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It’s actually coldest just after the dawn. Images of Canberra

By 17 May, 2012

Don has sent in this gorgeous bit of photography with this note:
Thought you might be interested in this shot of Lake Ginninderra on a cold frosty/foggy morning with the mercury at -3 degrees.
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Glorious Tuggeranong. Images of Canberra

By 17 May, 2012

Out and about with the little bloke yesterday and stopped by Tuggers Town Park.
Took this picture.
A gloriously sunny afternoon, peace and quiet, autumn colours, and a friendly swan – couldn’t ask for more.
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Mt Taylor sunset redux. Images of Canberra

By 15 May, 2012

Inspired by Ben Dover’s Mt Taylor photography yesterday Mossrocket has upped the ante:
Here’s some more photos from the top of Mt Taylor. I skipped work on Thursday and decided that hiking and photographing would be a better use of my time.
I didn’t realise you could climb up a walking track on the east side of [...]

Sky Plaza at sunset. Image of Canberra

By 15 May, 2012

Martyo has sent in this shot of Woden at sunset a week ago.
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Sunset from Mt Taylor. Images of Canberra

By 14 May, 2012

Ben Dover has sent in this picture taken yesterday evening at Sunset on Mt Taylor.
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Parking Woden Style!

By 12 May, 2012

Deborah sent this in with the following note:
Thought I would share this one with you – parked in Woden on 11 May.
This vehicle sounds like a Mac truck (what the) when its rolling but the, ahh, angle parking really surprised me.
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Goonbag fire twirling. Images of Canberra

By 11 May, 2012

Some nights the view from the Garema Place Goonbag is more spectacular than others.
Orangedrummerboy has posted this spectacular effort. [CC BY 2.0]
Got an image of Canberra you want to share with the world? Email it to images@the-riotact.com .

Professional roadworks Canberra style

By 10 May, 2012

Into the growing mess of Marcus Clarke Street we have a solution to cars queuing to get into the new car parking near Barry Drive.
Just lean a No Right Turn sign on the speed limit pole!
Fixed!
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Sunrise over Queanbeyan

By 9 May, 2012

Archy has sent in some beautiful pictures of the sunrise over Queanbeyan this morning.
– #1 looking due east
– #2 looking northeast over Oakes Estate and the fog in the gullys with the Molongolo and Queanbeyan Rivers
– #3 Due east again avec contrail

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The Government wants you to get out and look at the leaves

By 8 May, 2012

[ 12 May, 2012 to 13 May, 2012. ]

Territory and Municipal Services want you to get out and about and enjoy just how good their street trees are looking at this time of year as the leaves come down:

With autumn now in full swing, people are encouraged to visit some of the streets and local parks in inner Canberra to see our trees [...]

Fogs and frosts 2012. Part 1

By 7 May, 2012

It seems the fogs and frosts are upon us even before the leaves have finished their turn.
Above is Geekette’s morning shot of Lake Burley Griffin.
Overheard has been snapping similar scenes:

If you’ve got a picture of fogs or frosts around Canberra email them in to images@the-riotact.com .

Who says hangliders don’t fly upside down? Images of Canberra

By 7 May, 2012

Last year Andrew Luton impressed us with his hang gliding release from a hot air balloon.
Today he’s sent in a cracking shot with this note:
Here is a picture from a flight of mine yesterday (6 May) out at Spring Range, 10km’s north of Hall.
This is one of the main Hang Gliding and Para [...]

Telstrayama and moon. Images of Canberra

By 5 May, 2012

in_the_taratory has sent in this work of awesome with this note:
i have a telstrayama for you – the full moon tonight appeared to rise and sit directly above the telstra tower peak. this is captured from mt painter (a gorgeous afternoon and sunset aided me).

Why I love Canberra in Autumn

Oh OK … it’s Autumn and all the leaves are coloured and the air’s turning crisp and photographers are out taking pictures – as they do. I thought I’d share this one because the way the light has literally ‘infused’ the leaves and brought out some spectacluar colours. Canberra expresses it’s seasons so emphatically. I [...]

