Painted Skies

Autumn doesn't arrive here with any excitement and wonder of the changing season. The heat of summer just slowly abates to blissful sunny days and our days grow shorter. It has been a very wet autumn, but on the days when the heavens weren't opening, dawn has been enjoyed because of its later arrival.  The atmospheric conditions have been such that both our sunrise and sunsets have been spectacular.

On the morning of 10 April, I was quite annoyed at having to visit the bathroom at 5.30 am. This soon evaporated when I glimpsed colour in the sky from below my window blind. On lifting the blind higher, I quickly made the decision to grab my camera and head outside. A blissful 40 mins was then spent watching the sunrise colours paint the sky.

5.28am - first view SE and below NE.

5.32am - spot the Morning Star.

5.36am

5.42am - is that it?

5.47am

The next 4 minutes.

A panorama during that time.

Pool reflections.

I became fascinated at how the light caught the highlighted cloud.

The Ibis commenced their morning flights.

6am - I was finally able to see the actual glow of the sun, just left of centre.

The next 10 minutes saw the arrival of softer shades as the sun made its appearance.

Wednesday 16 April, the Hungry Hikers took a 10 km Brisbane River walk, before relaxing over a long Easter lunch in New Farm Park. It had been a beautiful balmy day, perfect for a picnic. The sunset that followed was the icing on the cake for me.

On spotting this whispy cloud from the kitchen window, all thought of cooking dinner for my husband and son, disappeared. Camera in hand, I was soon siiting on a tree stump beside the golf ponds in total awe of this sunset's sky painting.

5.30pm

Below is just one lovely shot from Easter Saturday morn, as I turned our pool pump on at 6am. All the colour was being saved for Easter Sunday.

Initially [5.30am], the colours were drab.

Then the colour began to arrive.

It errupted dramatically and constantly. I was again in total awe and joy!

I hope you all had a blessed and peaceful Easter. This bunny was given to our son Matthew, 37 years ago when he was 2 days old, Easter 1988.

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The Gaiter Girls Take a Bush Walk.

The weather over Easter was perfect this year. Crisp, sunny blue skies, and no sound from the heavily congested motorway, thanks to the atmospheric conditions. Monday evening a thunderstorm suddenly arrived from the west and dumped 15 mls of rain. On waking yesterday [Tuesday] the horizon still looked  ominous.

The Gaiter Girls drove to Venmans Conservation Park, just 20 minutes away, for a 6.30 am meetup. Foggy bush and a friendly wallaby greeted us.

The soaring gums looked impressive in the morning light. As the morning woke up we were greeted by lovely blue skies.

This is a walk we haven't done for some time. In my mind it was mostly flat. Thankfully the rain of the previous evening made the gravelly slopes easier to negotiate. Spot Rachel's Yorkie, Peggotty, happily charging up the incline, unlike yours truly.

Guess who they are waiting for?

A gentle down.

The gorgeous Peggotty shaking her head because I was so slow!

The creeks were full and the stepping stones were invaluable.

Clever Peggotty!

Posers!

I tried to follow BUT -  for the first time my balance let me down. Rachel had to come back and give me her hand to steady me. Damn old age! Thankfully I was fine for the remaining crossings. Pic below was taken before I failed.

Later

A cuppa and a chat were enjoyed before we set off for home. On my return the local Noisy Minors were creating World War 111 in our neighbours garden and pergola area. It is nature's way but it makes me sad every time.

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