Saturday 28th of October 2023
Under the roof of a rotunda situated in a botanic garden.
A safe, dry nook to raise a family
Under the roof of a rotunda situated in a botanic garden.
A safe, dry nook to raise a family
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Wednesday 6th September 2023
Today's image is of a slug. They devastate my plants. This one is well fed on my pansies. |
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Sunday 20th August 2023
A white cockatoo marauding my pot plants.
I soon moved him along only after I had taken his photo.
A white cockatoo marauding my pot plants.
I soon moved him along only after I had taken his photo.
Monday 31st July 2023
Storm damage. The island blew over. I wonder if the island can be restored.
Storm damage. The island blew over. I wonder if the island can be restored.
Friday 7th July 2023
Potential for a great forest to grow from these seed pods. Potential is exciting but profits nobody unless potential is used.
Potential for a great forest to grow from these seed pods. Potential is exciting but profits nobody unless potential is used.
Thursday 22 June 2023.
Natures geometry, texture, patterns
Natures geometry, texture, patterns
Friday 14th April 2023
Mt Bold Reservoir supplies water to the city of Adelaide.
Mt Bold Reservoir supplies water to the city of Adelaide.
Saturday 28th January 2023.
Out for a jaunt on a flooding river.
The peak is past and the water is slowly receding.
Soon the clean up will begin
The beautiful blue of a lace cap hydrangea and the intricate network of veins running through the petals. a master piece of the Creator
Monday 9th January 2023
Surrounded by a River Murray in flood. Will it remain above water ? or will it drown?
I won't be there to see.
The river is a spectacle in flood, but is is also a destroyer of people and their livelihood.
Surrounded by a River Murray in flood. Will it remain above water ? or will it drown?
I won't be there to see.
The river is a spectacle in flood, but is is also a destroyer of people and their livelihood.
Tuesday 27th December 2022
Christmas fare.
The old year is almost over and the New Year shaping up.
We have ended the year with the pressure to shop til we drop. The New Year will be ushered in with lights, alcohol, food and resolutions.
Christmas fare.
The old year is almost over and the New Year shaping up.
We have ended the year with the pressure to shop til we drop. The New Year will be ushered in with lights, alcohol, food and resolutions.
Thursday 1st December 2022
Have you ever seen a square flower?
This is a poppy and it has a square flower. Most flowers are round.
Have you ever seen a square flower?
This is a poppy and it has a square flower. Most flowers are round.
Saturday 5th November 2022
A Shirley Poppy. The flower has opened itself to the sun, light, and every creature wanting a sweet feed.
Why don't we open ourselves to our Maker as freely ?
How rich we would be.
Sunday October 30 2022
Looking down from 12 stories up. All is in miniature.
Canberra city centre. ACT, Australia
Looking down from 12 stories up. All is in miniature.
Canberra city centre. ACT, Australia
Wednesday 19th October 2022
A scene from the Floriade, Canbberra, ACT, Australia.
A scene from the Floriade, Canbberra, ACT, Australia.
Sunday 9th of October 2022
The scene as a miniature of a house in the Cockington Green Gardens in Canberra.
A magical place.
The scene as a miniature of a house in the Cockington Green Gardens in Canberra.
A magical place.
y Tuesday September 27th 2022.
On the dullest of days Acacias bring sunshine. You know it is definitely Spring when the acacias are in flower.
On the dullest of days Acacias bring sunshine. You know it is definitely Spring when the acacias are in flower.
Monday 19th September 2022
Caught in the act of seeking a taste of sweetness.
Caught in the act of seeking a taste of sweetness.
Tuesday 13th September
An image of Spring
An image of Spring
1st September 2022
Hands reveal so much about us. They tell the story of our life. How old we are, whether we have worked hard outside or led a life of ease.
Photography by Gweneth Leane
Hands reveal so much about us. They tell the story of our life. How old we are, whether we have worked hard outside or led a life of ease.
Photography by Gweneth Leane
Tuesday 23rd August 2022
The bees are out collecting to feed their larvae readiness to create another colony. The acacias are flowering profusely in order to seed and reproduce new trees. Spring is all about reproduction
The bees are out collecting to feed their larvae readiness to create another colony. The acacias are flowering profusely in order to seed and reproduce new trees. Spring is all about reproduction
Sunday 14th August 2022
Daffodils. Springs is here when they begin to flower.
