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Charissa Allan Photography

Locality: Emerald, Queensland

Phone: +61 400 343 241

Address: Charissa Allan Photography 4720 Emerald, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 *Writing down my ultimate Australian bucket list*

24.01.2022 A good news story!

23.01.2022 These sculptures are amazing - so much detail can be seen in each of them.

23.01.2022 Keep your eyes on the night sky for some of the best meteor showers in 2020 with this handy guide from University of Southern Queensland - Australia and Museums Victoria researchers. Check out The Conversation guide: http://ow.ly/F1ns50xXKtV

23.01.2022 Over the past few weeks, much of Australia has been subject to extensive bushfires resulting in the destruction of close to 1,000 properties and the loss of 8 lives. This summer is likely to be the most widespread fire season on record with fires burning in every state and territory of this massive country. The land is dry from prolonged drought and with little rain predicted, it is unlikely that we will see the end of these fires before the end of 2019. I have been putting ...off posting anything on social media about this bushfire season as I didn’t want to start any debates relating to the causes or events which have lead to this. However, I do want to say please be safe during this difficult time and please do not do behave in a way that may cause more fires. Our firefighters and supporting emergency personnel are stretched thin, so anything you can do to support them will be greatly appreciated. Be safe. Charissa This image is not my own, it is that of Kyle Gibson (NPWS). This image was taken during backburning operations in Washpool National Park bear Grafton, NSW.

22.01.2022 Many Australian native reptile species are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, resource competition and poaching for the pet trade. Many of these species are internationally recognised as being endangered, but are not protected under Australian or State legislation. So, those trafficking these animals are often given nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Please read and share.

21.01.2022 Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter, so enjoy your day - Debbie Shapiro Image: Theodolite sunset, taken at Theodolite creek near Woodgate Beach, Queensland.

20.01.2022 There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of naturethe assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. Rachel Carson Image: Rising sun, taken near Ulladulla, New South Wales

20.01.2022 The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is the largest member of the Kingfisher family, and subfamily Halcyoninae. Native to eastern parts of the Australian mainland, these iconic birds are predominantly found in areas of dry eucalyptus forests and woodlands, and are comfortable in the presence of humans - often found in city parks and gardens. This species is sedentary, occupying the same territory throughout their lives. Named for their renowned ‘laugh’, family groups congregate at sunrise and sunset to announce their territory boundaries by laughing loudly. Image: Laughing kookaburra, taken near Takura, Queensland.

20.01.2022 ‘We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came’ - John F. Kennedy

20.01.2022 The Australian landscape is varied and beautiful. No matter where you are, the terrain, vegetation and wildlife will be unique to the environment. Walking through the bush, taking in the sights, smells and sounds, is therapy for the soul. The longer you stay, the more you get back in touch with who you are. Image: Bush therapy, taken near Armidale, New South Wales

19.01.2022 Travel let’s you create the most interesting stories, and find the weirdest of things in the most unlikely places. Image: Connection to nowhere, taken at Rodinga Railway Siding near Titjikala (Maryvale), Northern Territory.

19.01.2022 Have you seen or photographed any unusual bird variations? Comment or share below.

18.01.2022 These little birds are some of the most difficult animals I have ever tried to photograph. They barely stop before bouncing or flying off to the next branch. All wren species congregate in little groups, typically one male and three to four females. Often, they can be found in long grasses or short shrubs with dense foliage. They often give themselves away with their song. It somewhat resembles the sound of a squeaky wheel.... Image: Female Red-backed Fairy Wren (Malurus melanocephalus), taken near Retro, Central Queensland.

18.01.2022 The technical term for a Super moon is perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Due to this alignment, a Super Moon will appears to be approximately 16-30% larger and brighter than your typical full moon phases. Image: Super Moon (7 April 2020), taken in Dysart, Queensland.

18.01.2022 The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demands for its sustenance and extends generously the products of its life activity; it affords protection to all beings, offering shade even to the axe-man who destroys it. - Gautama Buddha Image: Forest walk, taken at Saddleback Mountain, bear Kiama, New South Wales.

18.01.2022 Dutch sculptor, Theo Jansen, has spent the last 28 years designing and building a series of wind-powered creatures called Strandbeests or "beach animals." Janse...n’s extraordinary creations, which he describes as a new form of life, are a true embodiment of art, science, engineering and performance. Orb Mag | www.orbmag.com #TheoJansen #Strandbeests #Orbinstaart

17.01.2022 ‘Those who find beauty in all of nature will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself’ - L. Wolfe Gilbert Image: Banksia, taken at Walkers Point Nature Reserve, Woodgate Beach, Queensland.

