Rural Queensland joined the series of striking displays across the state on the weekend to mark the 100 year anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One.
More than 70 buildings, statues and monuments - chosen for their cultural significance - were bathed in red light to commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day over the weekend.
The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach was one of the buildings taking part, leaning on expertise more typically suited to light shows at the Sydney Opera House.
Annette McBride from the Hall of Fame said the Friday night display was "spectacular".
"It was really lovely. We had it at 6pm so we could capture the effect of the lights as they just came on.
"I came back a bit later at night when it was really dark, and there were lots of people taking photos and looking at the display.
"It really was quite spectacular."
Other monuments chosen for the coordinated statewide memorial included the Anzac Memorial Fountain in Mareeba, the Central Water Fountain in Ayr, and Freedom Park in Hervey Bay.
Special stage lights were sent all the way from Sydney to Longreach for the commemorative service at the Stockman's Hall of Fame, Ms McBride said.
"I contacted a staging company in Sydney and got their advice," she said.
"We purchased some red gel lighting from them. I believe it was the same as the Sydney Opera House has used."
A whole weekend of events were planned across the state to coincide with the official armistice centenary on Sunday, November 11, as well as other Remembrance Day memorials.
Light Horse skills
In the south east, Light Horse troops took part in the Emu Gully Spectacular at Helidon, featuring mounted drill and tent pegging competitions.
There were plenty of military themed activities for visitors to try their hand at, including the swinging log, commando cable crossing and the Escape from Colditz tunnels, all with the aim of sharing information on aspects of war history and training.
It was complemented by the flying aces of the Tingalpa Model Aero Club getting out the special effects to blow up a bridge, and a fly-by from a Newport 11 replica World War One biplane, the FA-18 of its day.
The plane was built and flown by Jim Gollagher to honour the memory of Queenslander, Stan Dallas, from Nanango, who was Australia’s leading flying ace.
The day of commemoration was completed with a re-enactment of the bloody Battle of the Nek, one of the most futile battles in the Gallipoli campaign.