Chris
@cwdart.bsky.social
Just a guy who loves the bush, living on Wadawurrung land. I take photos and shoot video. On occasion I post about local environmental issues.
Activism is a real world activity. I have zero tolerance for online reactionary hyperbole.
Block AI slop 🤮.
Activism is a real world activity. I have zero tolerance for online reactionary hyperbole.
Block AI slop 🤮.
Kinda seems weird to me that the report on CFMEU corruption is full of "alleged" and "this building developer told us."
And then apparently there is some 15B loss in public funds, with no elaboration or paperwork to underline it.
The whole report stinks, frankly.
#auspol
And then apparently there is some 15B loss in public funds, with no elaboration or paperwork to underline it.
The whole report stinks, frankly.
#auspol
February 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Kinda seems weird to me that the report on CFMEU corruption is full of "alleged" and "this building developer told us."
And then apparently there is some 15B loss in public funds, with no elaboration or paperwork to underline it.
The whole report stinks, frankly.
#auspol
And then apparently there is some 15B loss in public funds, with no elaboration or paperwork to underline it.
The whole report stinks, frankly.
#auspol
If you have people on your life who love PHON.
Now is a good time to point out they have come out in support of police suppression of protest.
Finding common ground and shifting them to the Left is possible. And as always, point them to the Green's fully-costed tax reform.
#auspol
Now is a good time to point out they have come out in support of police suppression of protest.
Finding common ground and shifting them to the Left is possible. And as always, point them to the Green's fully-costed tax reform.
#auspol
Tax Big Corporations & Billionaires | The Australian Greens
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February 11, 2026 at 12:23 AM
If you have people on your life who love PHON.
Now is a good time to point out they have come out in support of police suppression of protest.
Finding common ground and shifting them to the Left is possible. And as always, point them to the Green's fully-costed tax reform.
#auspol
Now is a good time to point out they have come out in support of police suppression of protest.
Finding common ground and shifting them to the Left is possible. And as always, point them to the Green's fully-costed tax reform.
#auspol
Just discovering The Greens?
Welcome, they've been trying their best to represent you in parliament for years.
Even those of you who rail against our media overlords have oft fallen victim to their narratives.
The only party in 2026 that represents what we imagine ourselves to be.
#auspol
Welcome, they've been trying their best to represent you in parliament for years.
Even those of you who rail against our media overlords have oft fallen victim to their narratives.
The only party in 2026 that represents what we imagine ourselves to be.
#auspol
February 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Just discovering The Greens?
Welcome, they've been trying their best to represent you in parliament for years.
Even those of you who rail against our media overlords have oft fallen victim to their narratives.
The only party in 2026 that represents what we imagine ourselves to be.
#auspol
Welcome, they've been trying their best to represent you in parliament for years.
Even those of you who rail against our media overlords have oft fallen victim to their narratives.
The only party in 2026 that represents what we imagine ourselves to be.
#auspol
Renters are now not only paying the landlord's mortgage, but are now paying increasing electrical costs while our landlords run off-grid. With their cost to install solar and home batteries subsidized by the government.
When do we get some relief for renters @albomp.bsky.social?
#auspol
When do we get some relief for renters @albomp.bsky.social?
#auspol
February 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Renters are now not only paying the landlord's mortgage, but are now paying increasing electrical costs while our landlords run off-grid. With their cost to install solar and home batteries subsidized by the government.
When do we get some relief for renters @albomp.bsky.social?
#auspol
When do we get some relief for renters @albomp.bsky.social?
#auspol
Forest turns to scrub, scrub turns to savannah, savannah turns to desert.
Victoria will continue to change & dry. Some of our regional cities will become unviable.
We will need war-like mobilization of the citizenry to mitigate, adapt & remediate.
Impossible under capitalism.
#climate #auspol
Victoria will continue to change & dry. Some of our regional cities will become unviable.
We will need war-like mobilization of the citizenry to mitigate, adapt & remediate.
Impossible under capitalism.
#climate #auspol
January 24, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The year is 2035, Boomers litter the halls of decrepit aged-care facilities, no longer able to vote.
The right-wing Labor opposition party is unable to find the numbers or ally with its minor PHON bretheren.
The ruling majority government of the Legalize Cannabis Party votes to annex New Zealand.
The right-wing Labor opposition party is unable to find the numbers or ally with its minor PHON bretheren.
The ruling majority government of the Legalize Cannabis Party votes to annex New Zealand.
January 22, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Two fires in Victoria burning out of control. Each is larger than the entire Melbourne Metro area.
It's devastating to see so much burn.
