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David Burnett
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Traveller and homebody from Melbourne/Naarm. All photos my own.
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Cat posting is the only rational response
A fluffy Siamese or Himalayan cat with dark face markings is curled up and resting in a weathered wooden planter box. Behind the cat is a stone relief of a serene seated Buddha, framed in red wood. A small leafy plant grows beside the sculpture, and the scene is set against a wooden fence. The cat appears relaxed and at peace.
June 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Glorious morning in the Gerlache Strait, west Antarctic Peninsula

#Travel #Antarctica #Photography
A ship’s deck with a blue floor and white railings overlooks icy Antarctic waters, with orange lifeboats secured along the side. Snow-covered mountains with jagged peaks rise in the background under a clear blue sky. The sun casts a golden glow near the horizon, illuminating the distant landscape. The water is calm, with small patches of ice floating on the surface. The scene captures the stark, frozen beauty of the polar environment from the perspective of a vessel navigating through it.
March 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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#London bids me farewell with a cracking spring day and some death rays from the Shard

#Travel #Photography #Bittersweet
A tall, glass skyscraper known as The Shard rises against a bright blue sky, with wispy white clouds appearing to radiate from its pointed peak. The reflective glass panels of the building capture the sunlight, giving it a shimmering effect. In the foreground, modern office buildings with large glass windows frame the lower part of the image, contrasting with The Shard’s sharp, towering form. The perspective emphasizes the building’s height as it dominates the skyline.
March 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Beautiful city

#London #Travel #Photography
A large Ferris wheel, the London Eye, illuminated in purple lights against a dark, cloudy night sky. The wheel’s structure and passenger capsules are clearly visible, with support beams and cables forming a geometric pattern. Below, the River Thames reflects the lights from a pedestrian bridge stretching across the water. In the background, the illuminated clock face of Big Ben stands out, along with the silhouettes of the Houses of Parliament. A few streetlights line the walkway, casting a glow on the riverbank.
February 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Crocuses, St. John’s churchyard, Bermondsey

#London #Travel #Photography
A low-angle view of purple crocuses emerging from a green lawn in early spring. The flowers in the foreground are sharply in focus, while more crocuses blur into the background. Behind them, a row of hedges separates the grassy area from a multi-story brick building with white-framed windows. Shadows from bare tree branches stretch across the building’s facade, suggesting a sunny but cool day.
February 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Rainy night in SoHo

#London #Travel #Photography
A lively city street at night, wet from recent rain. People walk along the sidewalk, some carrying umbrellas. A large Union Jack flag hangs above the street, with more flags visible further down. On the left, a restaurant with large windows and a red awning has outdoor seating, where patrons are engaged in conversation. Neon signs glow in the background, while streetlights reflect off the damp pavement. The buildings lining the street vary in architectural style, with brick facades and modern glass windows.
February 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Well hello, London!

36 hours since I saw a bed and another six before I can crash. But, hey - I’m in London!

#Travel #London #Exhausted
A view of the Millennium Bridge in London, a steel suspension footbridge spanning the River Thames. The bridge’s modern design features Y-shaped support piers and taut steel cables. In the background, St. Paul’s Cathedral stands with its large dome and ornate architecture, contrasting with the contemporary structures around it. A few pedestrians are visible walking along the bridge. The river below has murky greenish water, and the sky is overcast.
February 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Now that’s a flight

#Travel #Endurance #LetsDoThis
A close-up of an in-flight entertainment screen displaying flight information for Qantas flight QF9 from Perth to London. The screen shows “MOVING MAP” at the top, followed by the flight number and route. Below, it indicates the remaining “TIME TO DESTINATION” as 17 hours and 8 minutes. The “DISTANCE TO DESTINATION” is listed as 9,225 miles or 14,846 kilometers. The screen has a dark background with white text, and portions of a red header are visible at the top.
February 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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This village in the #Rajasthan desert had a tiny whiff of the Potemkin about it - a little too photogenic. Whew boy, it was hot that day, too, even for an aussie

#Travel #India #Photography
A traditional rural dwelling with a white-painted brick wall featuring decorative turquoise bands near the roofline. A wooden double door with gold handles is framed by yellow-painted accents. To the left, an earthen wall with a white tribal-style painting of a peacock extends into the scene. A twisted tree with sparse foliage grows beside the structure, casting shadows on the wall. Behind the earthen wall, thatched-roof huts are visible, suggesting a village setting. A bundle of belongings rests on the earthen wall, adding to the rustic feel of the environment. The background consists of a clear blue sky.
February 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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A friendly feline smile in #Monmartre

