PAINTED DESERT-
The Painted Desert is an area of spectacular colorful hills that Mother Nature has taken 80 million years to create. Sediments originally laid down by the ancient inland sea have eroded away over time. This erosion, combined with the leaching of minerals from the soil, create this magical area whose colors change during the day, making it a photographer’s delight.

As with many of the outbacks delights, the best view is from the air, as you can see from Peter MacDonalds  spectacular image below.

Technically this is the Great Victoria Desert, I think. It’s exact location is irrelevant.

If there was any doubt deserts are beautiful places then this scene should go a long way towards dispelling that idea

OUTBACK STORM

Outback storms, whether they be thunder and lightning, dust storms, or great downpours are often spectacular sights and can wreak havoc too.

Peter MacDonald has covered a few along the way in the last year.

The Sentimental Bloke’s first anniversary almost slipped by unnoticed, today being the start of the blog’s second year. There have been a few kilometres travelled in that time and the ‘Bloke’ has gained a few followers too.