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• THE DROUGHT HAS BROKEN!!!!!!!!! (aka I've finally sold something)
  by Melinda Kerr

  Hooray!!!! We can ALL breathe a massive sigh of relief because someone has bought one of my cards! / !http://www.redbubble.com/rbimages/wo…

  Hooray!!!! We can ALL breathe a massive sigh of relief because someone has bought one of my cards! / / I think the wonderful buyer was Natalie Manuel who is the best damn animal photographer I’ve seen. Please, please check her stuff out. It’s great especially for kids I reckon… / / Natalie has done the bubble a huge favour, cos now you won’t have to put up with my pathetic, tragic ‘why me’ whinging that has even caused my normally loyal border collie to consider packing up and leaving. And now I can sit alongside other sellers such as the Great Alan Reading (or at least that’s what he said he’s called). The other person I wanna thanks is the gorgeous Jessica Tremp who told me to relax and my dog (before she turned on me) and Grandma Paltrow…did I mention her? Come to think of it, she never helped me one bit, the bitch. Spent all that time with Gwyneth, totally dissed me….ahhhh the bitterness is never far from the surface…

• Water
  by RedBubble

  Today’s home page is all about water – that precious resource, essential to life, and beautiful to the eye. Whether in the form of …

  Today’s home page is all about water – that precious resource, essential to life, and beautiful to the eye. Whether in the form of waves near a rugged coastline, droplets on a leaf, or cascading over a waterfall, water has always inspired artists and photographers. To celebrate the ending of El Nino conditions and a forecast end to the recent Australian drought, here’s a home page full of magnificent water images…

• Testimonial from Peter Styles - RedBubble co-founder
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  _“RedBubble are pleased to be a sponsor of the Australian Photographers Alliance (APA) in their efforts to raise community awarene…

  “RedBubble are pleased to be a sponsor of the Australian Photographers Alliance (APA) in their efforts to raise community awareness and funds for Australian charities. One of our duties relating to this sponsorship is to supply high-quality products and assistance to customers. We will also be providing FREE shipping and handling on specified products. We have developed a good rapport with APA members, Darren Stones, Mark Ingram, Joe Mortelliti and David Haviland since they have been associated with RedBubble. RedBubble believes it’s important for Australians to help Australians, and we wish the Australian Photographers Alliance all the best for their projects.” Peter Styles – RedBubble co-founder The Australian Photographers Alliance is grateful for the sponsorship provided by RedBubble. Australian Photographers Alliance members Darren Stones – Melbourne, Victoria / Mark Ingram – Cobar, New South Wales / David Haviland – Lavington, New South Wales / Joe Mortelliti – Grovedale, Geelong, Victoria

• Rain gauge
  by retepk

  Anxiety as a result of Melbourne’s drought is worsening although this month, November, has seen us get more rain in a week than for the e…

  Anxiety as a result of Melbourne’s drought is worsening although this month, November, has seen us get more rain in a week than for the entire month of October. Incidentally I believe that September and October were record dry months. November fantastic. I hope there is more to come. / Debate is topical as to whether we should go to the next level of restrictions. The government has opted for the status quo at least for now. Personally, we should have been on level four since November 2006. / But rainfall in the last couple of weeks is reassuring, most welcome and with forecasts of showers in the next few days it is comforting. But it is not the time for complacency we should be on tighter water restrictions now. In my humble opinion. / Is that a grey cloud I see? Hope so.

• The Drought & Aussie Helpers 2008 Outback Calendar Competition
  by Leeo

  Hi All, I was searching the net for calendar competitions today and came across this…. http://www.aussiehelpers.org.au/index.htm ...

  Hi All, I was searching the net for calendar competitions today and came across this…. http://www.aussiehelpers.org.au/index.htm You can win $500.00 if your pic of the outback / rural Australia is chosen for their 2008 Aussie Helpers Outback Calendar….read the fine print, but it all looks good to me as you retain ownership of your photograph. I personally don’t have any high resolution pictures to fit the category, but was very moved by the plight of the farmers, their families & particularly the animals suffering daily from the effects of the drought, and with summer coming on, it doesn’t look like things will improve any time soon…...Have a look at the website & check out the testimonials & photo gallery…... On a Personal level the animals suffering really gets to me, so I am going to make a contribution…... If you feel the same, think about making a donation, or if you’ve got a great outback / rural photo, send it in to their competition & help them get the best outback / rural calendar possible out there!.... You may even win $500 bucks!

