Autumn rainbows and subtle light and colour

©2019 Barry Smith - Thich Nhat Hahn drawing with rainbow

We know it is getting towards the shortest day of the year when the house begins to be invaded by rainbows - in the nicest possible way of course.

©2019 Barry Smith - Rainbow in the sink

The walk this morning stated in the blushing light of dawn.

©2019 Barry Smith - Subtle blush of dawn and light of Brisbane and Port of Brisbane

Though the leaves are falling to herald the coming of winter there are still gorgeous fragments of colour.

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith - The beauty of weeds

©2019 Barry Smith - Not a blossom - yesterday afternoon - work gloves on top of a sculptural post in the sun - a pause in digging the veggie garden to talk to Ken.

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith

©2019 Barry Smith - Ants enjoying the nectar on crucifix orchids

The pre-sunrise light in the valley is just a delight - makes it worth waking up early enough to catch that 10-15 minute transition.

©2019 Barry Smith - Valley light with an early bird

Glorious day today - lifts the spirits so.