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Hi everyone!

Team Rocky have reached the target goal set for #RSPCAMillionPawsWalk2024

Rocky’s super hero friends have made sure dogs in need will have shelter and food!

I appreciate the wonderful support with heart felt thanks!

Gabrielle & Rocky 🐶

#saltywave #rspca

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Here is part of an interview I published about why I enjoy science & the art of visual storytelling.

Q: Why do you like story telling?

“I have always enjoyed the art of story telling. The research journey can be compared to the Proppian fairy tale, where readers follow the story of a heroic figure who must overcome many challenges during their valiant quest. But to claim the reward the hero must defeat an evil foe.

Just like real life, the ending of the fairytale is not always a dream come true, but it’s an ending that eventuates toward something through the lessons learnt by the hero.”

If you want to learn more or talk about video projects, connect with me at saltywave.com.au

#saltywave #visualstoryteller #storyteller #fairytaleretelling #proppianfairytale #sciencestory #sciencevideoproducer

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Need space to breathe? Find a tree for oxygen.

Trees are good carbon grabbers & pretty fancy shade on a summers day! I like trees 🌳 Good for the planet & good for me!

Need someone with original thoughts & ideas, contact Gabrielle Ahern @saltywave

#visualstoryteller #sciencevideo #sciencevideoproduction #carbongrabber #greenspace #shadycompany #sciencelover #trees #treescape #bluecarbon

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I discovered a ghost fishing net while walking at low tide along Brisbane River. It has been there for quite some time judging by the amount of algae growing over it.

The net stretches for approximately 20 to 30 metres along the beach and when the tide rolls back in, it poses potential threats to local boaties and wildlife. I reported the nets location to the QLD Boating & Fisheries Patrol who are going to collect it.

#ghostnets #ghostfishingnet #saltywave #visualstoryteller #saltywaveeco #ecoresponsible #conservation #riverconservation

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Franz Kafka was an author whose writing became famous years after his death in 1924. He is most noted for the novella: “Metamorphosis” but I read a story about Kafka recently which I think captures his human side. I studied this story and other tales he authored at university. He was a true master of his craft.

Photo by Andrew Neel

#kafka #visualstoryteller #surrealism #saltywave #storywriting

Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/hAniGhNyWM3ZamHf/?mibextid=WC7FNe

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The #BiggestHourForEarth has happened with 134 countries participating in 2024!

554764 hours were given, and one of them was contributed by my business, Salty Wave!

Let’s keep the good vibes going by doing things that keep Earth healthy & happy!

#EarthHour #naturelovers #ecofriendly #wildlifeconservation #healthyoceans #saltywave #saltywaveeco

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Hi everyone,

On May 26, I’m taking part in RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk with Rocket to help fight animal cruelty, which is sadly still an issue in Australia.

Every year RSPCA cares for tens of thousands of animals in need, but none of this can happen without donations like ours – could you chip in to support this cause that’s important to me?

I’d love any support you can give, no matter how big or small – it all helps! Here’s the link for more info: https://www.millionpawswalk.com.au/fundraisers/TeamRocky

Thank you so much.

Gabrielle Ahern

Owner / Visual StoryTeller

Saltywave

www.saltywave.com.au

#saltywave #visualstoryteller #dogtales #millionpawswalk2024 #millionpawswalk #doglover #ilovemydog #dogstagram

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Spotted a couple of White Ibis 🌿

#Nature #Birdlife #WhiteIbis #bird #birdphotography #saltywave

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For #EarthHour2024 I walked around Shorncliffe, a beautiful part of Moreton Bay, Queensland 🩵 🌏

#NatureBeauty #SaltyWave

https://www.earthhour.org.au/fundraisers/saltywave

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#SaltyWave is taking on the #EarthHour2024 challenge!

“We are shining a spotlight on nature loss to give Earth a brighter future. Help us in our challenge by sponsoring us today.”

All support welcome🙏🩵

#saltywave #EarthHour

https://www.earthhour.org.au/fundraisers/saltywave

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Salty Wave Stories has arrived!

Follow the link here!

#saltywave #visualstoryteller #sciencevideoproduction #science #saltywavestories

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Change is not the challenge, deciding to change is

“Change is good” is a saying I hear quite often or “change is like a holiday” is another phrase commonly quoted. Whether it’s a change in place, the people around you or your occupation, change can be a challenge but it can also introduce you to new thoughts and ideas you’ve never entertained. Take the revolving door situation at work, where you perform the same task everyday – it is tempting to…

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Throughout my visit to Wat Chalong, Phuket, you could hear firecrackers going off quite frequently. The tradition is when someone wishes for something and the wish comes true, they visit the temple and set off firecrackers in these kilns to say thank you to Bhudda. Good to know wishes do come true.

#watchalong #phuket #traveler #bhuddisttemple #wishingallthebest #makingwishes

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I cycled along a quiet track that loops through a forest called Thalang Mai-Kao in Phuket and loved the sights and sounds.

#phuket #cycling #cyclingadventures #forestbathing #forestlovers #treescape #saltywave

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The Great Buddha of Phuket is 45 metres high and commands a panoramic view of Ao Chalong Bay from the top of Nakkerd Hill. It is an interesting walk around the statue which was constructed with concrete and covered with Burmese white marble. I loved spotting the cheeky monkeys who live there. You can also ride an elephant or feed elephants at a station a short distance away. If you have more time, there are lots more activities and places to discover.

#phuket #bigbhudda #bhudda #bhuddatemple #monkey #elephant #phuketstagram #phuketisland #phukettrip #saltywave #visualstoryteller

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I visited Wat Chalong a place of worship for Bhuddists in Phuket. The temples here were built in the early 1800s and one of the temples called the Chedi houses a bone fragment from Bhudda. All the temples are ornately decorated with paintings and gold statues. Buddhists come to adorn statues with gold leaf, give lotus flowers or set fire crackers off to pray or to say thank you when their wish has come true. Wat Chalong is a significant site to Buddhist’s and a beautiful place for visitors to explore.

A bit about this song:

‘ Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu is a Sanskrit mantra which means: “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”

Source: https://insighttimer.com/devavasuda/guided-meditations/guided-mantra-meditation-to-give-peace-to-all-beings-lokah-samastah-sukhino-

#phuket #amazingthailand #watchalong #buddha #buddhism #travelphotography #saltywave #visualstoryteller

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Beachside Phuket 🐚

#beachlife #beach #Phuket #islandlife #saltywave