CITY OF LOGAN
A collection of images showcasing our great city through the eyes and lenses of local residents and visitors
Located in the heart of South-East Queensland, Logan is a vibrant and connected city, home to more than 300,000 residents. We are a city of diverse communities with urban, rural and semi-rural lifestyles, and there is so much to see and experience here. This book contains a selection of images that showcase our great city through the eyes and lenses of local residents and visitors. These images illustrate just some of the natural beauty, active recreation and cultural pursuits and people that make up our diverse city. We are proud of the many local assets and attractions the City of Logan has to offer and I trust you will enjoy this unique photographic collection.
Mayor Pam Parker City of Logan
Khmer Buddhist Temple, Marsden – submitted by Matthew White
Khmer Buddhist Temple, Marsden – submitted by Simon Thomas
The courtyard - a place of peace and tranquility – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
Pagoda at Jeta Gardens, Bethania – submitted by Laurie Koranski
The reflection of colour – submitted by JL Johnstone
Public art shown: Mural artworks on the Springwood Lower Reservoir, Springwood Road, created by local artists and community members of Logan.
A cast member from Phoenix Ensemble community theatre in Beenleigh applies makeup backstage for the musical Chicago. Established in 1993, Phoenix is a vibrant and enduring part of the local community with all cast and crew contributing their time and skills on a volunteer basis within the intimate space of the quirky, industrial-style Pavilion Theatre – submitted by Warren Prasek
The lights of history, Logan Village – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
Park installation shown: The Forest of Memories (night aspect), 2013, Stainless steel, LED lighting
Flying bird (kinetic sculpture) at Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Trish Jackson
Public art shown: John Coleman, Synergy (detail), 2010, Stainless steel, solar panel and electric motor
Old piano at the Beenleigh Historical Village – submitted by Jarret Harvey
An old telephone from the Beenleigh Historical Village – submitted by Elissa
Machinery of old times, Beenleigh Historical Village – submitted by Irene Stewart
Beenleigh Car Show – submitted by Barbara King
Kingston Butter Factory – submitted by Irene Stewart
Taken at the Tygum Rd Pioneer Cemetery – submitted by Helene Fletcher
A backstage view of cast members from Phoenix Ensemble – submitted by Warren Prasek
Scott Johnson at rehearsals for Phoenix Ensemble – submitted by Warren Prasek
This tree stands tall and proud on the corner of Teys Rd and Logan River Rd. The sunset behind it is a welcoming sight – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
The big Wineglass, Hillcrest – submitted by Melissa Camilleri
Water tower at Hillcrest – submitted by Andrew Cowley
Wineglass Water tower – submitted by Andrew Cowley
Wineglass Water tower – submitted by Andrew Cowley
Kids playing in Tygum Park – submitted by John Nichol
Hills Twilight Markets, Jimboomba – submitted by Amanda Laverty
Canon fire at the 2013 Logan Village Settlers Day – submitted by Travis Daldy
Mammatus sunset over Waterford. After an afternoon of storms, the mammatus clouds filled the sky, making for an AMAZING sunset. Taken on Logan Reserve Rd – submitted by Kirsty Hellmech
A section of the old Red Bridge as the sun sets – submitted by Rosalind Dyer
Red Bridge, Logan River – submitted by Erika Denk
The path to the Red Bridge – submitted by Rosalind Dyer
The iconic Red Bridge at dusk – submitted by Rosalind Dyer
The photograph is of my little sister and her cornet in her uniform for Beenleigh Brass Band. The band is a hidden gem located in Centenary Park and provides free music lessons for anyone in the community who would like to learn a brass instrument – submitted by Emily Greer
Beenleigh State High School Agriculture Farm – submitted by Jaydan Hancock
My wife and I sharing a moment in the rain Waterford – submitted by Simon Thomas
My son holding an umbrella in the rain, taken in my Waterford backyard – submitted by Simon Thomas
Logan Cable Ski World. One of the many ramps there and a great day out on a hot summer’s day – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Taken at Cable Ski Logan. A great way to cool down on a hot summer’s day in Logan – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Cable Ski Logan at sunset – submitted by Aaron Knight
Wakeboarding at Cable Ski Logan – submitted by Tanya Muller
Local basketball player Julian Stevens does his thing at Mt Warren Sports Centre – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Logan basketballer Julian Stevens plays the game at Beenleigh Arena – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Two Muay Thai cage fighters at Logan Metro Sports Complex – submitted by Judi Donovan
