Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Dive In and Reeflect 21 November

Hi Everyone!

Last weekend, I had a fantastic time in the Conway National Park, where I went for a little photography walk in hopes of capturing some of the diverse Fauna we have here in the Whitsundays. I was lucky enough to be joined by my friend and her dad, who is a National Park ranger, and he was able to point out different species of trees, birds and other reptiles.

The most exciting part, however, was when he pointed out a vibrant little Kingfisher to me. I soon found out it was going to be a lot harder to capture than I first thought. Kingfishers are very quick and flighty, and I was only able to capture a slightly blurry picture of one. Disappointed with my photography abilities, I felt immediately disheartened. However, after a while, I realised that sometimes things are best enjoyed in the moment.

Having said that, I will definitely be heading back with renewed determination to capture one, and I can assure you I will write a story about them as soon as I do!

Happy reading!

Ruth

"Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life." - Buddha

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