Hidden Gems Photobook

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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