GHOSTS in the TANAMI
Hi The photo below was taken on a cold, dark night in June, 2012 while I was working with Walpiri rangers in the Tanami Desert. The traditional name of this place is Nyukulka or Wilson Creek Flood-out. I prefer Nyukulka. (Pronounced: Nyu-kul-ka). Later I will share why I was at Nyukulka however firstly I would like to shared a little about this photo and what it means to me. The trees are Ghost Gums, Common in Central Australia, To cope with the harsh summers, They produce a white powder on their trunks and branches, An amazing natural heat control system. My camera flash really highlighted these white trunks and branches, I sometimes call this photo, 'Ghosts in the Tanami', Ghostly figures appearing out of the dark, a silent and cold desert night, Far from being spooky, there was is profound beauty, Far from being remote and disconnected, there was a personal message. The dark desert night background reminds me of life, At times, harsh, lonely and dark, Remote, unforgiving ...