Don Knowles
@dxk.bsky.social
SciFi fan, Amateur Photographer, Motorcyclist, Atheist, Republic for Australia! @DonXK on the blue bird site.
When I was chasing the storm cloud photos in my previous post, I also found this seriously scruffy kookaburra, sitting on the fence of one of the lookouts. I suspect it was a very young fledgling only just out of the nest, because it sat examining every car that drove past. #photography #nativebird
February 8, 2026 at 6:11 AM
When I was chasing the storm cloud photos in my previous post, I also found this seriously scruffy kookaburra, sitting on the fence of one of the lookouts. I suspect it was a very young fledgling only just out of the nest, because it sat examining every car that drove past. #photography #nativebird
The predicted showers for today were a bit late showing up. This view is from Mt.Archer to the south-east, Mt. Sleipner and the Broadmount Range under a cloud. #photography
February 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The predicted showers for today were a bit late showing up. This view is from Mt.Archer to the south-east, Mt. Sleipner and the Broadmount Range under a cloud. #photography
A while back I went to a downstream part of the Fitzroy River, looking for bird photo opportunities. There were none to be had on the river, but this cattle egret in a paddock seemed to be startled by the beast it was standing behind. Perhaps it's thinking "Did you just fart?" #photography #bird
February 5, 2026 at 6:51 AM
A while back I went to a downstream part of the Fitzroy River, looking for bird photo opportunities. There were none to be had on the river, but this cattle egret in a paddock seemed to be startled by the beast it was standing behind. Perhaps it's thinking "Did you just fart?" #photography #bird
A storm blew through west of Rockhampton a couple of days ago, under a cap of cirrus clouds. #BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #photography
February 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM
A storm blew through west of Rockhampton a couple of days ago, under a cap of cirrus clouds. #BlueSkyArtShow #clouds #photography
The kangaroo was not the only thing I photographed at Yeppen Lagoon, this duck was obviously on a mission: #photography #nativebird
January 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM
The kangaroo was not the only thing I photographed at Yeppen Lagoon, this duck was obviously on a mission: #photography #nativebird
I went to Yeppen Lagoon (in south Rockhampton) the other day to see what birds I might capture ... this fella was a bit upset that I disturbed his nap. #photography #wildlife
January 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM
I went to Yeppen Lagoon (in south Rockhampton) the other day to see what birds I might capture ... this fella was a bit upset that I disturbed his nap. #photography #wildlife
Truth hurts when you're trying to stifle dissent. I stand with Cathy Wilcox and all political cartoonists.
#IStandWithCathy
#IStandWithCathy
January 12, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Truth hurts when you're trying to stifle dissent. I stand with Cathy Wilcox and all political cartoonists.
#IStandWithCathy
#IStandWithCathy
A heron looking for dinner at low tide in Ross Creek, Yeppoon, Queensland: #photography #nativebird
January 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM
A heron looking for dinner at low tide in Ross Creek, Yeppoon, Queensland: #photography #nativebird
With all the weather extremes being experienced all over Australia, Rockhampton didn’t want to miss out. This photo is of the city from Mt. Archer this evening. #photography
December 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
With all the weather extremes being experienced all over Australia, Rockhampton didn’t want to miss out. This photo is of the city from Mt. Archer this evening. #photography
The baby masked lapwings are growing fast, but they're still fuzzy although starting to take on adult colours. @yllekaj.bsky.social & @sandyhorne.bsky.social
#photography
#photography
December 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The baby masked lapwings are growing fast, but they're still fuzzy although starting to take on adult colours. @yllekaj.bsky.social & @sandyhorne.bsky.social
#photography
#photography
Once again: "politicus interruptus". A heron poised to strike in the rising tide at the south end of Lammermoor Beach, near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. #photography
December 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Once again: "politicus interruptus". A heron poised to strike in the rising tide at the south end of Lammermoor Beach, near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. #photography
A little more "politics interruptus", a photo of a heron inspecting the waters of the Fitzroy River for a snack, under the shadow of the "old bridge". #photography
December 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A little more "politics interruptus", a photo of a heron inspecting the waters of the Fitzroy River for a snack, under the shadow of the "old bridge". #photography
The local masked lapwings have successfully raised another pair of babies. These would have to be the youngest and fluffiest I've ever seen. #photography #nativebird
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The local masked lapwings have successfully raised another pair of babies. These would have to be the youngest and fluffiest I've ever seen. #photography #nativebird
"An outage in Queensland has resulted in many Optus customers being unable to use their NBN connection." Do tell! What a surprise! Typing on my phone is such fun, especially since last nights update has stuffed the keyboard.
