Picture of the day - October 20, 2008

Walhalla, Australia in the spring

Photo courtesy of Neil Fletcher. Here in southwestern Virginia we have just awakened to the second hard frost of the fall season, but our friends in Australia are currently basking in the warmth and beauty of spring. Today's picture by photographer Neil Fletcher clearly shows that the flowers are in bloom and the trees have now adorned themselves with a brand new "coat" of leaves. Yes, spring has sprung in the land "Down Under"! This peaceful scene features the historic town of Walhalla which is located in the Australian state of Victoria. Walhalla was once one of the richest towns in all of Australia thanks to the discovery of gold in the area in 1863. At the height of its gold mining era the town was home to more than 4,000 people, but after the boom turned to bust most of them left to pursue their fortunes elsewhere. Today, less than 20 people make their home in this scenic little town.     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Today’s photo from Mr. Fletcher is very pretty. What a beautiful location! My sister in law lives in Australia part of the year and it is a place that I would really like to visit someday.   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"