What's the Point? Wello.
Wellington Point (also affectionately known as Wello Point) is one of many of Brisbane's charming bayside villages, and only a 30 minute drive from downtown Brisbane. King Island, is a tiny conservation area attached to Wellington Point by a sand spit and people often walk out to the island at low tide. With the exception of the unpredictable and ever-changing weather on the day that I happened to take a stroll along the sand spit, it was still an enjoyable trek. Many others appeared to be enjoying themselves also. I walked past energetic children collecting seashells, cosy couples walking hand in hand, happy dogs frolicking in the water, and a couple of kitesurfers sailing by. It was a fun four seasons in one day kind of a journey...
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
If anybody can help me identify what those things are in the 'Winter' pic I'd be most appreciative. A couple of the objects look like giant giraffes to me. As much as I would like for them to be giant giraffes I don't think they are. If it helps any, I took the photo standing at the most southern end of King Island, aiming my camera north-west across the bay. I thought I was looking towards where the airport may be? Sorry, I'm hopeless with directions. If someone could possibly help me out that would be great. I am very curious. And baffled. And I am beginning to obsess about giant giraffes roaming around the streets of Brisbane...
If anybody can help me identify what those things are in the 'Winter' pic I'd be most appreciative. A couple of the objects look like giant giraffes to me. As much as I would like for them to be giant giraffes I don't think they are. If it helps any, I took the photo standing at the most southern end of King Island, aiming my camera north-west across the bay. I thought I was looking towards where the airport may be? Sorry, I'm hopeless with directions. If someone could possibly help me out that would be great. I am very curious. And baffled. And I am beginning to obsess about giant giraffes roaming around the streets of Brisbane...
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I'm sorry I visited empty-handed. I promise to bring cake next time ;D
Jodie x
Possibly, the giant giraffes are actually the shells of the tent like things pictured in the Spring pic? What ever they are, I like the idea of giant (friendly) giraffes roaming the streets!
PS. I have no sense of direction either and have been known to get lost just going around the block.
Awesome pics! The 'autumn' one is breathtaking. Love the simplicty of that one. Perfecto! As for those things in the 'winter' pic I think they are giant giraffes. No doubt in my mind! Have a great day Harriet!
Scrap that thing about me being first. Sheeesh! Gotta be quick around here!
Of course I have no idea what the giraffes are...but they look like drilling rigs or cranes to me?!
I grew up fishing near Blount Island in Florida and saw these all day long as a kid. Great shots, brings back memories of cast netting, crabbing and fishing!
I thought oil rigs too, though I can see a giraffe in there :0)??
Weather is crazy here, as you saw.
This has been one winter I don't care to repeat..still pumping out basement..
Ah, I love all those bayside suburbs!
Your winter shot is of Fisherman's Island and they are container ship loading cranes. How do I know? I asked my husband, who knows all.
Have a very happy Easter!
So um...yeah. Distant relatives of alien tripods. I'm pretty sure that's what they are.
:)
Happy Easter (and Grouse Thursday!)
might the giraffes be coal ports?
there are similar looking things here too, and i think they transport coal onto trains and ships.
Great change of color and feelings in these photos!
'Wello' - how charmin.
My friend Margaret, an artist longs to join in SSS
How does she join for the first time?
Am glad to see the difference between all seasons. Just like our lives. Changes makes difference.
Happy Easter!
Love the pics...and those giant Giraffes...could they be oil drills?
I know exactly what those giant Giraffe things are...
They're the Imperial AT-AT Walkers. The AT-AT is a large four-legged walker. I've only seen them at the 'Battle of Hoth' in 'The Empire Strikes Back'. I think one may have had a guest star appearance in 'Return of the Jedi'.
I've never heard of the AT-ATs hanging out at Wello though! I guess they must be holidaying ;)
happy Easter...
Well, I believe they are cranes because they are the same shape as ones I saw at the container terminal in Sydney! Huge beasts!
But much prefer your giraffes and even the alien tripods idea!
I only thought Melbourne had 4 seasons in one day (am I going to get into trouble for that comment?)