• The sad state of the Murray River
  by Darren Stones

  Took a drive to Corowa, NSW, Australia last weekend to check out the water level of the Murray River. We spent two nights there. It’s …

  Took a drive to Corowa, NSW, Australia last weekend to check out the water level of the Murray River. We spent two nights there. It’s not really a river at the moment – more like a shallow stream you could wade across. Official data from the New South Wales Government NSW Water Information website indicates that the water level at Corowa on September 30, 2007 was 1.2 metres. The water level recorded on August 30, 2008 was 0.35 metres. The height of the river fluctuates during the year according to rainfall and discharge from Hume Dam, and during December ‘07 at Corowa it was recorded at 2.3 metres. http://www.waterinfo.nsw.gov.au/ © Darren Stones 2008.

• Doing it for the Aussies who are busting a gut on the land
  by Darren Stones

  Folks, the Australian Photographers Alliance is seeking your valued assistance to help sp…

  Folks, the Australian Photographers Alliance is seeking your valued assistance to help spread the word regarding the 2009 Drought Relief Calendar. We will appreciate if you can email a link to the calendar to family and friends and let them do what they can to assist Aussie farming families doing it tough in the bush. Frankly, we want to sell more calendars and assist Aussie Helpers. I’ve witnessed first-hand the ravages of the drought in many areas of Victoria, Australia in recent weeks and it’s just plain terrible to see the land going to dust. Crops have failed in northern Victoria. Sure, some of us city slickers can think: “So what, I’m right Jack”, but the reality is if we don’t do a little to help those who produce our food, we’ll be relying more so on imported foods. Nothing beats fresh healthy food folks. Here’s a few photographs I took two weeks ago which clearly illustrate the ravaging effects of drought. These images were taken at Parwan, near Bacchus Marsh in Victoria, which is within an hour of Melbourne – a city of over 4 million people who need to be fed. I offer no apology for being forward and asking for your assistance. Australia is supposedly the lucky country. Try telling that to the farmers who are praying for rain. Thanks for your help. Please click on calendar covers for more information. / Calendar cover / Calendar back cover

• I'm Compelled to Share this other Poet's work with you
  by adgray

  This is a poem written by a farmer in Australia to highlight the seriousness of depression people are suffering out there. Get your tissu…

