Forbes, NSW, offers a beautiful location for capturing stunning wildlife and landscape photographs at the Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge. On my previous visit, there were literally thousands of birds, so I was a little disappointed by the smaller numbers this time around. Even so, the wetlands still provided countless opportunities to capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The reserve features several well-positioned bird hides, including both single and double-storey viewing huts, connected by an easy walking trail through the wetlands. Whether you're a keen photographer, birdwatcher, or simply enjoy spending time in nature, Gum Swamp is well worth a visit. Read more about the swamp at this link.

Driving home from Forbes to Bendigo, we were treated to one final surprise—endless fields of vibrant yellow canola stretching as far as the eye could see. The brilliant golden blooms continued for more than 20 kilometres, creating a breathtaking landscape that seemed to glow beneath the winter sky. It's one of those simple yet unforgettable sights that reminds you just how beautiful the Australian countryside can be.

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Dead trees reflected in a still outback lake under clear blue skies in rural Australia.
Dead trees reflected in calm floodwaters under a clear blue sky in an Australian wetland landscape.
Flooded Australian wetlands with algae-covered water, bare trees, and blue sky reflected on the surface.
Submerged dead trees standing in shallow floodwaters of an Australian wetland on a sunny day.
Black swan swimming among flooded ghost gum trees reflected in calm blue water of an Australian inland lake.
Dead trees reflected in still floodwaters under a clear blue sky in an Australian wetland landscape.
Vibrant yellow canola flowers blooming in a lush green field under a clear blue sky.
Vibrant yellow canola flowers blooming in a vast field under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Yellow Kenworth semi-truck hauling a trailer on a rural Australian highway surrounded by green fields and trees.
Bright yellow rapeseed flowers blooming on tall green stems in a lush canola field on a sunny day.
Vibrant yellow canola field in full bloom under a clear blue sky, stretching to the horizon on a sunny day.
Vibrant green crop field with yellow canola flowers and bare trees under a clear blue sky in rural Australia.
Vast yellow canola field in full bloom with tall eucalyptus trees and clear blue sky in rural Australia.
Vast yellow canola field in full bloom stretching to the horizon with scattered trees under a clear blue sky.
Tree-lined suburban street with autumn foliage, a car driving down the center, and utility poles on a sunny day.
Dead trees reflected in a still outback lake under clear blue skies in rural Australia.
Dead trees reflected in calm floodwaters under a clear blue sky in an Australian wetland landscape.
Flooded Australian wetlands with algae-covered water, bare trees, and blue sky reflected on the surface.
Submerged dead trees standing in shallow floodwaters of an Australian wetland on a sunny day.
Black swan swimming among flooded ghost gum trees reflected in calm blue water of an Australian inland lake.
Dead trees reflected in still floodwaters under a clear blue sky in an Australian wetland landscape.
Vibrant yellow canola flowers blooming in a lush green field under a clear blue sky.
Vibrant yellow canola flowers blooming in a vast field under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
Yellow Kenworth semi-truck hauling a trailer on a rural Australian highway surrounded by green fields and trees.
Bright yellow rapeseed flowers blooming on tall green stems in a lush canola field on a sunny day.
Vibrant yellow canola field in full bloom under a clear blue sky, stretching to the horizon on a sunny day.
Vibrant green crop field with yellow canola flowers and bare trees under a clear blue sky in rural Australia.
Vast yellow canola field in full bloom with tall eucalyptus trees and clear blue sky in rural Australia.
Vast yellow canola field in full bloom stretching to the horizon with scattered trees under a clear blue sky.
Tree-lined suburban street with autumn foliage, a car driving down the center, and utility poles on a sunny day.
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