Images Dated 2011 July

Storm clouds, breaking waves and wet rocks

Ominous sky, powerful surf and rugged rocks, all shades of grey at Avoca Beach, a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, about 95 kilometres north of Sydney

© wes_eggins@westnet.com.au

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Pink Gumnut Blossom

Pink gumnut growing on an Australian gum tree. Unlike many flowers, the gum blossom doesn't consist of petals. The colourful bloom is provided by the stamens, which attract pollinators such as insects or nectar-feeding birds. The petals are fused into the operculum, or cap (except in Angophora). While many gum blossoms are white, they come in a kaleidoscope of other colours, including sulphur, orange, vermilion, red, pink, lime and purple

© Sharon Lapkin