LIFE AT 42°S - Russ Grayson
@rg1.bsky.social
Variously a journalist, photojournalist, international development worker (SW Pacific), permaculture practitioner/educator, outdoor educator/guide. Retired but still active in these things.
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A REWILDING MOMENT…
Jagged branches twist skyward, stubbornly defying the passage of the years, of the decades. Morning sun glints off of a trunk hardened and smoothed by summer sun and the winds of the Roaring 40s.
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #trees #Tasmania
Jagged branches twist skyward, stubbornly defying the passage of the years, of the decades. Morning sun glints off of a trunk hardened and smoothed by summer sun and the winds of the Roaring 40s.
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #trees #Tasmania
September 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A REWILDING MOMENT…
Jagged branches twist skyward, stubbornly defying the passage of the years, of the decades. Morning sun glints off of a trunk hardened and smoothed by summer sun and the winds of the Roaring 40s.
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #trees #Tasmania
Jagged branches twist skyward, stubbornly defying the passage of the years, of the decades. Morning sun glints off of a trunk hardened and smoothed by summer sun and the winds of the Roaring 40s.
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #trees #Tasmania
An anti-tourism car sticker in Tasmania discloses unease over the number of tourists, most from the Australian mainland, coming into the island state in summer.
August 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
An anti-tourism car sticker in Tasmania discloses unease over the number of tourists, most from the Australian mainland, coming into the island state in summer.
Signs of spring: first flowers on apricot tree.
August 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Signs of spring: first flowers on apricot tree.
The first flowers of the season bloom on the apricot. The plum, too.
Nearby, the golden spheres are Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana).
Out front, the wattle trees are in bloom.
The first sign of spring.
#Gardening #Flowers #FruitTrees #permaculture #Tasmania
Nearby, the golden spheres are Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana).
Out front, the wattle trees are in bloom.
The first sign of spring.
#Gardening #Flowers #FruitTrees #permaculture #Tasmania
August 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The first flowers of the season bloom on the apricot. The plum, too.
Nearby, the golden spheres are Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana).
Out front, the wattle trees are in bloom.
The first sign of spring.
#Gardening #Flowers #FruitTrees #permaculture #Tasmania
Nearby, the golden spheres are Cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana).
Out front, the wattle trees are in bloom.
The first sign of spring.
#Gardening #Flowers #FruitTrees #permaculture #Tasmania
A REWILDING MOMENT…
From the sun
A journey of eight minutes and twenty seconds
Then, sunrise
Golden light spreads across the land.
#photons#Sunrise #Morning#Tasmania
From the sun
A journey of eight minutes and twenty seconds
Then, sunrise
Golden light spreads across the land.
#photons#Sunrise #Morning#Tasmania
August 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A REWILDING MOMENT…
From the sun
A journey of eight minutes and twenty seconds
Then, sunrise
Golden light spreads across the land.
#photons#Sunrise #Morning#Tasmania
From the sun
A journey of eight minutes and twenty seconds
Then, sunrise
Golden light spreads across the land.
#photons#Sunrise #Morning#Tasmania
A REWILDING MOMENT…
Eucalyptus, Lewisham foreshore track, SE Tasmania.
#trees #eucalypyus #tasmania #bushwalking #hiking #photography #landscapephotography
Eucalyptus, Lewisham foreshore track, SE Tasmania.
#trees #eucalypyus #tasmania #bushwalking #hiking #photography #landscapephotography
August 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A REWILDING MOMENT…
Eucalyptus, Lewisham foreshore track, SE Tasmania.
#trees #eucalypyus #tasmania #bushwalking #hiking #photography #landscapephotography
Eucalyptus, Lewisham foreshore track, SE Tasmania.
#trees #eucalypyus #tasmania #bushwalking #hiking #photography #landscapephotography
THE WILD…
Crossing Tasmania's Franklin River is easier these days. An old photo reawakens memories on journeys past, and on the present state of wilderness walking.
READ HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #franklinriver #rivers #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #Backpacking #memoir
Crossing Tasmania's Franklin River is easier these days. An old photo reawakens memories on journeys past, and on the present state of wilderness walking.
READ HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #franklinriver #rivers #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #Backpacking #memoir
August 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
THE WILD…
Crossing Tasmania's Franklin River is easier these days. An old photo reawakens memories on journeys past, and on the present state of wilderness walking.
READ HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #franklinriver #rivers #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #Backpacking #memoir
Crossing Tasmania's Franklin River is easier these days. An old photo reawakens memories on journeys past, and on the present state of wilderness walking.
READ HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #franklinriver #rivers #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #Backpacking #memoir
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
Here, near the southeastern Tasmanian town of Cygnet, a rusting traction engine decays through the decades next to an early gasoline powered road roller.
#Tasmania #Cygnet #Technology #machines #IndustrialRevolution
Here, near the southeastern Tasmanian town of Cygnet, a rusting traction engine decays through the decades next to an early gasoline powered road roller.
#Tasmania #Cygnet #Technology #machines #IndustrialRevolution
July 29, 2025 at 5:21 AM
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
Here, near the southeastern Tasmanian town of Cygnet, a rusting traction engine decays through the decades next to an early gasoline powered road roller.
#Tasmania #Cygnet #Technology #machines #IndustrialRevolution
Here, near the southeastern Tasmanian town of Cygnet, a rusting traction engine decays through the decades next to an early gasoline powered road roller.
#Tasmania #Cygnet #Technology #machines #IndustrialRevolution
You will find this superb example of an Art Norveau doorway at the Saint Marys Hotel on Main Street, St Marys, Tasmania.
The flowing line of the window frame that makes an almost-complete circle that is repeated in the surrounding brickwork.
#ArtNorveau #architecture #StMarysTasmania #Tasmania
The flowing line of the window frame that makes an almost-complete circle that is repeated in the surrounding brickwork.
#ArtNorveau #architecture #StMarysTasmania #Tasmania
July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
You will find this superb example of an Art Norveau doorway at the Saint Marys Hotel on Main Street, St Marys, Tasmania.
The flowing line of the window frame that makes an almost-complete circle that is repeated in the surrounding brickwork.
#ArtNorveau #architecture #StMarysTasmania #Tasmania
The flowing line of the window frame that makes an almost-complete circle that is repeated in the surrounding brickwork.
#ArtNorveau #architecture #StMarysTasmania #Tasmania
THINGS IN THE WORLD…
Nearly every morning a large, black bird with a pointed head lands on the railing, and looking inside through the window makes the same three note call.
What is it after?
#Birds #Wildlife #Tasmania #Tasmanian wildlife #ForestRaven
Nearly every morning a large, black bird with a pointed head lands on the railing, and looking inside through the window makes the same three note call.
What is it after?
#Birds #Wildlife #Tasmania #Tasmanian wildlife #ForestRaven
July 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM
THINGS IN THE WORLD…
Nearly every morning a large, black bird with a pointed head lands on the railing, and looking inside through the window makes the same three note call.
What is it after?
#Birds #Wildlife #Tasmania #Tasmanian wildlife #ForestRaven
Nearly every morning a large, black bird with a pointed head lands on the railing, and looking inside through the window makes the same three note call.
What is it after?
#Birds #Wildlife #Tasmania #Tasmanian wildlife #ForestRaven
THE WILD…
We were near Beatties Tarm, following the Mt Field East Track in Tasmania’s Mt Field National Park.
This challenging alpine circuit reaches 1261m, it takes around 4-5 hours to walk 10.5km for a total ascent of 566m.
#Tasmania #bushwalking #MtFieldTasmania #hiking
We were near Beatties Tarm, following the Mt Field East Track in Tasmania’s Mt Field National Park.
This challenging alpine circuit reaches 1261m, it takes around 4-5 hours to walk 10.5km for a total ascent of 566m.
#Tasmania #bushwalking #MtFieldTasmania #hiking
June 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
THE WILD…
We were near Beatties Tarm, following the Mt Field East Track in Tasmania’s Mt Field National Park.
This challenging alpine circuit reaches 1261m, it takes around 4-5 hours to walk 10.5km for a total ascent of 566m.
#Tasmania #bushwalking #MtFieldTasmania #hiking
We were near Beatties Tarm, following the Mt Field East Track in Tasmania’s Mt Field National Park.
This challenging alpine circuit reaches 1261m, it takes around 4-5 hours to walk 10.5km for a total ascent of 566m.
#Tasmania #bushwalking #MtFieldTasmania #hiking
June 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
The bandstand in City Park in Launceston, Tasmania, is a historic structure that has been a central feature of the park for over a century. Built in the late 19th century, the bandstand was designed as a performance space for bands.
#launceston#Tasmania #photography
The bandstand in City Park in Launceston, Tasmania, is a historic structure that has been a central feature of the park for over a century. Built in the late 19th century, the bandstand was designed as a performance space for bands.
