tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post5481571007842424953..comments2023-10-03T19:38:55.920+10:30Comments on Red's Australia!: OZ Top Spot #13 - Standley Chasm, via Alice Springs, Northern TerritoryRed Nomad OZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-30920429370764217202012-07-07T02:30:13.574+09:302012-07-07T02:30:13.574+09:30Glad you elbowed all those young whippersnappers o...Glad you elbowed all those young whippersnappers out of the way so that you got there at the absolutely perfect hour. Gorgeous pictures and once again, reminds me of some of "our" country, in the Southwest.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://www.travelingrainvilles.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-87141756847191882402012-07-05T14:47:34.132+09:302012-07-05T14:47:34.132+09:30I love exploring Australia with you! Best guide ev...I love exploring Australia with you! Best guide ever! I have my senior's card. Race you to the top!!!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-10628827609874234142012-07-04T17:06:07.824+09:302012-07-04T17:06:07.824+09:30Absolutely AWESOME!! Breath-taking!Absolutely AWESOME!! Breath-taking!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952992786808386154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-66289618356190342692012-07-04T12:17:00.928+09:302012-07-04T12:17:00.928+09:30Wonderful photos and your telling of the tale took...Wonderful photos and your telling of the tale took me there. Loved it. :) I write similar posts on my blog. Stop by some time if you have a chance! Thanks for sharingJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708529310929090181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-29459154642880288142012-07-04T08:59:44.189+09:302012-07-04T08:59:44.189+09:30Glad you're fit and could get up there in a ti...Glad you're fit and could get up there in a timely fashion. The photos show an amazing natural wonder.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-61982253089466067372012-07-01T21:55:45.426+09:302012-07-01T21:55:45.426+09:30@Saucy Kod - I wish it were only 10 pounds ...
@Jo...@Saucy Kod - I wish it were only 10 pounds ...<br />@Jo - OK, I give up! What's the third thing I DIDN'T make you do?!?!<br />@Stewart M - Just tell yourself you were there at the wrong time of day & didn't want to spoil it!!!<br />@George - Me too!<br />@PDP - You're too kind. Your shots are completely different to my simple landscape point & clicks. Besides, I don't have any shots of Perth ... look forward to hearing from you - email them via my profile email address!<br />@Pearl Maple - Thanx, and I have!<br />@Mary - You MUST share your hex! Not only would that be SO much fun, it's your duty!!!<br />@Mrs Tuna - Yeah ... not often someone like me gets to feel small!!!<br />@Alessandra - Bummer, I missed you! It's 50 km from Alice, and well & truly on the tourist trail!!<br />@River - check out the seniors card website. Starting age is 60 ... so Pilchard tells me!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-25829258935213339672012-07-01T20:26:53.540+09:302012-07-01T20:26:53.540+09:30The chasm looks amazing! As soon as I retire I'...The chasm looks amazing! As soon as I retire I'll be saving my pennies for a few trips with my camera. I need to find out about this seniors card too.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-75469037455092972092012-07-01T16:43:02.104+09:302012-07-01T16:43:02.104+09:30I will be in Alice Springs in a few days, I wonder...I will be in Alice Springs in a few days, I wonder if I will make it here too. Anyway, everything looks stunning there!<br /><br />Ciao<br />AlessandraAlessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616072198034545392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-73145496308292509512012-07-01T11:42:37.142+09:302012-07-01T11:42:37.142+09:30Very cool. Rocks like that always make you feel sm...Very cool. Rocks like that always make you feel small and insignificant in comparison.Mrs. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547957015150000116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-24001709612519809982012-07-01T00:31:03.007+09:302012-07-01T00:31:03.007+09:30What a fantastic place to visit. The photos of it ...What a fantastic place to visit. The photos of it are outstanding as is the background, historical and hysterical, that you've given us. I have a hex that can be used on officious attendants and guides who too often mistake senior with stupid. I'm really glad you got to see the walls turn red and glow. It must have been fantastic sight. Have a great day. Hugs and blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-62218034397214907982012-06-30T18:33:18.193+09:302012-06-30T18:33:18.193+09:30the colour and light in that part of the country i...the colour and light in that part of the country is amazing, thanks for sharing and have a great weekendPearl Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-30597845599973234562012-06-29T01:18:05.363+09:302012-06-29T01:18:05.363+09:30Fabulous shots Red, very 'Picnic at Hanging Ro...Fabulous shots Red, very 'Picnic at Hanging Rock' feel to them, mysterious, glad to see you didn't disappear through one of those chasms never to be seen again! I'll see if I can come up with a series of red shots, it's a little daunting because your images are all so bloomin' brilliant!!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-90092633160096862292012-06-28T23:43:01.796+09:302012-06-28T23:43:01.796+09:30Wow! Those red cliffs are awesome. I'm glad ...Wow! Those red cliffs are awesome. I'm glad you were able to get there at the right time.