  This is a poem written by a farmer in Australia to highlight the seriousness of depression people are suffering out there. Get your tissues out it’s beautiful. RAIN FROM NOWHERE His cattle didn’t get a bid they were fairly bloody poor / What was he going to do he couldn’t feed them any more / The dams were all but dry hay was thirteen bucks a bale / Last month’s talk of rain was just a fairy tale His credit had run out – no chance to pay whats owed / Bad thoughts ran through his head as he drove down Gully Road / “Geeze Great Grandad bought the place back in 1898 / Now I’m such a useless bastard I’ll have to shut the gate / Can’t even support my wife and kids not like Dad and those before / Even Grandma kept it going when Pop fought in the war” / With depression now his master he abandoned what was right / There’s no place in life for failures he’d end it all tonight There were still things to do he’d have to shoot the cattle first / Of all the jobs he’d ever done that would have to be the worst / He’d have a shower watch the news then they’d all sit down for tea / Read his kids a bedtime story watch some more TV / Kiss his wife goodnight say he was off to shoot some roos / Then in a paddock far away he’d blow away the blues But he drove in the gate and stopped as he always had / To check the roadside mailbox and found a letter from his Dad / Now Dad was not a writer Mum did all the cards and mail / But he knew the style from the notebooks that he used at cattle sales / He sensed the nature of its contents felt moisture in his eyes / Just the fact his Dad had written was enough to make him cry “Son I know it’s bloody tough it’s a cruel and twisted game / This life upon the land when you’re screaming out for rain / There’s no candle in the darkness not a single speck of light / But don’t let the deamond get you, you have to do what’s right / I don’t know what’s in your headbut push the bad thoughts well away / See you’ll always have your family at the back end of the day / You have to talk to someone and yes I know I rarely did / But you have to think about Fiona and think about the kids “I’m worried about you son you havent rung in quite a while / I know the road you’re on ’cause I’ve walked every mile / The date December 7 back in 1983 / Behind the shed I had the shotgun rested in the Brigalow tree / See I’d borrowed way too much to buy the Johnson’s place / Then it didn’t rain for years and we got bombed by interrest rates / You said “Where are you Daddy? It’s time to play our game / I’ve got squatter all set up you might get General Rain” “It really was that closeyou’re the one that stopped me son / And you’re tha one that taught me there’s no answer in a gun / Just remember people love you good friends won’t let you down / Look you might have to swallow pride and get a job in town / Just til things come good son you’ve always got a choice / And when you get this letter ring me I’d love to hear your voice.” Well he cried and laughed and shook his head and put the truck in gear / Shut his eyes and hugged his Dad in a vision that was clear / Dropped the cattle at the yards put the truck away / Filled the troughs as best he couldn and fed his last ten bales of hay / Then he strode towards the homestead shoulders back and head held high / He still knew the road was tough but there was purpose in his eye He called for his wife and children who’d lived through all his pain / Hugs said more than words he’d come back to them again / They talked of silver linings how good times always followed bad / Then he walked towards the phone picked it up and rang his Dad / And while the kids set up the squatter he hugged his wife again / Then they heard the roll of thunder and smelt the smell of rain ~ Murray “Muzza” Hartin – 21st February 2007 / Winchelsea Star – Valewntine’s day [14-02-08] “Muzza had been asked to pen something for the Salvation Army that can bring awareness to the general public about Rural suicide. He came up with this poem which I think is exceptional” ~ the editor of the Star FOOTNOTES from me: / On my first romantic Valentines evening my fiancé read this to me. He is a big burly country lad who’s Dad and he had also survived the land and taken jobs in town and by the end I was snivvling and he had tears in his eyes too! All my life I have wanted to live in the country / “Daddy when can we move and live in the country so Mum can have a cow and I can have a horse and you can be a farmer in a hat?” / I hold our country folk in high revere. They work hard every day – no weekends, no holidays. they worry every day every minute of every day about can they fill their quotas with the best they can produce from what they have. They get paid once a year and pray they can make it stretch across the following year not knowing the exact costs that year will bring. / They produce the food for us to eat. The country is a tough life it’s hard and it’s frustrating and I feel made all the worse when the farmers see the city folk waltzing about with fat wallets and plenty of food and every mod con and complaining their luxury isnt luxurious enough, affordable enough or accessable enough. The city folk shower twice a day and wash their cars weekly they go to a supermarket and poke their tongues out at apples with a slight bruise or the price of meat being so high “What do those farmers think? That money grows on trees!” We are the biggest island on the planet / We have the smallest population per capita – 21 million – smaller than the population of tokyo I’m told! But we have NO WATER! / [we do but it is dwindling at a rate faster than we can keep up with so lets leap ahead and work back from there!] / I live as if there is not enough water to survive. / My water company rewards me for being under the usual expected water usage. / My son came home from school 2 years ago / “Hey Mum I know where all the water is! / The teacher taught us about the water cycle and she told us that we make dams to slow down the rivers running straight out to sea. / But she forgot there’s water in loads of other places too / Swimming pools, toilets, hot water systems, airconditioners, car radiators, factory machines, and alll the bottles of water and soft drink in the supermarkets and shops and warehouses all over the place! / If we just put it all back into the cycle then it would rain again!” In the last 30 years just think of how we have stopped the water from running to the sea. / And how the rate of Rural Suicide and Farms going under have increased / It is a rural depression that will make our food too scarce to waste! / But that’s ok we can import it! / Like Ethiopia does.

• Roughly Speaking 11
  by RoughDiamond

  “How are you love? I don’t know your face do I?” “No I’m new, only been living here for a year” She looked like her face had b…

  “How are you love? I don’t know your face do I?” “No I’m new, only been living here for a year” She looked like her face had been carved out of blazing red Australian soil and left to dry in the sun during the longest drought in history. Eyeing me closely, her face perhaps no more than a foot from mine, her breath smelled of tea and chocolate crackles. Mrs H as she is affectionately known, was born in this town over 80 years ago, and will die in this town. “Oh well no wonder. Wanna cuppa? You with him then?” she continued, pointing at D. Boss._ “Yes just started a couple of weeks ago. Still learni….” “Ethel!! Wait wait!! Those sausage rolls are for later … don’t put them out now!” No sooner had she established who I was attached to that her mind and eye wondered onto more important things … like the sausage rolls and their rightful and proper appearance at such an important event. Hence was my baptism of “Group photos – senior citizens – 50th anniversary reunion” I watched facinated as D.Boss, who has been at this job for almost 30 years, gently maneuvered the ladies into position for a group photo. Either he was on some really good valium, or he’s learned the hard way that the only way to deal with this situation is to stay calm … very calm … very very calm. I clicked away at a few people, mostly to look like I was actually working, all the while watching as he eventually herded them into place. A few shots later and it was all over. I casually mentioned that this was almost as bad as a wedding. It’s worse!! Much worse!!! He grinned._ I like my new boss. He must have a lot of confidence in me because next weekend, he’s away. So, after only a few hours of practical out there in the big wide world of sports/journalist photography I’m on my own … with his camera that has more settings than a Boeing 747 and weighs just as much. Wish me luck fellow shooters … I’m terrifed!!!!!

