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12/05/2026

Old Fence ©
Marradong
Western Australia.
#1820.

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Canon Eos 7D camera with Sigma 24-60mm lens.

Photographed 2018.

Photographed this beautiful old timber fence along a lush green farm paddock.
Many years have rushed by since this fence made by hand with sharp ax then set in the ground to keep farm stock in.
Character and age showing in its weather worn surface, through many different weather conditions over many years. Still standing and doing the job it was erected to do. Credit: GS Buck.

Marradong, Western Australia, just south of Boddington where an a rural property just off the Pinjarra Williams Road to Quindanning is set among beautiful green pastures with a red gravel road leading into the property.
The setting was quite beautiful. Especially the salt bush type trees xontraasying among the green.
Marradong is a former town located 8 kilometres south of Boddington along the road from Pinjarra to Williams.
141 km south of Perth City, capital of Western Australia and 68km south of Pinjarra ro the west.
Travel further south 50km to Williams and then onto Albany on the south coast.
The locality of Marradong is situated on the Dwellingup - Boddington road, about 10 kilometres west of Boddington at the head of the Quindanning Road. Back in the 1920's Marradong was a thriving town with many amenities including a school, shop and an hotel. Situated so close to Boddington, which was enjoying rapid growth because of the arrival of the railway which opened up industry particularly forestry, Marradong was all but abandoned by the 1930's.
Credit: Wikipedia

12/05/2026

On My Selection ©
Moodiarrup
Western Australia.
#1819.

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Canon Eos 40D camera with Canon 10-20 wide angle lens.

Photographed around 2010.

Private property. No entry permitted.

South of Darkan, I came across this old farm cottage alone in a paddock a long way from anywhere.
Uninhabited but in fare condition and painted red at some stage and set among flowering shrubs.
The sky against the red cottage made for a perfect photo opportunity.
Arthur River is a small town located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, between Williams and Kojonup on the Albany Highway.
Moodiarrup is 244km south of Perth the capital of Western Australia.
A small farming centre 244km south of Perth, set close the Arthur River and Lake Towerrinning, south of Duranillin and north-east of Dinninup, on the Boyup Brook - Arthur River Road. Originally called Mudiarrup, this was changed to the current spelling in 1957. Moodiarrup is 35 km south of Darkan and some 236 south-east of Perth. The locality was gazetted in 1909 although government surveyors were in the district as far back as the 1870's, as were the early settlers. Credit: GS Buck

12/05/2026

Mud Brick Ruin ©
Eastern Wheatbelt Region
Western Australia.
#1818.

Copyright GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos D40 camera and Sigma 24-60mm lens used.

From my Archives. Photographed 2006.

The photography of the old ruin was taken in rural Western Australias eastern wheatbelt between Brookton to the west and Corrigin to the east on one of many trips throughout country Western Australia.
Within the red mud brick walls and surrounds, many stories of life and history have been created over the years and left with this ruined memory of what was once a home to farming workers and their families.
Raising families, working hard on the land brought many happy days along with many sad and tormented days.
Enduring the highs and lows that weather conditions can bring along with fire, floods and failed crops.
They strived with great determination in endeavours to bring much needed crops and raise cattle and sheep for the Australian and overseas markets. Some years through lack of rain many crops failed and cattle and sheep died from thirst.
Mingled within the down years they had remarkable years of success that brought hope and encouraged many to work on through hardship for the future of their families.
Great respect for their endeavours on the land as farmers of today learn from the mistakes made from the past. Credit: GS Buck

Corrigin is a town in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 229 kilometres east-southeast of the state capital, Perth, Western Australia, along State Route 40. It is mostly a farming community focused on crops and sheep, and holds the world record of "the most dogs in a ute".

History
The name "Corrigin", of Noongar Aboriginal origin, was first recorded in 1877 relating to a well in the area. The meaning of the name is unknown.

