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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Summer solstice sunrise and other delights

Summer sunrise is happening at about 4.50am for us at the moment. Fiona woke me at about 4.45am and exclaimed - how beautiful is that - she was referring to the pre-sunrise glow across the valley and mountains. I dived out of bed and tried to capture this summer solstice beauty. Couple of photos below - the intense colour only lasted 10 minutes - what a wonder to wake up to.

©2016 Barry Smith - Summer solstice dawn (iPhone pano)
©2016 Barry Smith - Summer solstice dawn
It was a great morning for a walk - gentle light and cool. The Coral trees on Treehaven Way are dropping their blossoms in the grass on the verge - Christmas colours?  I was pleased to see the Satin Bowerbird's courting arena is still intact - such a beautiful structure.

©2016 Barry Smith
©2016 Barry Smith
Fiona and I took time out recently and visited the beach - a few of the images follow.

©2016 Barry Smith - Sand tracks and ripples
©2016 Barry Smith - Stranded leaf
©2016 Barry Smith - Translucent edge of a jelly-fish
©2016 Barry Smith - Pink jelly-fish
©2016 Barry Smith - One of nature's installations
©2016 Barry Smith - Lines
©2016 Barry Smith - Wharf lights
©2016 Barry Smith - Lines and reflection
©2016 Barry Smith - Still offering beauty even in death
In these crazy times of anger and violence I need to turn to the softer aspects of nature to be made a little more whole again.
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4 comments:

  1. Anvil ArtifactsDecember 22, 2016 at 12:56 AM

    Your beautiful posts exude peace and calm. Thank you, Barry, for another year of inviting us to peek into the beauty of your surroundings. More than that, I thank you for allowing your readers to experience the heartwarming kindness and caring that you and Fiona so generously share.

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  2. rumaDecember 22, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Admiration to your beautiful world.

    I wish You all the best.
    Greeting and hug.

    From Japan, ruma ❃

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  3. PennyDecember 22, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Lovely photos, we had a magic day yesterday.

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  4. Velma BolyardDecember 22, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    "In these crazy times of anger and violence I need to turn to the softer aspects of nature to be made a little more whole again." yes, thank you for making space for this barry.

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Comments are welcomed - it is good to connect with fellow travellers.