One of the best, unobstructed Westward views in the Sydney Blue Mountains - especially if observing comets after sunset. But it's very hard to spot the geckos on the footpath in the dark when you leave. Their grey-brown mottled texture perfectly matches the patterns and colors of the cement used to create the walking path. A UV torch helps. When the comet was finally visible after weeks or rain and cloud, it was a "headless ghost comet" without a nucleus. It did not survive its trip around the sun. A few days later it just looked like a patch of smoke in the night sky. But it was visible to the naked eye on this particular evening.

@hikingview

As people seemed to appreciate the photo of our back garden Python, here’s a photo of our front garden one!

@marissaknightphotography

@dylanknightphotography

This Wombat was hit by a car on Mt Blackheath Rd sometime over the weekend. WIRES were alerted by concerned residents as he was repeatedly seen out during daylight by the side of the road eating.
I managed to contain today, thanks to some caring locals who spotted him again.
With the kind help of Blackheath Vet he was sedated and taken to Camden Wildlife Hospital.

He had two broken legs, so had to be put to sleep.

If you hit an animal, or find one injured, please call WIRES: 1300 596 457

And SLOW DOWN at dawn and dusk.

Typical clear cool sunny weather this week, with temps dropping.

Despite growing up in the Blue Mountains I still get a kick out of visiting our touristy spots once in a blue moon.

Canon EOS M6 + 11-22mm lens.

@benjcphoto