me gustaron pero me enamoraron las fotos del cielo Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you - that sky is so magic.
DeleteGorgeous sky views! What are those wild flowers on the first picture?
ReplyDeleteThey are the same flower, Sturt Desert Pea as in the second photo, the difference is the middle bit, sometimes they are the same colour as the actual flower, other times they are darker in the middle - a different variety I expect, Angie.
DeleteLovely sunset. The Sturt's Desert Pea is South Australia's national flower.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is, and it's a beautiful flower R. I personally love those flowers.
DeleteSturt's desert pea has a very unusual shape and an even more unusual distribution of red petals around the shiny black. Yet it seems to survive well in arid parts of desert Australia. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYes Hels you are correct, there are also different coloured middles for want of the correct word, some middles are lighter, some are darker, so therefore must be different varieties. The plant is found in the drier, desert areas in the northern area of Australia.
DeleteWhat beautiful pictures of the Whim Creek area.
ReplyDeleteThe sunset is really amazing.
I wish you a good weekend.
Greetings Irma
Thank you, Irma. It sure is a beautiful sunset.
DeleteThanks--- I enjoyed these!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Bill.
DeleteStunning photos!
ReplyDeleteThe Sturt Desert Pea and Purple Mulla Mulla are so beautiful, even with the dust adding to their character.
I love how these unique flowers manage to thrive in such a harsh environment.
The sunset shots are equally breathtaking—what a perfect way to end the day!
I enjoyed these lovely glimpses into your Whim Creek adventure.
Have a great weekend, Margaret!
Thank you Veronica. It is a rather warm place in the winter, and very hot in the summer.
DeleteLove your trailer! I miss ours, at times.
ReplyDeleteLovely sunset!
hugs
Donna
Thank you, Donna.
DeleteI miss ours, we sold it last year, miss it occasionally too.
It was a lovely sunset.
Che posti meravigliosi. È incredibile vedere in questi luoghi spuntare dei bellissimi fiori rossi che fanno da sfondo ad uno splendido tramonto
ReplyDeleteThe Sturt Desert Pea is widespread in certain areas and it['s ever so lovely to come across life in such a dry land.
DeleteMy word that looks like harsh, unforgiving country! I would love to experience it though!
ReplyDeleteIt is harsh all done the west coast and across the top, even in the middle of Australia it's similar. I see beauty in those areas, some don't.
DeleteBeautiful post
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat a beautiful journey through nature and travel! The Sturt Desert Pea and Purple Mulla Mulla are such unique and striking plants. Even with the red dust, the Mulla Mulla still has a certain charm. It sounds like you had a memorable evening with the sunset and your truck—what a perfect way to end the day. Thanks for sharing these moments with us. Hi wishing you a happy weekend. I just shared a new post please read: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/09/how-to-style-prepreworks-stretchy-slim-round-neck-knit-vest.html.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melody, we did enjoy our time there.
DeleteLovely post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne
DeleteMargaret!!!
ReplyDeleteLindo seu Blog.
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Thank you.
DeleteThe variety of soil shades (red, brown, light brown) might indicate a variety of vegetation (trees, plants, flowers), and that turns the area into a very attractive one!
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed Duta, so many different shades of red dirt/dust.
DeleteSome damn good photos here
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo-Anne, we live in a great place.
DeleteFabulous views :D
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat photos Margaret, such fun traveling with you virtually :) I have seen those type of long trucks over the years in Australian movies. I take my hat off to those drivers. The scenery is stunning and skies. Those flowers, especially the red one, are so unusual and exotic looking, beautiful! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Denise. Those long trucks are sometimes called trains and they drive in the most dreadful places trying to get to the Stations (farms)up north.
DeleteYou are welcome.
Such beautiful photos. The sky is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeletePreciosas flores y puesta de sol. Gracias Margaret, por mostrarnos esas flores de tu país. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful views and landscapes. I always regret that I don't have such large open spaces, mountains and hills always limit the view and make the surroundings seem more cramped. Sunsets - wonderful, I could watch them forever.
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