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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Beautiful skies! Sometimes an early morning potty break can be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely was, on this occasion.
DeleteA very fine reason to get up. You have some truly magnificent pictures. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill, just with an I-phone 8. It was just magical!
DeleteIt's a wonderful thing to have the time and the interest to enjoy the dawning of brand new days! Your photos are absolutely beautiful and your eyes & soul must have been full to the brim!
ReplyDeleteYes, eyes, soul and emotions full to the brim!
DeleteOh my! Such beautiful skies make getting up early totally worth it! Isn't it amazing how quickly the skies and scenes change from minute to minute?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth getting up early when we have this vast view to watch from. The reds of Easter morning were like flashing lights, they changed so quickly.
DeleteYou captured every colorful moment. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThere was just so much colour to appreciate on these mornings.
DeleteGreat photos. I felt like I was sat next to you, with my feet up, watching too.
ReplyDeleteMarie you are regularly beside me, though an ocean apart, as I enjoy all the beauty nature offers.
DeleteWhat a breathtaking journey through the skies of your mornings and evenings—thank you for sharing it so vividly. I could almost feel the stillness and wonder as you described each moment. There's something so moving about those quiet dawns and glowing sunsets, especially when captured with such appreciation. And that Easter bunny memory was the perfect, heartfelt ending. Your photos and words are a true reminder to pause and soak in the beauty around us.
ReplyDeleteAnna, your words have added to the special memories of these painted skies. Thank you.
DeleteGorgeous captures and I love ❤️ the reflections in the water.
ReplyDeleteThe pool reflections always have me captivated.
DeleteWow, what a morning! Simply stunning!! Good idea to get the panorama photo. It's one of my favorites.
ReplyDeletePeter, I usually end up deleting any panoramas I take, but like you, love this one.
ReplyDeleteThis was a post full of beautiful skies and clouds, Helen, thanks for sharing this beauty of nature. Also, thanks for the recent comment on my blog post, much appreciated. Visits are always welcomed.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome.
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