Carmi's photo theme this week is
White. His theme photo has a bicycle half buried in white snow- but in this part of the world we are just starting to move from a hot, dry summer into autumn. I took a walk by the Lagoon and in the Esplanade here in Palmerston North today, and collected up a few random 'white' pieces to share from the outdoors.
When I arrived at the Lagoon there was an instant vista of white- as this over-large house was reflected in the water. I was glad its hard lines were softened by puffy clouds.
Walking along the edge of the Lagoon there were wisps of another kind- little downy feathers.
Before I left I spent some time cloud-gazing. It reminded me of the idle hours I had spent doing this as a child, when imaginary creatures seemed to jump forward in the sky so very easily.
I was nearly ready to leave the Lagoon when I spied a flash of white on a small island, some distance away. This photo was on zoom and isn't very clear, but it was a shag drying its wings.
Next I went to the Esplanade. The 'butterfly' beds were full of apricot-hued dahlias, and the monarch butterflies were there in profusion. But amongst all the fiery hues was this icy white dahlia, playing host to bees.
The conservatory as always had some surprising blooms- an in keeping with the white theme I took a photo of this one.
I finished walking beside the river, enjoying the sight of these fine weather cumulus clouds that still seem to say 'summer'. It's nice to know there will be another fine day for the weekend tomorrow- though I know we are desperate for rain...
I remember as a kid lying in the warm sunshine on a winter's day staring at the clouds floating past. Never mind smell the roses, better to watch the clouds.
ReplyDeleteMust be in the Scettrini genes to do it, Andrew!
DeleteA vision of lovely views I envy during this winter of ours that never seems to end....even when the calendar says it should be spring! A dream like setting I could put poems to!
ReplyDeleteWe've had the opposite problem here- plenty of sunshine, and until last weekend, no rain for weeks. But autumn has started its grip- the mornings are darker and chillier for getting out of bed!
DeleteLovely photos Kiwi Nomad! I especially like the snow white dahlia and the clouds! Great to see you participating again.
ReplyDeleteI'm not blogging or taking photos as often back at work at home Michèle... but I will pop in and out on the themes ;-) Having said that though, I have a second blog post from yesterday's walk just about ready to go!
DeleteI expect it will be the same for me when we get back home in a couple of weeks. This Florida experience has been interesting, certainly an easier life than dealing with the cold and snow in winter!
DeleteI simply can't imagine dealing with the snow and cold the way you have to in Quebec!
DeleteA beautiful selection. I have no new photos for this theme, and have had no time to go looking. However, I am really enjoying others' posts - the preponderance of snow has a cooling effect! When will it rain?
ReplyDeleteWe got a bit of rain at the beginning of last week, and supposedly are due for a bit more Monday/Tuesday which would be a relief. But we'll see if it arrives.
DeleteWe could do with some clouds like that; winter still has us in its grip even if the snow has left us alone. Loved the flowers.
ReplyDeleteYes, little puffy cumulus clouds are some of my favourites. We'll have more than enough grey skies when winter comes calling...
DeleteThose are great photos, K.N.
ReplyDeleteSnowing here right now, although we are in "Spring".
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Yes, I've been reading news from the UK and US and there does seem to be a lot more snow around than you would expect late in March- more like Jan/Feb weather...
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