Sunset over Parliament. Images of Canberra

By 3 May, 2012

Rob has sent in the view from Kingston, which we have to say is rather fetching.
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Nishi in the fog. Images of Canberra

By 2 May, 2012

joeyjojojuniorshabadoo has sent in this picture of the under construction Nishi apartments with this note:
Here’s a shot from my phone of the Nishi construction site, shrouded in fog at 730am yesterday morning.
Got an image of Canberra you want to share with the world? Email them in to images@the-riotact.com .

Cold mornings have their redeeming features.

By 2 May, 2012

I left home in the dark for a pre-dawn ride around Lake Burley Griffin on the way to work.
I stopped to admire and took a photo at about 7am.
You can’t see it in the photo, but my toes are numb.
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Telstrayama sunset. Images of Canberra

By 2 May, 2012

Last night’s spectacular sunset (possibly enhanced by the controlled burns) inspired Gungahlin Al to send in this picture of Telstrayama and sunset.
Not to be outdone Kevin also had a gorgeous contribution:

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End of an Era

So, the Lyneham servo finally closed it’s doors on the weekend.
The bike shop left months ago.
Soon the place will dug up and (presumably) the ground detoxed to make way for some more units … can’t be too many of these suburban servos left.
I remember the ones in Watson, Ainslie (& the mad [...]

Another look at the Pear of Agony

By 1 May, 2012

Tiffany Smith has sent in some pictures of the artwork Woden’s still buzzing about.
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Images of April 2012

By 1 May, 2012

In a new initiative we’ve whacked our April12 images folder through a collage tool and voila!
That’s the month just gone.
For those who want a bigger version enjoy.

Botanic Gardens AfterDARK – a preview

By 30 April, 2012

On Saturday evening I went along with the family to a special members event at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). The rainforest gully walk has been kitted out with low wattage LED lighting funded by the ‘Friends of the Botanic Gardens’ and Saturday night was the first time they were showing it off. There [...]

In Calwell please sees the attendant inside

By 27 April, 2012

Rangi’s sent in these pictures of the signage at the Calwell Caltex.
I guess when communicating with a petrol thieving clientelle there’s not much point to proofing the signs.
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Tree wins another round of Car v. Tree

By 26 April, 2012

Basketcase has sent in this striking pair of images from Holt with an observation:
Found this car in Starke St, Holt. Not a soul in sight, had to wonder how it ended up there.. The air bags had been activated.
It has now been moved but looking at the tree, I was surprised at how little damage [...]

Autumn Images Part 6

By 26 April, 2012

Geoff from Lushpup has taken photographic fiddling to new dizzy heights with this beautiful shot which he explains thusly:
This is what happens when you put your fisheye on the ground looking up and carefully balance a polarising filter (that’s too small for the lens) on top.
Taken in the ANU down near Sullivan’s Creek. [...]

Sunrise on Lake George. Images of Canberra

By 26 April, 2012

What looked like 100m dash turned out to be a solid hike in muddy water.
Arrived at the edge of the lake at 6:20am – just in time for me to find a gigantic birds nest (not sure what type) and a spectacular sunrise with very fast moving clouds and light
Nikon with Sigma 10-20mm [...]

Anzac Day photos 2012

By 25 April, 2012

Brian has sent in this lovely picture of his daughter at the War Memorial.
Have you got a picture of this Anzac Day you want to share with the world?
Email it to images@the-riotact.com .

The assiduous vandals of Woden

By 23 April, 2012

Captured on my morning walk- destruction or just deconstruction?
Nothing unrepairable but the mortar.
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Lake Ginninderra Panorama. Images of (around) Canberra

By 23 April, 2012

Lake G + X100 + Motion Panorama + Topaz Adjust5 = teh prettys.
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Naked in the James Court Maccas. Caption contest!

By 22 April, 2012

I guess we’re a big city now.
Matthew has taken this eyebrow raising picture in the James Court McDonalds late at night last week.
A pint to the commenter with the best caption.
Got an image of Canberra you want to share with the world? Email it in to images@the-riotact.com .

Abandoned at Narrabundah shops

By 21 April, 2012

Waterford’s (the band) Pete Huet has posted this to facebook and given us permission to use it with this note:
‘But I was well loved,’ I thought,
staring at the sky through autumn leaves.
Before admitting to myself
that, of course, the bogans I considered family
would one day leave me to this fate.
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Telstrayama sunset. Images of Canberra

By 21 April, 2012

Mrs Bandicoot took this one from the new bridge at the Lyneham wetlands last Friday night
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