The Pinnacles, Western Australia photo set

I have just uploaded a dozen or so photos on Redbubble that I took when I was over in Western Australia at the beginning of this year, taken at the Pinnacles.  Share and Enjoy!

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The 19th annual Victorian Underground Mine Rescue Competition

The 19th annual Victorian Underground Mine Rescue Competition was held in and around my hometown this weekend just gone, and I was lucky enough to be invited along with other photographers to photograph the event.  I was able to photograph the Stawell team as they attempted a simulation rope rescue event for the competition held at the Fosterville Mine in Central Victoria.  It was my first time in a large mine, and it was a great event to capture.

The team inspecting their gear before going in

In the mine and unloading the gear

Planning for the simulated rescue

These tunnels are big enough to drive around in

Opening the shaft cover

The rescuer descends

The tension builds.  (The teams are racing against the clock in this event)

Hauling up the 'victim'

And she's safe

Some of the trophies available for the competition awards ceremony

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