The Doc has been working on a little side project which he calls Textures of the Australian Bush. A few shots were taken along the way, but the project was ramped up at Mutawintji National Park. There are some extraordinary colours and textures in the bush, including sand, clouds, rocks, mosses, lichens, tree bark and vegetation.

The first instalment is on sand. These photos are from lakes, creeks and rivers in Outback NSW. Some of the amazing patterns were in creek beds shortly after heavy rains, the combination of lightly coloured sand and red sands created beautiful patterns and textures on the creek bed.

These patterns were ephemeral, only lasting for a few days maybe a bit longer, as animals tracks, wind and falling leaves eroded or obscured the patterns. Patterns that will “bloom” again after the next downpour.