‘Near miss’ two Muay Thai fighters at Logan Metro Sports Complex – submitted by Judi Donovan
Break dancer strutting his stuff at the CMT4 event at Logan Metro Sports Centre – submitted by Judi Donovan
Local riders at Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Mitchell Walker slides the rail at Logan Village Skate Park – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Joshua Bloomer takes a dirt jump, one of the many ramps at Beenleigh “Beeno” Skate Park – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Drifting at Kingston Park Raceway – submitted by Courtney Crook
Night on the M1 Springwood – submitted by Stephanie Towell
Underneath the Watland St overpass – submitted by JL Johnstone
Storm captured at Teys Rd, Holmview – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Spot the lovely butterflies along the tracks of Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Elaine Wells
Butterfly in my backyard – submitted by Mark Glancy
One of the locals asleep at Daisy Hill Koala Centre – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Photo of a koala in the Daisy Hill Koala Centre – submitted by Matthew Adams
I have a little spot about 500 metres from home. Kangaroos there almost every day! Love it!! – submitted by Andrew Cowley
Kangaroo at Garfield Rd, Woodridge – submitted by Matthew White
My favourite possum brought her twins along for us to see, so we named them Marmalade and Pumpkin – submitted by Dianne Healy
Carpet snake crossing the road in Logan Village – submitted by Simon Thomas
Tiny brown frog with two friends (ants) – submitted by John Nichol
Green tree frog in my backyard at Waterford – submitted by Simon Thomas
Fairy Wren at Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Sandra Anderson
This is one shot of the daily parade of rainbow lorikeets that can be seen in Logan! – submitted by Brian Love
Early morning Doug Larsen Park – submitted by Brian Love
Early morning Doug Larsen Park – submitted by Brian Love
At least this fellow didn’t get away – submitted by D. Healy
A leaf beetle in Daisy Hill Forest – submitted by Mark Glancy
A pelican glides through the water at Berrinba Wetlands. The best time to see them here is at dusk! – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Enjoying the sun in Cornubia Forest – submitted by D. Healy
A fast skink stops to check out the surrounds at Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
The eye of a local pink tongue lizard – submitted by Rosalind Dyer
Lace Monitor at Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Barbara Robinson
I chased this storm across Logan, from Logan Central, across Waterford, and over Holmview before finally getting the perfect shot of it just over Beenleigh, behind the Rum Distillery. I love this shot because it has lightning in the front and a rainbow in the back. This was a fast and aggressive cell. A six-shot pano stitch to create this photo – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
If you have not been to Berrinba Wetlands, make sure you go cheek it out, it truly is a hidden gem – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
The best time to see Berrinba Wetlands is late afternoon when all the wildlife is settling down, (or coming out for the night) and the sun sets low over the wetlands, leaving reflections and shadows that come alive with the wildlife – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Berrinba Wetlands are truly beautiful. It is a true hidden gem and it’s worth taking a walk around the gardens to discover what there is to offer – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Tranquil views of Scrubby Creek in Gould Adams Park – submitted by Elaine Wells
Serenity, Underwood Park – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
Sunset and silhouettes ~ Tygum Lagoon Waterford – submitted by Rose and Andrew Barber
As the sun sets over the Tygum Lagoon in early March , the golden glows of autumn show through – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
This is a photo of my son walking into the open day of the Daisy Hill Koala Centre. Such a beautiful spot to spend the day – submitted by Angela Munns
A scene under the majestic fig tree at Mayes Cottage – submitted by Rod Holmes
Model boats at Tygum Park – submitted by John Nichol
Swans on Tygum Lagoon at Waterford – submitted by Sharon Rambold
Looking west into the sunset from the Red Bridge, Beenleigh – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
Berrinba Wetlands – submitted by Aiva Schmidt
A storm rolls over the neighbourhood at Holmview – submitted by Jaydon Cabe
A copse of trees at Alexander Clark Park – submitted by Ron Mortimer
As the sun sets at Riverdale Park – submitted by Rosalind N Dyer
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