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-52500319199625772622012-06-28T22:29:06.843+09:302012-06-28T22:29:06.843+09:30Hi there - looks like I picked a good time to drop...Hi there - looks like I picked a good time to drop by again! Great set of pictures - I managed not to visit this place a few years ago - which I knew was a mistake at the time!<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Stewart M - Melbourne<br /><br />PS: Seems I was not able to hide what I really think in terms of the republic!Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-70298561560585712032012-06-28T21:57:26.778+09:302012-06-28T21:57:26.778+09:30Wonderful post Red! Made me laugh and was also int...Wonderful post Red! Made me laugh and was also interesting. Two out of three aint bad! Keep up the great writing.johttp://www.zigazag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-4902230193094436892012-06-28T20:29:11.240+09:302012-06-28T20:29:11.240+09:30Red, these are really stunning, especially looking...Red, these are really stunning, especially looking through Stanley Chasm to the other side. The colours are brilliant, offset by the bit of blue sky peeking through the gap between the walls. I have never seen the TV show, however, I am sure I might recognize the red-head in the green T-shirt. Hey, didn't you already know TV adds 10 pounds. ha,ha<br />I thoroughly enjoyed this post and the photography is beyond stunning - thanks for the thrill.LilliStJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771499579700164919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-7901688020471623882012-06-28T19:09:20.598+09:302012-06-28T19:09:20.598+09:30@Jayne - I'm sure it would have been bliss in ...@Jayne - I'm sure it would have been bliss in any other colour too, but RED suited me just fine!<br />@darlin - Simpson's Gap is pretty good too. GREAT Scenic Loo!!! Keep watching this space and you'll see even MORE wonders of OZ!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-75068695625947483382012-06-28T18:38:23.202+09:302012-06-28T18:38:23.202+09:30Red these are magnificent shots. I didn't get ...Red these are magnificent shots. I didn't get to see this while I was on my adventure but I was so glad that I got to visit Simpson's Gap, I'm pretty sure that's what the Gap was called which we visited. I also LOVED the sunset from up on the hill where the monument is for the vets, that was one fantastic light show! <br /><br />Your photos have me longing to return, I will one day, I'm just not certain which day this will be yet! <br /><br />Cheers and happy trails!darlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886502544010479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-76242387794533143182012-06-28T16:21:32.123+09:302012-06-28T16:21:32.123+09:30Ahhhhh, glorious bliss!Ahhhhh, glorious bliss!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-22078741385705011152012-06-28T12:26:12.553+09:302012-06-28T12:26:12.553+09:30@diane b - I don't think there's a 'wr...@diane b - I don't think there's a 'wrong' time! It's just that the 'glow' time gets your shutter finger twitching more rapidly!<br />@Dianne - NO ONE was going to stand in our way this time!! But t's still amazing even when the sun isn't directly overhead!<br />@SFlaGuy - I'm sure I'd love Mars, being RED and all, but this'll do just fine in the meantime! So ... you didn't win that competition then?!?!<br />@Kath - I thought it was great the 1st time. Now I know it's magnificent!!<br />@Fun60 - HAha, you're right! If I hadn't been the 1st time, I wouldn't have appreciated the 2nd time so much!!<br />@FruitCake - HHHMMMmmm... What IS wrong with you?!?!?! It's about 50km from Alice. Don't wait for a seniors card, all that did is give P $2 off the entry!!<br />@TMWH - I think all heights are equal with rocky walls this high!!! Even a tall person like me gets a little overawed!<br />@Beach Bum - Well stick around and it'll get even longer, my friend!!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-1937267158302199682012-06-28T05:13:08.719+09:302012-06-28T05:13:08.719+09:30Awesome pictures! Since I have started reading you...Awesome pictures! Since I have started reading your blog my list of places to see down in Oz has grown impossibly long.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-13822569940952704462012-06-28T04:15:14.081+09:302012-06-28T04:15:14.081+09:30My goodness! Those rocks look positively radiant. ...My goodness! Those rocks look positively radiant. They also look a little intimidating to a short person like me! Lol!<br /><br />When you are famous on that cameraman's dvd, remember us!TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-48327395936542328132012-06-28T01:14:21.534+09:302012-06-28T01:14:21.534+09:30What is wrong with me? Been to Alice twice and nev...What is wrong with me? Been to Alice twice and never seen the chasm.<br />Better get back there and set out, oh, around 8 am so I won't miss the midday marvel. Or maybe just wait til I have a senior's card...<br /><br />the rottersFruitCakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660225514077942415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-66151877789939920592012-06-28T00:10:02.155+09:302012-06-28T00:10:02.155+09:30The colour of those rocks is awesome. Looks like y...The colour of those rocks is awesome. Looks like you have to visit the place twice. Once to miss the best time and then a second chance to get it right. Well done you.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941762653108707029.post-30714343467397084942012-06-27T23:34:28.971+09:302012-06-27T23:34:28.971+09:30Absolutely beautiful spot. Unforgettable and one o...Absolutely beautiful spot. Unforgettable and one of my highlights.MedicatedMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.com