DES304 Sensing Environments - Ross McCondichie

Sounds that come from Lake Eden

A walk around the North Lakes, Lake Eden. Super relaxing and a great walk that is a good length to walk and talk.

DES304 Task 01 - Sensing Environments. A walk to and from Rothwell Station for those who are interested in the area for travel purposes.

This soundscape walk depicts how we can have a better grounding in our everyday environments regardless of the often overwhelming anthropogenic soundscape. This soundscape walk will take you through the sounds of an urban beach beginning with listening to the everyday soundscape and progressing into the different natural soundscapes throughout the day at the beach. Throughout the soundscapes see if you can appreciate the differences between the first soundscape and the five that follow it, and use it as an example on how to take notice of your own natural soundscapes in your own life. Acknowledgement: I acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people, the traditional owners of the land on which this soundscape is placed and the land that the audio and photographs are collected from, and I pay my respect to the elders past, present and emerging. Warning: Whilst this soundscape does not require you to cross any roads, it is still situated nearby them, always be aware of your surroundings. This soundscape also takes place in an area of high foot and bicycle traffic, always be vigilant and be curtious of other pathway users.

A mini showcase of some of the public art to be found in the Moreton Bay area. Shows Public Art from Sandgate, Redcliffe, Deagon and Strathpine. The locations and art works are dear memories to me from my childhood, growing up in the area, and the neglect of these and many other pieces not shown on this walk saddens me greatly. My greatest hope is that while experiencing this walk, others come to appreciate and learn more about these fabulous art pieces, and maybe become inspired to add some of their own to the areas. Experience works best with headphones

An augmented experience on the water

The word ‘ephemeral’ means to last for a very short time. Something that is momentary. This term is usually reserved for the fallen leaves in autumn or a chalk drawing on the ground. However when we think of time, time defines our existence. We are born, we live, we die. Ephemeral can also be defined as a moment. A brief period of time on the top of a mountain, in the sea or on your balcony. A moment that seems so mundane yet can quickly become another lost memory. As you experience this trail, take a breath. Close your eyes and allow yourself to fully immerse. Listen to the sound of the traffic, the flow of the water and the sound of the flames. As in an instant, these too will become a memory. Become ephemeral. Disclaimer: Please use caution and be aware of your surroundings. This trail overlaps on pathways and roads.