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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 14m

“Sangoma”
McRaes Isthmus, Maria Island, Tasmania

The image depicts a chaotic tangle of dark, fine plant roots and debris, with scattered white animal bones, on a sandy ground in a high-angle, black and white shot. The roots create a dense, textured background, and the bones stand out against the lighter sand patches and the dark roots.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 21h

“Any Storm in a Port?”
Kangaroo Bay, Bellerive,Tasmania

A tranquil marina packed with sailboats, their masts and a dramatic, cloudy sky reflected in the still water, with distant hills beyond.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 2d

“Up the Right Tree”
Caves Hill Track, Meehan Range,Tasmania

Close-up of tree bark with a rugged, textured surface. The bark features vertical striations and peeling layers, revealing a mix of light beige, reddish-brown, and dark brown tones. The varied coloration and rough texture suggest age and environmental exposure, offering visual depth and natural complexity.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 3d

“A Spike in Interest”
Tasmanian short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus setosus)
Caves Hill Track, Meehan Range,Tasmania

A black and white overhead shot of a single echidna, showing its back. The spiky quills fan out from the center, creating a distinct heart shape. The echidna is nestled in dry grass and twigs.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 4d

“The Room Where it Happened”
Kaoota Tramway Track, Tasmania

A black and white photograph shows a dilapidated corrugated metal shed nestled amongst bare trees and overgrown brush in a forest. The shed's roof is partially collapsed, and gnarled, leafless branches extend over and around it, seemingly embracing its decaying structure. The entrance to the shed is a dark, open rectangle, hinting at an empty interior. To the left, a large, thick tree trunk with some stripped bark stands prominently, its branches intertwining with those covering the shed. The ground is covered with dry grass and more bare branches, and in the background, a dense forest of thin, dark trees is visible. The overall mood is one of desolation and decay, with nature slowly reclaiming the man-made structure.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 4d

My son and I have a new Podcast episode out now!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
This week, Thomas and Colin watch the 2015 action film, Furious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7).

Thomas fails to make a stand. Colin gets attacked by a bike. You WON'T BELIEVE what happens next!

(Fast and) Furious 7 by Cellulose Free

This week, Thomas and Colin watch the 2015 action film, Furious 7 (also known as Fast & Furious 7). Thomas fails to make a stand. Colin gets attacked by a bike. You WON'T BELIEVE what happens next!You...

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 5d

Well, that was fun!

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 5d

“Strategic Stockpile”
Kaoota Tramway Track, Tasmania

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 5d

A "fixed cost" that inexplicably keeps rising. Tasmania's contribution to the stadium would be $375 million, and "not one red cent more", right?

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 6d

“Rising Above Yesterday's Shark Jump”
Waverley Flora Park, Tasmania

A natural stone stairway ascends through a grassy slope, with each step made of rough-hewn, flat stones. The steps are integrated into the terrain, with bright green grass growing between and around them, suggesting an old or less-manicured path. The path recedes into the distance at the top of the frame, hinting at more steps beyond.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 7d

“Le Mégaurinoir : La Cause du Trac Majeur”
Contrary to AI's opinion ("The image evokes a strong sense of abandonment and neglect, portraying a space that has been left to decay over time."), this facility is still "functional", and open to the public.
Queens Domain, Hobart, Tasmania

A low-angle, black and white photograph captures the interior of a derelict public restroom, emphasizing its grimy, neglected state. The floor, a canvas of cracked concrete, is marred by dark, damp patches that trace irregular, organic shapes across the surface. These liquid stains stretch from the foreground into the midground, suggesting a history of spills or leaks.

The room is flanked by two long urinals, their surfaces a mottled blend of dark metal and streaks of grime. These fixtures extend along both walls, from the foreground to the back, reflecting a dull sheen that contrasts with the rough texture of the floor. The walls above the urinals are constructed from dark bricks, their rough texture adding to the overall sense of disrepair.

In the background, a light-colored door stands slightly ajar, offering a sliver of contrast against the prevailing darkness of the room. Its faded paint and worn appearance further contribute to the image's melancholic narrative. Adjacent to the door, a single hand basin is barely visible.

The lighting in the image is dim and uneven, casting deep shadows that obscure details and amplify the sense of decay. The lack of vibrant color intensifies the somber mood, highlighting the stark textures and the desolate atmosphere of the scene. The image evokes a strong sense of abandonment and neglect, portraying a space that has been left to decay over time.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 8d

“Watching the Bathurst 1000”
Two little pied cormorants (Microcarbo melanoleucos)
Charles Darwin Trail, Kangaroo Bluff, Tasmania

Two small, black and white birds with yellow beaks stand on a textured, light brown rock partially submerged in dark, rippling water. Both birds' bodies are facing to the right of the image, whilst both their heads face to the left of the image.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 9d

😳😲😭

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 9d

Less well known is the fact that this radio tower is listed as the State Trig point ST466 with the official name "SEVEN ZR/L Radio Mast".
*Family in-joke for "Multi-Level Car Park".

