Photos by jim van Ommen : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)
Highwayman caught on camera 151
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The Nut Cracker.............150
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NE escarpment of Cradle Mountain 146
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Stadspoort, Kampen, Holland 145
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Melbourne from the Air 144
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Ross Historic Village, by JvO 141
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jim van Ommen's conversations
Thanks for your vote Adam. I saw your photos, very interesting. Greetings from Tasmania.
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The most beautiful golf Course I have seen
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In the 1950's there was a timber viaduct on the left side of the road to allow vehicles to cross the flooded Macquarie river on their way to Hobart. The Ross bypass which was constructed at a higher level overcame this problem.
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If only we were able to read your comments
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Yes, I know Ben, I stayed at his nice boerderij style house somewhere in the direction of Bilthoven ? in 1979. You will certainly enjoy biking around Tasmania ( if you are fit) it is a beautiful place. I hope we might catch up sometime. If you want some advice on biking around Tassie see if you can contact " Wiepoes " on Panoramio I think her name is Irene. She biked all over the place and has some beautiful pictures on Panoramio. Cheers, Jaap.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Whether it be in the sky or in the clouds, in the landscape or in the soil,it is there for all to see, but who can fully comprehend the peace and the splendour, the simplicity and intracacy of it all ? Seeing is believing we say,but the full experience has more to offer. Can we possibly ignore the gentle breeze that brings to us the almondy odour of blossoming trees, the smell of fresh cut grass and maturing grain crops, the wet foliage and watercress in the ditches. From more down to earth come the wafts of newly ploughed paddocks, silage fed to cattle and the fresh steamy dungs they've left behind. It is all part of an experience that has established our habitat and enriches life. Then we have the song of birds, the incessant whistle of the skylark, the cooing of woodpigeons, the warning call from breeding lapwings, and the distant sound of a hammering woodpecker. It can also be a touching experience, touching in more ways then one. Even as we stroke the shiny coats of farm animals, the silky feel of tall grasses and stinging nettles, or even how hard that bicycle seat has become. All in all it is part of a journey and yet there is more to come. Experiences that go beyond the five senses that direct our path on planet Earth. Thank you Irene for sharing your pictures with us. There is only one Holland.
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Hello Jim, It is indeed quite a coincidence. Untill now I deedn't see any of you photo's in Panoramio. I have some trouble with the link that is in your message so I can't find them now. I will look around for them. Best regards, Jan van Ommen, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
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Glad you like it. Yes Tasmania is a place of adventure. In your picture " Christ at Dawn " I could not actually see Him. Do you have a picture of Christ the Redeemer ? Cheers, Jim.
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Good camera makes all the difference.
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