Wildflowers of Whiteman Park Photo Walk – Part 1
Environment ~ Photo Tips ~ Shop ~ Links ~ Directions
Whiteman Park is a great place to take the family for a fun day out soaking up the sunshine. If, however, you are prepared to take a walk along one of their well marked trails then spring is a great time for wildflower spotting.
Dave and I decided to go out to Whiteman Park to walk the Wunanga Trail which is the longest walk trail in the park at 4.3 km long. Wunanga is a Noongar word meaning ‘quiet’ or ‘peaceful’. The trail is well marked with Yellow/Orange topped pine poles some of which have a letter on top. Each letter refers to notes on the trail guide giving you more information about the area you are walking through.
Here is what I found that caught my eye.
New growth showing from the burnt out remains of what once was a giant Jarrah tree, nature always prevails.
I took a few more pictures but I am still learning and they were not sharp enough for public display.
For those knowledgeable botanists out there, please feel free to leave a comment and help me identify the flowers above, especially that white one!
Just from these few pictures alone I hope you will be encouraged to visit Whiteman Park and get off the beaten track and walk one of the walk trails.
Please remember to dress appropriately, slop on the sunscreen, slap on a hat and carry plenty of water.
Dave will be posting Part 2 of this blog with lots of amazing pictures from the walk and some great photo tips.
Stay Safe & Happy Exploring,
Maggie
Environmental Issues
When visiting natural environments such as this please be respectful of the flora and fauna, take your litter home and treat the environment with respect.
Leave No Trace
Take Nothing but Pictures
Leave Nothing but Footprints
Kill Nothing but Time
Keep Nothing But Memories
Burn Nothing but Calories
Original Quotes
“Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.”
~ Quote: Chief Seattle (Dkhw’Duw’Absh chief, c. 1786 – June 7, 2023)
“This we know: the earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth.”
~ Quote: Chief Seattle (Dkhw’Duw’Absh chief, c. 1786 – June 7, 2023)
“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home.”
~ Australian Aboriginal Proverb
Photo Tips
Dave will have some more photo tips in Part 2 of this blog series.
All images in this article were taken on an iPhone 6s by me and processed in Lightroom CC.
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You will need to post process your images to get the most out of them. Software tools such as Adobe Lightroom & On1 Photo 10.5 are affordable and essential for getting the best out of your photos.
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Related Clothing & Photo Products
As usual we’re planning a whole range of clothing & products featuring our “Whiteman Park” images. More details in Part 2 of this blog series.
Meanwhile you can take a look at all of the amazing images and products that we currently have available in our shop, all based on Dave’s photography.
Everlasting Daisies, Kings Park Drawstring Bag design by Dave Catley featuring Kings Park Everlasting Daisies available from our MADCAT.RedBubble.com store.
Useful Links
- Whiteman Park Bushwalking Trails
- Whiteman Park Wununga Trail Brochure
- Whiteman Park on SwanValley.com.au
- Experience Perth – Perth’s Top Walking Trails
Directions
Whiteman Park is located to the west of the Swan Valley with entrances from Lord St & Beechboro Rd and is 18 km northeast of Perth.