Monday, January 12, 2009

MY WORLD ~ 12 Temperate Rainforest

One of our favourite haunts in Victoria, Australia
is the temperate Rainforest in the alps. These giants
are only 70 years old, a regrowth forest after the
1939 fires destroyed the original stands which were
hundreds of years old with trees up to 400' tall.



These tall timbers grow along the Acheron Way
we have sought solace here for over 50 years, escaping
the close quarters of metropolitan living.



Stresses of University exams were often washed
away on walking tours along the then unsealed
track and feet cooled in the Acheron river.



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giving us a chance to display places dear to us.

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60 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I know I'd love to spend time there. It looks so magical.

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  2. Ruth's Photo BlogJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Your pictures are super,with the sunlight streaming through the trees.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  3. TR RyanJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    These images are mesmerizing. Absolutely breathtaking.

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  4. Luiz Santilli JrJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Arija

    Lovely your world!

    Luiz

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  5. imacJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful streaks of sunlight through the trees

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  6. Sylvia KJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Oh, I'd love to spend time there, too! Love the sunlight through the trees! Magnificent pictures! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a great week!

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  7. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Arija: What a neat look at the developement of the new forest. It does look quite healthy.

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  8. Cedar ...January 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I would really like to walk through that forest, and sit by that little river. Places like that are so "me"... Thank you!

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  9. Richard LawryJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    What a great place. I would love to visit. The light shining through the trees is beautiful.

    An Arkie's Musings

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I love spending time in the woods. It's like another world altogther. Thanks for the tour.

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  11. antigoniJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Awesome photos. Excellent post!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    That is a natural cathedral! I'm so glad to have seen your photos, can barely imagine what being there would be like!

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  13. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Your world Is magical mysterious and should be cared for by all of us.

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  14. Susie of ArabiaJanuary 12, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I love to see photos like these with the sunrays through the trees. Nice job!

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  15. Pamela Terry and EdwardJanuary 12, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Since childhood, I have had such a love of trees. Like old friends. How I would love to stroll beneath these!! Just beautiful!

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  16. Raph G. NeckmannJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    How beautiful - I love the way the sunlight shines through the trees. So serene.

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  17. GeorgeJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Arija, you've got some great pictures of a wonderful place. No wonder people go there to find solace. I would imagine cares drop away with each step.

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  18. MojoJanuary 12, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I can easily believe this place is a great stress reducer. Are those redwoods or some relative of them? I can't think of too many other trees that grow to 400'!

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  19. LoranJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Rain forests are so special, each one unique and beautiful.

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  20. MaryJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I love that second photo of the tall trees with the light shining down through! Wonderful!

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  21. RuthJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Looks like a beautiful place to go to relieve stress!

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  22. Sandy Sandy ArtJanuary 12, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Just LOVELY, like you Arija! Thank you for your nice comments on "my anniversary" too! Many Blessings, Sandy

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  23. JudyJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    what a truly magical place! i can feel the tranquility, just looking at your photos!!
    thanks for sharing!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful place you had to walk in Arija....

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  25. Ces AdorioJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    You have the most beautiful nature photographs Arija. I love the grove of trees and the sun peeking through. I am reminded of California's Redwoods.

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  26. Barbara MartinJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    I'd love to spend time there, so peaceful with the light filtering down through the tree tops.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    The forest primeval, indeed - great photos of an interesting place.

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  28. GaelynJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    What a beautiful forest to walk in. Hard to believe those trees are only 70 years old. Yet I'll bet it looked a lot like the temperate rain forest on the Washington penninsula before the fire. Great captures.

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    What an awesome oasis. Beautifully photographed. Feels wonderful and healthy for being a second generation forest.

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  30. SharonJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    So beautiful! I love the way the sunlight is filtering through the trees!

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  31. Chandramouli SJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    A beautiful world, Arija. A perfect spot to spend quality time with Nature!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful place. I love the feeling of lush forests like that. And it looks so healthy for being a second growth forest, ours dont look near that good most of the time.

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  33. Digital PolaroidsJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    It's really a wonderful place, you're lucky!

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  34. SwarnaJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Lovely pictures. I like your world! :)

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  35. alicesgJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Very beautiful place from where you are. Love those tall trees and so close to nature. Have a nice week ahead.

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  36. John ThebergeJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Great photos, they make me long for warmer weather.

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  37. magiceyeJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    looks edenic!

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  38. RobJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I love seeing yourworld through youreyes. Great photographs. Thank you.

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  39. annette emmsJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Arija, these trees. . what wonders. I need to see them , walk amongst them, thank you for showing them. You've quite made my day.x

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  40. The Weaver of GrassJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    The quality of light in those photographs is superb.

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  41. CarverJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    What a beautiful forest. I'd love to see it some time.

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  42. Reader WilJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Oh the colours of the bottom photo are so wonderful ! I like all your photos , but the bottom one is my favourite!

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  43. Torsdag 1952January 13, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Hallo Arija,
    ein wunderbares Regenwald-Grün.
    Meit du bei deiner Glassammlung mit "Rosenglas" Glasperlen?
    Grüsse Hartmut

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  44. Lilli & NevadaJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, i would love to be able to see this

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    What a gorgeous place! Your photos are magnificent. Methinks I could walk there forever.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  46. ShannonJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    This looks like a wonderful place for a stroll. Very lovely. Thank you for letting me know that the circles of stones in my picture was called a mandala. I looked it up on Google, very interesting indeed. I've seen a few of these on different beaches of the Great Lakes.

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  47. bassJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks for visiting my page again. Your recent post seems so tranquil, and very pure. Thanks for sharing...

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  48. Chat with KathleenJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Breathtaking views especially the last photo. Such tranquility and sereneness.

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Looks to be a really great place. Your pics are a pleasure.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    Arija, gorgeous captures of a truly beautiful, peaceful place. Thank you for the refreshing visit.

    Your photos are always excellent!

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  51. GattinaJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    Very beautiful !!

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  52. Esther GarviJanuary 14, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    That looks like paradise. I am JEALOUS!

    :-)

    Esther

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  53. Gwen BuchananJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Arija, ... such a soothing place... I can certainly see why you would be drawn here...

    one of those earthly realms where you forget time... and are allowed to.. are encouraged to ... a soul saving place...

    thank you for capturing this and sharing!

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  54. ???January 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful, I like the way the sunlight falls through the trees.

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  55. GlennisJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I agree it seems a magical place, a wonderful place to unwind.

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  56. The BirdladyJanuary 14, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Your world is beautiful.

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  57. LeanneJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    I love the bottom photo...I have not been to this area must visit sometime it looks wonderful.

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  58. RoseJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I love these--love photos with light streaming through trees. Excellent.

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  59. Corner Gardener SueJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I love all 3, but the middle one is inviting me to go for a walk there. Awesome!

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  60. Ces AdorioAugust 9, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Oh my gosh, PARADISE!!!

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