#launceston#Tasmania #photography
June 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
The bandstand in City Park in Launceston, Tasmania, is a historic structure that has been a central feature of the park for over a century. Built in the late 19th century, the bandstand was designed as a performance space for bands.
#launceston#Tasmania #photography
The bandstand in City Park in Launceston, Tasmania, is a historic structure that has been a central feature of the park for over a century. Built in the late 19th century, the bandstand was designed as a performance space for bands.
#launceston#Tasmania #photography
Just another sunrise here on the Tasmanian coast. After a display of warm morning colour, it disappeared to replaced by the grey clouds we now have.
A cloudy sky means no chance seeing an Aurora tonight, if there is one thanks to the solar geomagnetic storm.
#Tasmania
A cloudy sky means no chance seeing an Aurora tonight, if there is one thanks to the solar geomagnetic storm.
#Tasmania
June 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Just another sunrise here on the Tasmanian coast. After a display of warm morning colour, it disappeared to replaced by the grey clouds we now have.
A cloudy sky means no chance seeing an Aurora tonight, if there is one thanks to the solar geomagnetic storm.
#Tasmania
A cloudy sky means no chance seeing an Aurora tonight, if there is one thanks to the solar geomagnetic storm.
#Tasmania
ALONG THE TRAIL…
Join us for Tasmania's annual Turning of the Fagus pilgrimage.
READ THE STORY HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #mtfieldnationalpark #bushwalking #hiking #hikingadventures #camping #tyennariver #hobartandbeyond
Join us for Tasmania's annual Turning of the Fagus pilgrimage.
READ THE STORY HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #mtfieldnationalpark #bushwalking #hiking #hikingadventures #camping #tyennariver #hobartandbeyond
June 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
ALONG THE TRAIL…
Join us for Tasmania's annual Turning of the Fagus pilgrimage.
READ THE STORY HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #mtfieldnationalpark #bushwalking #hiking #hikingadventures #camping #tyennariver #hobartandbeyond
Join us for Tasmania's annual Turning of the Fagus pilgrimage.
READ THE STORY HERE:
medium.com/pacificedge/....
#tasmania #mtfieldnationalpark #bushwalking #hiking #hikingadventures #camping #tyennariver #hobartandbeyond
THE WILD…
They are out at this time of year, hanging on the branches of tough wiry shrubs, little dots of white that blend into the snowy terrain of the past couple days.
They are another gift of edible nature to humanity.
READ THE STORY HERE:
Mountain snowberry
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They are out at this time of year, hanging on the branches of tough wiry shrubs, little dots of white that blend into the snowy terrain of the past couple days.
They are another gift of edible nature to humanity.
READ THE STORY HERE:
Mountain snowberry
medium.com/per.../mount....
June 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
THE WILD…
They are out at this time of year, hanging on the branches of tough wiry shrubs, little dots of white that blend into the snowy terrain of the past couple days.
They are another gift of edible nature to humanity.
READ THE STORY HERE:
Mountain snowberry
medium.com/per.../mount....
They are out at this time of year, hanging on the branches of tough wiry shrubs, little dots of white that blend into the snowy terrain of the past couple days.
They are another gift of edible nature to humanity.
READ THE STORY HERE:
Mountain snowberry
medium.com/per.../mount....
HERE ON THE COAST…
It’s the first day of winter here in Tasmania, 6.5°C and still, as and the sun rises into a sky wispy with a thin layer of cirrus.
#sunrise #photography #sunrisephotography #winter #Tasmania
It’s the first day of winter here in Tasmania, 6.5°C and still, as and the sun rises into a sky wispy with a thin layer of cirrus.
#sunrise #photography #sunrisephotography #winter #Tasmania
May 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
HERE ON THE COAST…
It’s the first day of winter here in Tasmania, 6.5°C and still, as and the sun rises into a sky wispy with a thin layer of cirrus.
#sunrise #photography #sunrisephotography #winter #Tasmania
It’s the first day of winter here in Tasmania, 6.5°C and still, as and the sun rises into a sky wispy with a thin layer of cirrus.
#sunrise #photography #sunrisephotography #winter #Tasmania
May 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Tasmanian non-hybrid seeds ready for planting. The seeds of non-hybrid plants can be collected to be planted in the next growing season. They are also swapped between gardeners. Tasmania has several small scale non-hybrid vegetable and herb seed companies.