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 9d

“7MLCP*”
The radio transmission tower at Lauderdale, Tasmania, is a well known landmark. The radio tower was installed for transmissions from the ABC radio stations 7ZR (936kHz AM) and 7ZL (603kHz AM). The call sign for 7ZR was later changed to ABC 936 whilst 7ZL became Radio National in 1991.🧵

A low-angle, grayscale shot captures the upper section of a tall, industrial-style lattice tower, likely a radio or communication tower, against a cloudy, featureless sky. The tower is constructed from a crisscrossing metal framework, tapering slightly towards the top. Near the apex, a complex array of horizontal antenna elements or structural supports radiates outwards, giving it a spiky, star-like appearance. Multiple guy wires extend downwards and outwards from various points on the tower, disappearing out of the frame, providing stability. The overall mood is somewhat stark and imposing due to the monochrome palette and the tower's rigid structure against the muted sky.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 10d

A good article! I had to chuckle though whilst reading, as I listened to one of our six adult children sing whilst showering in our only bathroom, in our four bedroom, late sixties ex-government-housing home!

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 10d

“Portrait For Wendy”
Pass Road, Rokeby, Tasmania

A brown horse with a blonde mane and a white blaze on its face stands in a sunny, grassy field, looking directly at the viewer. A fence and trees are blurred in the background.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 11d

“Does it Spark Joy?”
The Hydro-Electric Commission Building is an art deco building in Hobart, Tasmania. It was designed by the firm of A & K Henderson in 1938 as the headquarters of the state's Hydro-Electric Commission. It is presently owned by Hobart City, operated as the Hobart Council Centre.

A high-contrast, black and white photograph captures the architectural details of a tall building against a cloudy sky. The building, rendered in shades of white and gray, features multiple stories with numerous rectangular windows. Sunlight highlights certain facades, creating stark shadows and emphasizing the geometric lines of the structure. The top of the building has a smaller, central section with a rounded antenna or dish.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 11d

Thomas and I have a new podcast episode out, and it Rocks!
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

"This week, Thomas and Colin watch the 1996 American action thriller film, The Rock.

Thomas has a hole in his soul. Colin falls on his sword. Thomas has a close encounter of the eight-legged kind."

The Rock by Cellulose Free

This week, Thomas and Colin watch the 1996 American action thriller film, The Rock.Thomas has a hole in his soul. Colin falls on his sword. Thomas has a close encounter of the eight-legged kind.The go...

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 12d

“Turbulent Departure”
Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Several people on kayaks are navigating choppy waves near a sandy beach, with a dark forest in the background. A group of onlookers stands on the sand, observing the activity. In the foreground, numerous seagulls are gathered at the water's edge. The kayakers appear to be in the midst of a challenging paddle, with one yellow kayak dramatically angled by a wave.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 13d

“Upside Down, Miss Jane!”
Moonset over Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Tasmania

A full moon hangs in a clear sky above a large, dark mountain. Two tall, thin spires rise from the mountaintop, which is covered in dense foliage and has a rocky, jagged face on its lower half. The image is in black and white.

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Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 13d

“After Deep Reflection, it is With Great Egret I Present This Image”
Great Egret (Ardea alba), also known as the Eastern Great Egret, which is the largest of the egrets found in Australia.
Cornelian Bay, Tasmania

A great egret, a large white bird with a long neck and legs, stands in blue water with ripples on the surface. The egret is facing left, with its head slightly lowered, appearing to be looking for food. Its reflection is visible in the water below it. The background is entirely water, with varying shades of blue due to the ripples and lighting.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 14d

Put the new robot lawnmower through its paces this evening... (Photo taken through kitchen window)

Wallaby in the front yard is munching on the lawn that hasn't been mown for a while.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 15d

“Aussie Romanesque Revival”
(Former) New Town Congregational Church, designed by James Blackburn in 1842. Blackburn's Tasmanian Romanesque churches are considered to be among the earliest Romanesque Revival churches in the world.
New Town, Tasmania

A low-angle, black and white photograph captures a stone church tower partially hidden by dense foliage and the branches of a large tree. The tower is rectangular with a prominent belfry featuring arched openings at the top, and smaller rectangular windows visible below. The church itself is largely obscured by the surrounding trees and bushes, which fill the foreground and midground, creating a natural frame around the stone structure. The lighting suggests a bright day, highlighting the textures of the stone and the various leaves, with the sky appearing bright behind the tower.

Colin Chick @colinjchick.bsky.social · 16d

Founded on an 1818 land grant to mariner, explorer, sealer, whaler, harbourmaster, and entrepreneur, Captain James Kelly, the 1829 classic two-story Georgian convict-built brick homestead he built holds a place on the Tasmanian heritage register.