#Paris #Travel #Photography #Cat
A view of Parisian rooftops and buildings in warm, late-afternoon light. The facades are a mix of white and beige with red-tiled and zinc rooftops, typical of older Parisian architecture. A graffiti mural of a yellow cartoon cat with a wide grin and outstretched wings is painted on the blank wall of one building. The foreground features a textured stone wall and railing, partially framing the scene. Several chimneys and television antennas rise above the rooftops, silhouetted against a pastel-colored sky with scattered clouds.
February 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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#Sydney Harbour or the Mighty Mississip'?

A stern-wheeler plies #Warrane

#Travel #Photography #Paddlesteamer
A paddlewheel-style cruise boat with red and white trim moves through the waters of Sydney Harbour, leaving a foamy wake behind it. Several passengers stand on its decks. In the background, the Sydney Opera House with its distinctive white sail-like roof structures sits along the shoreline. A green and yellow ferry, along with a smaller boat, traverse the harbor in different directions. The aerial perspective captures the expanse of water and movement of vessels.
February 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Only a few hours east of #Melbourne #Naarm, the gold-rush town of #Walhalla is nestled into the southern ranges of the Australian Alps.

#Travel #Mountains #Ferns #Trees
A tall tree stands in the center of a dense forest, with its branches extending outward and partially blocking the bright sun behind it. Sunlight streams through the gaps, creating areas of light and shadow on the surrounding vegetation. In the foreground, large ferns with long, segmented fronds spread out, overlapping each other. Smaller trees and bushes fill the background, with varying shades of green. The sky is visible through openings in the treetops, showing a bright blue color.
February 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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This view from 2018 looks north from Mud-dadjug – Mt Abrupt towards Mirranatwa, currently under emergency evacuation due to #Bushfire. 😢

I spent my 20s getting to know every crevice of these ranges - a "Temperate Kakadu", and centre of civilisation for 10s of 1000s of years. #Grampians #Gariwerd
A rugged mountain ridge covered in dense green vegetation extends diagonally across the frame, its steep slopes descending into the vast expanse of forested valleys below. The jagged peaks and ridgelines continue into the background, fading into layers of hazy blue mountains stretching to the horizon. The sky is pale blue with a soft, diffused light casting minimal shadows over the landscape. In the foreground, a rocky outcrop with sparse vegetation is visible, providing a vantage point over the scene.
February 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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I've been thinking a lot about #London this week for ... reasons. 🤔

#Travel #Photography #Wanderlust
A sunset view over the River Thames in London, with the towering Shard skyscraper on the left and the historic stone walls of the Tower of London on the right. The sky is a mix of golden hues and deepening blues, with scattered clouds reflecting the fading light. Bare tree branches frame the riverbank, where a boat cruises along the water. A crowd of people is visible walking along the waterfront and near the castle walls. The silhouettes of modern and historic architecture contrast against the glowing horizon.
January 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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From one Mediterranean littoral to another

#PortPhillipBay #Naarm #Bellarine #Photography
A black and white photograph captures the wake of a boat stretching into the distance, leading toward a distant city skyline on the horizon. The churned water in the foreground contrasts with the dark expanse of the open sea, creating a dynamic, textured pattern. The skyline appears hazy, with its collection of skyscrapers softened by atmospheric perspective. Above, a few scattered clouds break the sky’s uniform tone. The composition draws the eye along the boat’s turbulent trail toward the distant city, creating a sense of movement and departure.
January 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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I spent the weekend on the blustery and beautiful Coromandel Penn, #Aotearoa #NewZealand

What a gem, only an hour or so from Auckland

#Travel #Photography #Indulgence
The view captures a serene landscape framed by the arch of a white stucco structure in the foreground. Below the arch is a patio railing painted a bright turquoise blue. Beyond the patio, lush greenery and manicured gardens lead to a small residential area nestled near the coast. The calm sea stretches out to meet the horizon under a lightly clouded sky, with distant hills faintly visible across the water. The scene conveys a tranquil coastal setting with a mix of natural beauty and human habitation.
January 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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I will never tire of this sight

