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Blue Mountains in Portrait

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
A very atmospheric spot on the Rodriguez Pass.

Grand Canyon Circuit, Blue Mountains

Wollangambe Track, Mt Wilson, Wollemi National Park NSW

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
A crimson rosella. Some of the wing feather are were green.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
A crimson rosella.

Asgard Swamp & Thor Head Track, Blue Mountains — Asgard Swamp & Thor Head Track, Blue Mountains
Me taking pictures. Sophia doesn't take many, but she did a good job with this one I think. This at Asgard Head.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
A very wind affected Wentworth Falls.

Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains — Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains
Sophia posing for me at a viewpoint on the way to Castle Head.

Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains — Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains
A swordgrass brown butterfly. There were lots of butterflies about. Frequently when I walked near a hollowed out tree a bunch of them flew out.

The Three Sisters viewed from Echo Point

Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains — Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains
I asked this crimson rosella to pose for me. I saw small flocks of them twice.

Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains — Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains
A eucalyptus tree shedding its bark, profusely!

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Very lush in places.

Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains — Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains
Hanging Rock

Mount Solitary via Kedumba Valley, Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls via National Pass — Wentworth Falls via National Pass
Sophia standing in front of Wentworth Falls, in what I like to think of as a North Korean propaganda style photo. Compare this with the individualistic selfie, which is usually taken from above :-) On seeing this photo she said "I'm a giant!"; she's actually quite short.

Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP — Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP
Some big lizard action. I chased this goanna for a while until it relented and stopped to pose for photographs.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
I liked this shot looking back up through the Devils Hole.

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains — Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains
Layers of cliffs and heads as the valleys curl around on themselves.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
I'd asked Sophia to come back to where the side track leaves the Devils Hole for views of cliffs lining Narrow Neck Plateau.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Looking back as we climbed higher up the Rodriguez Pass.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
This area is called Waterfall Cave I think.

Wongarra Hill & Mirrorball Arch Lookouts, Blue Mountains — Wongarra Hill & Mirrorball Arch Lookouts, Blue Mountains
Phone shot of a Varied Sword-grass Brown butterfly (according to the internet). Unusual name.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
A telephoto of Wentworth Falls blowing upwards.

Grand Canyon Circuit, Blue Mountains — Grand Canyon Circuit, Blue Mountains
Sophia for scale on the left.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Empress Falls. In another of my posts I have a photo of canyoners abseiling down here.

Princes Rock Walking Track, Wentworth Falls — Princes Rock Walking Track, Wentworth Falls
Such a good looking waterfall, and a nice little rainbow to boot.

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Looking over Vera Falls.

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
There were trees growing on rocks.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
The wind was often so strong that Wentworth Falls 'fell' upwards.

Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains — Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains
The cliffs were sheer, and even just looking over the edge at various point felt quite scary. Hanging rock is on the left.

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
Bridal Veil Falls again.

Lions Head Track, Blue Mountains — Lions Head Track, Blue Mountains
The red mushrooms were tiny.

Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains — Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains
Waratahs are the NSW state flower, and symbol of the NSW state government.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
The lower section of Wentworth Falls. Not much eater in it as much had blown away in the wind. You can see those photos later.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Lush green scenes.

Wongarra Hill & Mirrorball Arch Lookouts, Blue Mountains — Wongarra Hill & Mirrorball Arch Lookouts, Blue Mountains
Interesting ripple effect in the rock here.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
This was a new flower for me.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Sophia at Hippocrene Falls.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Govetts Leap

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Sophia in front of Vera Falls.

Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP

Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains — Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains
One of the best shots of the day, taken by Sophia. That 's me there, mainly for scale.

Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains — Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains
I managed to capture this swordgrass brown butterfly with my phone.

Evans Lookout/Pulpit Rock/Popes Glenn/Braeside Walk, Blue Mountains — Evans Lookout/Pulpit Rock/Popes Glenn/Braeside Walk, Blue Mountains
Taken at Pulpit Rock.

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains — Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains
Sophia down there on the left.

Venus Tor via Mt Hay, Blue Mountains — Venus Tor via Mt Hay, Blue Mountains
Sophia staying out of the wind.

Red Hands Cave Track — Red Hands Cave Track
Grass tree.

Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP — Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP
Sophia dwarfed by an extremely tall tree fern.

Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains — Ngula Bulgarabang Circuit, Blue Mountains
Banksia pods and wildflowers.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
A rainbow over Wentworth Falls.

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
It's a short detour off Furber Steps to a point half way up a waterfall.

Wentworth Falls via National Pass — Wentworth Falls via National Pass
A canyoneer on Empress Falls, taken on another day.

Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains — Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains
These ants nests were numerous. Clever design, as it seems to protect against flooding.

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
Lookinng down on a waterfall. One cockatoo in shot.

Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains — Castle Head and Narrow Neck Plateau, Blue Mountains
Sophia entering a forest of Blue Mountains ash (I think).

Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains — Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains
Lots of beautiful wildflowers blooming.

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest (+ Rigby Hill), Blue Mountains

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
Bridal Veil Falls

Fortress Ridge Track, Blue Mountains — Fortress Ridge Track, Blue Mountains
It was really windy, although safely blowing us in from the edge.

Grand Canyon Circuit, Blue Mountains — Grand Canyon Circuit, Blue Mountains
There were some very narrow sections.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Dropping down the cliff line.

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains — Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains
Lots of nice wildflowers. That's a Tufted Blue Lily top left. Very deep colour.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
On the valley floor by this stage.

Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains — Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains
These wildflowers don't fit into a collage very well, so they get their own frame.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Both upper and lower sections of Wentworth Falls to the left. A few people could see a face in the cliff upper right. A cliff face...(badum tish!)

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
Trees defying gravity.

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
The locals posing for tourists.

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Govetts Leap from below.

Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains — Burra Korain Ridge Track, Blue Mountains
Looking down the Grose Valley. I think the last vantage point I stopped is in fact that small, flat rocky outcrop on the right.

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains — Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains
A kind of triggerplant. I've not seen the base leaves like this before.

Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains — Hanging Rock via Burramoko Ridge, Blue Mountains
You can walk across a small gap to Hanging Rock, although as you can see you'll need to be comfortable with exposure at the tip! Don't do it on a windy day.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Lots of dark and moody sections of creek.

Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains — Bald Head via Hat Hill Canyon Exit Track, Blue Mountains
The waratahs were blooming. These ones were nearby at the side of the road, but there were a few besides the track.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
A birds next fern.

Princes Rock Walking Track, Wentworth Falls — Princes Rock Walking Track, Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
Sylvia Falls

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest (+ Rigby Hill), Blue Mountains — Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest (+ Rigby Hill), Blue Mountains
Large ferns growing out of the rock.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Beauchamp Falls

Wentworth Falls via National Pass — Wentworth Falls via National Pass
The National Pass track runs half way up the cliffs.

Lions Head Track, Blue Mountains — Lions Head Track, Blue Mountains
There were awesome cliffs to the south. Alas, we only got broken views due to tree cover.

Anvil Rock Lookout and Eroded Cave — Anvil Rock Lookout and Eroded Cave
The wind eroded cave, and my wife Sophia for scale. It's a pretty cool spot, although I'm not sure something so high and shallow qualifies as a cave exactly.

Wentworth Falls via National Pass — Wentworth Falls via National Pass
A canyoneer abseiling down Empress Falls.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
This view taken from an old lookout that was no longer maintained. It was very windy so I took care taking this photo.

Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW — Wentworth Falls Circuit via Hippocrene and Vera Falls, Blue Mountains NSW
The upper section of Wentworth Falls.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
A cliff near Beauchamp Falls.

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

Three Creeks - Martins Lookout Circuit, Blue Mountains — Three Creeks - Martins Lookout Circuit, Blue Mountains
There were plenty of straight tall trees.

Asgard Swamp & Thor Head Track, Blue Mountains — Asgard Swamp & Thor Head Track, Blue Mountains
Banksia leaves.

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest (+ Rigby Hill), Blue Mountains — Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest (+ Rigby Hill), Blue Mountains
Crossing the Grose River.

Wollangambe Track, Mt Wilson, Wollemi National Park NSW — Wollangambe Track, Mt Wilson, Wollemi National Park NSW
Sophia surrounded by grass trees and their 'spears'.

Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW — Rodriguez Pass Circuit, Blue Mountains NSW
Beauchamp Falls

Mt Solitary Track, Blue Mountains NP

Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains — Porters Pass, Blackheath, Blue Mountains
This small canyon is a short side trip off the main track.

Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains — Devils Hole Track, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
It's possible to walk behind the waterfall, which we did on the way back, but here we are walking through it. Its been dry so there wasn't all that much water.

Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains — Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains
This was my second butterfly shot in two days taken with my phone.

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains — Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains
Flannel Flower are always a favourite of mine.

Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains — Goochs Crater Route, Newnes Plateau, Blue Mountains
Some new wildflowers for me, and a few familiar favourites. Seen in early summer.

Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains — Ikara Head Track, Blue Mountains
A native cockroach. Much less disgusting than the urban types we get, at least when viewed from above. It looks like an armoured tank.

Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP — Federal Pass & Prince Henry Cliff Walk Circuit, Blue Mountains NP
Fern Bower I think.

Venus Tor via Mt Hay, Blue Mountains — Venus Tor via Mt Hay, Blue Mountains
Sophia staying out of the wind.