My heart goes out to everyone in East Vic. Please stay safe, and don't stay in place. Please save your lives above all else.
#climate #australia #bushfires
It's devastating to see so much burn.
My heart goes out to everyone in East Vic. Please stay safe, and don't stay in place. Please save your lives above all else.
#climate #australia #bushfires
January 8, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Two fires in Victoria burning out of control. Each is larger than the entire Melbourne Metro area.
It's devastating to see so much burn.
My heart goes out to everyone in East Vic. Please stay safe, and don't stay in place. Please save your lives above all else.
#climate #australia #bushfires
It's devastating to see so much burn.
My heart goes out to everyone in East Vic. Please stay safe, and don't stay in place. Please save your lives above all else.
#climate #australia #bushfires
Everyone seems to be posting their Heron captures for some reason so here's mine from the Victorian Central Highlands in Australia!
Nikon Z8 w/ SIGMA 300mm f/4 APO
#photography #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
Nikon Z8 w/ SIGMA 300mm f/4 APO
#photography #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
January 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Everyone seems to be posting their Heron captures for some reason so here's mine from the Victorian Central Highlands in Australia!
Nikon Z8 w/ SIGMA 300mm f/4 APO
#photography #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
Nikon Z8 w/ SIGMA 300mm f/4 APO
#photography #nature #birdphotography #Nikon
I love the colours of the pines that skirt the nearby reservoir. They were getting ready to bloom here.
Nikon Z8 & Sigma APO 300mm F/4 Macro
#photography #nature #nikon #sigma
Nikon Z8 & Sigma APO 300mm F/4 Macro
#photography #nature #nikon #sigma
December 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I love the colours of the pines that skirt the nearby reservoir. They were getting ready to bloom here.
Nikon Z8 & Sigma APO 300mm F/4 Macro
#photography #nature #nikon #sigma
Nikon Z8 & Sigma APO 300mm F/4 Macro
#photography #nature #nikon #sigma
A family of Currawongs have set up shop in the backyard with three juveniles. These native Australian birds have the most beautiful song.
#photography #nature #wildlife #bird #australia
#photography #nature #wildlife #bird #australia
December 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A family of Currawongs have set up shop in the backyard with three juveniles. These native Australian birds have the most beautiful song.
#photography #nature #wildlife #bird #australia
#photography #nature #wildlife #bird #australia
This ring-tailed possum has been fighting off ravens all week from his sleeping nook.
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
September 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This ring-tailed possum has been fighting off ravens all week from his sleeping nook.
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
I posted a crop earlier, here is the full aspect with a final grade.
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
August 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I posted a crop earlier, here is the full aspect with a final grade.
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Not shooting a tonne right now while I work on bits and pieces. But I always have a camera when wandering.
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
August 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Not shooting a tonne right now while I work on bits and pieces. But I always have a camera when wandering.
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Another shot from last night without artificial light. Daylesford, Victoria.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Another shot from last night without artificial light. Daylesford, Victoria.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
You can drive from Ballarat to Daylesford almost wholly via well-maintained roads, through state-forests and plantations, if you're looking to take your time.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
August 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
You can drive from Ballarat to Daylesford almost wholly via well-maintained roads, through state-forests and plantations, if you're looking to take your time.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
August 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
August 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
I studied film two decades ago but never pursued it. Now, I have the time and equipment, and am learning a lot.
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
August 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I studied film two decades ago but never pursued it. Now, I have the time and equipment, and am learning a lot.
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Another shot Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
August 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Another shot Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Though I don't shoot on film anymore. I got started on Nikon and Mamiya film cameras. Both medium format and 35mm.
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Though I don't shoot on film anymore. I got started on Nikon and Mamiya film cameras. Both medium format and 35mm.
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
I've been going through old photos on abandoned social media accounts as I spin things up again.
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
August 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I've been going through old photos on abandoned social media accounts as I spin things up again.
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Unexpectedly overcast and looking East towards Grampians National Park from wetlands that stretch from the base. Wading in winter is not advised ❄️.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
August 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Unexpectedly overcast and looking East towards Grampians National Park from wetlands that stretch from the base. Wading in winter is not advised ❄️.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
A sandy track cuts a path through burned grasslands towards the Grampians.
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
August 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A sandy track cuts a path through burned grasslands towards the Grampians.
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Grass Trees under moonlight near the Grampians National Park.
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
August 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Grass Trees under moonlight near the Grampians National Park.
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
After a prolonged drought it's great to see nearby creeks and rivers flowing again.
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
After a prolonged drought it's great to see nearby creeks and rivers flowing again.
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia