Subj : ES Picture of the Day 05  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Sun Feb 05 2023 11:01:02

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and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
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 Wallaman Falls, Australia

   February 03, 2023


    IMG_3863A

   Photographer:  Rick Stankiewicz
   Summary Author:  Rick Stankiewicz
   The Territory of Queensland in Australia holds many sites to seen, true
   gems worth viewing. Along the northern coast, 110 km (69 mi) north of
   Townsville, is the small town of Ingham, travelling 40 km (25 mi) to
   the west you’ll enter  Girringun National Park. It’s here that you
   can find  Wallaman Falls, Australia’s highest single-drop waterfall,
   at 268 m (879 ft). The cascading water forms a white ribbon or
   “horsetail,” which is a striking sight against the dark cliff face over
   which it tumbles.

   The falling water has the illusion of vaporizing before entering the 20
   m (66 ft) deep pool below. There is a trail down the floor of the gorge
   across from the base of the falls, but the view from the lookout is
   spectacular. This “ Wet Tropics” region is a UNESCO  World
   Heritage Site, and the falls is apparently ranked 294th highest
   single-drop waterfall in the world. The water course it falls from is
   Stony Creek, a tributary of the  Herbert River that flows to the
   Coral s Sea. Note that the excessive amount of spray allows for
   rainbows when the sun is directly behind the viewer (pictured above).

    Cassowary sign-IMG_3817A

   While travelling through this area on May 6th, 2014, I didn’t see any
    cassowaries (picture of road sign) or  bettong, though this
   region is noted for both. The roads through this impressive national
   park are tight and twisting, but the surface is good enough for most
   vehicles. I recommend the drive if you’re in the area and have the
   time.

   Photo details: Canon XTi camera; 24mm lens; ISO 200; f/10; 1/250^th
   second exposure.

   Wallaman Falls, Queensland, Australia Coordinates: -18.589556,
   145.8052042

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