New life is rising, the birds are nesting.
The sun is returning - well soon - winter is clinging on
Daffodils. Springs is here when they begin to flower.
New life is rising, the birds are nesting.
The sun is returning - well soon - winter is clinging on
Saturday 6th August 2022
Another image of the yellowtailed black cockatoos
Another image of the yellowtailed black cockatoos
Saturday 30th July 2022
I was able to sneak up on these nervous creatures and finally get a decent image
The black yellow tailed cockatoo.
I was able to sneak up on these nervous creatures and finally get a decent image
The black yellow tailed cockatoo.
Monday 25th of July 2022
I love the detail of this banksia .
Where I live many different types of banksia have been planted.
I love the detail of this banksia .
Where I live many different types of banksia have been planted.
Saturday 23rd, July 2022
My first Camelia here at Bellevue Heights
My first Camelia here at Bellevue Heights
Saturday 16th June 2022.
The image today is seed houses. If every seed grew what a forest of Calistamons or bottlebrushes we would have.
There are many species of bird that would rejoice over a plentiful supply of nectar.
Monday 10th June 2022.
This image is of mansion built by one of the pioneers of South Australia.
This image is of mansion built by one of the pioneers of South Australia.
Saturday 2nd of June 2022
Glorious colour of a glory vine leaf
Glorious colour of a glory vine leaf
Friday 24th June 2022
A foggy morning, not a good time to sit and meditate, but a fun time to be out and about with the camera.
Another perspective to life and on nature.
A foggy morning, not a good time to sit and meditate, but a fun time to be out and about with the camera.
Another perspective to life and on nature.
June 18th 2022
One of the oldest bridges in Australia is found in Tasmania. Jesus is the bridge between us and God
One of the oldest bridges in Australia is found in Tasmania. Jesus is the bridge between us and God
Saturday 10th June 2022
The bee photobombed my snapshot. I'm glad that she did. She makes the image more interesting.
The flower is a Hakea Pincushion. This is one of my favourite images.
The bee photobombed my snapshot. I'm glad that she did. She makes the image more interesting.
The flower is a Hakea Pincushion. This is one of my favourite images.
Monday June 6th 2022
An experiment in still life.
An experiment in still life.
Friday June 3rd 2022
This is a stunning eucalypt flower |
Friday June 3rd 2022
This is the seed pod of the green eucalypt flower on the left. Stunning! Nature at its best, I'd say. |
Saturday 28th May 2022
Todays image is an experiment of combining two images. The butterfly over the hibiscus.
Todays image is an experiment of combining two images. The butterfly over the hibiscus.
Thursday26th May 2022.
Taking a bath in a puddle made by the garden being watered. A ring-neck parrot.
Taking a bath in a puddle made by the garden being watered. A ring-neck parrot.
Monday 16th May 2022
This image was taken at the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden.
No feeding of the birds but they were fed anyway.
This image was taken at the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden.
No feeding of the birds but they were fed anyway.
Friday 13th May 2022
The zygarcactus is showing off today. My cactii just love their new home.
Sunday May 8th 2022
Mother's Day.
It is Grandpa and grandson that are walking off into the great unknown together.
The beautiful My Lofty Botanical Gardens
Mother's Day.
It is Grandpa and grandson that are walking off into the great unknown together.
The beautiful My Lofty Botanical Gardens
Thursday 5th May 2022
Another autumn scene from the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
My husband has become a victim of covid 19. He is rather unwell today.
Another autumn scene from the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden
My husband has become a victim of covid 19. He is rather unwell today.
Sunday 1st May 2022
Another image of the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden.
This is a beautiful place to visit and linger and enjoy. It has become a yearly visit
Another image of the Mt Lofty Botanic Garden.
This is a beautiful place to visit and linger and enjoy. It has become a yearly visit
Tuesday 26th April 2022
Monday 25th Philip took me to the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens to see the autumn colours. We were too late. But I was able to capture some colour.
Monday 25th Philip took me to the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens to see the autumn colours. We were too late. But I was able to capture some colour.