16.01.2022 Yesterday was Work Bee Day. Australia is home to a diverse range of bee species, ranging in size from 2 millimeters (the Quasihesma bee) to 24 millimeters (the Great Carpenter Bee). Most species are solitary in nature, with only 14 species being social in nature - forming large colonies and producing honey in similar ways to European honeybees. Image: Yellow and Black Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa Koptortosoma), taken at Spinnaker Point, Gladstone Harbour near Gladstone, Queensland.

16.01.2022 The Australian Reptile Park have released a series of educational videos about Australia's most iconic animals, and they're sure to entertain your kids. Ther...e's everything you need to know about frogs, koalas, Tasmania devils, wombats and more! Start watching now: https://bit.ly/2V6nkjq

15.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what it is like to experience a bushfire first-hand? Fellow photographer, Samuel Markham Photography, has described his experience during the extensive bushfires that are still burning, over a month on, across much of New South Wales. I encourage everyone to take the time to read of Samuel’s experience in the post below. If you have plans to travel to fire ravaged areas these school holidays, please consider postponing your trip until after the fires ...are gone. Many people in these areas are either fighting fires or are displaced. These areas are short on resources such as food, accommodation and fuel. These resources are being used to keep those already in the area safe, fed and housed. Once the fires are over, please return to the area. Show your support by visiting and spending money in these areas. Even a little will go a long way. Stay safe, everyone. Charissa

15.01.2022 Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices, but still, the place where you live is that much more drab and empty for their departure - Stephen King, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: A Story from Different Seasons Image: Stilts in flight, taken at Nuga Nuga National@Park, near Rewan, Queensland.

15.01.2022 Australia is home to an enormous and phenomenally diverse group of over 13,000 species of fungi. Fungi perform a number of ecological roles, across terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments; including saprobes, parasites and mutualistic symbionts of algae, animals and plants, and as agents of biodeterioration. Where plants produce, and animals consume, the fungi recycle, ensuring the sustainability of ecosystems.

14.01.2022 #turnbacktime to 2016, when I spent the better part of a year travelling and camping throughout Central Australia (and, getting paid for it!). What I wouldn’t give to pack up my swag and camera to head out to the bush for some fresh air and a digital detox. I hope that you are all keeping well during this crazy time. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.... Image: Supplejack night, taken near Lajamanu, Northern Territory.

14.01.2022 The Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) is one of the most familiar frog to many Australians, found across most of the continent. Green Tree Frogs predominantly inhabit urban areas, forests and woodlands, wetlands and heath. They have a habit of taking up residence in and around suburban houses, around shower blocks and water tanks. Image: Frog on a log, taken at Woodgate Beach, Queensland.

14.01.2022 Goanna is the name given to any of the various Australian monitor lizards of the genus Varanus, as well as to certain species from Southeast Asia. There are around 20 species of goanna, 15 of which are endemic to Australia. The Sand Goanna (Varanus gouldii), or Tinka in Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara language, is one of the most common Varanus species in Australia. They are often found in close proximity to a burrow or den, which may be a hollow log, or if in the plains a dug burrow which can be up to a metre (three feet) deep. They may even take over rabbit warrens. The far end of the burrow is often close to the surface, so if the entrance is blocked off (by a predator, or a collapse) the goanna just needs to break through a thin layer of soil to be free. Image: Sand goanna, taken near Arltunga, Northern Territory.

13.01.2022 ‘We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open’ - Harry Edwards Image: The Little One, taken at the Orb Bowling and Recreation Club, Figtree, New South Wales.

13.01.2022 She is the fabulously eclectic Helena Bonham-Carter, who am I to disagree?

12.01.2022 It is Black Dog Syndrome Awareness Month! Many people will not adopt a black dog. But, as the owner of a black coloured pooch, I can attest to the massive amount of love they can give. If you looking for a new member of your family, please consider adopting from a local rescue. No matter the colour of the dog, you will be changing their life forever. #adoptdontshop

12.01.2022 For the coffee lovers...

11.01.2022 The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human. Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by imperfections. - Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me Image: Waxing moon, taken near Dysart, Queensland

11.01.2022 PLANETS ALIGN FOR CHRISTMAS Get excited, Perth! Jupiter and Saturn are set to align this Monday, 21 December 2020 in an out of this world, once-in-a-l...ifetime event The Perth Observatory says the planets will be so close, they'll appear as a single bright Christmas star. "The last time the two planets were this close was on the 16th of July 1623," they said. You don't need a telescope to see it - just look west from 7:30pm onwards. "It is a naked eye event as they'll nearly appear as one star but to see Jupiter, its moons and Saturn, you'll need at least binoculars or a small telescope," the Perth Observatory said. For those south of the river, the Perth Observatory and Fremantle Sidewalk Astronomy will set up telescopes at the picnic area at Dogs Beach in North Coogee from 7:45pm to 9:30pm. If you live north of the river, BinoCentral and the Astronomical Society of Western Australia will will be at Burns Beach from 7:30pm. And the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory will be at Scarborough Beach from 7pm to 8pm. Let us know if you see it! Send us your shots TELL EVERYONE (Please note: This is the view from the Northern Hemisphere. Being in the Southern Hemisphere the view would be the opposite, with Jupiter on the left and Saturn on the right.)

11.01.2022 **Big news** Over the next few weeks, I may not be posting a regularly as I am currently in the midst of relocating. I have taken an opportunity that will see myself, Adam and our little family (read: 3 cats and 2 dogs) packing up our lives and starting a new chapter. Emerald has been good to us. I have experienced all that is Central Queensland rural life, from weather extremes to the wonderful friends I have made in the past 3 years. But, it is time for Adam and I to take a... break from the fly in-fly out lifestyle and enjoy some well deserved ‘normal’ life together. Thank you for your patience during this busy time. I look forward to sharing new images with you all soon. x Charissa

10.01.2022 This is just one example of how photography helps to verify science.

10.01.2022 Want to learn more about marine mammals? Check out this online lecturer series from the Marine Mammal Foundation

10.01.2022 With all of the extreme weather events occurring around Australia, it has never been more important to monitor amphibian population abundance and distribution. Did you know you can help out by using the FrogID App? Check out this article for more info.

10.01.2022 ‘Dragonflies are reminders that we are light and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to do so’ - Robyn Nola Image: Dragonfly, taken at Fairbairn Dam near Emerald, Queensland

10.01.2022 Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth’s lips spoken without sound. Edwin Curran Image: Flowering, taken at Wollongong Harbour, New South Wales.

09.01.2022 Let’s end 2020 with a little bit of fun! Credit: ABC News

09.01.2022 In the past week, I have relocated to start a new ‘day’ job. We are yet to be allocated housing, so are staying in camp accommodation for a few weeks until things are sorted. At the moment, my phone is unable to pick up sufficient reception to hotspot my laptop so that I can upload new images or blog posts. For this, I am incredibly sorry and grateful for your patience. I promise to get posting as soon as I have access to decent wifi/internet connection. This week, I was also... devastated to learn of the passing of a dear friend; someone who never sugar coated his words, someone who was there when I needed a solid foundation and some guidance. Although he often faced his own difficulties, my friend often told me that ‘life was tough, but get up, shut up and always show up’. He changed my life and helped me to have the courage to break down my own barriers and go after the things I had so desperately wanted my entire life. Due to busy lives, my friend and I had only sporadically been in touch with each other. I implore you, please do better than I had. Please pick up the phone or better yet, go and see your loved ones. Remind them of the love you have for them and do not take their presence for granted. Show love, often and widely. xoxox Cris

09.01.2022 With 2019 coming to a close, I thought I would take the time to reflect on the year that has been. 2019 was mostly filled with travel, from quick weekend getaways to interstate road trips to my first visit to New Zealand. It is nice to see that some of my favourite images from these travels have made it to this year’s top 9. On a personal note, with 2019 came a creative block, some minor health issues and finished with a major injury (dislocated shoulder). But, with each set back came new ideas or new opportunities to photograph somewhere or something new. So, here’s to 2020. May next year be kind to each of you and your families.

08.01.2022 As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of the humankind. Cleveland Amory

08.01.2022 Life would be a lot less worthwhile without dogs. Image: Bundy, taken near Woodgate, Queensland

08.01.2022 ONE IN A BILLION PHOTO! The whale is coming up to scoop up a mouthful of herring (the small fish seen at the surface around the kayak). The kayaker is a local S...itka Dentist. He apparently didn't sustain any injuries from the terrifying experience. The whale was just around the corner from the ferry terminal, and all the kayaker could think at that moment in time was: "Paddle Man--really fast!" The whale's mouth is fully open with the bottom half under the boat. If the whale had closed his mouth before he furiously paddled away - He might have been LUNCH!!! Note that he is in the whale's MOUTH!

08.01.2022 Austracantha is a genus of Australian endemic spider with a single species (Austracantha minax) commonly known as the jewel spider or the Christmas spider. I snapped this little guy whilst hiking Lords Tabletop Mountain in early Autumn of this year. There were a number of these little spiders along the walk, each with unique colourings. Image: Jewel Spider, taken near Lords Tabletop Mountain in the Peak Range National Park, near Clermont, Queensland.

07.01.2022 An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language. Martin Buber

06.01.2022 Please check pouches, these little guys have a tough enough time trying to survive without being left for dead.