• OK ... I need some serious creative input !!!
  by karenanderson

  I have started my next photography course and one part of my first assignment is I need 5 images on “Drought” .... well…. at the moment…

  I have started my next photography course and one part of my first assignment is I need 5 images on “Drought” .... well…. at the moment I am living in Malaysia, it rains nearly every day !!!! :))) So I have one image of a dying rose and have added a cracked earth texture, and the second image I have is a triptych of water drops with the words ‘Save Every Drop’ refracted in the water drop ….. but thats about it ….. I can think of nothing else ….. so I am putting my hand up and looking for any suggestions all you creative people might have ….. Anyone ????

• Three as One
  by Stephen Mitchell

  !http://images-2.redbubble.com/img/art/framecolor:mocha/framestyle:flat30/mattecolor:off%20white/product:framed-print/size:large/view:pre…

  Buy them before they dry out.

• Save the Murray River! Next year is too late...
  by Incognita

  This is from GetUp—but this is such an important issue that I’m posting it here on RB too. The Murray River is one of the world’s grea…

  This is from GetUp - but this is such an important issue that I’m posting it here on RB too. The Murray River is one of the world’s great rivers - in the 19thC it had more than 4000miles of navigatible waterways - now it is dying because of our greed and short-sightedness. If the Murray goes, so do thousands of species of uniques animals - many are already nearing extinction due to destruction of their habitats and competition from imported species such as carp. GetUp are petitioning the government—please sign their petition. Here’s what they say: The Murray-Darling is at breaking point – literally dying of thirst. The Murray-Darling Basin accounts for over 40% of Australia’s agricultural production and grows almost a third of all our food. It’s Australia’s food bowl. Could we survive without this mighty river system? It’s time to implement urgent solutions to save it – as things heat up in the coming months, the Coorong Lakes at the Murray’s mouth may even dry up completely before summer’s end. Click here to help save the Murray-Darling before we turn our nation’s food bowl into dust bowl: www.getup.org.au/campaign/BuyMeARiver We’ve spoken to scientists, environmentalists and farmers, and learned there are three things our Federal Government must do, right now, if the mighty Murray is to flow again: Recover and release 500 gigalitres of water into the river system by the end of the year, and 4000 gigalitres overall to prevent our food bowl turning into a dust bowl. / Create an emergency Interim Basin management plan, including a focus on the Coorong and Lower Lakes. This could be done in a matter of weeks, as a precursor to establishing a truly independent authority that is not held to ransom by State governments’ veto power. / Establish a national freshwater reserve system to protect rivers, wetlands and estuaries of high value to the river. As a first step, urgently intervene to save the Murray River Red Gums, the river’s “green lungs” suffering from State inaction. Everyday Australians can send a vital message of urgency to the Federal Government that we need to do more, and now. Click here to sign the petition to Save the Murray-Darling: http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/BuyMeARiver The Senate is holding an inquiry today in Canberra, hearing testimony from scientists on just how serious the situation has become. Just this morning, scientists gave evidence that use of water across the Basin needs to be halved below the current cap. A decisive statement from the Australian community now could tip the scales and achieve the urgent State and Federal government action needed to keep the rivers flowing. More than just a national icon, take a stand today for Australia’s food bowl.

