Traveling over 1500km's in four 40+ degree days, it's not hard to reflect on why Oliver returned with such an astounding folio. Interpretation ranging from depressing to haunting, extraordinary to surreal, we've found this selection to be the most discussed yet.
As our drought stricken earth cracks at the seams, waterfalls flourish and provide a cool respite...Driving further, Oliver captures the pink salt lakes reflecting the harsh Australian sun. This is Victoria, rather hard to believe it's all one State.
The old twisted gums dance to the symphony of our burnt land... finally the new growth breaks through as some say it's too late.
Reflecting on our climate change we see large-scale and global environmental hazards to human health. More importantly a loss of biodiversity, supply of freshwater, land degradation and stresses on food-producing systems.
2007 should be about adopting a new perspective which focuses on our precious ecosystems, and on recognising that our foundations of long-term good health rely on the continued stability and functioning of these life-supporting systems.
We're doing our little bit to awaken and bring an appreciation of the complexity of the systems upon which we depend.
What are you doing?
