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Expedition slideshow

 

Freelance photographer Peter Eve joined the Kallakoopah expedition in the southern Simpson Desert. Here are some of the images he captured while on tour.

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The expedition party loading the camels

Head cameleer Andrew Harper, front right, leads expeditioners in the loading of the camels. Each camel can carry more than 200 kilograms of gear. A person works either side to keep the load balanced. Photo: Peter Eve.


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