• DROUGHT! A difficult year for all.......
  by hillsrain

  Odd evening tonight. Very warm – summer warm, yet its only 8 days into spring. The frogs are very vocal. A rhapsody of concern outsid…

  Odd evening tonight. Very warm – summer warm, yet its only 8 days into spring. The frogs are very vocal. A rhapsody of concern outside, pleading to mother nature to make it rain. Its a song in vain I fear. Random downbursts, sinking vortexes of wind and pressure skulk through the atmosphere. / Dead calm, then a strong gust of wind drops straight down from the sky above. The house creaks, the gate rattles and dinner plate drops of rain numbered around 25, but no more, crash onto the tin roof like pebbles from the sky. The weather station records nothing as dramatic as the complaints from the house would suggest. Then as fast as it comes its gone. Odd?? A new weather system is on the approach. It looked good for a while too. Rain was on the forecast!! Bummer, its weakening. / Bummer, it looks like the promised rains might have been a clutch at straws. Am worried by the downturn. I’ll be out of dam water by December at the current rate of season collapse. The cows will be thirsty. This is all too common a story across Australia. What will happen will happen, but the tough walk is still to come. Better get out the crutches I suppose. / Looks to the heavens and shouts – “You can break my legs ya bastard, but ya won’t stop me!!” This time next year will make the present look like a walk in the park. As this season rapidly collapses into weather anarchy yet again my thoughts cannot help but drift to the pessimistic view. I will see it through – just, but my income is supplemented from outside sources. I am lucky. My thoughts and prayers drift to those families whose soul resides IN the land and will have their spirit cut asunder this year. / Am thinking of you lot – you are not alone.

• Gratitude to RedBubble member Kathy Thompson
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  It’s pleasing to learn fellow RedBubble member, Kathy Thompson, is supporting our charity init…

  It’s pleasing to learn fellow RedBubble member, Kathy Thompson, is supporting our charity initiative by purchasing our 2009 Drought Relief Calendar. Kathy has been a keen supporter of our group with encouraging and generous comments since we opened this account at RedBubble. Kathy’s purchase, along with others, allows us to send much-needed cash to Aussie Helpers who is a non-profit Australian charity assisting drought-stricken farming families in need of basic assistance. Kathy’s purchase is much appreciated by the Australian Photographers Alliance group members, and we kindly invite you to view her high-quality photographic work. http://www.redbubble.com/people/kathyt http://kathyt.redbubble.com/ We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of RedBubble, via arrangement with RedBubble co-founder Peter Styles, who are providing FREE shipping for all products purchased from the Australian Photographers Alliance. On behalf of Mark Ingram, David Haviland and Joe Mortelliti Darren Stones

• A special thank you to RedBubble co-founder Martin Hosking
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  RedBubble co-founder Martin Hosking has kindly supported our drought relief initiative and pu…

  RedBubble co-founder Martin Hosking has kindly supported our drought relief initiative and purchased the Australian Photographers Alliance 2009 Drought Relief Calendar as a gift for his mum. Martin’s purchase provides us the opportunity to forward a donation to Aussie Helpers who is a non-profit Australian charity assisting drought-stricken farming families in need of basic assistance. Items such as ladies toiletries are purchased with donated funds and these items are delivered by Aussie Helpers volunteers who operate via the bush telegraph. We’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Martin Hosking for his purchase and continued support of our initiative. On behalf of Mark Ingram, David Haviland and Joe Mortelliti Darren Stones

• Sue Wickham's generosity will help those Aussie battlers in need
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  The lovely Sue Wickham has rallied to the cause and purchased four “2009 Drought Relief Calendar…

  The lovely Sue Wickham has rallied to the cause and purchased four 2009 Drought Relief Calendars. The Australian Photographers Alliance is most grateful to Sue for her purchase and we invite you to view her art and support her the best way you can. http://www.redbubble.com/people/suse http://suse.redbubble.com/ Sue’s purchase is going to make a difference to a farming family in the Australian bush. Aussie Helpers volunteers will put together a pack of basic items which will help ease the burden to those suffering the ravages of drought. It may surprise you that ladies receive basic toiletries from Aussie Helpers. Food items are also given. Thank you, Sue. Enjoy. On behalf of Mark Ingram, David Haviland and Joe Mortelliti, Darren Stones.