#Travel #Photography #Flight
A view through an airplane window, showing part of the aircraft’s wing and engine against a cloudy, overcast sky. The window frame partially obstructs the view, and markings on the engine, including a red arrow and safety instructions, are visible. The scene outside appears to be at cruising altitude, with no clear landmarks or ground in sight. The interior of the window frame is in shadow, contrasting with the bright light from the outside.
January 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Quote skeet with a bridge from your gallery.
The image captures an urban riverside scene during sunset. In the foreground, a pebble-strewn shore is visible with a couple of people sitting and facing the river. A partially submerged wooden structure and other debris are scattered along the shoreline. Across the water, the Millennium Bridge spans the Thames, with pedestrians silhouetted against the golden hues of the sky. Behind it, another bridge is visible, illuminated by lights. Buildings, cranes, and other urban elements form the background under a dramatic, cloud-streaked evening sky.
January 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Which are you, the tea or the flavoured-water-ice?

#Summer #Refreshment #JustMowedTheLawn #Photography
The image shows a sunny outdoor setting with a white ceramic mug and a tall glass of yellow drink, with ice cubes. Both are placed on a light wooden beam. In the background, lush green trees, a yellow waste bin, and a white car parked near a driveway are visible under a bright blue sky. The scene has a relaxed, summery atmosphere.
January 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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When I finally got to #Japan, I found my generation's childhood neo-Tokyo dreams nestled between parking garages with a bowl of ramen.

#Travel #Tokyo #Photography
A nighttime view of a Japanese storefront with a wooden façade and warm string lights illuminating the entrance. A large painted sign above depicts a sailing ship with Japanese calligraphy, possibly related to seafood. The ground level features a chalkboard menu, food photos, and a penguin illustration on a standee. Fabric noren curtains hang over the entrance. The neighboring buildings have a modern appearance, contrasting with the shop’s traditional design.
January 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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I think I love wild and windswept landscapes the best, and the #Burren is certainly that.

You also can’t beat those blind corners on 80km/h rural lanes eek

#Travel #Ireland #Photography
The image shows a dry stone wall constructed from irregular, flat slabs of gray limestone, characteristic of traditional rural landscapes. The wall is weathered, with some stones appearing slightly uneven or protruding, adding to its rustic charm. Green ferns and small plants grow at the base of the wall, blending into the surrounding grassy terrain. In the background, a flat, open landscape stretches out under a cloudy, overcast sky, suggesting a peaceful and remote location.
January 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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I've never seen anything like the sumptuous inlay in the famous Peacock courtyard at the City Palace in #Udaipur

This is one of the best palace–museum experiences in India.

#Travel #India #Photography
An intricate mosaic depiction of a peacock, focusing on its head and elaborately detailed feathers. The peacock’s head is crafted with small, patterned blue tiles, resembling its natural texture, and it has a shiny, silver beak. Surrounding the head, the peacock’s tail feathers fan out symmetrically, each feather adorned with green, gold, and blue designs resembling the iconic “eye” pattern of real peacock feathers.
January 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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I just read a novel - The Bridge - that went like this

[heartbreaking tragedy]

oooh, I know that cafe!

[tragedy, guilt. various funerals]

I think I went to that park one time

#TheBridge #WestGateBridge #Naarm #UnionProud
The image depicts a bridge in the background, spanning over a dense area of green foliage, likely a mangrove forest. The bridge has tall, angled cables connecting to its towers, indicating a cable-stayed design. The sky above is clear and blue. In the foreground, there are branches of a tree framing the scene on the right side, adding depth to the composition. The setting conveys a juxtaposition of natural vegetation and modern infrastructure.
January 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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The #Ushuaia maritime & Antarctic museum is located in the old pentagonal prison, along with an art gallery. Several of the wings are just as the last prisoners left them.

Who knew there is a world body for prison museums?

#Travel #Photography #Incarceration
The image shows a close-up of a grey prison door with a rough, weathered surface. The door features a small square opening at the centre, reinforced with black iron bars arranged in a cross pattern. The surrounding metal is textured with scratches, dents, and small holes. Through the opening, a light-colored surface is faintly visible in the background. The bars and the overall construction suggest a utilitarian or security-focused design.
January 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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#GiliT, #Lombok

Laid back tropical islands don't come much more laid back or tropical than the Gilis.

Just watch out for the cats

#Travel #Photography
A collection of red and white umbrellas suspended in mid-air, forming a canopy against a backdrop of green trees and blue sky. The umbrellas are evenly spaced and attached by cords, creating a layered effect above the scene.
January 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM