Balmy Days by bidkev
River Tamar Estuary, Georgetown, Tasmania on a calm summer day with drought leaving the waters crystal clear.
European explorers first visited George Town in 1798 when George Bass and Matthew Flinders discovered and partially explored northern Tasmania’s Tamar River in their sloop, the Norfolk.
However, Australia’s third and northern Tasmania’s first European settlement was not established until 1804, when Lt. Colonel William Paterson landed at Outer Cove on the H.M.S. Buffalo.
The settlement was renamed George Town in 1811 by Governor Macquarie who had plans for its use as the northern administrative capital. The first map of the town was produced in 1813, showing streets in the town centre with the same names as those used today.
Canon 350D 18-55 IS
Comments
Beautiful capture. Looks like a nice location too :~)
Thanks Iain.
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Kev, a stunning image as always, and your write-up is once again perfect!
Thank you Cora. You always work wonders for my ego ;-)
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ahhh check out those blues in the water, great capture of another lovely Tasmanian scene.
Thanks Jenny
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what a beautiful view Kev, and the colour are gorgeous.x
Thank you Catherine
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Kev, great colours, lighting and comp. Looks like a painting. Well done. An instant fave.
Thank you Elana and thanks for the fave
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Lovely shot Kev. I feel, looking at this and your other shots, that I need another trip to Tassie. You capture the place so well. =D
Thanks Lorraine. Give me the dates and we’ll go together ;-)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
Thank you Tereza
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The colour of the water is amazing Kev. Love the composition too. Congratulations on your feature.
Thanks lovely sooz
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Beautiful place and capture Kev!! – love the view -gorgeous colours – congrats on the feature!!!
Thank you Kate
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Beautiful..love all the different blues in the water.