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Sunday 24th april 2022
Yippee! I have successfully downloaded a brief video on to my Blog. I now have scope to add more to my blog. The orchid is the smallest pot is flowering for the second year. I must ttry and repot it after flowering is over. |
Saturday 23rd April 2022
My son crossed on the rope used by rock fishermen. The image is of the wild southern coast of WA. He managed to dodge the waves and stay dry. I didn't follow him.
My son crossed on the rope used by rock fishermen. The image is of the wild southern coast of WA. He managed to dodge the waves and stay dry. I didn't follow him.
Monday 18th April 2022
Today's image is that of Kata Juta (the Olgas)
These rocks are not going anywhere. They are huge. To stand among them makes you feel like a mere microbe, they are so huge. They almost seem alive.
Nothing could stop Jesus from rising from the dead. He is alive. I can really feel his presence. He is not a concept, a myth, he is real, living.
Today's image is that of Kata Juta (the Olgas)
These rocks are not going anywhere. They are huge. To stand among them makes you feel like a mere microbe, they are so huge. They almost seem alive.
Nothing could stop Jesus from rising from the dead. He is alive. I can really feel his presence. He is not a concept, a myth, he is real, living.
Friday 15th April 2022.
Todays image is a New Holland Honey eater contemplating whether to take a bath or not. They are such sweet tooths'. So energetic. So sensitive to what is around them.
Todays image is a New Holland Honey eater contemplating whether to take a bath or not. They are such sweet tooths'. So energetic. So sensitive to what is around them.
Tuesday April 12 2022
I found this tiny gecko on the footpath. Such a baby. He/she was highly vulnerable. Some of my family are visiting to day. They have arrived from Perth WA. First time since Covid struck.
I found this tiny gecko on the footpath. Such a baby. He/she was highly vulnerable. Some of my family are visiting to day. They have arrived from Perth WA. First time since Covid struck.
Thursday April 7th 2022
today's image is gum blossom. The bright red are buds waiting to open.
April is birthday month for a number of family. Saturday I celebrate a relatives 90th birthday.
today's image is gum blossom. The bright red are buds waiting to open.
April is birthday month for a number of family. Saturday I celebrate a relatives 90th birthday.
Monday 28th March 2022
The image today is another from my Easter lily collection. Celebrating Easter this year is much later.
The image today is another from my Easter lily collection. Celebrating Easter this year is much later.
Monday 21st March 2022
today's image is of spoors or seeds on the back of a fern leaf. The seeds are fine as dust.
today's image is of spoors or seeds on the back of a fern leaf. The seeds are fine as dust.
Thursday 17th March 2022
The bees were making the best of available water. The birds did not get a look in.
Thinking about God's mercies being new everyday, the bird bath was a daily blessing for the bees.
The bees were making the best of available water. The birds did not get a look in.
Thinking about God's mercies being new everyday, the bird bath was a daily blessing for the bees.
Tuesday 15th March 2022
It is seven years since my daughter passed away. It is her birthday today.
Todays photo is two images put together. Photo art could you call it?
It is seven years since my daughter passed away. It is her birthday today.
Todays photo is two images put together. Photo art could you call it?
Saturday March 12th 2022
It was on March 13th 2013 that we moved to Adelaide from Port Augusta.
Todays image is a wide Angle shot of my front garden.
It was on March 13th 2013 that we moved to Adelaide from Port Augusta.
Todays image is a wide Angle shot of my front garden.
Tuesday March 1st 2022
This duck appears to be dabbling among diamonds.
Or even dabbling among stars.
I was enchanted by how the sunlight struck the water around the bird.
The bird life around my unit is very active this morning.
This duck appears to be dabbling among diamonds.
Or even dabbling among stars.
I was enchanted by how the sunlight struck the water around the bird.
The bird life around my unit is very active this morning.
Monday 21st February 2022
today I have chosen the moon. I had the idea of capturing the growing moon but the cloud cover came of for several days and my idea didn't come to fruition,
today I have chosen the moon. I had the idea of capturing the growing moon but the cloud cover came of for several days and my idea didn't come to fruition,
Saturday 5th of February 2022.
Lovely day. Fantastic cloud formations. Thinking of getting out with my camera.
Today's image is experimenting with still life photography.
Lovely day. Fantastic cloud formations. Thinking of getting out with my camera.
Today's image is experimenting with still life photography.
Tuesday 1 st February.
My husband Bruce is 93 today. He has lived a very full life. He is ready to meet his maker, saviour, friend, name the Lord Jesus Christ.
My husband Bruce is 93 today. He has lived a very full life. He is ready to meet his maker, saviour, friend, name the Lord Jesus Christ.
Friday 28th January 2022
The pelican's beak holds more than his belly can.
These birds are a photographers dream, they are such posers.
The pelican's beak holds more than his belly can.
These birds are a photographers dream, they are such posers.
Tuesday 25th January 2022
Todays image depicts the incursion of man using the tree as a post to save time and work.
The tree has, in turn, grown over the ugly bolt.
That is so forgiving. Pity we humans couldn't do the same. It would save a lot of hurt,
Todays image depicts the incursion of man using the tree as a post to save time and work.
The tree has, in turn, grown over the ugly bolt.
That is so forgiving. Pity we humans couldn't do the same. It would save a lot of hurt,
Saturday 22 of January 2022
The dance of the pelicans. They are very photogenic, I think. I caught these characters at a wildlife park. Covid still rages. Will it end?
The dance of the pelicans. They are very photogenic, I think. I caught these characters at a wildlife park. Covid still rages. Will it end?
Monday 17th January 2022
The image today is a friend of mine. She has set up a web using one of my pot-plants. She caught a bee the other day. The web was broken. after her feast, she rebuilt the web again ready for the next meal.
She is about the size of my thumb nail. I used the macro lens to take her image.
The routine of visiting Bruce in the afternoons has begun.
The image today is a friend of mine. She has set up a web using one of my pot-plants. She caught a bee the other day. The web was broken. after her feast, she rebuilt the web again ready for the next meal.
She is about the size of my thumb nail. I used the macro lens to take her image.
The routine of visiting Bruce in the afternoons has begun.
.Friday 14th January 2022
The covid lockdown is over I have been able to see Bruce two days in a row.
The image I have chosen for today is quite dramatic
The covid lockdown is over I have been able to see Bruce two days in a row.
The image I have chosen for today is quite dramatic
Tuesday 11th January 2022
I thought this image was very dramatic and wanted to share it. Photography allows a lot of creative leeway.
Covid contunues to rage. Bruce is still in lockdown. I have not seen him in person f0r nearly three weeks.
I thought this image was very dramatic and wanted to share it. Photography allows a lot of creative leeway.
Covid contunues to rage. Bruce is still in lockdown. I have not seen him in person f0r nearly three weeks.
Friday 7th January 2022
I found this little fellow on my doorstep.
I had to get a photo of him.
Bruce is still in lockdown. a second infection among the staff.
I found this little fellow on my doorstep.
I had to get a photo of him.
Bruce is still in lockdown. a second infection among the staff.
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Monday 3rd January 2022.
The New Year has begun. Covid is rampant. Bruce in lockdown still 10 days since I was able to visit him in person |
Friday December 31 2021
Happy New Year.
This is an image of a fern frond unfurling.
reminds me of the New Year.
The year will unfurl like this frond.
We know how the frond will turn out but we have to live the year to find out how it turned out.
I wish you all every blessing for the coming year.
Happy New Year.
This is an image of a fern frond unfurling.
reminds me of the New Year.
The year will unfurl like this frond.
We know how the frond will turn out but we have to live the year to find out how it turned out.
I wish you all every blessing for the coming year.
Sunday December 26th 2021
Christmas may have been just my husband and I but we were not alone.
Where two or three are gathered in my name there am I in the midst. Jesus was with us.
my image today signifies just one. But one person with Christ can take on the world and win.
Christmas may have been just my husband and I but we were not alone.
Where two or three are gathered in my name there am I in the midst. Jesus was with us.
my image today signifies just one. But one person with Christ can take on the world and win.
Friday December 24th 2021
This little lizard has dropped by to say Merry Christmas folks.
Covid has changed my Christmas significantly. Just my husband and myself. We have experienced many different Christmases in our life.
This little lizard has dropped by to say Merry Christmas folks.
Covid has changed my Christmas significantly. Just my husband and myself. We have experienced many different Christmases in our life.
December 20th 2021 Monday.
This rose is reminiscent of a fire.
The rose also has elements of velvet.
Such brilliant color.
Life has many colors, some brilliant experiences and some very bad experiences.
God said,Çast your care on me and I will give you rest.'
This rose is reminiscent of a fire.
The rose also has elements of velvet.
Such brilliant color.
Life has many colors, some brilliant experiences and some very bad experiences.
God said,Çast your care on me and I will give you rest.'
Sunday December 19 2021.
Soon, another year will unfold.
What does the coming year hold for us.
This beautiful rose, budded, bloomed and faded.
It's life span was short, but it did what it was meant to do.
God has a plan for us, have we interrupted his plan by doing our own thing?
Soon, another year will unfold.
What does the coming year hold for us.
This beautiful rose, budded, bloomed and faded.
It's life span was short, but it did what it was meant to do.
God has a plan for us, have we interrupted his plan by doing our own thing?
Saturday December 11th 2021
Christmas is almost here.
The mad scramble to make Christmas Even and Christmas Day perfect is on.
It takes weeks to prepare and in a day it is over.
We are left with the aftermath, the let down, the anti climax.
What to do next? Aaah, the sales. Shop until we drop even though we are all shopped out.
Any way, Enjoy Christmas, the family, the friends, the holidays, the everything that goes to make Christmas.
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Christmas is almost here.
The mad scramble to make Christmas Even and Christmas Day perfect is on.
It takes weeks to prepare and in a day it is over.
We are left with the aftermath, the let down, the anti climax.
What to do next? Aaah, the sales. Shop until we drop even though we are all shopped out.
Any way, Enjoy Christmas, the family, the friends, the holidays, the everything that goes to make Christmas.
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December Thursday 9th 2021
Much has happened since I last wrote.
I found it a release to get my camera out.
This is a beautiful image of a Day Lilly
Much has happened since I last wrote.
I found it a release to get my camera out.
This is a beautiful image of a Day Lilly
November 20the 2021
A summer house. So pretty. Summer is late coming this year.
Grey skies, showers, cold. Surely the sunny days will happen and I can enjoy the great outdoors with my camera
A summer house. So pretty. Summer is late coming this year.
Grey skies, showers, cold. Surely the sunny days will happen and I can enjoy the great outdoors with my camera
November 18 2021
A picturesque garden shed taken during a visit to an open garden inspection.
Beautiful things, scenes are important in our lives.
A picturesque garden shed taken during a visit to an open garden inspection.
Beautiful things, scenes are important in our lives.
November 9th 2021
This iris blessed me with its bloom this year. I bought the corms 2 years ago. It grew but didn't flower. This year I felt sure I would enjoy its colors. Alas, we moved house. determined to keep the iris I dug it up and potted it. I was sure it would not bloom but it has to my great joy |
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Wednesday 3rd Nov 2021
Today's image is of the garden shed at Kenton Park.
It is now a National Trust property.
Today's image is of the garden shed at Kenton Park.
It is now a National Trust property.
Monday November 1st 2021.
Todays image was taken at the open garden. I tried to persuade him to display his tail but this was the best he would do.
Todays image was taken at the open garden. I tried to persuade him to display his tail but this was the best he would do.
Sunday October 31 2021
Yesterday I visited an Open Garden. The garden featured irises of all colors. So beautiful.
The best though is the peony(pictured) I had never seen peonies, I had read about them. I discovered, they like frost, in fact they don't thrive unless they are frosted.
Yesterday I visited an Open Garden. The garden featured irises of all colors. So beautiful.
The best though is the peony(pictured) I had never seen peonies, I had read about them. I discovered, they like frost, in fact they don't thrive unless they are frosted.
October 30th 2021. I Spy with my wooden eye.
It has been a long time since my last entry. Much has happened.
Bruce nd I moved house, I fell and broke my arm, I had a mild heart attack. Bruce is in care because I can't look after him.
We are in the same retirement village just not together after 69 years. It is not how we planned but we are rejoicing in the Lord because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
It has been a long time since my last entry. Much has happened.
Bruce nd I moved house, I fell and broke my arm, I had a mild heart attack. Bruce is in care because I can't look after him.
We are in the same retirement village just not together after 69 years. It is not how we planned but we are rejoicing in the Lord because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
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21st August 2021
A Camelia flower lit by late afternoon sun. Mornings and evenings are a great time to take photos. This flower is in a vase on my window-sill. |
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6th August 2021 How time flies when 0one is living life. The Proteas are beginning to flower This bush is a mass of golden orbs |
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July 29th 2021
Covid-19 lock down is over. Excitement everywhere at being free to go about our business. We have to wear masks. |
23rd of July 2021. everything is about covid lockdown.
the coldest day for years and the wettest. Didn't wash today need to get up early and make the most of a sunny slot in the weather later today.
The yellow wattle indicates spring is not far away. It give a ray of sunshine in the rather dull winter days.
Happy lock-down everyone.
the coldest day for years and the wettest. Didn't wash today need to get up early and make the most of a sunny slot in the weather later today.
The yellow wattle indicates spring is not far away. It give a ray of sunshine in the rather dull winter days.
Happy lock-down everyone.
22nd July 2021. South Aust, in a 7 day lockdown in an effort to stem outbreaks of Covid virus.
I stayed home from doing the weekly shop, instead my shopping carer did the shopping for me.
The cute little bee in my image isn't concerned with the virus, his only concern is gathering enough to take back to the hive to store up for a rainy day and to feed the hive.
I stayed home from doing the weekly shop, instead my shopping carer did the shopping for me.
The cute little bee in my image isn't concerned with the virus, his only concern is gathering enough to take back to the hive to store up for a rainy day and to feed the hive.
19th July 2021. Today's image is a river gum 300 years old.
It is growing in a parkland nearby It is king of all it surveys.
I am glad that the early settlers did cut it down but chose to create a park to preserve it. I marvel that it was old when the first white settlers came. It has lots of other siblings in the park equally as big which indicate that they are as old.
It is growing in a parkland nearby It is king of all it surveys.
I am glad that the early settlers did cut it down but chose to create a park to preserve it. I marvel that it was old when the first white settlers came. It has lots of other siblings in the park equally as big which indicate that they are as old.
July 16 2021. These little faces are still greeting callers at my front door. I love them, they are different, that's why. But they are still pansies with cheerful faces. I love the way the lines run into the dark centre. I think of the lines as pencil lines, maybe someone scribbled on the petal.
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July 14th 2021 The protea bush is coming into flower. It is covered in buds. What a golden glory it will be.
Bruce & I are going to move to another retirement Village in the hope of getting better care for Bruce. |
July 12th 2021. I walked to the post box and on the way I saw this guy.
I returned to the unit as fast as I could, praying that it wouldn't fly away.
The butterfly was still there. I wasn't sure if it wasn't active because of the cold, or because it had just left it's cocoon, or that it was waiting to die.
I was so excited to capture it. I took several images. I will share more images tomorrow.
I returned to the unit as fast as I could, praying that it wouldn't fly away.
The butterfly was still there. I wasn't sure if it wasn't active because of the cold, or because it had just left it's cocoon, or that it was waiting to die.
I was so excited to capture it. I took several images. I will share more images tomorrow.
July 7th 2021 The image today is a New Holland Honey -eater. He is looking for sweetness in the grevillea bush. I find these birds are very illusive. The slightest movement and they vanish.
6th June 2021
Another cloudscape similar to yesterdays. The sun has lit a cloud behind the stormy cloud. I was fascinated when I took these images how the cloud changed shape so quickly. I was intrigued how the sun back lit the clouds.
We have decided to move to another aged care facility up in the Mt Lofty Ranges called Bellview Heights. No date yet for moving. Lots of paper work ye. We will buy the unit.
Another cloudscape similar to yesterdays. The sun has lit a cloud behind the stormy cloud. I was fascinated when I took these images how the cloud changed shape so quickly. I was intrigued how the sun back lit the clouds.
We have decided to move to another aged care facility up in the Mt Lofty Ranges called Bellview Heights. No date yet for moving. Lots of paper work ye. We will buy the unit.
July 5th 2021
Today is our 69th Wedding Anniversary. It was a cold wet day. A few photos were taken between showers.
My image is a cloudscape with the sun shining behind the cloud.
Today is our 69th Wedding Anniversary. It was a cold wet day. A few photos were taken between showers.
My image is a cloudscape with the sun shining behind the cloud.
July 1st 2021
Covid virus still rages. in Australia. More lockdowns, threats of lockdowns. The government is blamed, people are reluctant to present for vaccination for various reasons. Most important of all is whether there will be a footy match. Covid or no Covid football must go on. Our image today is of twin buds of a protea. The bush is virulent grower. This year it has grown huge
I used my wide angle lens. It has made the buds really pop.
Covid virus still rages. in Australia. More lockdowns, threats of lockdowns. The government is blamed, people are reluctant to present for vaccination for various reasons. Most important of all is whether there will be a footy match. Covid or no Covid football must go on. Our image today is of twin buds of a protea. The bush is virulent grower. This year it has grown huge
I used my wide angle lens. It has made the buds really pop.
28th June 2021
todays image is this succulent. I love the almost black foliage.
In fact, mid summer when the sun shines on it it is black.
I was taken out for afternoon tea by my son and daughter-in-law.
The anthology that I put together is launch of Face Book,. it is an e book and can be ordered from KLMPublishing.com
The blossoms have been washed away and the birds have left to find thier sweetness fix somewhere else. The view from our lounge window is rather wet, bleak and soggy.
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I27th June 2021
todays image are the poinsettias I can see from my kitchen window. The raindrops on the flower heads gives them a magical appearance They have grown huge this year and I can't really see their beauty. l love the brilliance on a wet, dull winter' s day. |
A pansy bud. I love the way the red colour bleeds into the yellow. I keep trying to capture the bleed.
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26th June2021
Life get crazy when you are young but it gets crazier when you are old. I was given a white orchid for Mother's Day. I took an image looking right into its heart. Sometimes life is crazy and mother's do open up their hearts and reveal their true selves |
22nd June 2021
My laptop decided to read the photo card. so I have posted an image fresh out of the camera.
Illustrating today is a fuschia. I have three varieties
I posted the second of them on June 1st.
This one reminds of of a lady dressed in white skirt and pink jacket. I'm growing them in pots.
A friend called this morning. We have much in common.
My laptop decided to read the photo card. so I have posted an image fresh out of the camera.
Illustrating today is a fuschia. I have three varieties
I posted the second of them on June 1st.
This one reminds of of a lady dressed in white skirt and pink jacket. I'm growing them in pots.
A friend called this morning. We have much in common.
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Monday 21st June
2021 Sunny Day. Inviting me to go out and take some images. On the right is a tree dahlia bloom and on the left is the opening bud of a geranium. |
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Saturday 19the June 2021
More Rain. Not inviting to go out and seeking new images. Much easier to stay indoors where it is warm. The red heads of the Poinsettias are brilliant and as I look out my kitchen window I see brilliant red heads. The red heads brighten up the wet winter days. |
Friday 18th June 2021
I just love trying to take sparkles of light through trees or around buildings. I need to experiment more with this technique.
I was fairly happy with this image.
It has rained lots here over the last 2 days. Everything is soggy and wet. It promises to be a good harvest this year.
I just love trying to take sparkles of light through trees or around buildings. I need to experiment more with this technique.
I was fairly happy with this image.
It has rained lots here over the last 2 days. Everything is soggy and wet. It promises to be a good harvest this year.
Wednesday 16th June 2021
This image of toadstools rising from the ground was taken a while ago. I did not use my Wide Angle lens. They come up in the lawn and around stumps. They can't be eaten. I think they are quite photogenic. I like to think of them as fairy houses. They remind me as well, of grass roofed houses. Today I go shopping
This image of toadstools rising from the ground was taken a while ago. I did not use my Wide Angle lens. They come up in the lawn and around stumps. They can't be eaten. I think they are quite photogenic. I like to think of them as fairy houses. They remind me as well, of grass roofed houses. Today I go shopping
Sunday 13th June 2021
Today my first child was born. Yesterday I went shopping for plants to replace the dead ones. I found this fascinating pansy. I couldn't resist buying it. Of course I took it with my wide angle Lens. On the left is three galah's. A flock of a dozen galah's flew into the garden landing on the lawn in front of our lounge room window. I took the three drinking through the window.
