Russell Darnley OAM
@maximos62.bsky.social
Interests: anthropology, geography, economics, history, Asia-Pacific.
Author. Photographer.
Orthodox Christian.
Born at 310.4 ppm. Please, no DMs
http://www.russelldarnley.blog
Author. Photographer.
Orthodox Christian.
Born at 310.4 ppm. Please, no DMs
http://www.russelldarnley.blog
A draft chapter from a study of Australia I've been compiling in Indonesian. Now available from 'Maximos' Blog'.
This is a work in progress and all constructive comments are welcome.https://russelldarnley.blog/2025/11/27/flora-dan-fauna-khas-australia/
This is a work in progress and all constructive comments are welcome.https://russelldarnley.blog/2025/11/27/flora-dan-fauna-khas-australia/
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
A draft chapter from a study of Australia I've been compiling in Indonesian. Now available from 'Maximos' Blog'.
This is a work in progress and all constructive comments are welcome.https://russelldarnley.blog/2025/11/27/flora-dan-fauna-khas-australia/
This is a work in progress and all constructive comments are welcome.https://russelldarnley.blog/2025/11/27/flora-dan-fauna-khas-australia/
Still seeking photos.
I’ve had some most useful responses still hoping for more. If I’m able to use them you will be credited. Aldo, if you have a relevant blog or website I’ll include a link to your site
I’ve had some most useful responses still hoping for more. If I’m able to use them you will be credited. Aldo, if you have a relevant blog or website I’ll include a link to your site
July 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Still seeking photos.
I’ve had some most useful responses still hoping for more. If I’m able to use them you will be credited. Aldo, if you have a relevant blog or website I’ll include a link to your site
I’ve had some most useful responses still hoping for more. If I’m able to use them you will be credited. Aldo, if you have a relevant blog or website I’ll include a link to your site
The new Sydney Fish Market, under construction.
May 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The new Sydney Fish Market, under construction.
Frog on aging lily pad
April 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Frog on aging lily pad
Peter Dutton can rest assured he’s not alone in his xenophobia. As early as the 1850s colonial xenophobes were touting the prospects of a Russian invasion, and so built the defensive structures at Bare Island and Fort Denison.
April 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Peter Dutton can rest assured he’s not alone in his xenophobia. As early as the 1850s colonial xenophobes were touting the prospects of a Russian invasion, and so built the defensive structures at Bare Island and Fort Denison.
Virtually all significant economic indicators except gross domestic product (GDP) growth show Australia’s economy is among the world’s best-performed. independentaustralia.net/business/bus...
March 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Virtually all significant economic indicators except gross domestic product (GDP) growth show Australia’s economy is among the world’s best-performed. independentaustralia.net/business/bus...
A few shots from Maroubra, yesterday.
It's interesting just how far south the effects of tropical cyclones extend. There were no major impacts but with a south easterly wind the sea was by no means benign.
It's interesting just how far south the effects of tropical cyclones extend. There were no major impacts but with a south easterly wind the sea was by no means benign.
March 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A few shots from Maroubra, yesterday.
It's interesting just how far south the effects of tropical cyclones extend. There were no major impacts but with a south easterly wind the sea was by no means benign.
It's interesting just how far south the effects of tropical cyclones extend. There were no major impacts but with a south easterly wind the sea was by no means benign.
Some of my images from February, 2025.
March 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Some of my images from February, 2025.
Discovering Indigenous Indonesia was a long process that led to the novella 'A Forest Story'. Though still in editorial stage I offer this commentary on the process. russelldarnley.blog/2025/01/01/w...
February 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Discovering Indigenous Indonesia was a long process that led to the novella 'A Forest Story'. Though still in editorial stage I offer this commentary on the process. russelldarnley.blog/2025/01/01/w...
I found this beautiful Huntsman spider as I was leaving home yesterday. It was just inside the front door.
February 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I found this beautiful Huntsman spider as I was leaving home yesterday. It was just inside the front door.
Not exactly true. Here is a facsimile of the first Australian passport issued. Note, ‘Commonwealth of Australia’.
It was issued to John Edward Briscoe, who applied for passports for himself and his sister in April 1901 in order to travel to Europe.
It was issued to John Edward Briscoe, who applied for passports for himself and his sister in April 1901 in order to travel to Europe.
January 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Not exactly true. Here is a facsimile of the first Australian passport issued. Note, ‘Commonwealth of Australia’.
It was issued to John Edward Briscoe, who applied for passports for himself and his sister in April 1901 in order to travel to Europe.
