The Trunk Series (No. 7) — Parasol

A beautiful, intimate photograph with a very shallow depth of field, showing a single, tiny mushroom with a delicate cap and slender stem. The mushroom stands in a bed of mulch and dried leaves on the forest floor of the Cape to Cape Walk. Its umbrella-like shape perfectly reflects the post's title, 'Parasol,' highlighting the moment of a small discovery during the journey.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 6

The Trunk Series (No. 6) — Wallpaint

A close-up, vertical photograph of the trunk of a native Australian tree, possibly a Karri or Jarrah. The bark is peeling away in long, irregular strips of muted gray, tan, and pale pink, creating an abstract pattern that strongly resembles old, peeling paint on a wall. The image's unique texture and color scheme directly reflect the post's title, 'Wallpaint'.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 6

The Trunk Series (No. 5) — Chocolate Curl

A close-up photograph of the trunk of a Marri tree, also known as a Red Gum. The image highlights a long, dark strip of bark that has peeled away from the smooth trunk, curling outward in a shape and color that perfectly matches the post's title, 'Chocolate Curl'.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 6

The Trunk Series (No. 4) — Gash

A close-up photograph of the trunk of a Marri tree on Day 6 of the Cape to Cape Walk between Hamelin Bay and Augusta. A vertical line of dark, reddish-orange resin, known as 'marri gum,' flows down the bark, creating a striking visual that resembles a 'gash' and a wound.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 6

The Trunk Series (No. 3) — Ruff

A vibrant, close-up photograph of the cross-section of a tree trunk with a fibrous, reddish-orange texture and a hollow center. The distinctive circular shape and rough texture resemble an old-fashioned collar 'ruff,' which directly reflects the post's title. The tree is likely a native species from the Cape to Cape region, such as a Marri tree.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 4

The Trunk Series (No. 2) — Buzzcut

A landscape photograph from Day 2 of the Cape to Cape Walk, showing a rolling hill in the section between Yallingup and Moses Rock. The hill is covered in low, scrubby bushes that have the appearance of a 'buzzcut,' which perfectly matches the post's title. The image captures the rugged coastal heath of this part of the walk beneath a cloudy sky.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 2

The Trunk Series (No. 1) — Maatcha Slice

A vertical photograph of a group of vibrant green and brown fungi with a tiered, layered structure, growing on the side of a tree trunk. The fungi's color and form resemble a slice of matcha dessert, which directly reflects the post's title, 'Maatcha Slice,' the first in a series focused on tree trunks.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 6

timepiece

A photograph of a piece of old, rusty, and decaying farm machinery, with a large, circular cog lying on the ground in the foreground. The image was taken at the historic Ellensbrook homestead on the Cape to Cape Walk. The visual decay and the cogs of the machine serve as a powerful metaphor for the post's title, 'timepiece'.

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 4; Ellenbrook

Pointing to Gracetown

A close-up photograph of a spiky green plant, taken with a shallow depth of field, blurring the background. The plant's angular leaves and branching form create a distinct shape, which the poem describes as 'diamond lines' and 'dinosaur spires.' The image and its title together poetically point the way toward Gracetown on the Cape to Cape Track.

diamond lines
dinosaur spines
shark teeth
anything but leaves

 

 

Cape to Cape Walk; Day 2

Blue Two Part 2

A minimalist photograph of the intricate, dark pattern of bare tree branches against a vivid, cloudless blue sky. The image's high contrast and focus on two key elements—the branches and the sky—serve as a continuation of the 'Blue Two' series, exploring the theme of color and form.