Today my first child was born. Yesterday I went shopping for plants to replace the dead ones. I found this fascinating pansy. I couldn't resist buying it. Of course I took it with my wide angle Lens. On the left is three galah's. A flock of a dozen galah's flew into the garden landing on the lawn in front of our lounge room window. I took the three drinking through the window.
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FRIDAY 11 JUNE 2021
It was cold over night and I haven't poked my nose outside today. But I have a pictorial offering that I took yesterday. Of course it is using the wide Angle macro lens again. The poinsettia bushes are flowering. They are not flowers really just leaves that have turned a brilliant red. The red lights up the drab winter every time I look out my kitchen window.
It was cold over night and I haven't poked my nose outside today. But I have a pictorial offering that I took yesterday. Of course it is using the wide Angle macro lens again. The poinsettia bushes are flowering. They are not flowers really just leaves that have turned a brilliant red. The red lights up the drab winter every time I look out my kitchen window.
Thursday 10th June.
Alas, life has got in the way of sharing my photographic life. Today I have some storm clouds at sunset. My wide Angle macro lens is to the fore.
Yes, I'm still experimenting.
I am enjoying the exercise
Alas, life has got in the way of sharing my photographic life. Today I have some storm clouds at sunset. My wide Angle macro lens is to the fore.
Yes, I'm still experimenting.
I am enjoying the exercise
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Monday June 8th 2021
The storm arrived early this afternoon. This morning I went out again with the camera and the wide angle macro lens. I was very happy. I had made progress in my learning curve.
I accidently deleted them. When the weather clears I will try again
The storm arrived early this afternoon. This morning I went out again with the camera and the wide angle macro lens. I was very happy. I had made progress in my learning curve.
I accidently deleted them. When the weather clears I will try again
Autumn recoreded with the wide angle lens
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A protea bud. Ready to flower. I will be having many photo shoots then.
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Sunday 6th June 2021
The sun was playing hide and seek today. The weather was not so cold and I decided to experiment with my wide angle macro lens. I need to learn how to focus, I need to chose my subjects and background. On the other hand I was fairly happy. I'm going to go and try again tomorrow.
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Saturday 5th June 2021
It has been a cold cloudy day. No sun. No incentive to be outside shooting up subjects.
One highlight of my day was finding that a contest that I entered these images in. Both images were in the top 10% of entries. It would have been good to be a winner but I was very pleased, because there was over 10,000 entries. Just a little brag.
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2021 Friday June 4th
Today was peaceful compared to yesterday .
So many people called.
I found this geranium bowed with raindrops this morning
I used a macro lens to bring out more detail.
I love macro photography
Today was peaceful compared to yesterday .
So many people called.
I found this geranium bowed with raindrops this morning
I used a macro lens to bring out more detail.
I love macro photography
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There is nothing like photography for a person to see things from a different perspective. This a fuschia given to me by my son and his wife. It has started to flower again. I managed to take a fairly decent image of it using the macro lens.
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I wandered around the garden and discovered raindrops on a
poinsettia flower. I had to try and capture these raindrops.
they sat there like diamonds enhancing a beautiful lady.
I felt refreshed by my meandering through my plants just like the plants are refreshed after rain.
I was able to enjoy the day. A thought comes to mind,
The Joy of the Lord is my strength.
poinsettia flower. I had to try and capture these raindrops.
they sat there like diamonds enhancing a beautiful lady.
I felt refreshed by my meandering through my plants just like the plants are refreshed after rain.
I was able to enjoy the day. A thought comes to mind,
The Joy of the Lord is my strength.
Thursday June 3
Today I watched a Minor Bird searching a Tacoma bush for nectar. I was able to photograph it from my front door . I zoomed my lens to the limit and obtained a fairly decent image. These birds are very jittery and at the slightest noise, vanish.
I find photographing birds a challenge. Overcoming their nervousness presents being quiet and still.
A thought for today, be still and know that he is God
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So ends my day