Tina of Travels and Trifles is hosting the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week, with the theme of Walking the Neighbourhood. I know that I have posted about this part of my neighbourhood way too often, but I can’t help it. The wetlands have become my favourite retreat. Every time I visit, I’m struck by the…
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Uhmmm … Interesting?
“Freedom: feeling whatever your heart wants to feel regardless of what other prople thknk.” – Paulo Coelho Interesting as defined means arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention. Here are some interesting objects that I found in some random places that got my attention around my home city, Melbourne. For Lens Artist Photo…
Near where I live…
“Water is the mirror of nature.” – Francis of Assisi I am constantly being grateful for having such peaceful places around me. I am able to combine my daily walk with the joy and serenity of my surroundings. ***photos taken this week from the Casey Wetlands and the Wilson Botanical Gardens For Cee’s Fun Foto…
Animals Downunder
“It takes nothing from a human to be kind to animals.” – unknown Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Animals Downunder Let me introduce you to some animals which are commonly or uncommonly seen in our own backyard here in Australia. These cuddly creatures may look like bears but they are not. Koalas are Marsupials, meaning…
Taking flight on the Wetlands
“You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?” – Rumi I decided to walk through my local wetlands yesterday to savour the view as it was during the strict lockdown. Things were much simpler during the year that was… i used to just sit there almost everyday… no distractions of work, shopping,…
Seagulls In Flight
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes Sea gulls in flight are a common site here in my local wetlands. They stand and fly gracefully which is so beautiful to look at. For Cee’s Black and White Challenge – In Flight Some facts…
From Fallen Leaves to Spider Webs
It is beautiful to discover some things up close that you won’t normally see… Please click photo to see the full image. CMMC – March Closeup or Macro
As Soft as…
“Be soft, do not make the world make you hard.” – unknown My different interpretation of the word SOFT. Lens Artist Photo Challenge As soft as… a pillow after a busy day As soft as… the dandelion’s white puff ball head As soft as… the morning mist As soft as… homemade pasta As soft as……
A Glimpse into MY World
“We live in a world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventure we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Neru Before 2020: For as long as I can remember, travelling was my world, it has always been on the top…
Visiting the Wetlands during Snap Lockdown
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir So… because of the 5 day Snap Lockdown in Victoria, I revisited the wetlands near my place. It made me realise once again how beautiful nature is … the flying Silver Gull, the dry leaves, reeds, the colourful Lorikeets and…
Reed
“The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” – Confucius CFFC – Reed
My Camera Journey
“A photograph is the pause button of life.” – unknown My camera is my happiness. I take it everywhere and it doesn’t matter if my camera is not the most advanced or the most sleek looking or it may only be a phone camera …. I just want to record life as I see it….
All Wrapped UP in Nature
“Slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.” – unknown One doesn’t always have to rush. Take time to relax and breath it all in. That is one good thing that I have learned from 2020. I have talked about how my 2020 has been in my previous post. In the past 12 months…7…