Major Attractions
Sydney Opera House:
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It´s Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves.
Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition.
West MacDonnell:
West MacDonnell is a national park in the Northern Territory (Australia), 1234 km south of Darwin. It extends along the MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs.
LGBT Mardi Gras
These major events attract a large number of tourists. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event that attractions thousands of international tourists.
Great Barrier Reef
Is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia
The Kimberley
Is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It is in the northern part of Western Australia, bordered on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the north by the Timor Sea, on the south by the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts, and on the east by the Northern Territory.
Kangaroo Island
Is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia. Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point in Backstair Passage which is 13.5 km from the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Once occupied by Australian Aborigines, the native population disappeared after the land became an island following rising sea levels several thousand years ago. It was subsequently resettled as part of the colony of South Australia from 1836.
Tasmanian Wilderness
The area is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering almost 20% of Tasmania. It constitutes one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness in the world, and includes the South West Wilderness.
This place is a World Heritage Site in Tasmania, Australia.
Australian Alps
Is the highest mountain range in Australia, and is the only bioregion on the Australian mainland in which deep snow falls annually. This range is located in southeastern Australia, and it straddles eastern Victoria, southeastern New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory. These Alps contain Australia's peaks exceeding 2,000 meters.
Indigenous music:
The most famous feature of their music is the didgeridoo. This wind instrument, made of wood, is used among Aboriginal tribes of Australia. Initially, the didgeridoo was primarily played as an accompaniment to ceremonial dancing and singing. However, it was also common for didgeridoos to be played for solo or recreational purposes outside of ceremonial gatherings.
Color Fine Art Photography by Heather J. Kirkguestd08f2b
Color photography and digital art/ photogrpahy by Heather J. Kirk and PhotoGraphic Artistry. See more, including black and white and sepia-tone photography at www.HeatherJKirk.com
Major Attractions
Sydney Opera House:
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It´s Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves.
Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition.
West MacDonnell:
West MacDonnell is a national park in the Northern Territory (Australia), 1234 km south of Darwin. It extends along the MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs.
LGBT Mardi Gras
These major events attract a large number of tourists. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual event that attractions thousands of international tourists.
Great Barrier Reef
Is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia
The Kimberley
Is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It is in the northern part of Western Australia, bordered on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the north by the Timor Sea, on the south by the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts, and on the east by the Northern Territory.
Kangaroo Island
Is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia. Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point in Backstair Passage which is 13.5 km from the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Once occupied by Australian Aborigines, the native population disappeared after the land became an island following rising sea levels several thousand years ago. It was subsequently resettled as part of the colony of South Australia from 1836.
Tasmanian Wilderness
The area is one of the largest conservation areas in Australia, covering almost 20% of Tasmania. It constitutes one of the last expanses of temperate wilderness in the world, and includes the South West Wilderness.
This place is a World Heritage Site in Tasmania, Australia.
Australian Alps
Is the highest mountain range in Australia, and is the only bioregion on the Australian mainland in which deep snow falls annually. This range is located in southeastern Australia, and it straddles eastern Victoria, southeastern New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory. These Alps contain Australia's peaks exceeding 2,000 meters.
Indigenous music:
The most famous feature of their music is the didgeridoo. This wind instrument, made of wood, is used among Aboriginal tribes of Australia. Initially, the didgeridoo was primarily played as an accompaniment to ceremonial dancing and singing. However, it was also common for didgeridoos to be played for solo or recreational purposes outside of ceremonial gatherings.
Color Fine Art Photography by Heather J. Kirkguestd08f2b
Color photography and digital art/ photogrpahy by Heather J. Kirk and PhotoGraphic Artistry. See more, including black and white and sepia-tone photography at www.HeatherJKirk.com
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Fashionista Chic Couture Maze & Coloring Adventures is a coloring and activity book filled with many maze games and coloring activities designed to delight and engage young fashion enthusiasts. Each page offers a unique blend of fashion-themed mazes and stylish illustrations to color, inspiring creativity and problem-solving skills in children.
This is the first powerpoint presentation I give during the beginning digital photography class. I use it to familiarize students with their point and shoot digital cameras and the controls and functions of the camera.
Photography 101 - a introduction to photography and the basics of exposure. Learn techniques for shutter speed, aperture and ISO and how they relate to one another.
Fashionista Chic Couture Maze & Coloring Adventures is a coloring and activity book filled with many maze games and coloring activities designed to delight and engage young fashion enthusiasts. Each page offers a unique blend of fashion-themed mazes and stylish illustrations to color, inspiring creativity and problem-solving skills in children.
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