little walkway...

Summer skies over a pretty walkway at Boneo Maze and Wetlands.


little walkway
framed in the colours
of summer


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SkyWatch Friday

Bird Watching

Sign over a walkway at Boneo Maze and Wetlands


joy of bird watching
but notice
birds watch you


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Signs, Signs

tuning to the waves...

Little one at Dromana beach last Australia Day - 26th January.


I love water
tuning to the waves
my boat and I


Linking to:
Water World Wednesday

Two Red Shades

Red umbrellas at Dromana beach


sheltered
in the arms of 
welcome red

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Ruby Tuesday Too

leisurely paddleboarding...

Paddleboarding offshore from Dromana beach


leisurely
no back or arm rests
just the wave motion


Linking to:
Monday Mellow Yellows

shadowy chess game...

Shadowy view of an outdoor chess game at Boneo Maze and Wetlands


chess in the shadows
counter play and
secret moves


Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2


Australia Day 2014

Number Maze

View of an outdoor game area at Boneo Maze and Wetlands
In the foreground is the number maze.


could numbers be fun
even for one who breathes fast
in maths spaces




Linking to:
Scenic Weekends
SOOC Sunday

summer skies over a chess game...

Pretty summer skies over an outdoor chess game at Boneo Maze and Wetlands


sometimes
the world of chess
needs some airing


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SkyWatch Friday

Blossomwood

Love the name of this property at Red Hill.


my world
where blossomwood grows
enchantment



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Signs, Signs

wetlands view...

A view of the Boneo Maze and Wetlands landscape on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula


where there is water
there is life
singing


Linking to:
Water World Wednesday

colourful water craft...

Many of the Martha Cove marina homes are right on the water channel leading to Port Phillip Bay.
This is a familiar summer sight along the channel.


small water craft
colourful signs of
grand leisure


Linking to:
Ruby Tuesday Too

first swimming in yellow...

Young ones beginning their first swimming lesson at Dromana beach


tele tubby moons
safety swimming gear
for young ones


Linking to:
Monday Mellow Yellows

Marina Shadows

Shadowy community barbecue area at Martha Cove marina


grilled shadows
open to tasty views 
of waters


 Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

marina view...

View of the Martha Cove marina near the little cafe on the left.


palm trees
circle the water worlds of
adventurers


Linking to:
Scenic Weekends
SOOC Sunday

before the heat wave...

If you are wondering what early morning skies look like before a heat wave, here is an example.
These are yesterday morning's skies before the temperature soared to 43 degrees centigrade on my peninsula.
The patch of water you see on the verandah is all that's left of the night storm after another scorching day.
(Today's morning pre-heat wave skies are on my Greyscale HERE)


before the heat wave
feathered cloud beauty
brushed with warning


The above photo is the "water bomber" passing over my home headed for a nearby fire.
This is how our heat wave began last Tuesday.
The fire was at Heronswood - an old 1842 homestead + thatched roof cafe.
The homestead was saved but the cafe was guttered.
Photo of the cafe on fire is HERE
Photo of fire - when freeway near my home had to be closed - is HERE.


Linking to:
SkyWatch Friday

protect shorebirds...

I like seeing these signs round our peninsula coastline.
Not only do they serve as a warning to respect and care for the area,
but they alert the visitor to bird life.
This sign is at Balnarring Beach on Westernport Bay.
And no. I did not sight a red capped plover.


wave ravaged shoreline
fragile ecosystem
needs survival


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Signs, Signs

latest summer sport?

I viewed a water in action sport this week at Dromana beach.
It was a first for me.
Clearly, going by the number of people watching, it was a first for them too.
The guys on the jet ski seemed to be connected to this high flyer somehow.
Apparently, this sport is called flyboarding


flying
above the water
with water


Linking to:
Water World Wednesday

grand old red...

Old car at the Pine Ridge Car Museum, Arthurs Seat
Cars and motoring memorabilia are all housed in a large 1940's style garage.


grand old red
travels in style on
yesterday's wheels



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Ruby Tuesday Too

Yellow and Blue Jet Ski

Jet ski moored at Martha Cove marina


waiting
to splice the waves
mini tornado


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Monday Mellow Yellows

alpacas grazing...

Alpacas grazing in shadow and light at Red Hill


alpacas
sure footed dreamers
of mountains




Linking to:
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Summer Beach Early Morning

Early summer morning view of Balnarring Beach on Westernport Bay


summer beach
symphony of the breezes
wings of morning


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Scenic Weekends
SOOC Sunday

Beach Skies

Beach skies recently one summer morning at Balnarring on Westernport Bay


endless summer skies
etched with spindled threads of
naked trees


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SkyWatch Friday

ragdoll cats...

Until I saw this sign on a car travelling through the Safety Beach area, I had not heard of ragdoll cats.


a pet
softens
the harshest day



I could not find the website mentioned in the sign,
but I found the above advertisement (Ragdoll Cat Breeders in Australia website)
for ragdoll cats on my peninsula.



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Signs, Signs