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  • That’s not cricket…

    That’s not cricket…

    Author Koh Lin ◦ My Orthopteroid journey… from Cricket to Toadhopper. The common names of crickets, grasshoppers, locusts and toadhopper describe a range of species (among others) in the order Orthoptera. Most of us would have grown up aware of… Continue reading

  • Reflection…

    Reflection…

    Author Koh Lin ◦  In the metaphorical sense, reflection is similar to contemplation… both allude to and allow for deep and introspective insight… and when you look at something that facilitates it… such as a reflected surface or some prose… who knows… Continue reading

  • Australian Landscape Artworks

    Australian Landscape Artworks

    Author Koh Lin ◦  The magnificent landscape to be found across Central Australia is captured in many paintings by European artists and Aboriginal artists (among whom include the renowned Albert Namatjira). The naturalistic style artworks were painted on a variety of mediums,… Continue reading

  • Shrimps on the claypans… Slugs in the garden

    Shrimps on the claypans… Slugs in the garden

    Author Koh Lin ◦  If you were around in the 80’s to 90’s, you are likely to remember the “Shrimp on the barbie” promotion starring Paul Hogan. The actual slogan of the advertisement by the Australian Tourism Commission was “Come and say… Continue reading

  • more of my favourite photos…

    more of my favourite photos…

    Author Koh Lin ◦ This is part two of my series “some of my favourite photos…“ It is an amazing thing to ponder, that over the years your trusty mobile phone can take so many photos. Of course, the advantage… Continue reading

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day

    Author Koh Lin ◦  Mother’s Day is a special time of the year… dedicated to honor mothers, motherhood, and the profound influence mothers have in our lives. Ausemade present some of the mothers in nature… Check out our blog: a face a… Continue reading

  • Arkys

    Arkys

    Author Koh Lin ◦  There is something about Arkys… that make this group of spiders interesting. Some of them are bizarre in appearance, and others not all that endearing. There are those that look alien, whilst others appear disguised as bird shit…… Continue reading

  • Emu

    Emu

    Author Koh Lin ◦  An iconic Australian bird, that can be quite inquisitive. I remember seeing them following our four-wheel drive along a country path, before they ventured off. Another time, in a desert park, they came to the fenceline where we… Continue reading

  • black dog

    black dog

    Author Koh Lin ◦  “If you meet the Black Dog once, it shall be for joy; if twice, it shall be for sorrow; and the third time shall bring death.” The metaphorical use of the term “black dog” or “black dog depression”… Continue reading

  • Dingo

    Dingo

    Author Koh Lin ◦  There is something about the Australian dingo, that can be attested to by those who have had them cross their path in life… a unique encounter… something cherished…a special memory.. and that moment when you captured it in… Continue reading

  • Moloch horridus… my Thorny Devil

    Moloch horridus… my Thorny Devil

    Author Koh Lin ◦ Central Australia is home to many interesting creatures… including the amazing looking Thorny Devil (classified as Reptilia). Despite its strange appearance and latin name “Moloch horridus“, many people find the Thorny Devil adorable… Historically, Moloch was… Continue reading

  • Colours of the dragonflies

    Colours of the dragonflies

    Author Koh Lin ◦ From scarlet red to blue and the gold in between… Many people believe that dragonflies bring good luck and fortune, and a spiritual awakening if they land on you. In Japan, they are known as the… Continue reading