06.01.2022 Check out this amazing image!

06.01.2022 This is incredibly sad new for science, and the world as a whole.

06.01.2022 I haven’t said too much about recent events, including the impacts of Covid-19. However, this week I experienced being the recipient of the manifestation of someone else’s fear. Whilst this situation was mostly an emotional outlet, others have been in situations that have been much worse. Please remember, it is ok to not be ok. You are perfectly within your right to be scared, concerned, frustrated or whatever other mix of emotions that you are having at that particular momen...t. It is also entirely ok for you to take a step back and take care of yourself. Please take care of yourself, and those around you. Take a walk, read a book, relax in a hot bath. You do you! x Charissa Image source: @myselflovesupply

06.01.2022 Reconnaissance hasn’t really been a priority in my photographic process. Basically, I have grabbed my camera, jumped in my car and driven to my destination; if I saw something I felt was worth photographing, I snapped a photo. I felt that this was a more organic way of practicing my art. However, more recently, I have been investing a lot more time in researching photographic techniques and subjects, I have been taking note of my surroundings and the potential images I could... be creating. This process is helping me find my #phojo again. It has been awhile since I have had the motivation to go out and just take photos. But, I am starting to feel the need to get out again. I look forward to sharing some of these new images with you all. Image: Peak range drive, taken in the Peak Range National Park, near Clermont, Queensland.

06.01.2022 Kata Tjuta, or the Olgas, are a group of large, domed rock formations or bornhardts located within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Meaning ‘many heads’, Kata Tjuta is sacred to the local Aboriginal Anangu people, who have inhabited the area for more than 22,000 years. It forms an important focus of their spiritual life. Image: Kata Tjuta, taken in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory.

04.01.2022 ‘Perhaps, there is a language which is not made of words and everything in the world understands it’ - Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess Image: Newborn morning, taken in my backyard, Dysart, Queensland.

04.01.2022 Darumbal and Yiman man Trent White picked up a camera to help First Nations' clans preserve their cultures one photo at a time. Darumbal and Torres Strait... Islander mother Kayleen Adidi, and her son Jundamarli, were photographed at Hedlow Creek in central Queensland. More: https://ab.co/3hYlpGq See more

04.01.2022 The blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii) is a large species of kingfisher native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Measuring around 40 cm (16 in), it is slightly smaller than the more familiar laughing kookaburra. It has blue wings and brown shoulders and blue rump. It is sexually dimorphic, with a blue tail in the male, and a rufous tail with blackish bars in the female. Image: Blue-winged Kookaburra, taken near Capella, Queensland.

04.01.2022 With so much personality, how can you look upon a galah and not be amused? This image is one of a series taken during a solo road trip from Wollongong, NSW, to Emerald, Queensland. Even though I still had several hundred kilometres still to drive, I couldn’t help but pull over to take a few shots. Image: Galah in the sunflowers, taken near Moree, New South Wales.

03.01.2022 A new sub-species of Red-tailed Black Cockatoo has been identified!

03.01.2022 I can’t wait to be allowed to start travelling again! I am definitely adding this one to the photography bucket list. What is on your photography bucket list?

03.01.2022 Although it still feels as though we are melting in Central Queensland, summer is officially over. Now is the time to get out all of the camping gear that has been packed away and find new places to explore. What are your plans for Autumn? Will you be travelling or exploring your local area? Tell us more in the comments below.

03.01.2022 The Annual Australian Backyard Bird Count is coming up. Please get out there and count some birds!

03.01.2022 The Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a large black and white wader with long orange-red legs and a straight black bill. The stilt is recognisable with black on the back of the neck, a white collar and a red iris. The long, slender bill of the Black-winged Stilt is used like a pair of fine tweezers as the bird forages by pecking at tiny invertebrates. Stilts have been recorded using at least nine different methods to feed. They usually forage by wading in water up to belly deep, but also feed along the muddy margins of wetlands, regularly forming large, noisy feeding flocks. Image: Stilts on the wing, taken at Walkers Point beach, Woodgate, Queensland.

02.01.2022 March 20 is World Frog Day, a day to celebrate and raise awareness about frogs, their ecological importance and the challenges they face. The Eastern Snapping Frog (Cyclorana novaehollandiae), also known as the Newholland frog, is a widespread species found mostly in pools and grasses. This species exhibits varied colouration. Body colour varies from dark brown to grey or even yellowish with dark mottles, the belly is white but the throat may be flecked with brown. A distinct...ive characteristic of this species is a dark stripe extending from the nostril to behind the eye. Image: Eastern-snapping frog, taken in the riparian zone of the Isaac River near Dysart, Queensland.

02.01.2022 Photoinspo Time to update the travel bucket list! If you could go anywhere to photograph anything, where would it be and what would you photograph? Image credit: Paul Zizka Photography

01.01.2022 Photographers around the world have captured beautiful images of the almost apocalyptic world resultant of the recent COVID-19 pandemic.