Monday 23 February 2015

A view from a hill.

This is the view from the top of Mt. Amos, on of the peaks of The Hazards in Freycinet.  If you want to see what the peak looks like from sea-level, its the flat looking peak in the middle of these pictures.

The walk to the top of Mt. Amos takes about two and a bit hours - and in some places its steep enough to warrant putting your hand on the rock now and then.  Needless to say, the kids loved it.

The view from the top is a classic - and its not a bad place for lunch!

The bay is called Wineglass Bay - and it's a bit of an icon really.   I know its all psychological, but any food you eat in a place like this seems to taste so much better than usual!





And yes, the sky really was that colour!  Summer in Australia - you need to see it to believe it sometimes!

More shots from around the world at Our World Tuesday.  SM

37 comments:

  1. Magnificent images. Now this is a climb I am glad you did because I think these climbs are now past me!

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  2. Die grote rotsblokken op de voorgrond vind ik geweldig mooi het maakt de foto heel intens.

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  3. Wow! Magnificent views, and I'll bet the food and drink does taste wonderful after a climb like that.

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  4. That's a beautiful place. It's amazing how blue the sky and the water are.

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  5. Like rubbing salt into old wounds to those of us up here in the northern hemisphere. :-)

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  6. Both the sky and the water is a gorgeous color, Stewart! Lovely views and photos..Have a happy week!

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  7. What a gorgeous view. Are your kids on summer vacation?

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  8. looks like a beautiful place to hang out and take some photos. great job.

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  9. Hi Stewart,
    What a beautiful landscape.
    Beautiful blue water and blue sky.
    It is a lovely place to be on holiday.
    Best regards, Irma

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  10. Oh, how BEAUTIFUL, Stewart!! Such an incredible landscape, colors and skies!! Spectacular indeed!! Thank you so much for sharing these!! Hope you have a great new week!!

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  11. Amazing views and such beautiful blue water! Yes, food always tastes better after a hard effort.

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  12. That is a great view. I could spend a while there.

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  13. Fabulously blue view!

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  14. Superb photos - what beautiful blues, skies, and waters!!

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  15. wow! That blue could knock you down. What a great place to hike. (like this flatlander could keep up with ya)

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  16. What a gorgeous place..Wonderful sky..I'm told the water looks blue because of the reflection of the sky?? Worth the hike...(for you)..me too if I could do it..Spectacular

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  17. It seems so inadequate to just say, "Wow"! What a magnificent vista, Stewart!
    I'm afraid I would love to have a picnic there but would never want to leave!

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  18. I remember an earlier post of this amazing spot on earth! It (and this one) both blow me away! It is incredibly gorgeous! How wonderful to be able to climb the peak and look down on the bay.

    Thanks for your comment on not worrying about my photo quality. I really appreciated that. I was so happy to get our new camera, but even it has it's limits, and I think someday I may get one with removable lenses, that can really get in close with the birds. But for now, I do what I can! :-)

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  19. It's true that lunch with such a view does taste very special!

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  20. Wow Stewart. They are spectacular views. How I'd like to be there rather than in this cold wet winter right now.

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  21. This view is amazing! Such a beautiful landscape! Gorgeous!

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  22. Wow! What a vista and fantastic photography ~ glad lunch was good too!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  23. Aah - tantalising Tasmania! Lovely images Stewart and great to hear your family are enjoying outdoor activities.

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  24. How beautiful Stewart ... the color blue has never looked bluer and the white beach on the hourglass ... an artist couldn't even dream up such perfection. As for the food tasting better ... You just climbed a mountain for 2 plus hours for heaven sake ... you were probably starving. A cracker would taste good when you're that hungry :)But, I can see that this is a perfect place for a picnic and I am not at all surprised that the kids loved all of it.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  25. wonderful images, great post Stewart.

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  26. Lovely views and beautiful photos.

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  27. Hello .. Very good pictures .. Full of beauty .. nice place .. Regards

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  28. Fabulous photos of a fabulous area. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  29. Wow, amazing. It almost looks as if the sky has leaked all over the floor.

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  30. Nice view, and it sounds like a great hike and family day. Have a good week!

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  31. Nice view, and it sounds like a great hike and family day. Have a good week!

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  32. Awesome views. I can sit there and admire the scenery whole day

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  33. Oh my stars, what a view and lunch perch!
    I can honestly say I am not a beach person, but I sure enjoy the view of those below! Wow.
    I would love to see Australia, summer or any time. :)

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