Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area
Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area is a stunning natural reserve located in Tasmania, Australia. This area is a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers alike, thanks to its diverse range of landscapes and wildlife. The park is home to a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, and coastal areas, making it an ideal location for capturing a wide range of images. Some of the most popular photography locations in Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area include the stunning coastline, the tranquil wetlands, and the lush forests.
The red lichen on the rocks of Binalong Bay give the region its name.... "Bay of Fires". One of our favourite spots in beautiful Tasmania.
Binalong Bay Tasmania
This is an edit of one of Marianne's iamges of Binalong Bay which I'm hoping to include in a 2012 calendar. I'm a bit late...
Another hand held pano of Binalong Bay, in the Bay of Fires, Tasmania. The red rocks are due to lichen....
Bay of Fires Tasmania
Another image from the Bay of Fires ( Binalong Bay). I noticed this curious looking rock resting on the surface as well as the...
The Bay of Fires is characterized by white beaches, blue water and huge granite blocks that are colored bright orange by lichens. Perhaps, Captain Tobias Furneaux named the bay after these fiery red rocks. ... The lichens responsible for the orange hue in the rocks of Bay of Fires belong to the family Hymeneliaceae.....
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area!
Most notably David Hamments.