• Gordon Stones digs deep to help Aussie farmers
  by Australian Photographers Alliance

  Gordon Stones has dug deep and purchased two “*2009 Drought Reli…

  Gordon Stones has dug deep and purchased two 2009 Drought Relief Calendars to assist those Australian farmers doing it tough in the bush. Gordon’s support is most appreciated, and his donation will be sent to the Australian charity organisation Aussie Helpers, whose role is to assist drought-stricken farming families in Australia. Gordon accompanied APA group member Darren Stones last week on a 3-day 980km journey in Victoria, Australia in which he witnessed frst-hand the ravages of the ongoing drought in western and south-western districts of Victoria. Gordon said he was shocked to see large farming districts that were virtually devoid of crops and livestock at what would normally be the time of year to see such. Gordon has indicated that he’ll be sending one of the calendars to his brother Brian, former SAS soldier and Vietnam Veteran, who resides in NSW. We thank Gordon for his purchase and trust he and his brother enjoy the calendar. Australian Photographers Alliance Darren Stones / Mark Ingram / David Haviland / Joe Mortelliti

• I Wonder
  by mazzfarrell

  Here I sit on the river bank wondering about the River Murray and what will be; when and if the river dries up; and it may well do. The l…

  Here I sit on the river bank wondering about the River Murray and what will be; when and if the river dries up; and it may well do. The lives of so many people and families will be hit hard as the mighty River Murray no longer flows as it did once flow. How many families will have to leave their homes, how many will stay and try to survive this drought.? There is a drought and will we be able to survive it as many before have, this time around? Some of the older generation have seen this before and would; but the younger ones have no idea what will happen and unfortunately the Mighty River Murray may never again be the strong and winding river it once was. Only time and rain will tell.

• Rain where are you?
  by retepk

  The 27th. / Please world if anybody can spare some water down here in sunny, dry Melbourne (Australia), it would be most welcome. / If we h…

  The 27th. / Please world if anybody can spare some water down here in sunny, dry Melbourne (Australia), it would be most welcome. / If we have a hot summer, which is, sadly, not far off, as it is almost the end of September, we could be in trouble with the water supplies. / I know we have had some rain during the last few months but not enough. / We should be on more severe water restrictions. / Six months or more of above average monthly rain and we should be right. / So we wait for the rain. / We wait for rain . . .

• Resisting the Drought
  by Sprinkle

  I’ve lived in Eastern North Carolina for about twenty years, and I have never seen anything like this drought. The grass is brown, there…

  I’ve lived in Eastern North Carolina for about twenty years, and I have never seen anything like this drought. The grass is brown, there is dust everywhere, and plants and trees are dying all around me. I live in a swamp for crying out loud! It is a most dpressing situation. I suppose there could be something artistic about capturing pictures of death all around, but i am a lover of green luscious life, as most of you can tell by looking at my pics. The only inspiration I have left is in the clouds, and the gentle sprinkes of rain that grace the earth with brief but far from quenching moisture. We even had a tropical storm a couple of weeks ago that was very dissapointing. Even though I’m trying to resist the drought, it’s begining to effect me in a most depressing way. Help!

• Cracked Earth- Australia in Drought
  by rosepepper

  CRACKED EARTH / This entry is a backup to the image Cracked Earth and follows a question posted on my art page. It adds words and weight …

  CRACKED EARTH / This entry is a backup to the image Cracked Earth and follows a question posted on my art page. It adds words and weight to Cracked Earth. Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth and from 2003 has recorded the worst drought in a 1000 years in many parts of the country. 30% of this huge continent is desert, but it is the El Nino effect in 2006-7 and global climate change that has contributed to the water crisis around the coastal perimeters and more fertile zones. / Capital cities face a water storage crisis, agricultural production has dropped, stock feed is scarce and everyone faces water restrictions and water bills. Serious environmental damage, vegetation loss, soil erosion, salinity problems, toxic algae outbreaks in waterways and lakes and more bushfires are the result of the long 5 year drought. Since 2003 state governments have been attempting to drought proof their states. / Only recently and with a newly elected Labor government has Australia joined Kyoto Protocol and Global Warming Agreements in an attempt to address our carbon footprint and global climate change. / Water is our most precious resource. Our colonial past and the clearing of natural bush and vegetation for farming and other purposes has wreaked a heavy price on a very fragile ecosystem.

• Farming Life
  by Michael Greenshields

  Well peoples here I am, first time trying to sell my photos, first time publicly showing off my photos and all that mumbo jumbo. Anywa…

  Well peoples here I am, first time trying to sell my photos, first time publicly showing off my photos and all that mumbo jumbo. Anyways my photos are up here coz atm we are in the middle of the worst drought in a 100 years or something like that as those of you who own property in the middle of NSW would know and I am trying to help out in anyway I can. and well this is one of those ways although I would ask that if you wish to buy my work, dont do it to help, do it because you geninuely like the photo. I hope you enjoy my photos as much as i enjoy taking them. have a fantastic week everyone michael