#Gardening #Permaculture #Tasmania #seeds
April 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Tasmanian non-hybrid seeds ready for planting. The seeds of non-hybrid plants can be collected to be planted in the next growing season. They are also swapped between gardeners. Tasmania has several small scale non-hybrid vegetable and herb seed companies.
#Gardening #Permaculture #Tasmania #seeds
A woodworking demonstration at the recent sustainable living Tasmania festival.
#Woodworking #Tasmania #Hobart 
#Woodworking #Tasmania #Hobart 
April 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
A woodworking demonstration at the recent sustainable living Tasmania festival.
#Woodworking #Tasmania #Hobart 
#Woodworking #Tasmania #Hobart 
Fishing boats cast reflections on the calm waters of Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania. 
#Boats #Hobart #Tasmania #ConstitutionDock#Photography 
#Boats #Hobart #Tasmania #ConstitutionDock#Photography 
April 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Fishing boats cast reflections on the calm waters of Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania. 
#Boats #Hobart #Tasmania #ConstitutionDock#Photography 
#Boats #Hobart #Tasmania #ConstitutionDock#Photography 
Wooden dinghies at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin, Tasmania, where boat building skills are still taught and practiced. The centre collects, restores and builds boats.
Franklin is an old boat building town on the Hume River.
#Tasmania #FranklinTasmania #WoodenBoatCentre #WoodenBoats 
Franklin is an old boat building town on the Hume River.
#Tasmania #FranklinTasmania #WoodenBoatCentre #WoodenBoats 
April 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Wooden dinghies at the Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin, Tasmania, where boat building skills are still taught and practiced. The centre collects, restores and builds boats.
Franklin is an old boat building town on the Hume River.
#Tasmania #FranklinTasmania #WoodenBoatCentre #WoodenBoats 
Franklin is an old boat building town on the Hume River.
#Tasmania #FranklinTasmania #WoodenBoatCentre #WoodenBoats 
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
An early brick building passes the decades beside the road in South Hobart, Tasmania. The old dwelling is typical of the design of the period. The roof is galvanised iron, extensively used because of its cheapness, versatility and long life.
#Buildings #Hobart #Tasmania
An early brick building passes the decades beside the road in South Hobart, Tasmania. The old dwelling is typical of the design of the period. The roof is galvanised iron, extensively used because of its cheapness, versatility and long life.
#Buildings #Hobart #Tasmania
April 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
THE OUTDOOR MUSEUM…
An early brick building passes the decades beside the road in South Hobart, Tasmania. The old dwelling is typical of the design of the period. The roof is galvanised iron, extensively used because of its cheapness, versatility and long life.
#Buildings #Hobart #Tasmania
An early brick building passes the decades beside the road in South Hobart, Tasmania. The old dwelling is typical of the design of the period. The roof is galvanised iron, extensively used because of its cheapness, versatility and long life.
#Buildings #Hobart #Tasmania
A wooden dinghy at the Wooden Boat Centre in the old boat building town of Franklin, on Tasmania’s Huon River.
#Boats #WoodenBoats #WoodenBoatCentre #Tasmania #HumanRiverTasmania #FranklinTasmania 
#Boats #WoodenBoats #WoodenBoatCentre #Tasmania #HumanRiverTasmania #FranklinTasmania 
April 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
A wooden dinghy at the Wooden Boat Centre in the old boat building town of Franklin, on Tasmania’s Huon River.
#Boats #WoodenBoats #WoodenBoatCentre #Tasmania #HumanRiverTasmania #FranklinTasmania 
#Boats #WoodenBoats #WoodenBoatCentre #Tasmania #HumanRiverTasmania #FranklinTasmania 
Built in 1917, the Nancy was a 10.7m ferry on the Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania and is now at the Wooden Boat Centre.
Constructed of huon pine, a timber indigenous to Tasmania’s West Coast, cool temperate rainforest. The timber was used for ship building because it does not rot in the water.
Constructed of huon pine, a timber indigenous to Tasmania’s West Coast, cool temperate rainforest. The timber was used for ship building because it does not rot in the water.
April 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Built in 1917, the Nancy was a 10.7m ferry on the Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania and is now at the Wooden Boat Centre.
Constructed of huon pine, a timber indigenous to Tasmania’s West Coast, cool temperate rainforest. The timber was used for ship building because it does not rot in the water.
Constructed of huon pine, a timber indigenous to Tasmania’s West Coast, cool temperate rainforest. The timber was used for ship building because it does not rot in the water.