Spinifex Collection

Red sand desert, with Spinifex grass (Spinifex longifolius) and other vegetation growing after rain, Exmouth Peninsula, Western Australia. May 2014

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Australia, Northern Territory, Watarrka National Park, Close-up of Spinifex Pigeon (Geophaps plumifera) in Kings Canyon on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Setting sun lights red sand desert surrounding Ayers Rock on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Setting sun lights lone desert oak trees and red rock flanks of Ayers Rock on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Red sand desert surrounding Ayers Rock at dusk on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Desert oak trees and Spinifex grass at red rock base of Ayers Rock on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock glows orange at dusk on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

Spinifex Patterns
Bright light shining on spinifex, the hardy indigenous grass that covers 30 per cent of the Outback

Spinifex in the Sun
Spinifex in the sun at sunset

Spinifex grass in the Purnululu National Park, Bungle Bungle, Australia

Pilbara Sunset
Australian sunset in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Karijini National Park is a beautiful part of the country with gorges, waterfalls and stunning scenery

Western Australia - Gibson desert, old spinifex plants (Triodia sp. )
JPF-9072 Western Australia - Gibson desert, old spinifex plants (Triodia sp.) Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western Australia - little sandy desert, vegetated sand dunes of Old Spinifex plants Triodia sp
JPF-9064 Western Australia - little sandy desert, vegetated sand dunes of Old Spinifex plants Triodia sp. Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Spinifex Pigeon - Displaying on a rock - near Alkipi Outstation - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Spinifex Pigeon - Displaying on a rock - near Alkipi Outstation

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Spinifex Pigeon - Perched on a rock among spinifex - near Alkipi Outstation - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Spinifex Pigeon - Perched on a rock among spinifex - near

Gawler Ranges at Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Gorge Top
Wlking up the trail throught the spinifex and grasses to the top of the gorge in Karijini Natonal Park, Western Australia

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Spinifex covered hillside (Spinifex sp) Date:

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Australia - Spinifex covered hillsides Date:

Flinders ranges, South Australia
Grey and red kangaroos graze at sunset on Stokes Lookout amongst spinifex bush

Australia, Northern Territory, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Red sand desert surrounding Ayers Rock at dusk on summer evening

Spring desert - flowering bushes and freshly sprouted spinifex grass in the red desert in early spring - Western
SAS-1224 Spring desert - flowering bushes and freshly sprouted spinifex grass in the red desert in early spring Western Australia

Hill Mulga - and Spinifex covered hillsides behind. Aboriginal use: Seeds eaten for food
DH-3342 Hill Mulga - and Spinifex covered hillsides behind Mt White Range, Arltunga, East MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia

Sand dunes with spinifex and Desert oak on Canning Stock Route, Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia JPF28417
JPF-13226 Sand dunes with spinifex and Desert oak on Canning Stock Route Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tanami Desert vegetation: spinifex, desert oaks & acacias Northern Territory, Australia JPF45095
JPF-13132 Tanami Desert vegetation: spinifex, desert oaks & acacias Northern Territory, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spinifex and desert oak on Canning Stock Route - Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia, Australia JPF28419
JPF-12956 Spinifex and desert oak on Canning Stock Route Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia - Spinifex covered sand dunes (Triodia sp. ) JPF28176
JPF-12953 Little Sandy Desert, Western Australia - Spinifex covered sand dunes (Triodia sp.) Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spinifex, desert oaks and sand dunes (Triodia sp. Allocasuarina sp. ) near Lake Aerodrome on Canning Stock route
JPF-12951 Spinifex, desert oaks and sand dunes (Triodia sp. Allocasuarina sp.) near Lake Aerodrome on Canning Stock route, Little Sandy Desert

Spinifexbird - Restricted to spinifex, where it is difficult to observe. This Australian endemic ranges in a band
DH-3583 Spinifexbird - This bird was feeding a newly fledged chick hidden deep in the spinifex. Near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia

Double-barred Finch eating Spinifex, Triodia sp. seeds This is the black rumped subspecies found in the Kimberley
DH-3998 Double-barred Finch - eating spinifex Australia Taeniopygia bichenovii annulosa Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Double-barred Finch - eating Spinifex, Triodia sp. seeds This is the black rumped subspecies found in the Kimberley
DH-3992 Double-barred Finch - eating Spinifex, Triodia sp. seeds Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Spinifexbird - Restricted to spinifex, Triodia sp, where it is difficult to observe
DH-3584 Spinifexbird - Restricted to spinifex, Triodia sp, where it is difficult to observe. Near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Spinifex: A Vibrant Oasis in the Red Sand Desert" In the heart of Australia's red sand desert, a mesmerizing sight awaits after rainfall. Amidst the arid landscape, Spinifex grass (Spinifex longifolius) emerges alongside other resilient vegetation, painting a breathtaking picture of life's tenacity. Captured through lens DDE-90026200, DDE-90026197, and DDE-90026196, these images showcase nature's remarkable ability to thrive even in seemingly inhospitable conditions. The intricate patterns formed by Spinifex grass create an enchanting tapestry that captivates all who behold it. Picture No. 11992777 and Picture No. 11992778 reveal the delicate dance between sunlight and Spinifex as they intertwine harmoniously within Purnululu National Park, also known as Bungle Bungle. Here, this hardy grass species finds its home amidst towering sandstone formations, adding an extra layer of allure to this already captivating scenery. As we bask in the warm glow of the sun-kissed Spinifex grasses glistening with dewdrops or rain droplets on their blades - aptly captured in "Spinifex in the Sun" - we are reminded of nature's resilience and adaptability. These plants not only survive but flourish against all odds. The presence longfolius serves as a testament to evolution's ingenuity; its deep roots anchor firmly into sandy soils while its sharp-edged leaves deter herbivores from feasting upon them. This symbiotic relationship between plant and environment is what allows this unique ecosystem to thrive against adversity.