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"An outage in Queensland has resulted in many Optus customers being unable to use their NBN connection." Do tell! What a surprise! Typing on my phone is such fun, especially since last nights update has stuffed the keyboard.
A photo of a small pale green moth on one of my t-shirts hanging on the line to dry. Taken with my phone. #photography
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
A photo of a small pale green moth on one of my t-shirts hanging on the line to dry. Taken with my phone. #photography
More "politicus interruptus": Two turtles on a log in Yeppen Lagoon, Rockhampton, Australia. I'm not sure if it was a standoff or if they were just saying Hi. #photography
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
More "politicus interruptus": Two turtles on a log in Yeppen Lagoon, Rockhampton, Australia. I'm not sure if it was a standoff or if they were just saying Hi. #photography
Another photo from Yeppen Lagoon, Rockhampton, Australia. A pelican preening on a log, watched by a cormorant
September 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Another photo from Yeppen Lagoon, Rockhampton, Australia. A pelican preening on a log, watched by a cormorant
I drove up Mt. Archer, with a polarising filter attached to the camera lens, thinking it could cut through the haze. Silly me! The smoke/haze I usually complain about has gone through the roof, the filter failed utterly. #photography #failedphotography
September 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I drove up Mt. Archer, with a polarising filter attached to the camera lens, thinking it could cut through the haze. Silly me! The smoke/haze I usually complain about has gone through the roof, the filter failed utterly. #photography #failedphotography
We've got bushfire burnoff in the Berserker Ranges. This is a phone photo from the north end of Kemp Beach near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, showing the smoke rising until flattened by the westerly wind. The plume extends beyond the Keppel Islands. ##photography
August 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We've got bushfire burnoff in the Berserker Ranges. This is a phone photo from the north end of Kemp Beach near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia, showing the smoke rising until flattened by the westerly wind. The plume extends beyond the Keppel Islands. ##photography
In my continuing series of experiments with wide-angle photography: A water runnel in sand, plus rocks, shadowed by late afternoon sun. Let's play "spot the bare foot print"! #photography
August 31, 2025 at 4:59 AM
In my continuing series of experiments with wide-angle photography: A water runnel in sand, plus rocks, shadowed by late afternoon sun. Let's play "spot the bare foot print"! #photography
My fun day at the beach included some more experiments with the ultra-wide angle lens. This is a view of the harbour side cliff face showing the basalt columns of Double Head at Rosslyn Bay near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. #photography
August 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
My fun day at the beach included some more experiments with the ultra-wide angle lens. This is a view of the harbour side cliff face showing the basalt columns of Double Head at Rosslyn Bay near Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia. #photography
I've been experimenting with an ultra-wide lens for an older camera that I bought some time ago. I'm trying to work out how to best make use of it. Let me know what you think of my "signs of civilization". #photography
August 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I've been experimenting with an ultra-wide lens for an older camera that I bought some time ago. I'm trying to work out how to best make use of it. Let me know what you think of my "signs of civilization". #photography
Just for a change of pace, a photo from my phone of Venus and Jupiter (faintly) taken this morning #photography:
August 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Just for a change of pace, a photo from my phone of Venus and Jupiter (faintly) taken this morning #photography:
Another photo of a cormorant or darter, taken at Woolwash Lagoon, Rockhampton. It was on the near shore of the lagoon so I didn't even need my long lens! The sunshine is showing clearly the striped feathers near the base of it's wings. #photography #nativebird
August 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Another photo of a cormorant or darter, taken at Woolwash Lagoon, Rockhampton. It was on the near shore of the lagoon so I didn't even need my long lens! The sunshine is showing clearly the striped feathers near the base of it's wings. #photography #nativebird
Not a bird! I went hunting fog photos early, and got this shot of the Moon surrounded, not by a halo, but fuzzy with fog. #photography
July 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Not a bird! I went hunting fog photos early, and got this shot of the Moon surrounded, not by a halo, but fuzzy with fog. #photography