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tas-man
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Lake McCoy

Thu 12 Mar, 2009 11:13 am

Here are a few photos from my day out with the LWC last Monday. Perfect weather and magnificent views. Pictures tell the story. ENJOY!

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Walking in to Lake McCoy through the fern fields. (Click on the images to open them, then click again see them full size)

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The serene atmosphere of Lake McCoy where we had our lunch break.

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The magnificent panorama we enjoyed from the unnamed lookout on the edge of the escarpment above Lees Paddocks and the Mersey River, with many of the peaks of the Cradle Mt NP in view.
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Re: Lake McCoy

Thu 12 Mar, 2009 11:42 am

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Walking through ancient King Billy pine groves.


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LakeMcCoy comes into sight at last.


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Lake McCoy up close.
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Re: Lake McCoy

Thu 12 Mar, 2009 11:53 am

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Detail of the lake edge formed by sphagnum moss "floating" into the water.


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Sphagnum moss up close.


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Lees Paddocks up close.
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Re: Lake McCoy

Thu 12 Mar, 2009 9:43 pm

Great photos Tas-Man thanks for sharing. :D :D
Loved the panorama over Lees etc.
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Re: Lake McCoy

Fri 13 Mar, 2009 8:26 am

I'm a bit disappointed that I can't see any of the BWT strollers in that last photo. I think some were there that day. ;-)
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Re: Lake McCoy

Sat 14 Mar, 2009 6:38 pm

Great shots tas-man! Looks amazing in there.
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