It was issued to John Edward Briscoe, who applied for passports for himself and his sister in April 1901 in order to travel to Europe.
People who rely on social media for news score lower on a civic values scale than those who rely on newspapers & non-commercial broadcasters such as the ABC.
theconversation.com/dont-rely-on...
theconversation.com/dont-rely-on...
January 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
People who rely on social media for news score lower on a civic values scale than those who rely on newspapers & non-commercial broadcasters such as the ABC.
theconversation.com/dont-rely-on...
theconversation.com/dont-rely-on...
Join us on the Monday Creative Forum if you're a creator of any current work including:
• creative writing
• other forms of writing incl. history & historical
society, environment, anthropology, natural environment
• visual arts, drawing, sculpture
• video production, documentary or fictional
• creative writing
• other forms of writing incl. history & historical
society, environment, anthropology, natural environment
• visual arts, drawing, sculpture
• video production, documentary or fictional
January 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Join us on the Monday Creative Forum if you're a creator of any current work including:
• creative writing
• other forms of writing incl. history & historical
society, environment, anthropology, natural environment
• visual arts, drawing, sculpture
• video production, documentary or fictional
• creative writing
• other forms of writing incl. history & historical
society, environment, anthropology, natural environment
• visual arts, drawing, sculpture
• video production, documentary or fictional
A little holiday reading, particularly if you enjoy books with full audio, video, photo galleries and photos.
The borders referenced are both geographic and disciplinary.
It's a bargain at AUD9.99
books.apple.com/au/book/beyo...
The borders referenced are both geographic and disciplinary.
It's a bargain at AUD9.99
books.apple.com/au/book/beyo...
December 25, 2024 at 9:36 PM
A little holiday reading, particularly if you enjoy books with full audio, video, photo galleries and photos.
The borders referenced are both geographic and disciplinary.
It's a bargain at AUD9.99
books.apple.com/au/book/beyo...
The borders referenced are both geographic and disciplinary.
It's a bargain at AUD9.99
books.apple.com/au/book/beyo...
Join me on 6 January, 2025 when I’ll be presenting my novella ‘A Forest Story’. The work explores deforestation & displacement of Indigenous forest people in Indonesia & was prompted by my own direct encounters with two groups of forest people. #Deforestation
December 23, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Join me on 6 January, 2025 when I’ll be presenting my novella ‘A Forest Story’. The work explores deforestation & displacement of Indigenous forest people in Indonesia & was prompted by my own direct encounters with two groups of forest people. #Deforestation
These densification plans exceed the capacity of the area. #Overshadowing, #TrafficCongestion, #Demolition, #Noise, #Dust, & #DestructioOfHousing. Please sign the petition
December 12, 2024 at 7:28 AM
These densification plans exceed the capacity of the area. #Overshadowing, #TrafficCongestion, #Demolition, #Noise, #Dust, & #DestructioOfHousing. Please sign the petition
Different shades of sunlight in Singapore, Sydney and Bali
November 28, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Different shades of sunlight in Singapore, Sydney and Bali
From a post on my Facebook stream.
November 23, 2024 at 5:28 AM
From a post on my Facebook stream.
Wondering how long it will last. Trump is well known as someone who avoids paying his debts, likes to monopolise power and the limelight. I suspect Musk is no Éminence grise.
November 19, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Wondering how long it will last. Trump is well known as someone who avoids paying his debts, likes to monopolise power and the limelight. I suspect Musk is no Éminence grise.
Looks like a mango glut for Christmas in Australia
November 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Looks like a mango glut for Christmas in Australia
A large piece of the Kanimbla Valley escarpment that has fractured along a vertical joint and tumbled down the valley. Now subject to the forces of mass wasting both physical and organic. #geomorphology
November 17, 2024 at 8:48 AM
A large piece of the Kanimbla Valley escarpment that has fractured along a vertical joint and tumbled down the valley. Now subject to the forces of mass wasting both physical and organic. #geomorphology
My son sent me the 2007 poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, ‘Pity the Nation (After Khalil Gibran)’. Ferlinghetti was one of my favourites back in the 60s, both he & Gibran have much to offer.
November 16, 2024 at 6:23 AM
My son sent me the 2007 poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, ‘Pity the Nation (After Khalil Gibran)’. Ferlinghetti was one of my favourites back in the 60s, both he & Gibran have much to offer.
Here is a small floral offering to celebrate the season and joining bluesky.
November 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Here is a small floral offering to celebrate the season and joining bluesky.