Before 1908 Corrigin's only connection with the rest of the state was the railway track that ran to Merredin and it was difficult to get anyone to take up land near the rabbit proof fence. Most of the land was once held by George Walton on a pastoral lease, which he ran from his homestead at Wogerlin rock. The first settlers to the area were Mr A. W. Goyder (the son of the South Australian Surveyor General), who took up the area on which the town now stands. He was followed by Jack Crossland then by Messrs Gayfer and Jose Bros.

Corrigin has a population of 903 and is a key agricultural centre for a district focused mainly on wheat and sheep farming. It is the location of a CBH management zone office,[13] and in 1973 was the location of a "type B" wheat bin.

It contains a district high school (originally opened 1915 as a primary school), National Australia Bank branch, shopping facilities, accommodation (hotel, motel, caravan park), council offices and a telecentre. Each year, it hosts an agricultural show.

The town is a stop on the Transwa bus service to Esperance via Kulin/Hyden.
A large rocky outcrop just to the east of town is Corrigin Rock.
About 5 km west of town is the Corrigin dog cemetery, containing over 80 buried dogs. Credit: Wikipedia

12/05/2026

Mount O'Brien ©
Fowler Gully Nature Reserve
Wongan Hills
Western Australia.
#1817.

Copyright GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos 20D camera with Canon wide angle 10-22 mm lens.

Photographed 2005.

Photographed from Mount O'Brien looking west across farming plains from Mount O'Brien a 10 minute drive from the town of Wongan Hills and a two hour drive north of Perth.
Mount Mount O'Brien in the Central Wheatbelt in a nature reserver called Fowler Gully, offers a magnificent view of the Wongan Hills Reserve from its peak. Drive to the Centenary of Federation Wheatbelt Lookout for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, lakes and reserve. Bring along your binoculars to examine the area in more detail.
Enjoy a picnic with the spectacular view and make use of the barbecue facilities on offer. Mount O'Brien is the second highest peak in the Wongan Hills, standing at 424 metres high.
It provides an uninterrupted view as far as the eye can see.
Time your visit with the wildflower season between September and December to see an incredible profusion of colour across the countryside. The town takes pride in their diverse wildflower collection which includes a number of endangered species that can only be found in this area.
Wongan Hills a major town on the Northam-Pithara road, some 182 kilometres north-east of Perth, in the northern agricultural region. This thriving town supports the surrounding districts commercially and socially. Land was first set aside for this township in 1907 although this was near Lake Hinds. Settlers wanted the townsite on the railway line some 16 kms east and this eventuated. The town was gazetted in 1911. The town bears the name of the nearby range.

Fowler Gully Nature Reserve is a 2.3 km² protected area established in 1993, located in the Wongan Hills region of Western Australia. It is part of the extensive network of natural reserves managed for biodiversity conservation within the northern Wheatbelt, specifically known for protecting rare flora.Key InformationLocation: Wongan Hills, WA 6603, Australia.Purpose: Conservation of native flora and fauna, including rare species.Significance: It is one of the sites holding populations of the threatened Wongan Wattle (Acacia semicircinalis).Access: It is part of the wider "Whispering Hills" (Wongan Hills) area, often explored along with other sites like Mt Matilda and Gathercole Nature Reserve.Surrounding Area HighlightsWildflowers: The area is renowned for its rich variety of wildflowers, with over 250 species present in the wider Wongan Hills reserves, blooming mainly in spring.Hiking & Nature: The region offers various trails, including the nearby Mt Matilda walk trail, which offers views of the surrounding Wheatbelt.Flora & Fauna: The reserves provide habitat for protected fauna, including Carnaby's Cockatoo, and are a key area for spotting remnant Wheatbelt vegetation.Nearby AttractionsMt Matilda: Highest point of the Wongan Hills with hiking trails.Gathercole Nature Reserve: Known for wildflower walks and granite formations.Christmas Rock Trail: A popular walking trail near the town.Lake Ninan: Nearby spot known for birdwatching and camping.Note: As a natural, protected, and non-commercial site, amenities inside the reserve are minimal, with major services available in the nearby town of Wongan Hills.
Credit: Google Search

04/05/2026

The Gully ©
Nannup
Western Australia.
# 1816.

Copyright GS BuckPhotography ©
Canon Eos D7 camera with Sigma 24-60mm lens.

Photographed 2025.

Visited the southwest region around the beautiful town of Nannup recently. The rural region around Nannup shrouded in lush green paddocks after late winter rains saturate thirsty pastures.
The rural area with winding roads that undulate the hills and valleys, present wonderful landscapes on every turn and bend in the roads.
This particular photo opportunity caught my eye with its inviting quiet country rural setting. The winding road leading down into a serine gully past farm and into green pastured hills. Credit GS Buck

Nannup is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, approximately 280 kilometres south of Perth on the Blackwood River at the crossroads of Vasse Highway and Brockman Highway; the highways link Nannup to most of the lower South West's regional centres. The town is the seat of the Shire of Nannup.
History
Nannup's name is of Noongar origin, meaning either "stopping place" or "place of parrots", and was first recorded by surveyors in the 1860s. The area was at one point known as "Lower Blackwood", and the first European settler to explore it was Thomas Turner in 1834. In 1866, a bridge was built over the river and a police station was established. A townsite was set aside in 1885, surveyed in 1889 and gazetted on 9 January 1890. In 1906, a primary school and shire office were built.
In 1909, the Nannup branch railway (no longer in operation) was extended from Jarrahwood, linking to the Bunbury-Busselton railway.
Menaced by bushfires in 1928, settlers had to battle hard against the flames to save their properties. More bushfires, fanned by strong winds, swept across the region in 1935 burning out over 100 hectares (247 acres) and destroying one house and a barn. More bushfires were burning in the district over the course of several days in 1937, resulting in the stables and the sheds at the local race course being burned down, the destruction of large amounts of feed for stock, and the loss of telephone lines.
The town was flooded in 1945 when the Blackwood River rose to its highest flood level recorded to that date. Three families were left homeless and others had to be evacuated from the floodwaters. At its highest level the river was running 1.1 metres (3.5 ft) over the Russell Street bridge and the town's electricity supply failed from lines being damaged, leaving the town in darkness. The river flooded again in 1946 and 1947, closing roads but not causing any significant damage to the town.
In 1949 the town received 174 millimetres (6.86 in) of rain in a period of seven hours, causing flooding and one bridge connecting the town to Busselton to be swept away.
Bushfires once again struck in 1950 with several large fires burning only a few miles from town. The outbreak destroyed nearly 12,100 hectares (30,000 acres) of jarrah and karri forest. The fires were brought under control reasonably quickly; they were believed to have been deliberately lit.
The Dry Brook bridge just outside town on the Nannup-Balingup collapsed as a result of flood damage from the previous years. Although the bridge had been repaired after being damaged in smaller floods of 1950, it was undercut again and caved in without causing any injuries.
In 1982 after the remnants of a tropical cyclone passed through the south west, the town and surrounding areas were inundated by heavy rains. The Blackwood rose 11.6 metres (38 ft), submerging over 50 houses.
Many historical photographs are held by the Nannup Historical Society.
Parts of the movie Drift were filmed in Nannup in 2011.
One of the oldest buildings, a stone cottage built in 1862–63, is still standing on a farm on Gold Gully Rd. The building was in disrepair for a number of years but as of February 2020 is being restored by the current owner.[citation needed]
Present day
Nannup is the only town within the Shire of Nannup, and has a district high school (1961), community resource centre, shire offices, roadhouse, a sporting complex, shopping facilities, accommodation for travellers (hotel/motel, bed and breakfast, caravan park), police station, three cafes, a hardware store, community centre, golf club and golf course, nursery and a gemstone museum. The main street has changed little over the years so has considerable heritage value.
Credit Wikipedia

04/05/2026

Red Rock ©
Albany
Western Australia.
# 1815.

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Canon Eos 30D camera with Canon wide angle Lens.

Photographed 2008.

The southern coast line from Albany east to Esperance presents many spectacular landscapes that are excitingly unique to Western Australia.
This particular photo was photographed within a beautiful remote and secluded bay approx. 50km east from Albany. I believe called Little Beach.
The photo demonstrates the fine white powder beach sands around this magnificent beach rock with red hue colours with blue sky and turquoise waters in the background.
Many roads travel through the National Parks to open wide spectacular white sand beaches and calm turquoise coloured seas inlaid in beautiful calm bays.
Some coastal areas are quite rocky, secluded, remote and very dangerous, You need to take care when walking the rocks. Being sensible and keeping to marked paths is wise.
Many beaches and bays are like that in this image with powder soft white sands and colour that amaze the senses. A photographers delight in every way.
One little peace of advice when photographing in this area to make sure your camera and lens are properly covered to protect your equipment from the powder white sand when breezes are blowing across the area.
Best time to photograph is early to mid morning or mid to late afternoon.
The contrast between summer and winter along the coast is quite stark, dangerous but beautiful.
408 km from Perth, 482 km from Esperance, .330 km from Bunbury
The southern Albany coast in Western Australia refers to the rugged and diverse coastline surrounding the city of Albany, characterized by stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful bays on the Southern Ocean. It offers a mix of serene beaches and powerful surf, with highlights including Middleton Beach, Little Beach, and the historic Frenchman Bay, as well as the National Anzac Centre and vibrant local culture.
Key Features
Stunning Beaches:
From the iconic Middleton Beach near the CBD to the pristine and awarded Little Beach in Two People's Bay Nature Reserve, the region boasts some of Australia's best beaches.
Rugged Coastline:
Expect to see granite headlands, cliffs pounded by swells, and deep blue waters that transition to turquoise in protected bays.
King George Sound:
Albany is situated on this vast, historic waterway, which includes Frenchman Bay and features dive wrecks like the HMAS Perth.
Natural Reserves:
The area is surrounded by natural beauty, with locations like West Cape Howe National Park in the west and Two People's Bay Nature Reserve to the east.
Activities & Experiences
Outdoor Adventures:
Enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing, diving, hiking, mountain biking, and four-wheel driving.
Wildlife & Nature:
Explore pristine forests and carpets of wildflowers, and discover the Menang Noongar cultural significance of the land.
History:
Visit the National Anzac Centre, a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to the Great War, or explore the history of the ANZACs and the city's colonial past.
Cuisine & Wine:
Discover a vibrant food and wine scene, including vineyards producing fine wines.
Getting There
Albany is a short flight or a 4.5-hour drive from Perth, the capital of Western Australia.
From Albany, it's a roughly 40-minute drive to the nearby town of Denmark.

04/05/2026

Windy Harbour ©
South Coast
Western Australia.
# 1814.

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Canon Eos 30D camera with Canon 10-22mm Lens.

Photographed 2007

Windy Harbour is a holiday settlement surrounded by D’Entrecasteaux National Park. Located 371km from Perth CBD and 27km south of Northcliffe, on the south coast of Western Australia east of Augusta and west of Nornalup. Fishing, snorkelling and whale watching are the major attractions of Windy Harbour.
The area of Windy Harbour coastal zone was studied before it became part of the national park.
The history of the settlement is tied in with the forestry communities inland from the harbour and the rock lobster fishing industry.
The area was also the location of coastal fishing huts, which have been at times removed due to their not being approved by local authorities.
Point D'Entrecasteaux is a point on the south coast of Western Australia. The first European sighting was by the Frenchman Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux in the 1700s, although there were possible sightings by Dutch navigators from ships such as Leeuwin in the 1600s.[a] The nearest populated site on the coast is Windy Harbour to the east of the point, and Northcliffe to the north. The point is located within the D'Entrecasteaux National Park.
The main location west on the coast is Cape Leeuwin, and to the east is Point Nuyts. There are named islands near the point, including Quagering Island and Sandy Island.
It has been a site of material found from the ocean.
There also had been reports of heavy sea conditions in the vicinity. It was frequently used as a reference point for reports on geology and biota relevant to the south coast of Western Australia. It was also a referent point for maritime navigation and cartographic charts.
Credit: Wikipedia.

04/05/2026

Lake Towerrinning ©
Moodiarrup
Western Australia.
#1813.

Copyright photographer GS Buck ©
Canon Eos 20D Camera with Canon 10-22mm wide angle lens.

Photographed 2006.

South along the Arthur River-Dinninup road, south of Darkan, I came across this massive lake where holiday makers gather in good weather for boating, water skiing and other permitted activities.
Credit GS Buck.

Lake Towerrinning or Towerrinning Lake is a permanent brackish lake in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia located approximately 32 km south of Darkan, 44 km south west of Wagin and about 245 km south east of Perth. The lake is managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife since it is used as a recreational facility; the Shire of West Arthur leases part of it as a gazetted water ski area.
he traditional owners of the area are the Noongar peoples, who have inhabited the country for tens of thousands of years. The lake and its surroundings are spiritually and culturally significant to the Noongar as a corroboree ground and camping and meeting place with good hunting grounds.
The first European to visit the site was Thomas Bannister while exploring the area in 1832 and who described it as a "rushy lagoon".
Lands around the lake were being rapidly selected by farmers for cropping or pastoralism in 1909. The lake was bordered by a property owned by T.V.Williams in 1926.
The last recorded Indigenous Australian settlement was in 1938 when temporary camps were constructed to find bush foods. As a result of clearing the lake became larger through the 1940s with extra run-off but started to become saline in the 1960s.
In 1982 a caravan park, located near the southern shore line, commenced operations.
In 1989 the Lake Towerrinning catchment landcare group formed with a mission to improve water quality. In 1993 the construction of a lake re-diversion at the confluence of the Cordering and Morlup Creeks to the northwest of the lake was completed to allow diverting of fresher water into the lake from the catchment area and saline water away from the lake.
The 180 ha (440-acre) lake is mostly situated within a 256 ha (630-acre) A class nature reserve and is one of a few relatively fresh permanent, large waterbodies that are valuable as a wildlife refuge. It is located close to but is not part of Arthur River. It forms part of the Towerrining Lake and Moodiarrup Swamps Important Bird Area and the Arthur River Wetlands System within the Blackwood basin.
The lake has a catchment area of 6,000 ha (15,000 acres) and has an average rainfall of 550 mm (22 in) per annum and an evaporation rate of 1,873 mm (73.7 in) per annum. It is found along the upper part of a major drainage line where a paleochannel is likely to be present.
Water enters the lake via an inlet swamp found to the north west and drains out, eventually reaching the Arthur River, through an outlet swamp on the southern side of the lake.
The landscape of the catchment is a mixture of low hills, gently undulating rises, narrow incised valleys and wide flats with duplex sandy gravelly soils and clay soils on the valley floors.
Credit Wikipedia.

20/04/2026

Rusted Wire ©
Western Australia.
#1812.

Copyright GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos D20 camera with Canon 10-20mm lens.

Photographed 2006.

Visiting a farm property in Western Australia, brought many items of interest. I found this rusted twisted wire at the end of a fence railing holding the railing in place.
The wire has been there for many years and has rusted to a bright red colour over many years.
Many times I have spent looking for items that could produce photos of interest. This is one.
With a little editing to highlight the rusted red wires brought about a photo that gives that aged feel.
Something simple, different with a tinge of history attached. What would we would do without the use of wire around rural farms.
Credit: GS Buck

Baling wire, otherwise known as bale wire, farm wire, haywire, or soft wire, is a type of wire used in agriculture and industry for many uses such as mending fences or manually binding rectangular bales of hay, straw, or cut grass. It is also used in many non-agricultural applications, such as banding together corrugated cardboard, paper, textiles, aluminum and other materials that are processed in the recycling industry.

Terminology and description
Baling wire is also known as bale wire, farm wire, haywire, or soft wire, is a type of wire.

Uses
Baling wire is used in agriculture and industry for many uses, including mending fences or manually binding rectangular bales of hay, straw, or cut grass. It is also used in many non-agricultural applications such as banding together corrugated cardboard, paper, textiles, aluminum and other materials that are processed in the recycling industry.
In the United States, Australia, and around the world, baling wire was used in mechanical hay balers pulled behind a tractor. The automated balers used a wire twister that first cut then twisted the ends of the wire such that the bale kept its shape after the baler had pressed the hay into a tight rectangular bale. These hay balers were in common use until the late 1980s. When the hay was fed to livestock the wire was cut and often hung in bundles or stored in barrels or metal drums around the farm. Farmers used the soft wire for temporary repairs of a wide variety of objects on the farm, such as fences, leather horse harnesses, head stalls and bridles, or as pins to keep castellated nuts in place on the tractor. Even small screwdrivers could be made by cutting a short length of wire and looping one end for grip. The other end was then flattened and shaped to make a screwdriver.

Baling wire is sometimes used in an informal, make-do manner as an easy fix. It is frequently referred to as one of the basic repair materials Typical uses include supporting loose mufflers and patching chain-link fences.

Slang
Baling wire is also known as "haywire", from which several slang terms have arisen. The term "to go haywire", meaning to go wrong or behave unpredictably, arose either from the wire's tendency to become entangled if improperly handled, or from the wire's use to fix anything in an ad hoc manner. Credit: Wikipedia

20/04/2026

Old Farm House ©
Chittering Valley
Western Australia.
#1811.

Copyright GS GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos 7D camera with Canon 70-200mm Lens.

Photographed 2007.

Discovered this old derelict farm house tucked away on a beautiful valley hill side among a fruit tree growing area of Chittering Valley 70km north of Perth.
The old white farm house tucked into the valley hill side, looking splendid with fruit trees growing abundance in the valley below.
The old place looked deserted at the time I photographed and very doubtful anyone lived in the old cottage.
This photo is one I photographed a few years ago, 2007, on one of many trips around the area through to Toodyay.
The trip from Bullsbrook in the west through to Chittering and through the rural location of Julimar and onto the town of Toodyay.
A beautiful leisurely drive through farms of rich green valley pastures that feed cattle and sheep. Credit: GS Buck

Chittering is a town and rural district approximately 70 km NNE of Perth, Western Australia. It is located along the Brockman River within the Shire of Chittering. It lies between the towns of Gingin and Toodyay, in the Wheatbelt region.
The area was first explored by George Fletcher Moore in 1836 and has been known by that name since Moore recorded it on his maps. The name is Aboriginal in origin and is thought to mean place of the willie wagtails. Credit: Wikipedia.

20/04/2026

Historic Ruin ©
Marradong
Western Australia.
#1810.

Copyright GS Buck Photography ©
Canon Eos 40D camera with Sigma 24-60mm lens.

Photographed 2022.

Private Property. Entry not permitted.

140 km south of Perth along the Pinjarra - Williams road the farming paddocks are filled with spring crops of golden canola.
Photographed my old favourite historic ruin among the mist and heavy rain cloud that engulfs the area after rains over the past week.
Low green pastures fill the paddocks contrasted by overcast skies above.
The old ruin looking tired and un loved with a near by old iron garage come shed still standing proud among the low cropped pastures.

Marradong is a rural location between Dwellingup 44km to the west, Boddington 8km to the east and Williams 60km to the southeast.
Dwellingup well known for its timber industry and Boddington for its mining. Williams to the southeast is on the main highway heading south to Albany is a town for rural services ub the region.
Scenic drive throughout this region during the spring months easily accessible from the city of Perth within a days travel. Credit: GS Buck

Marradong was the major centre in the region until the 1920s, having been settled by the Batt, Pollard and Fawcett families, and once boasted a shop, post office, hotel, church, telegraph station and a one-roomed school. The town was also the home of the Marradong Road Board, first convened in 1903. After the arrival of the railway in Boddington, most facilities moved there and by 1930 Marradong had been largely abandoned.
All that remains of the town is the tiny St Albans Anglican Church and cemetery (1894), a few old homes in varying states of repair and some palm trees which once stood outside the Laura Hotel. The agricultural hall was demolished in 1989 and a small fire station has been built on the site. The locality is now mostly inhabited by local farmers who primarily produce wool, lamb, beef, oats, hay, barley, lupins, canola and timber. Credit: Wikipedia.

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